Jake Paul vs KSI Betting Odds

Jake Paul vs KSI is the biggest fight in influencer boxing history that never actually happened.

The two men were on a collision course as far back as 2020, when KSI had beaten Logan Paul in their rematch and Jake Paul was starting his run as a professional. Sportsbooks even released odds at the time, and KSI was a small favourite:

KSI, -125
Jake Paul, -105

The decimal odds:

KSI, 1.80
Jake Paul, 1.95

Those numbers are from 2020 and are shown for historical context only - no sportsbook currently offers odds on this fight.

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So what happened?

The two sides could never agree to terms, and their careers went in very different directions.

KSI returned for a five fight run in 2022 and 2023 under the Misfits Boxing banner. His win over Joe Fournier was overturned to a No Contest, and he then lost a decision to Tommy Fury in October of 2023. He did not fight again, and in January of 2026, KSI announced his retirement from boxing, saying that he had no regrets. According to reports, KSI turned down a payday of roughly $30 million to fight Jake Paul before walking away.

Jake Paul, meanwhile, kept fighting. He beat Mike Tyson in November of 2024, took a decision from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June of 2025, and then stepped up to face Anthony Joshua in December of 2025. Joshua knocked Paul out in the sixth round, leaving Paul with a broken jaw and a record of 12-2. Paul has said that he intends to return to the ring.

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Could this fight still happen?

Never say never in influencer boxing, where retirements have a way of being temporary. Jake Paul still needs a dance partner for his return, and KSI remains the biggest name available to him. Until KSI reverses his retirement, however, this one stays in the category of what might have been.