KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Boxing fight result, reaction and latest news after controversial knockout
Re-live updates from the boxing match at London’s Wembley Arena
YouTube star KSI beat Joe Fournier with a controversial knockout on Saturday, finishing the former professional boxer with an accidental elbow.
KSI, 29, landed the bigger punches throughout the first round of the exhibition bout at London’s Wembley Arena, and he tagged Fournier, 40, with a huge overhand right in Round 2. That was followed by an attempted right hook, with KSI (real name Olajide Olatunji) instead making contact with his elbow.
The strike sent Fournier tumbling to the canvas and left him staring up at the ceiling, unable to beat the referee’s count.
In a post-fight interview, KSI denied that he had stopped his fellow Briton with his elbow, before calling Tommy Fury into the ring for a face-off, which ended with the pair being separated. Earlier in the night, Fury was seen brawling with Idris Virgo, a fellow former Love Island contestant, in the crowd.
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KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Round 2
Second round. KSI jabs to the body of Fournier.
He then thinks about a right overhand but withdraws it, and Fournier grazes him with a counter hook.
Solid counter right cross by Fournier now! He’s starting to find his feet in this fight.
KSI jabs to the belt line.
Clubbing overhand dright from KSI, and Fournier is hurt! A couple more punches, and Fournier tumbles to the canvas, flat on his back!
IT’S ALL OVER!
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Round 1
Another right cross is on point for KSI, who then unloads an uppercut.
This is how he fights: banking on big shots.
Fournier is favouring a more patient approach, fighting on the back foot and circling away from KSI.
But it’s only a six-round fight, so he can’t afford to be too patient. Not a lot of output from Fournier so far.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Round 1
Both men stand orthodox. KSI jabs to the body, he’s keeping his hands low.
He lunges in with a right cross, but it’s just off target. His next effort is more accurate.
Now KSI catches Fournier with an uppercut as the 40-year-old closes range!
Fournier goes down, but it’s ruled a push rather than a knockdown.
Fournier is complaining of punches to the back of his head; this writer hasn’t seen any.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE
Fournier looks very relaxed, hopping about and smiling.
KSI looks very focused, staring a hole through his opponent.
Boos for Fournier, cheers for KSI.
It’s time! We’re under way!
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Bruce Buffer makes fighter introductions
The legendary Bruce Buffer makes the fighter introductions.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Tommy Fury on KSI fight
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Main event moments away
Joe Fournier is making his ring walk!
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Tale of the tape
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Main event moments away
Fournier backstage: “We’ve done the work, so now it’s just the fun part.
“I’m here to win, so that’s all I can predict from here on [out].
“I know he likes to start fast, so it might end early for him.
“I’m a man, he’s a boy. He’s afraid. He’s gonna make mistakes, and that’s what I’m banking on tonight.”
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