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The Independent UK

Adam Hamdani

KSI vs Logan Paul press conference LIVE: YouTube stars trade verbal blows in first meeting since amateur fight

KSI and Logan Paul came face to face for the first time since fighting in August last year.

In the first bout, records were broken as the pair of YouTubers - and at the time, amateur boxers, fought to a majority draw in what was dubbed the “Biggest Internet Event in History”.

Both men said they were disappointed in the trash talking the other had to offer, but ultimately what will matter is what happens in the ring on 9 November. Recap on the press conference below.

2019-09-14T13:23:06.830Z

Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the first press conference of KSI vs Logan Paul II.

The rematch is officially on and it's set to take place on 9 November at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California.

The feud between the pair started well over a year ago when KSI called Paul out after defeating Joe Weller by technical knockout, and their first fight - in the amateur ranks, saw 18,000 fill out the Manchester Arena, with 1.3 million people paying £7.50 each to watch on pay-per-view.

We'll be bringing you live updates from tonight's press conference and all the build up until then.

2019-09-14T14:01:47.000Z

Here's everything you need to know about tonight's press conference.

What time is KSI vs Logan Paul press conference and how can I watch it?

The YouTube stars come face to face for the first time since they fought last year

2019-09-14T14:33:47.000Z

Last night, Devin Haney knocked out Zaur Abdullaev to become Vasyl Lomachenko's mandatory for the WBC lightweight title.

Here's the story from that fight.

Devin Haney targets lightweight showdown with Vasyl Lomachenko

The 20-year-old dominated his fight with Abdullaev from the start, stopping him after four rounds to win their WBC interim lightweight bout that should catapult Haney to a fight with champion Lomachenko

2019-09-14T15:02:47.000Z

So what has KSI said so far?

"Finally, after over a year since our rematch, I get to enter the ring once again to fight Logan Paul.

“If I’m being honest, I didn’t fight well at all in the first fight, and even then, I still managed to draw against him.

“This time I won’t make it so close, especially now that it’s a pro fight, no head guards and 10oz gloves hahahaha, the time to end him is nearing. I can’t wait to see the memes of him slumped on the ground after I’ve repeatedly beaten the life out of him. He’s facing a different animal this time. He will soon realize.

“Big shoutout to DAZN and Matchroom Boxing USA for hosting a monumental fight that will be in the record books whether people like it or not. November 9 is the day ‘The Nightmare’ becomes his reality.”

2019-09-14T15:39:47.000Z

And this is what Logan Paul has had to say:

“I’m excited to ruin JJs face and I want to thank DAZN for giving me the platform to do so.

“Last fight, KSI couldn’t beat me with only three months of training under my belt. For the past year, while JJ has been wasting his time trying to become a rapper, I’ve been training every single day. I’m finally getting what I wanted from the beginning – no headgear, 10oz gloves, and the opportunity to dismantle JJ’s repugnant face in Los Angeles, my home city.

“After November 9, the embarrassment of losing will eat away at KSI’s ego for the next decade; he will be afraid to show face in America. This time, I won’t leave it up to the judges.

“I’ve been a DAZN fan for a very long time, so it’s an honor to partner with DAZN and Matchroom Boxing USA for what will become the biggest combat sporting event of the year.”

2019-09-14T16:06:47.000Z

It's fair to say this one has split the boxing world.

One man who is a big fan of the event is someone who's fighting tonight: Tyson Fury.

Read what he had to say on two YouTubers turning professional.

Tyson Fury breaks down why KSI vs Logan Paul II is 'unbelievable for boxing'

Tyson Fury fights for the second time in 2019 this weekend when he faces unbeaten Swedish talent Otto Wallin at his second home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The infamous strip has become somewhat of a residency for the man from Manchester and this time it’s the T-Mobile Arena. Beat Wallin, which he is widely expected to do, and glory awaits.

2019-09-14T16:33:47.000Z

Speaking of Fury, if you want to watch him fight tonight, this is how you can do it.

Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin: Full fight preview

Fury returns to the ring in Las Vegas tonight as he looks to set up rematch with Deontay Wilder

2019-09-14T16:51:48.613Z

Look who it is

2019-09-14T17:02:47.000Z

It's expected that some undercard fighters will be announced at this evening's press conference.

As first reported on The Independent, both WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders and Devin Haney are expected to feature on the card.

A UK broadcaster - likely Sky Sports, will also be confirmed this evening.

2019-09-14T17:35:47.000Z

Let the trash talking begin.

Logan Paul on Twitter

"not fucking around this year #KSIvsLoganPaul2 @TheCannonBriggs”

2019-09-14T18:04:47.000Z

So, ticket sales have gone well. You might have expected that.

Eddie Hearn reveals how many tickets KSI vs Logan Paul has sold so far

The pair meet at the Staples Centre in November, which holds 21,000 people

2019-09-14T18:29:47.000Z

Jake Paul really wants to be on the undercard of this fight.

The younger brother of Logan beat KSI's younger brother Deji last time out, and has turned professional too but hasn't been included on the event as yet.

He made a video directed straight at Eddie Hearn.

2019-09-14T19:00:47.000Z

This is your ONE HOUR WARNING!

The press conference is due to start from 9pm, so strap in and we'll have all the LIVE updates.

By the way, if you're in LA, it's free entry to the press conference.

The address is: Gilbert Lindsey Plaza, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles. Head down there, the atmosphere will be quite something.

2019-09-14T19:15:11.403Z

KSI has arrived.

2019-09-14T19:45:47.000Z

15. Minutes.

2019-09-14T19:49:25.563Z

Both KSI and Logan Paul are streaming the press conference on their respective YouTube pages.

On Paul's channel, 7,772 fans are wait to watch.

On KSI's? 19,640.

It will mean nothing when the pair get in the ring on 9 November.

2019-09-14T20:03:02.186Z

Here we go! The trailer is playing and the stream has started.

2019-09-14T20:05:34.230Z

Tevin Farmer is on punditry for DAZN and says that it's a "big, big fight", and that if Logan can get his jab going then his size will help him to control things.

2019-09-14T20:07:20.450Z

As expected, the fan base attending the press conference is quite young.

2019-09-14T20:14:07.803Z

KSI is just to the left of the stage, not long until he walks onto it and things get underway. Stay tuned!