Dillon Danis is finally set to return to action against the popular YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI in a boxing bout. Meanwhile, Gordon Ryan, the BJJ superstar has taken a cheeky dig at Danis which has reignited their rivalry.
Danis and Ryan faced each other in a grappling match at ADCC 2017. Ryan won the fight, however, he failed to submit Danis. But, they have been going back-on-forth on social media ever since their fight. Over the years, Danis has become a controversial figure in the combat sports world.
Although Danis hasn’t competed in a long time; he has managed to stay relevant in the sports community. He is often seen with Conor McGregor and posts controversial things while calling out some of the biggest stars of the combat sports world.
Following the official announcement of Danis vs. KSI, Ryan took a jab at his former opponent saying that Danis has now become desperate and if he needs work so bad, he can wash Ryan’s cars. In the media scrum following UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3, Ryan stated: “He’s like, ‘I run the game kid, don’t forget this’”.
“Well, if this doesn’t work out or you don’t make that much money, I have tons of cars. You can clean those for me, and I have like five cars to clean and I’ll give you thirty bucks a week or something. He never responded.”
Moreover, Ryan stated that Danis often messages him on social media, probably when he is drunk. ‘The King’ also hopes that this fight works out for Danis and hopefully he stays relevant and does not become homeless.
When is Dillon Danis vs KSI?
Dillon Danis will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer, KSI on 14th January 2023. The fight will be streamed on DAZN PPV and it will take place at the OVO Arena Wembley.
Danis made his MMA debut for Bellator in 2018 and improved his resume to 2-0. However, he never competed professionally after that. Recently he engaged with the Paul brothers and agreed to meet either Logan or Jake in a boxing bout.
However, none of the Paul brothers fought Danis. Instead, he will now face KSI in a boxing match. Both KSI and Danis have been trash-talking each other but finally, things got physical during the buildup to MF & DAZN: X Series 00.
😮 @KSI and @dillondanis just WENT AT IT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/VjI9hbGsyM
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 18, 2022
Danis has been involved in a few brawls and altercations and none of this is new to him. On the other hand, KSI has become exceptionally good at boxing. He first made his debut in 2018 but over the years he has transformed into a strong professional.
These two want to get after it RIGHT NOW 😤@KSI vs. @dillondanis is going to GO OFF 🤯#KSIDanis | @MisfitsBoxing pic.twitter.com/KRfCwDV28a
— MF & DAZN X Series (@MF_DAZNXSeries) November 20, 2022
After a brief absence from boxing, KSI returned to action in August and made history while beating Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night. He hopes to fight Jake Paul in 2023 but for now, he will take on Danis in January, next year.