Tommy Fury says he’d stop KSI ‘very early’ in any fight as he arrives for Misfits 7.mp4
YouTube star KSI will fight Joe Fournier in an exhibition boxing match tonight, with the pair squaring off at Wembley Arena in London.
KSI shot to fame by filming himself playing the football video game Fifa as a teenager, before venturing into rapping and eventually boxing. The Briton, 29, made his amateur boxing debut in 2018 when he fought Logan Paul to a draw, before beating his fellow YouTuber on points in a professional rematch in 2019.
KSI returned to the ring last summer, defeating two opponents on the same night, before stopping gamer FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena in January.
Meanwhile, 40-year-old Fournier is a British businessman with a 9-0 record in pro boxing, who fought David Haye in an exhibition bout in 2021 and lost on points.
Fournier goes head to head with KSI this evening in a main event in London, and we’ll have live updates and results from the entire event, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.
KSI vs Fournier LIVE
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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.
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:30
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.
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:28
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!
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:26
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Bruce Buffer makes fighter introductions
The legendary Bruce Buffer makes the fighter introductions.
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:24
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Tommy Fury on KSI fight
Tommy Fury says he’d stop KSI ‘very early’ in any fight as he arrives for Misfits 7
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:19
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Main event moments away
Joe Fournier is making his ring walk!
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:17
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Tale of the tape
KSI vs Joe Fournier – the tale of the tape
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Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:16
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.”
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:13
KSI vs Fournier LIVE: Main event moments away
KSI backstage: “I’m relaxed, I’m excited to show my skills, because your boy has been training hard.
“Honestly, get me in the ring. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’ve got.”
Alex Pattle13 May 2023 22:11