KSI accused of 'crossing the line' with 'diabolical' comment about Dillon Danis' late father as build-up to fight already turns ugly

KSI has been accused by fans of 'crossing the line' following his 'diabolical' comment about Dillon Danis' late father.

KSI, who hasn't fought since his controversial defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023, is set to return to the ring against Danis at Misfits Boxing 21.

The YouTube star was supposed to face ex-Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge until his 'personal comment' prompted the Premier League winner to pull out of their proposed bout.

Danis, who was disqualified against Logan Paul in their meeting, has replaced Bridge and will face KSI in Manchester on March 29.

Their rivalry will be settled next month, with Danis and KSI both taunting each other following Tuesday's fight announcement.

Danis posted a photoshopped image of his rival's family on X, accompanied with the caption: "Daddy's home."

KSI hit back with a cruel taunt that has since been condemned by fans online.

He wrote: "Where's your Dad though?"

Danis' father passed away in 2022, with people on social media slamming the Brit's comments.

One X user wrote: "Nah this is diabolical talking about someone’s Dad who passed."

A second slammed: "That's actually not funny."

A third added: "Promo I don’t mind but this is just a low blow."

Dillon Danis during his Misfits Boxing bout against Logan Paul. Image: Getty

Paul made a similar comment ahead of his fight against Danis in October 2023.

"You life's gone downhill ever since you got kicked out of Marcelo's gym," he said, referencing the fall out between Danis and Marcelo Garcia, the jiu-jitsu coach who helped him to black belt status. "You turned to alcohol to try and drown everything out.

"Then your dad passed away, you lost your friends, you're trying to drown everything out. I empathise with you, Dillon, because I understand that Twitter right now for you is like a group therapy session. For the first time in a while you're getting a sense of validation that you have not got.

"Okay, and I understand that. If that fills the empty voids in your f**king heart, I empathise with you. But no matter how much you talk, you're going to have to show up October 14."