{"id":6261,"date":"2023-01-10T14:58:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/dr-mike-explains-problems-with-ksis-boxing-opponents-before-temperrr-fight\/"},"modified":"2023-01-10T14:58:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:58:25","slug":"dr-mike-explains-problems-with-ksis-boxing-opponents-before-temperrr-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/dr-mike-explains-problems-with-ksis-boxing-opponents-before-temperrr-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Mike Explains Problems With KSI&#8217;s Boxing Opponents Before Temperrr Fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-1\">\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\"><strong>We asked YouTube star, doctor and up-and-coming boxer Dr. Mike his thoughts on KSI&#8217;s next bout with FaZe Temperrr and what&#8217;s going on in the influencer boxing scene.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Dr. Mike may be a healer, but he prescribes these hands for anyone who wants to step into the ring with him&#8230;and he doesn&#8217;t think KSI wants smoke .<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">British rapper, YouTuber and white-collar boxer KSI will take on fellow influencer FaZe Temperrr on July 14th at the Misfits x DAZN Series 004 event, which will be streamed exclusively on the Combat Sports platform.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">The match comes as a last-minute shakeup to an event that, just a few days ago, was supposed to feature mixed martial artist Dillon Danis as KSI&#8217;s opponent. Danis abruptly pulled out of the match just a week before his fight night, but fans are still excited to see the two influencers fight in the ring either way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Ad followed by article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-[10px]\"\/>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">But Dr. Mike isn&#8217;t too enthusiastic about KSI&#8217;s latest selection. In fact, he believes influencers are purposely targeting weaker opponents, and instead wants the YouTuber to face off against Slim Albaher.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Additionally, KSI actually named Dr Mike as a possible opponent late last year, but the brilliant doctor isn&#8217;t convinced the Briton is up to the challenge.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">&#8220;KSI and his team seem to like picking easier opponents, so I hardly believe a fight between us will ever happen.&#8221; I don&#8217;t blame him because if he&#8217;s interested in the challenge, given his significant experience, I&#8217;d rather he fight Slim than the guy he knocked out. I hope his next match is against Jake Paul.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Ad followed by article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Influencer boxing experiences lineup shuffles from time to time. It&#8217;s because of last-minute injuries, scheduling conflicts, or pre-fight weight gain issues.  In 2022, KSI&#8217;s match with American YouTuber Alex Wasabi was an unexpected surprise for him after Wasabi suffered a debilitating head injury while sparring and was unable to compete due to health risks. has been switched to a &#8220;1 night, 2 matches&#8221; event.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Jake Paul had a similar experience. A bout with Tommy Fury was canceled when the British boxer was unable to travel to the US due to travel difficulties, after which he chose Hasim Rahman his junior as his opponent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Ad followed by article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"Heading\" id=\"h-doctor-mike-calls-influencer-boxing-a-positive-for-combat-sports\" class=\"text-neutral-grey font-display font-bold mb-5 text-title-2\">Dr. Mike calls influencer boxing the &#8216;positive&#8217; of martial arts<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">That said, Dr. Mike believes influencer boxing is creating a positive (or at least a neutral) effect on the sport itself. especially fought. The event was well received by fans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Division_custom-division__EpPhC\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-[10px]\"><span data-cy=\"ImageContainer\" class=\"relative block w-full isolate z-0 mb-2.5\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:56.25%\"\/><img alt=\"doctor mike vs idubbbz\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:contain\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"doctor mike vs idubbbz\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditors.dexerto.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F17%2FDoctor-Mike-responds-to-cheap-shot-accusations-Creator-Clash-1024x576.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span data-cy=\"ImageCredit\" class=\"px-2 py-3 w-fit text-neutral-grey-4 bg-neutral-grey text-body-3 font-bold font-body uppercase absolute bottom-0 left-0\">Joseph Correa, FrontProof Media<\/span><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"block m-1 ml-0\">Dr. Mike has a lot of experience in martial arts, having fought two fights last year.<\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Speaking of the influencer boxing scene, Dr. Mike said:  \u201cSome influencer events have honored the craft of boxing, like Creator Clash, while others, like Showstar, have turned a blind eye to influencer boxing (pun intended). I hope the matchmakers take their job more seriously as they end up creating a matchup where someone&#8217;s life is at risk.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Ad followed by article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"Heading\" class=\"text-neutral-grey font-display font-bold mb-5 text-title-2\">Dr. Mike shares his take on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Another big trend happening in the influencer boxing realm is seeing top creators face off against combat sports GOATS, such as Logan Paul vs Mayweather in 2020 and Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva in 2022. He believes this kind of matchup makes sense if executed with the right &#8220;purpose&#8221; in mind.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"NewsletterSignup\" class=\"flex-col w-full py-[14.5px] px-5 bg-neutral-grey-4 md:py-5 md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between md:gap-x-5 col-span-full lg:col-span-7 my-8 flex\">\n<p class=\"mb-5 font-body text-link-1 text-neutral-grey md:flex-1 md:mb-0\">Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on esports, gaming and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">&#8220;It&#8217;s fine for influencers to fight &#8216;GOATS,&#8217; but the fight must be done with purpose,&#8221; he thought. No. At this stage, I know I don&#8217;t have the chance to make a main event snoozefest, so I&#8217;ll never step into the ring with Mayweather (like a Desi fight).<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center w-full md:mx-0 lg:mt-4\">\n<p>Ad followed by article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"Heading\" class=\"text-neutral-grey font-display font-bold mb-5 text-title-2\">Dr. Mike: &#8220;No one in the influencer industry has taken on a challenge like this.&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Dr. Mike has experience to back up his claims. The board-certified doctor has been boxing to keep him in shape for a decade, and in 2022 he competed in his first official bout against YouTuber iDubbbz and professional boxer Chris His Avila. He also trains with professional fighter Amanda Serrano, in addition to his many years of taekwondo experience at a young age.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">&#8220;Fighting Chris Avila was by far the most formidable challenge I&#8217;ve ever had,&#8221; he said of his current career. and who is currently on a five or six-fight winning streak (at Jake Paul&#8217;s final event) and younger than me.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">\u201cNobody in the influencer industry has taken on a challenge like this. someone you know.  \u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Although Mike ultimately lost the match to Avila, his fight against iDubbbz earlier that year was a huge success. He says the influencer is open to more fights in the future as the world of boxing continues to move. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-[10px]\"\/>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">But for now, he feels the scene&#8217;s success will hinge on influencers, professional fighters and brands striving to enable the best and most professional experience possible.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">\u201cRight now, the long-term success of the world of influencer boxing is in limbo. Continued low-quality events with poor matchups reduce appetite for the sport, so more investment from both brands and fighters. I hope that the<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"Heading\" class=\"text-neutral-grey font-display font-bold mb-5 text-title-2\">Doctor Mike is ready to take on the challenge<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Overall, Dr. Mike is aware of how taxing influencer boxing can be, and many influencers are looking to step into the ring this year, but who is doing it like he is? I&#8217;m sure none (Jake Paul aside, of course).<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">&#8220;In boxing, nothing beats experience. I&#8217;m not just talking about ring experience,&#8221; he explained.  \u201cThe preparation, the injuries, the weight loss, the distractions, the drama all come at a cost, and every time I am exposed to the whole combat experience, I feel much more comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"Paragraph\" class=\"text-neutral-grey w-full mb-4 text-body-1 font-body\">Also, both [of my own] The battle was epic for many reasons: Creator Clash was the main event in front of a sold-out 10,000-capacity arena. The latest was a true professional Showtime PPV main card match against someone with far more fighting experience. there is no one  \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMiggFodHRwczovL3d3dy5kZXhlcnRvLmNvbS9lbnRlcnRhaW5tZW50L2RvY3Rvci1taWtlLWV4cGxhaW5zLWhpcy1wcm9ibGVtLXdpdGgta3Npcy1ib3hpbmctb3Bwb25lbnRzLWFoZWFkLW9mLXRlbXBlcnJyLWZpZ2h0LTIwMjY0MTEv0gEA?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] We asked YouTube star, doctor and up-and-coming boxer Dr. Mike his thoughts on KSI&#8217;s next bout with FaZe Temperrr and what&#8217;s going on in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-boxing-mma-combat-sports","two-columns"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/doctor-mike-header.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6261"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6261\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}