Leon McKenzie, former footballer and boxer, has accepted the challenge to fight KSI after Wayne Bridge withdrew from the bout. The fight ultimately fell through due to KSI's team's prioritization of other financial opportunities.
After 44-year-old Wayne Bridge withdrew from his scheduled fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI just 48 hours after announcing his participation, Leon McKenzie has stepped up to challenge KSI . McKenzie, known for his successful football career in all four major English leagues, including the Premier League with Norwich City, transitioned to boxing after his retirement in 2013. He pursued a four-year boxing career before ultimately losing an English title fight in 2016.
McKenzie's nephew, Duke McKenzie, a former world champion, revealed that the bout with KSI ultimately fell through due to KSI's team prioritizing other financial opportunities. McKenzie expressed his understanding of KSI's team's business-driven approach but ultimately decided against pursuing the fight. Initially, McKenzie's participation seemed unlikely given his extensive boxing experience compared to KSI. Duke McKenzie had previously stated that KSI would avoid a fight with his nephew, emphasizing Leon's potential to inflict serious harm. He questioned the questionable decisions often observed in influencer boxing and warned that KSI, if he accepted the challenge, risked getting seriously injured. Despite Leon's experience and potential, the fight ultimately did not materialize, highlighting the complexities and financial considerations that often influence the world of professional boxing, even at the influencer level
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