KSI vs Logan Paul: JJ's training team revealed for rematch, from Mayweather to Duran
KSI's team is stacked full of experience for his professional debut
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Your support makes all the difference.KSI is set to make his professional debut on 9 November against Logan Paul, and the British fighter has revealed his training team.
The duo, with a combined subscriber count of well over 40 million, fought to a controversial majority draw, meaning that KSI retained his “YouTube Championship Belt” after initially winning it against Brit rival Joe Weller.
After more than 18,000 people watched the first contest in Manchester and another 800,000 or so live, interest in seeing who would come out on top in the rematch has been high – and it’s officially on.
With the Los Angeles press conference done, KSI has confirmed the team that will prepare him for his debut in the pro ranks.
His cutman will be Stitch Duran, the man who has worked alongside the likes of Andre Ward, Wladimir Klitschko and Amir Khan. He has also worked in mixed martial arts with UFC greats Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre. His biggest accomplishment, however, might be that he has been in three Rocky movies.
Acting as trainer will be Leon Wills, who is set to be in charge of the fitness side of things.
Head coach is Viddal Riley, who has formed a strong relationship with KSI and acted as his main trainer in his previous two amateur bouts. Riley is also an undefeated cruiserweight professional, with a 2-0 record.
Jeff Mayweather will be working as team advisor, and he provides bags of experience. Having worked alongside his nephew Floyd Mayweather for many years, the help he will be able to provide could be invaluable.
Larry Wade is strength and conditioning coach and works alongside KSI for the first time. He trains world champions Shawn Porter and Caleb Plant, while also working with Badou Jack and Joe Joyce. Another stellar addition to the team.
Finally, Amer Abdallah, a kickboxing champion, will run the US camp. KSI is set to train half his camp in the UK and the rest in the US,
A seven man team including the fighter himself, KSI has added years of experience to give himself every chance of victory against Paul.
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