KSI vs Joe Fournier LIVE result as YouTube star knocks out nightclub owner

13 May 2023 , 22:09
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KSI knocked out Joe Fournier (Image: Getty Images)
KSI knocked out Joe Fournier (Image: Getty Images)

KSI set up a summer showdown with Tommy Fury with a controversial knockout of nightclub owner Joe Fournier.

KSI started fast and comfortably won the opening round against the 9-0 unbeaten fighter. Fournier started the second session well but was caught by a right hand from his YouTube rival. KSI followed up with what replays showed was an illegal elbow which sent Fournier crashing to the canvas.

The referee didn't see the incident, however, and KSI was duly announced as the winner. He was then joined in the ring by Fury with the two on a collision course for August. KSI said: "I want do this, do what Jake Paul couldn’t and knock you out. I want it this year, I’m hungry. I need it, you’re getting f***ed."

You can re-cap up with all of the night's action below...

Fury and KSI face off in ring

KSI was joined in the ring by Tommy Fury with the pair closing in on a summer showdown on August 26.

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KSI said: "I wanna do this, do what Jake Paul couldn’t and knock you out. I want it this year, I’m hungry. I need it, you’re getting f***ed."

Fury replied: "Sign me up, easy money, you are going to sleep in four rounds. No defence, no head movement, you’re getting knocked out. You will be ticked off and Misfits is going to be over."

KSI controversially KO's Fournier

KSI remains unbeaten as he lands an accidental elbow to stop Fournier in the second round, but the result still goes down as a knockout win in his favour.

Official result: KSI def Joe Fournier via KO - round 2, 1:25


KSI vs Joe Fournier - Round 2

Good jabs from Fournier and he lands a hard right hand. Big overhand right lands from KSI and Fournier goes down! It's over, KSI gets the second round knockout!

KSI vs Joe Fournier - Round 1

Jab to the body from KSI and he lands a right hand up top. Fournier is wrestled to the ground and the referee warns KSI for it. Fournier is complaining that KSI is punching the back of his head. Uppercut lands for KSI. Fournier barely threw any punches that round.

Bugzy Malone walks out KSI

UK rapper Bugzy Malone walks KSI out to the ring!

Fournier makes his way to the ring

The self-proclaimed 'boxing billionaire' is in the ring for the first time in 20-months!

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MAIN EVENT up next!

It's time for the main event as KSI takes on arguably his touhgest challenge yet in unbeaten professional boxer Joe Fournier!

Expect ring walks in around 5 minutes...

Deji outpoints Swarmz

A good performance from Deji as he fails to knockout Swarmz but looks in cruise control for most of the fight against the rapper.

Official decision: Deji def. Swarmz via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)

Deji vs Swarmz - Round 4

Swarmz needs a finish but he isn't throwing many punches in this final round. Deji is in cruise control as he knows a decision win is just minutes away. Good uppercuts from Deji as Swarmz is against the ropes and the final bell sounds - a good performance from Deji.

KSI watches on...

KSI is watching his brother Deji closely ahead of his fight next...

Deji vs Swarmz - Round 3

Low blow from Swarmz but Deji refuses to take a break. Dejis is complete control of this fight and Swarmz isn’t throwing any punches in this round. Big body shots from Deji. Swarmz needs a stoppage in this final round or he will lose a decision.

Deji vs Swarmz - Round 2

Deji's shot selection is excellent whilst Swarmz is loading up on all of his punches. Swarmz is being punished for not protecting his body but he counters Deji with his back against the ropes. Swarmz is in survival mode here as Deji is having his way with the rapper.

Deji vs Swarmz - Round 1

Deji appears to be the sharper of the two as the fight gets underway as Swarmz is quick but is lacking technique. Good jab from Swarmz and Deji lands a nice hook to the body. Deji backs Swarmz into the corner and lands some good punches as the first round will surely go to him.

Ring walks underway...

Swarmz is in the ring and now here comes Deji as our co-main event is about to get underway!

Anthony Taylor beats Salt Papi

The win streak is over! Salt Papi is beaten by Anthony Taylor as all three judges score the fight in his favour.

What a win for the Pretty Boy! He calls out Misfits Boxing star Slim Albaher after the win...

Official decision: Anthony Taylor def. Salt Papi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor - Round 3

Step-in right hand lands for Taylor and he looks to be the sharper of the two at the start of this round. Papi might need a finish in this round depending on how the judges see it, but Taylor is likely up on the scorecards. The bell sounds and Taylor has surely done enough to become the first man to beat Papi...

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor - Round 2

Two good left hands land for Papi at the beginning of the round. Good one-two to the body from Taylor and he follows up with a good left hook. Papi is warned by the referee for pushing down on the head of Taylor. Good right hand over the top lands for 'Pretty Boy' - all up for grabs in the final round...

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor - Round 1

Good right hand landed early from Taylor as the fight gets underway. Left hand falls short for Papi as Taylor easily gets under the way of it. Another good right hand lands for Taylor and Papi finally lands his left hand.

Tommy Fury meets Paul Bamba

The pair were supposed to fight in the co-main event of the Floyd Mayweather vs Deji event last November, but the clash was cancelled after Fury missed weight...

Salt Papi back in action next

Salt Papi takes on arguably his toughest challenge yet in MMA fighter turned influencer boxing star Anthony Taylor!

This one should be fireworks...

Tommy Fury gives prediction for potential KSI fight

Fury gave his prediction for a potential clash with KSI, which could take place if he gets past KSI...

"This man is worse than Jake Paul in my opinion," Fury said. "I believe if I fight KSI in the future he gets stopped very early."

Paigey Cakey beats Tennessee Thresh

That one will be heavily questioned! Tennessee Thresh is gobsmacked as she loses a split decision to Paigey Cakey.

Official result: Paigey Cakey def Tennessee Thresh via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tommy Fury arrives at Wembley Arena

Love Island star Tommy Fury is here ahead of the main event between KSI and Joe Fournier...

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey - Round 3

The momentum continues to shift as Thresh comes forward with some good punches but Cakey responds well! Thresh looks exhausted as she can't get her back off the ropes, the crowd roars with 10 seconds left! The final bell sounds and that's a hard one to score, could easily be a draw.

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey - Round 2

Thresh looks good in this round as she upps the output whilst Cakey has slowed down compared to the opening round. Good jab from Cakey snaps back the head of Thresh and they brawl against the ropes! It's all up for grabs in this final round...

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey - Round 1

Electric start to the fight as Cakey is firing off a load of punches early on. Thresh's lack of experience is showing but she replies back with a good left hand of her own. A good right hand followeed by a left hook from Thresh!

Women's fight up next

Back to the women next as Tennessee Thresh takes on Paigey Cakey - the pair started beefing each other on social media and they will now settle their feud in the ring...

Viruzz stops DK Money after being dropped

A fantastic comeback win for Viruzz as he stops DK Money with a huge one-two after being dropped earlier in the round!

Official result Viruzz def. DK Money via KO - round 2, 2:59

Viruzz vs DK Money - Round 2

Good left hand counter from DK, he continues to find success with that punch tonight. He lands it again and floors Viruzz, what a punch! Viruzz gets back to his feet but he's hurt, DK isn't hunting the finish however. Viruzz drops DK at the end of the round with a right hand and the Brit can't get back to his feet, the fight is OVER! What a comeback from the Spaniard!

Viruzz vs DK Money - Round 1

Good jab to the body from DK and Viruzz responds with a big right hand. The Spaniard looks sharp so far and he just misses with another right hand. DK gets backed up the ropes but he responds with a big left hand that stuns Viruzz, but he responds by backing DK up! What a fight so far!

Donagh Corby

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