Andrew Tate is turning down fights in fear of losing 'Top G' status, claims KSI

KSI recently accused Andrew Tate of ducking fights against YouTubers in fear of coming up short and subsequently losing his public reputation and his status as the 'Top G.'

The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to face Dillon Danis in a boxing match, headlining the Misfits and DAZN: X Series 004 event on January 14 in London. During a recent pre-fight press conference, KSI was asked if he would be willing to fight 'Cobra' if the opportunity presented itself. The Englishman replied:

“He knows if he loses a fight to either me or Logan, his whole career ends... He can’t be this 'Top G' anymore because it doesn’t hold any weight... I think he’s quite mindful of that fact. It’s always a fight that everyone is looking at, I’m looking at it, I would love to fight him but it’s not as easy as you would think.”

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The YouTuber has been linked with a boxing match against Andrew Tate in the past few months. KSI previously called out Tate following his victories over Swarmz and Luis Pineda on the same night but does not seem confident the fight will ever come to fruition.

The 29-year-old is gearing up to face what may be his biggest test in the squared circle so far. While Dillon Danis did not show up at the press conference, their heated altercation last month at a boxing event has certainly built the hype among fans.

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KSI calls Dillon Danis "disrespectful" for skipping first press conference ahead of their bout on January 14

Speaking at the same press conference, KSI put Dillon Danis on blast for being absent from their first media presser and disrespecting everyone present. KSI and Danis are scheduled to fight in the headliner of Misfits and DAZN: X Series 004 card, which takes place on January 14 at Wembley Arena.

However, it seems Danis wanted to focus on training after suffering a bout of influenza. He also didn't bother joining via video call. Clearly miffed by the progression of events, KSI stated:

"In terms of Dillon Danis not being here, I think it’s quite disappointing, disrespectful to me and everyone who's here expecting him to show up... I don’t know, maybe it’s my presence... I’m so much of a scary guy... I think for Dillon, that’s probably seeping in... As someone he says he is a real fighter... He’s terrified. He’s petrified of me. It’s disappointing."

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The Englishman is coming into this bout after earning a pair of knockout wins against Brandon Scott and Luis Alcarez Pineda on the same night in August at MF and DAZN: X Series 001. Danis is scheduled to have his first fight in over three years after two submission victories in the Bellator cage over a 14-month stretch between April 2018 and June 2019.