On Aug. 27, KSI and Swarmz will entertain their fans on a major platform. Inside a boxing ring within the O2 Arena, both influencers will battle it out for bragging rights.
If KSI can get past Swarmz unharmed, he will face Luis Alcaraz Pineda.
KSI, a YouTuber and rapper, started his boxing career with a TKO win over Joe Weller in an amateur bout in February 2018. He then fought Logan Paul in August of that year in Manchester. The fight ended in a majority decision draw.
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing liked what they saw and gave KSI and Paul an opportunity. In a legitimate fight inside Los Angeles’ Staples Center, KSI beat Paul via split decision in 2019.
Swarmz is a British rapper. The 25-year-old is a former semi-professional footballer, having played for the National League South and the Isthmian League. He has collaborated with KSI within the music world many times, and was featured in KSI’s Houdini single in 2020. Swarmz has over 10.8K subscribers to his YouTube page.
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Pineda (2-5) made his pro debut in 2017. After losing his first bout, Pineda won two in a row. He has since lost his last four. Pineda’s last fight was a unanimous decision loss against Marcos Rios Gonzalez in March.
The Sporting News looks into how much the fighters will make for their fight and how it may affect their wallets in the long run.
KSI vs. Swarmz fight purse, prize money
While it is unknown how much they will make for their fight, looking back at their past salaries should indicate how much they could make for this bout.
When KSI fought Logan Paul in a pro bout inside the Staples Center in 2019, they both made about $900,000.
This will be Swarmz’s first boxing fight. It is unknown how much Pineda will be making in this fight.
What is KSI’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, KSI’s net worth is $25 million.
Comparing KSI with other YouTubers who have dipped their toes in boxing, Jake Paul’s net worth is about $30 million. Austin McBroom’s net worth is $2 million.
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What is Swarmz’s net worth?
Swarmz’s net worth is about $2 million, per TV Guide Time.
What is Luis Alcaraz Pineda’s net worth?
It is unknown the exact net worth of Pineda. Per Wiki of Celebs, Pineda’s estimated net worth is about $150,000.
When is KSI vs. Swarmz?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 27
- Main card: 2 p.m. ET
- Main event: 5:15 p.m. ET (approximate)
KSI vs. Swarmz will take place Aug. 27. The main card should begin around 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. BST). KSI and Swarmz should make their way to the ring around 5:15 p.m. ET (10:15 p.m. BST), depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch KSI vs. Swarmz
The fight between KSI and Swarmz will be broadcast via DAZN pay-per-view in the U.S. and the U.K.
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KSI vs. Swarmz PPV price: How much does the card cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 in the U.S., $20 in Canada, £7.99 in the U.K.
- DAZN annual subscription: $99.99 in the U.S., $150 in Canada
When it comes to the PPV price on DAZN, current U.S. subscribers will have to pay an additional $9.99. New subscribers will have to pay $29.98.
For those in Canada, current subscribers will have to pay an additional CAD $9.99, while new subscribers will have to pay CAD $34.98.
In the U.K., an additional £11.99 will need to be spend for current subscribers, while £19.98 is the cost for new subscribers.
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KSI vs. Swarmz fight card
- KSI vs. Swarmz
- KSI vs. Luis Alcaraz Pineda
- FaZe Temperrr vs. Slim Albaher
- Deji vs. Fousey
- King Kenny vs. FaZe Sensei
- Salt Papi vs. Andy Warski
- Deen the Great vs. Evil Hero
- Sam Hyde vs. IAmThmpsn
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