One of the UK's biggest YouTubers has won his six-round cruiserweight bout against a fellow YouTube personality in Los Angeles.
Watford's KSI took on American Logan Paul at the Staples Centre, winning in a split decision - 55-56 57-54 56-55.
During the match, Paul was docked two points for an illegal blow on KSI, hitting him after the British star had already hit the floor of the ring.
The pair first fought last year in Manchester but a "majority draw" was declared after six rounds.
"Last time I was scared to fight," said KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams JJ Olatunji, after the match.
"This time I just went in. I just kept going and going."
"He couldn't deal with my jabs. I got him."
RESPECT ✊#KSILoganPaul2 pic.twitter.com/Pm71PvXJiv
— DAZN USA (@DAZN_USA) November 10, 2019
KSI speaks after winning his battle with Logan Paul
KSI IS THE GUY!! SO HAPPY & PROUD pic.twitter.com/KHhSZTIwvb
— Ali (@AnEsonGib) November 10, 2019
The moment KSI was announced winner of the match
KSI - who has more than 20 million YouTube subscribers and racked up more than four billion views - was earlier forced to clarify comments he made ahead of the highly anticipated match, saying that he did not want to kill Paul.
The social media star took part in pre-fight banter with Paul at a press conference on Thursday, where he said to his rival: "You're going to f****** die."
"I don't intend to kill Logan physically tomorrow, I only intend to kill his youtube career and spirit," he tweeted.
"After this fight, I still want Logan to be alive and well."
Paul - who has 19.9 million YouTube subscribers - did not touch gloves with his rival at the end of the match.
Only the best champs come from Watford!
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) November 10, 2019
Congrats @KSIOlajidebt 🙌#KSILoganPaul2 pic.twitter.com/sVv3mkbt6V
Their bout at Manchester Arena last year sold out to 20,000 fans and drew an audience of 2.5 million live viewers and more than 19 million subsequent views, making it the biggest internet event in history.
It was also named the most popular white-collar boxing match of all time.
Proud! https://t.co/JsvCHwAOIC
— Sidemen (@Sidemen) November 10, 2019
KSI shot to fame recording FIFA videos at his home which he uploaded onto video sharing website YouTube.
Since then he has become part of the Sidemen, a group of seven YouTubers, taking the social networking site by storm, released movies and become a music artist as well.
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