Fight fans are still waiting for Dillon Danis to compete in his first pro fight since 2019.
Danis had been set to fight KSI in a boxing bout on January 14. The fight was going to be at Wembley Stadium in London.
Mams Taylor, KSI’s manager, broke the news. He claimed that Danis’ team told him the fighter's been dealing with multiple issues that forced the bout to get nixed.
Danis, an MMA fighter, last fought in 2019, beating Max Humphrey via submission. He has competed under the Bellator banner.
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2 fights, 2 pullouts. Kmt
— ksi (@KSI) January 4, 2023
Why did Dillon Danis pull out of KSI fight?
Explaining the situation, Taylor stated that there was a weight issue and that Danis was underprepared. There was a dispute over the rehydration clause, and Danis has not been answering Taylor's messages.
Danis did not go to the pre-fight press conference, and it was rumored that he was doing everything by himself.
“I got a phone call saying Danis is pulling out of the fight.”@MamsTaylor explains that Dillon Danis has decided he will no longer fight @KSI. A new opponent will be announced in due course.
— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) January 4, 2023
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“The real reason is, from what they said to me, is that he’s underprepared,” Taylor stated. “He has no coach. He might be struggling with weight even though there’s no rehydration.
"He has not been able to find a team that’s going to support him to bring him into the fight and obviously, he’s got some other issues I think.
“It’s very sad and unfortunate because he didn’t reciprocate the respect that we’ve given him. He’s clearly embarrassed that he’s in this position and, look, who knows what he’s going to come out with and say.
"But I’m disappointed because I never thought that someone who cares about his reputation as much as he does or what people think of him, I didn’t think that this would be something despite many people saying the opposite, that he’s not going to show up to the fight. They were right.”
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Who will KSI fight next?
When professional boxer and reality TV star Tommy Fury stood face to face with social media sensation and rookie fighter KSI in the ring in May, the Mancunian said a bout between them would lead to Misfits Boxing being "over".
That proved predictably riling to the co-founder of the celebrity boxing promotion, who butted heads with his taunter and repeatedly growled about his "need" for a fight against the half-brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury.
Two-and-a-half months later, the fight was confirmed for an event described by KSI as the "biggest night in crossover boxing history."
Who will Dillon Danis fight next?
As the co-main event, Logan Paul is confirmed to be making his comeback to boxing after two years out of the sport.
The part-time WWE superstar will take on Danis. Paul so far has a winless record as a boxer. His only pro bout was a split-decision defeat to KSI in 2019, in a mega-event at Staples Center in Los Angeles. He also fought the iconic Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition (and as such, with no result) in 2021.
When is KSI vs. Tommy Fury and Dillon Danis vs. Logan Paul?
KSI vs. Fury takes place on October 14. The main card starts at 7 p.m. BST or 2 p.m. ET, and the headliners should make their way to the ring around 10 p.m. BST or 5 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, October 14 | 2 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, October 14 | 11 a.m. PT | 4 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, October 14 | 7 p.m. BST | 10 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, October 15 | 4 a.m. AEST | 7 a.m. AEST |
How to watch KSI vs. Tommy Fury and Danis vs. Paul
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, October 14 | DAZN, DAZN PPV |
| Canada | Saturday, October 14 | DAZN, DAZN PPV |
| United Kingdom | Saturday, October 14 | DAZN, DAZN PPV |
| Australia | Sunday, October 15 | DAZN, DAZN PPV |
KSI vs. Fury, plus undercard action, will be broadcast on DAZN worldwide and on DAZN PPV in some territories. This page will be updated with further details when they are announced.
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KSI vs. Tommy Fury PPV price: How much does KSI vs. Fury cost?
- PPV price: TBA
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada and £99.99 in the U.K.
Where is KSI vs. Tommy Fury?
Manchester Arena is the setting for KSI vs. Tommy Fury. The arena has a capacity of 21,000.
