Dillon Danis has released boxing training footage and fans are not at all impressed.
Conor McGregor’s teammate and MMA fighter Danis will return to the boxing ring for a second time when he takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI on March 29 in Manchester.
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His first attempt at getting a victory in the squared circle against Logan Paul ended in disaster, as he was disqualified for using an illegal guillotine move, which sparked a mass brawl.
Danis has become notorious for his trolling nature, but it is unclear what stunts he could pull in his latest fight with bitter rival KSI.
But for now he has released a mixture of boxing and MMA training footage as he prepares for a cage appearance in the Global Fighters League alongside his boxing exploit.
Although footage of his recent drill with boxing gloves has left fans very certain they know the outcome of his next fight.
Danis looked extremely lethargic on the pads with a training partner, almost letting his hands go in slaps as opposed to punches.
It could of course be a ploy to distract his opponent, but his after his last performance, it could also be authentic.
And fans have come in their waves to mock the trash-talking American for his boxing ability.
One wrote: “I almost feel bad for this guy…. Almost.”
Another agreed: “Embarrassingly bad, wtf even is this?”
A fan even suggested: “I swear I like Dillon but please someone tell him how to throw a jab correctly.”
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One even claimed: “Are you serious that’s not training?”
While a final fan concluded: “Those arm punches are gonna do nothing.
“He needs to find a boxing gym and coach asap, why do they keep giving him a pay cheque?”
Danis doesn’t have natural pedigree in boxing, but is primarily known for his stint in MMA promotion Bellator.
The American was previously set to face KSI in January 2023, but decided to pull out citing a lack of trainer and preparation.
But KSI is now taking his chances by luring Danis back into a clash, that he was forced to do.
He was set to face former England international Wayne Bridge in a crossover boxing clash, but the veteran pulled out after being left unhappy with his potential rival’s goading comments.
And the Briton insisted Danis was the last resort after contacting a whole host of former UFC fighters.
“I know I’m not even supposed to say this, but f*”k it, bro: Dillon Danis wasn’t even my fourth choice,” he said.
“We went to Nate Diaz, he said no. We went to Donald Cerrone, he said no. We went to Tony Ferguson, he said no.
“These guys said no to me. I’m there confused as to why a footballer wants to fight me, but these top UFC, ex-UFC fighters don’t want to fight me.
“Even Jorge Masvidal. We went to Masvidal to fight, and he couldn’t do it because he’s under UFC contract.”
