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Rich Jones

Eddie Hearn insists KSI vs Logan Paul rematch is a "one-off"

Eddie Hearn insists the rematch between Logan Paul and KSI is a "one-off" as far as his promotion of celebrity fights is concerned.

Hearn has stepped in to promote the second bout between the two YouTube stars, who have turned professional after their draw as amateurs in Manchester last year.

Last month, he claimed Wayne Rooney wanted to take part in a fight, whilst he suggested a bout between Colleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy to solve their spat.

Hearn was also rumoured to be looking to organise a second YouTube clash between Logan Paul's younger brother, Jake Paul, and AnEsonGib.

But he has claimed the event is a one-off and he does not plan to cash-in on any potential celebrity matches in the future.

Eddie Hearn says KSI vs Logan Paul is a one-off (Simon Dael/BPI/REX)

“The Logan Paul versus KSI fight is a one-off. I’m not looking to do celebrity matches,” Hearn told BoxingScene.com .

“Since we’ve announced this fight, I can’t begin to tell you how many singers, football players and YouTubers have gotten in touch wanting to get on this card.

"From a charity perspective, that’s fine.

KSI and Logan Paul will square off again next month (Action Images via Reuters)

"We made this a professional fight because I wanted to make sure they both understood the code of the sport.

“The first fight was a decent one so I had to look closer at this.

“I’m interested to see if they can expand the sport and capture a new audience. People say that whoever jumps on board will not stay. Well, that’s our job to make them stay.

The pair drew in an amateur bout in Manchester last year (X90206)

“We need to showcase ourselves to the Gen Z audience. It’s very difficult to attract them via contemporaries methods. These fighters will be bringing built-in audiences and expose them to the elite fighters like Devin Haney and Billy Joe Saunders, who will also be on the show.

"You can’t not watch Devin Haney without going, ‘wow! He’s amazing! We’re going to follow him.’ His fan base will grow and more fans will come into the sport as a result.”

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