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Rich Jones

Eddie Hearn provides verdict on KSI vs Logan Paul rematch in LA

Promoter Eddie Hearn declared the KSI vs Logan Paul rematch a success - and stated he "would do it again" in the future.

The Matchroom Boxing chief controversially opted to promote the second bout between the two YouTube superstars off the back of their lucrative first fight last year.

Hearn convinced the duo to turn professional and ditch the headguards for their money-spinning clash in Los Angeles.

He labelled their encounter "everything great about boxing" and promised a full review with the prospect of staging similar events in the future.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the fight, Hearn said: Eddie Hearn said: “That fight is everything great about boxing.

Promoter Eddie Hearn declared the KSI-Logan Paul rematch a success (Getty Images)

“It was a really good fight. KSI is a little bit wild.

“I thought it was absolutely brilliant. I was surprised it went the distance.

“KSI was gone. He's lucky Logan hit him in the back of the head.

“He wanted to win so bad though. The determination he showed. He came back from being completely finished to win the last round."

KSI edged out Paul by a narrow split decision (Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA)

Asked about staging a fight between YouTuber's again, he added: “I would do it again.

“If there's guys out there who can fight, who take it seriously, then, why not?

“It was the YouTube world that showed everybody.I had five or six calls from different fields, asking 'can I fight the winner?'

“We'll digest and review but I'm all up for growing this sport.”

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