Yes, KSI dropped out of school after realizing he was making more money from his YouTube videos. Like the rest of us, KSI went to school before releasing YouTube videos with millions of views or boxing Logan Paul. While his experience did not go exactly as planned, it was not a significant setback because he became famous due to it. It's always challenging to explain to a parent, grandparent, or former instructor that you generate money just by posting videos online.
How did KSI become popular?
In 2009, KSI began his YouTube career as a gaming YouTuber, producing videos of himself playing the FIFA football game. He continued to make gaming videos, but he also started vlog-style uploads. His channel grew quickly; by the end of 2013-14, he had three million members.
He is the 115th most popular YouTube channel with 20.5 million followers. His fame grew after he and other British musicians formed the Ultimate Sidemen (later reduced to Sidemen).
What is KSI Unleashed?
In 2016, KSI collaborated with Endemol Shine Group to produce a video game called KSI Unleashed for iOS and Android platforms. KSI chastised PewDiePie's game for not being accessible when he was. KSI Unleashed was later withdrawn from Google Play and the App Store for unexplained reasons. BoxTuber, a boxing-themed game developed by KSI and the Sidemen, was published for iOS and Android in 2018.
The game, which included several YouTubers against whom the player could compete, soared to the top of the UK iTunes rankings within 24 hours of its debut. BoxTuber was later withdrawn from Google Play and the App Store for unspecified reasons. To promote EA Sports UFC 3, KSI trained with former UFC middleweight world champion Michael Bisping in 2018.
Did KSI drop out?
When KSI realized he was out-earning his teachers, he quit high school. Naturally, his parents were furious. However, they've since reconciled after they realized just how well KSI was doing, with the YouTuber earning millions from YouTube, brand deals, and sponsorships.
How did KSI become a boxer?
KSI has been boxing since 2017. After a period of public disagreements, KSI began his amateur boxing career fighting British YouTuber Joe Weller. He won this fight, showing his respect for Weller and his dedication to raising awareness about mental health. Later that year, he faced off against Logan Paul in a white-collar boxing match, which ended in a majority draw.
After switching to professional boxing, KSI fought Logan Paul in a much-anticipated fight in 2019. This time, the fight was without headgear, and KSI won by a split decision. KSI also participated in numerous professional competitions, including ones against Alex Wassabi, Swarmz, Luis Alcaraz Pineda, and FaZe Temperrr.
He continued his professional boxing career by fighting businessman and professional boxer Joe Fournier, but this match ended in controversy and was later ruled a no contest. Most recently, KSI headlined a match against professional boxer Tommy Fury on October 14, 2023. The closely contested fight featured excessive clinching, which resulted in KSI's loss and the title via unanimous decision. The decision was initially reported as a majority decision due to an error in judge Rafael Ramos' scorecard.
On December 5, 2023, it was announced that KSI and IShowSpeed would fight in a charity sparring match, ending a year-long banter rivalry. Speed made a challenge to KSI on November 28, 2023, urging him to set up a date for the fight. The scheduled spar is scheduled for December 15th, 2023, with the proceeds benefiting the Anthony Walker Foundation. It's planned to be streamed simultaneously with the Jake Paul vs. Andre August fight, as an attempt to boycott the rival's fight.
KSI also fought Tommy Fury in the MF & DAZN: X Series 10 – The Prime Card and faced his first defeat via a majority decision but that was later changed to a unanimous decision victory for Fury due to judge Rafael Ramos, who had scored the fight incorrectly the first time. The Sideman star had then scheduled a fight against former unified light welterweight champion Amir Khan but withdrew from the bout via a Twitter post, that revealed it was because of an injury sustained.
However, in January 2025, Misfits Boxing announced that KSI would be returning to the ring against Premier League winning left-back Wayne Bridge but Bridge backed out after KSI's comments about John Terry and Bridge's former girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel. The influencer is now set to fight American mixed martial artist Dillon Danis at Manchester Arena in Manchester.
How much is KSI worth?
KSI's net worth is $100 million as of March 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. According to Forbes, KSI was the fifth highest-paid YouTuber in 2015, earning $4.5 million. It's safe to say he's still making millions of dollars, as he's only gained in popularity and added other financial avenues since then. Plus, his boxing matches against Paul have also been significant revenue drivers.
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