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Social media sensation and boxing rookie KSI knocked out Joe Fournier in the second round of their bout at London’s Wembley Arena – and then went head-to-head with Tommy Fury in the ring.
As well as the main event, the packed undercard featured a win for Deji – KSI’s brother – and Swarmz, one of the main attraction’s former opponents. Also on the card, the rising star Salt Papi was beaten by Anthony Taylor, who won fighter of the night.
KSI, 29, and professional boxer Fury appeared to clash heads as a mob stepped in to separate them, having angrily demanded a fight with each other minutes after dazed Fournier had been flattened by a clubbing overhand from KSI that replays showed may have come from an elbow.
😤 @KSI and @tommytntfury CLASH pic.twitter.com/lghqVKsEZw
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 13, 2023
“I want to do what Jake Paul couldn’t – knock you out,” KSI told Fury as the pair squared up, referencing the Mancunian’s victory over boxer and internet celebrity Paul in Saudi Arabia in February.
Fury, whose father, John, had earlier said that a deal for a fight between his son and KSI was close to being agreed, told his rival that the potential contest would be “easy money” for him.
“You are going to sleep in four rounds,” he warned. “Sign me up. I cannot wait. You didn’t beat a pro boxer tonight. I’m a pro boxer.”
The replays are showing KSI’s KO of Joe Fournier came from an elbow that the ref missed. #KSIFournier pic.twitter.com/HL9dfpufzn
— Sporting News Fights (@sn_fights) May 13, 2023
Fournier’s performance was no reflection of his unbeaten 10-fight record as a light heavyweight between 2015 and 2021, offering little in return as KSI immediately took the front foot, throwing his opponent to the floor in the first round in an incident during which Fornier complained he had taken a blow to the back of his head.
The result gave KSI – full name Olajide Olatunji – the fifth win of an unbeaten professional career in front of a sold-out arena in his home city.
In the co-headline event, Deji earned a unanimous points win over rapper Swarmz after four rounds. American former MMA fighter Taylor enjoyed a comprehensive points win over Salt Papi.
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) May 13, 2023
WATCH: KSI vs. Joe Fournier coverage on DAZN
KSI vs. Joe Fournier full card results
The Sporting News updated the results below throughout the evening.
KSI def. Joe Fournier by knockout (2)
Deji def. Swarmz by unanimous decision (4)
Anthony Taylor def. Salt Papi by unanimous decision (3)
Viruzz def. DK Money by knockout (2)
Paigey Cakey def. Tennessee Tresh by unanimous decision (3)
Lil Bellsy def. Lil Kymchii by unanimous decision (4)
Wings def. Boogie by knockout (2)
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