Social media star KSI is back in the ring once again this weekend as the influencer boxing revolution continues, squaring up for two bouts on the same card against Luis Pineda and Swarmz.
Exhibition boxing matches have exploded over the past few years with social media influencers grasping the opportunity to stage bouts in front of sell-out crowds.
KSI was at the forefront of the influencer boxing revolution, facing Joe Weller and Logan Paul in amateur fights in 2018.
The London-born YouTuber and rapper made his professional debut against Paul in 2019 and he earned a split decision victory at Staples Center in California.
He returns to action on Saturday with a double-header against Pineda and Swarmz at London's O2 Arena.
What | KSI v Luis Pineda |
Where | O2 Arena, London |
When | 19:00, Saturday 27th August |
How to watch | Live on DAZN |
Odds | KSI 1/4, Luis Pineda 11/4 |
Mexico's Luis Alcaraz Pineda is a 23-year-old professional boxer. His debut fight came in 2017.
Luis Pineda is currently 2-5 from seven professional fights and has been unable to build consistent form so far in his short career.
The Mexican is yet to defeat an opponent via knockout; two wins over Pablo Poom Leal and Jose Adolfo Caro, both via unanimous decision, made 2017 his most successful year.
Pineda's most recent fight handed him a unanimous decision loss in March against Marcos Rios Gonzalez. His last four fights have ended in defeat.
KSI's cruiserweight contest with Luis Pineda kicks off the action at the O2 Arena on Saturday night as the first event on the card. The event is scheduled to begin at 19:00.
KSI v Luis Pineda is available exclusively on DAZN PPV in the UK.
What | KSI v Swarmz |
Where | O2 Arena, London |
When | Approx 22:25, Saturday 27th August |
How to watch | Live on DAZN |
Odds | KSI 1/12, Swarmz 6/1 |
Swarmz – real name Brandon Scott – is a British rapper and hip-hop artist. The 25-year-old has performed on tracks alongside the likes of Craig David, Aitch and Bastille.
The Londoner boasts a strong social media following, with over one million Instagram followers.
Swarmz has collaborated with KSI on numerous occasions following the latter's move into the music scene, featuring on the YouTube figure's 2021 single 'Houdini' in 2020.
Swarmz does not have a recognised boxing record, but he does come into Saturday's extravaganza with a degree of sporting pedigree.
A talented footballer in his youth, he had spells in the academies of Fulham, Charlton Athletic and Southend United. Having been released from Southend in 2016, he briefly played in the sixth-tier National League South for Brighton-based club Whitehawk, before quitting the sport to focus on his music career.
KSI's cruiserweight main event bout with Swarmz tops the card on Saturday evening, with exact timings therefore depending on the length of earlier fights. The ring walks are scheduled for 22:25.
The only place for UK viewers to watch KSI's fight with Swarmz is on DAZN PPV.
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