KSI's Rematch With Logan Paul Set To Be Shown On Sky Sports Pay-Per-View

KSI's upcoming rematch with Logan Paul on November 9 is set to be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK, according to Eddie Hearn.

The Matchroom Boxing promotor confirmed than fans will likely have to pay for the eagerly anticipated fight, but "there is a chance" that coverage will be at a reduced price compared to the normal £19.95 rate.

"We are still discussing how we are going to broadcast it because there is a chance it could be a cheaper-version PPV for the KSI vs Logan fight." Hearn said.

He also suggested that coverage of Billy Joe Saunders' WBO super-middleweight world title defence will be free of charge.

"It is very likely Billy Joe will be free-to-air on Sky then going in to a PPV for KSI vs Logan Paul."

KSI and Logan Paul's first fight at the Manchester Arena ended in a draw in August 2018, and after originally slating the amateur bout, Hearn has changed his mind on the idea.

Back in August, he was quoted as saying this:

"I'm too much of a boxing enthusiast to think... I've been pitched loads of celebrity fights. I love a pound note but it's not really in my heart.

"I know people think I'm just a w**** but I don't think I could stand up there and sell, and be a part of that."

But the 40-year-old has since admitted to being wrong.

"Thirteen months ago when the first fight took place I smirked and pondered how embarrassing it would be to stage this event in a 20,000-seat arena." Hearn said.

"What I saw was a phenomenon -- a sold-out arena, over 1 million pay-per-view buys but more importantly an energy of a new audience to the sport of boxing.

"When I was asked to be involved in the rematch it got me excited, but I had some requests to help integrate the two audiences.

"I requested that both fighters turn professional and undergo the same medicals that any other fighter would. I asked that the fighters lose the head guards and use 10-ounce gloves. If we are going to do this, then let's do it properly."

Who do you think will win the bout between KSI and Logan Paul? Thoughts on the pay-per view aspect of the fight?

Let us know in the comments.

Topics: Logan Paul, Boxing News, Boxing, KSI, YouTube

Jack Kenmare

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