KSI gives in and reveals the reason he broke down in tears before the fight

KSI, renowned for his impressive boxing career and as a YouTuber, left everyone stunned when he revealed the real reason behind his unexpected emotional collapse before his highly anticipated fight with Dillon Danis.

Despite tirelessly preparing to face the MMA fighter in Manchester, an unforeseen event forced him to withdraw, leaving his fans with many questions. What really happened to KSI?

The illness that took down KSI in his fight preparation

In an emotional livestream, KSI shared personal details of his suffering. “I was so ready to fight, so motivated, but then I got sick at the last moment,” he explained.

Just days before the fight, the boxer contracted an infection that severely impacted his ability to train properly and caused him significant breathing difficulties.

“I was so angry, I felt helpless. I killed myself training for weeks only to end up in this situation,” KSI admitted, visibly shaken by the ordeal.

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The physical and emotional toll of the illness

KSI battle was not just against his opponent, but also against his own body. “I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t punch properly. I felt weak, like all my effort had been for nothing,” he revealed.

What started as a simple cold quickly turned into a severe illness, taking a major toll on his physical performance.

Although he is currently on the mend, the boxer stated that he had never been this sick for such an extended period. Despite the setback, KSI remains hopeful about rescheduling his fight with Danis.

“I’m getting better, taking strong medication. I’ll be back in the ring soon,” he said with determination.

Fans are eagerly awaiting his return, confident that KSI comeback will be even stronger and more exciting than ever, just like each of his previous fights.