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KSI announces shock RETIREMENT from boxing during Joey Essex Misfits card as fans slam ‘cringe WWE-style speech’

KSI has announced his retirement from boxing with a "cringe" speech at Misfits. The YouTuber made the announcement during the evening's action at London's Copper Box Arena. KSI, 33, was one of the founders of Misfits Boxing and starred in…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 9:04 PM
KSI announces shock RETIREMENT from boxing during Joey Essex Misfits card as fans slam ‘cringe WWE-style speech’
Key Things to Know
  • KSI officially announced his retirement from boxing during a Misfits Boxing card in London.
  • Spectators and social media users criticized KSI's announcement as a cringe, WWE-style speech.
  • When asked about rival Jake Paul, KSI repeatedly swore and dismissed the matchup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

KSI announced his retirement from boxing during a Misfits Boxing event at London's Copper Box Arena on October 10, 2026. The 33-year-old YouTuber declared to the crowd that "The nightmare has retired." When questioned about a potential matchup with long-time rival Jake Paul, KSI repeatedly dismissed him with expletives, drawing boos from attendees and widespread criticism from fans on social media who labeled the moment cringe-inducing.

As a co-founder of Misfits Boxing, KSI stepped away from competition holding a career record of 5-1-1. His sole defeat occurred in October 2023 against Tommy Fury, having previously fought opponents including Logan Paul, Joe Weller, and Joe Fournier.

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