KSI says several UFC fighters turned down an opportunity face him in March, which is how he ended up rebooking a showdown against Dillon Danis instead.

Dillon Danis was KSI's last resort for a boxing return at Misfits Boxing 21. KSI and Danis most recently boxed in separate matches against Tommy Fury and Logan Paul, respectively, in October 2023. Each lost on the night and took the following year off to weigh their options.