KSI and Turki Alalshikh are in discussions over a possible fight for the YouTuber-turned-boxer in America this year in a bizarre location indeed.
Alalshikh is working with KSI for the launch of Japanese fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
X – Turki AlalshikhAlalshikh and KSI are in talks over a future fight for the YouTuber[/caption]
The pair sat down to announce via a video posted to social media that fans who buy the game are in with a chance of playing against KSI.
But that wasn’t the only reason for their meeting.
“At the same time I challenge him to fight someone in America,” said Alalshikh.
“We will discuss, me and him, about future opponents.
“But real fighters. Real boxers. Not 60 years old.”
KSI appeared to take a jab at Jake Paul‘s controversial crossover clash with 58-year-old Mike Tyson, by saying: “Nah, I don’t. There is only one person who does that.”
Alalshikh replied: “There is a famous guy in England who is 79 years old and he is famous in boxing.
“I could talk with him, I have a great relationship with him, if anyone wants to use him.”
Once again, KSI shifted the focus back onto his bitter rival, saying: “I’m sure there is one guy who would love to take that opportunity for sure.”
Alalshikh went on to suggest that KSI’s fight could land on the Ring Magazine card he has planned for San Francisco’s Alcatraz Prison this summer.
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“I am talking with him now and surprising him as well at the same time about doing something at Alcatraz jail in San Francisco in the future,” he added.
To which, KSI replied: “Yeah, I am very excited to see what happens.
“We have got some big things happening man.”
The former maximum security federal prison is situated on the Island of Alcatraz, located 1.25 miles from the coast of San Francisco.
It is no longer in use and has been closed since 1963, although the site has been converted to a museum which welcomes 1.5 million visitors through its doors every year.
According to Ring Magazine, Alalshikh is close to securing a deal to host the first ever boxing event at the prison, with WBO super lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez set to headline in June or July.
Lopez’s opponent was not named in the report, although a mandatory defence against Arnold Barboza Jr or a unification bout with IBF title holder Richardson Hitchins are said to be the two most likely options.
