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 In a slugfest between the two inexperienced fighters, Briton KSI
got the decision on the scorecard after six wild rounds.
Two judges scored the fight 57-54, 56-55 in favor over KSI,
while one had it 56-55 for Paul.
Each boxer seemed to throw all of their force in the opening
three rounds before tiring.
American Paul landed a big uppercut in the fourth round but was
deducted two points when he pulled KSI down to the canvas and
hit him in the back of the head.
KSI was allowed time to recover, and he did so in a big way by
getting the best of the final furious three minutes of the
fight.
"I’m a dog. I don’t stop, I keep going,” KSI said, following the
win.
"I was scared to fight last time, I was scared to get close to
him; this time I just kept going. I’ve done it, I’m victorious.”
Paul paid respect to his opponent.
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"I just want to say fair play to JJ, you're one of the toughest
people I know," Paul said. "He had my respect before the fight, it
was all for show. I wish you the best. You'll see me in the squared
circle again, I'll be back!"
The online personalities, who boast 20 million YouTube subscribers
each, fought to a draw at Manchester Arena in August 2018 before
setting up a rematch.
Prior to Saturday's bout, Paul's brother Jake, also a well-known
YouTuber, announced that he has wants to fight KSI.
"I want KSI. I am waiting patiently in the stands tonight to watch
Logan beat KSI, and then it's my turn," Jake said.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Robert Birsel)
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