UFC icon Michael Bisping has told reporters that he believes the much-anticipated fight involving YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul is a “mockery and insult” to combat sports.
The YouTubers, who are set to fight it out in the Manchester Arena for ultimate bragging rights, finally face each other after months of verbal sparring, and while many are eager to watch the fight, others feel that it’s an unnecessary publicity stunt.
KSI is a British YouTube personality that has seen action in the ring before after he beat fellow YouTuber Joe Weller in February. Paul Logan, who has been the subject of much controversy this year, has never taken part in a professional fight.
Michael Bisping, former UFC middleweight champion, who trained KSI earlier in the year, has called out the fight, believing it to be nothing more than a farce. Talking on a podcast, Bisping explained that although he doesn’t know much about what the YouTubers do, he feels that their fight is an insult to all those that have dedicated their lives to professional fighting.
Bisping went on to say that the two are acting like pro boxers, and that they are making a mockery of martial arts and the sport of boxing. He did add that he was surprised that KSI had maintained his condition since their time together, and was impressed that the YouTuber had continued his training.
A recent news story revealed that both are set to make large amounts of money from the fight, no matter the outcome.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 NZD | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Betway | | 4.9/5 | Up to $60 NZD | Bet now Review |
| 3 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.8/5 | 100% Match | Bet now |
| 4 |  | Picklebet | | 4.7/5 | Login to see promotions | Bet now |
More About Trent Wilson
Trent Wilson is OnlineBetting.nz’s resident sports news expert. He draws on his extensive sporting knowledge, his qualification in sports management and his passion for betting to provide the latest, most up to date information on sporting events in New Zealand and across the globe. Trent is a veritable treasure trove of sports information and has been betting online for several years. He prides himself in keeping his readers informed, and in always offering an unbiased standpoint that reflects exactly what’s going on in the sports world.
View Posts - Visit WebsiteYou May Also Like:
Boxing A Corrupt Sport At 2016 Rio Olympics
A potentially explosive investigation into the 2016 Rio Olympics has revealed that up to 10 boxing matches may have involved some form of bout manipulation. Rumour has it one of the fights thought to have been manipulated may have been a bantamweight quarter-final brawl between Ireland’s Michael Conlan and Russia’s ….
New Info Surfaces In Joseph Parker Scandal
The latest development in the Joseph Parker drug scandal is the news that customs had removed from the former world champion boxer’s profile a ban on travel before police could execute a search warrant on the athlete’s property. The warrant had been issued over allegations of the New Zealand boxer’s ….
“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler Dies Aged 66
All-time boxing great and hard-hitting American “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler has died, aged only 66. Hagler’s wife, Kay Hagler, announced the news of his “unexpected” passing on social media on Friday. He died at the couple’s home in New Hampshire. Hagler racked up an impressive 62 wins, two draws, and three ….
Joseph Parker Connected To Meth Operation
Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has finally been identified as the high-profile sports star connected to a methamphetamine operation and scandal. Parker, who recently lost his appeal to keep his identity a secret from the public, first became implicated in the operation when his name was mentioned as a “connected person” ….
Parker and Fa Readying for Fight Night
Joseph Parker is not playing around. The 29-year old Kiwi professional boxer has said straight out that he wants to knock out Junior Fa when they get into the ring on Saturday the 27th of February and that he intends to do it early on, in the first 6 rounds. ….