KSI (4-1) and Danis (0-1) were initially supposed to fight in January 2023 in a six-round exhibition bout at 178 pounds. However, Danis withdrew from the bout 10 days prior and was replaced by gaming streamer FaZe Temperrr (Thomas Oliveira).

KSI is to take on former Bellator star Dillon Danis in a boxing match on March 29 in Manchester, it was announced on Monday, renewing a rivalry that began in late 2022.

KSI and Dillon Danis exchanged taunts on social media following the announcement of their Misfits Boxing fight.