The YouTube superstars fought a dramatic second bout - but it was the Brit who was handed the decision by the narrowest of margins. A vicious upper cut knocked KSI down, but Paul struck him with a blow to the back of the head as he was heading down leading to him being deducted two points by referee Jack Reese. The American responded with a good right hand early in the fourth round as drama ensued later in the round. Earlier this week, Paul told ET about how boxing turned his life around. The two YouTube superstars met for a second time at the Staples Center after their draw in the first fight last year. The "KSI vs. Logan Paul II" fight between celebrity YouTubers drew more than 12,000 people to the Staples Center in LA, including Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa, and MMA fighter Tyron Woodley.. These are external links and will open in a new window. "The narrative for the first fight was KSI saved my career, and I don't know if that's true 100 percent, but there's some merit in that. With a handful of celebrities in attendance -- including French Montana, Chris Brown and Justin Bieber, who has shown his support for Paul -- the two online stars did not hold back during their fight. The highly-anticipated fight got off to a scrappy start with both fighters getting tangled up and the referee stepping in to clean things up several times. After the six-round fight, both insisted they thought they had won. Others, however, were impressed by what they saw. I think we have to have a rematch. On the undercard, Billy Joe Saunders knocked out Marcelo Esteban Coceres in round 11 to defend his WBO super-middleweight world title whilst Devin Haney outclassed Alfredo Santiago to defend his WBC world lightweight title. Logan took up the offer, agreeing a two-fight deal. That was fun. It all started when two other YouTubers - Joe Weller and Theo Baker, AKA Malfoy - went into the ring last year, and KSI said he would fight the winner. They regularly taunted each other during the fight itself and exchanged insults. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. ", KSI did get one last verbal dig in at his opponent, telling him: "I can't wait to see your bloody face all over the internet.". Logan Paul was twice on the canvas after losing his footing in round three, although neither were scored as knockdowns, as KSI continued to dominate the early exchanges. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Tributes have been paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, who was shot dead in a custody centre in south London. Few shots were landing cleanly with KSI swinging wildly with the overhand right, although he did strike a decent shot in the second round as he fought on the front foot. However, both men came alive in the final round, trying to land some hits and do as much damage in their final minutes of the battle. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. They are two of YouTube's biggest stars, both are massively divisive and both have highly controversial pasts. Briton KSI, who boasts 19.4 million subscribers, took on US star Paul, who has 18.2 million, in the tightly-contested bout at Manchester Arena. I'm going in there knowing I can do some serious damage, and unfortunately KSI is going to feel that," Paul said. He caused outrage earlier this year for showing the body of an apparent suicide victim in Japan. ", Paul said: "I think it's what the people want. Paul probably edged the closing stages, but KSI had done enough early on, with the two deducted points in the bizarre fourth round proving vital. The two YouTube superstars met for a second time at the Staples Center after their draw in the first fight last year, News, views and top stories in your inbox. Full article Daily news briefing direct to your inbox. Let's do it. 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