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: Tommy Fury brawls with Idris Virgo in crowd
Anyone, any time, any place?
Idris Virgo, in the Wembley Arena crowd, 10 minutes ago!
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Tommy Fury brawls with Idris Virgo in crowd
Tommy Fury is brawling with Idris Virgo, a fellow ex-Love Island contestant, in the crowd!
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Salt Papi beaten by Anthony Taylor
Anthony Taylor def. Salt Papi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Taylor falls to the canvas in tears.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Salt Papi boxes Anthony Taylor
A valiant showing from Papi, who was slicker than expected, but Taylor’s reaction upon the final bell sums it up: This is likely Taylor’s fight.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Salt Papi boxes Anthony Taylor
Round 3
Solid, step-in right hand by Taylor! He then targets Papi’s body with some hooks.
Another sharp right cross from Taylor! Again Papi’s head snaps back.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Salt Papi boxes Anthony Taylor
Round 2
Papi grins at Taylor after landing a good left hand! Now a slick counter straight from Papi.
Taylor snaps back Papi’s head with a series of short punches, however...
The fighters clinch, and Taylor digs in some body shots before hitting the canvas amid some shoving from Papi.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Salt Papi boxes Anthony Taylor
Round 1
Taylor with a big right hand to his southpaw opponent early on.
A hook appears to catch him behind the ear, though, and he takes a knee!
He’s back to his feet, and Salt Papi puts on the pressure as the crowd chants his name.
Another hard right hand by Taylor, but he’s tagged by a short left hook.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Salt Papi boxes Anthony Taylor
Salt Papi is an influencer, while Taylor is a former sparring partner of Jake Paul, who – like Paul – once fought Tommy Fury.
Like Paul, Taylor came up short against the half-brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Papi and Taylor touch gloves as the former enters the ring.
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