KSI vs Joe Fournier LIVE! Boxing fight result, reaction, latest news and updates as KSI wins

KSI claimed the biggest win of his boxing career inside London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday night. The YouTube star was up against professional fighter Joe Fournier in a boxing ring and emerged victorious after a dominant performance, albeit one slightly tarnished by a controversial finish.

KSI appeared to have sent Fournier to the ground in the second round with the use of an elbow but it was not picked up by any of the officials. Instead, attentions quick turned to Tommy Fury. The man who defeated Jake Paul in February entered the ring and the two squared off ahead of what looks like a money-spinning fight later this year.

Elsewhere on the card, there was something of a shock as fan-favourite Salt Papi fell to a defeat at the hands of Anthony Taylor, while KSI’s brother Deji beat rapper Swarmz via a unanimous decision. See how it all unfolded below!

KSI vs Joe Fournier latest news

• KSI turns attentions to Tommy Fury after controversial win over Joe Fournier

• KSI win over Fournier ‘in jeopardy’

• Fournier wants KSI DISQUALIFIED after ‘clean elbow'

‘Tommy Fury, let’s do this’

Sunday 14 May 2023 09:29 , Giuseppe Muro

KSI has again called out Tommy Fury after his win over Joe Fournier.

The pair are on collision course for a huge all-British fight later this year.

KSI tweeted this morning: “Onto the next, Tommy Fury, let’s do this.”

KSI win over Joe Fournier ‘in jeopardy’

Sunday 14 May 2023 08:44 , Giuseppe Muro

KSI's victory over Joe Fournier has been thrown into jeopardy as boxing authorities prepare to review footage of the fight, according to reports this morning.

The YouTube star appeared to land an illegal elbow on his opponent and Mail Sport report that boxing authorities will check for the apparent elbow and then make a decision.

Fournier said: “I know you're fighting the promotion, I know maybe the judges might be in their favour, but for the ref to let a clear elbow... it's been replayed a million times around the world.

“A clear elbow and then they count me out on the elbow. He should be disqualified. That should be a clear win for me.”

Long-time KSI rival Jake Paul immediately called for a disqualification.

He tweeted: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was. If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”

One last look at that elbow

Sunday 14 May 2023 07:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

Hard to see how it wasn’t picked up on, frankly!

ICYMI: KSI and Tommy Fury square off

Sunday 14 May 2023 06:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

A lucrative fight looks imminent...

ICYMI: Joe Fournier wants KSI disqualified

Sunday 14 May 2023 06:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

Joe Fournier slammed KSI following his controversial second-round defeat inside London’s Wembley Arena.

The 40-year-old, a professional boxer, was knocked to the ground by the YouTube star with what appeared to have been an elbow.

Read the full story here!

ICYMI: KSI denies elbowing Joe Fournier

Sunday 14 May 2023 05:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

“Nah bro, I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling, trying to hold on to me for dear life. I was like, ‘Nah, nah, your soul is mine.’”

ICYMI: Jake Paul reacts to KSI’s controversial win

Sunday 14 May 2023 00:13 , Jonathan Gorrie

KSI’s fellow YouTube star was less than impressed!

Brotherly love

Sunday 14 May 2023 00:10 , Jonathan Gorrie

A successful, albeit controversial, night!

Joe Fournier wants KSI disqualified

Sunday 14 May 2023 00:04 , Jonathan Gorrie

Joe Fournier slammed KSI following his controversial second-round defeat inside London’s Wembley Arena.

The 40-year-old, a professional boxer, was knocked to the ground by the YouTube star with what appeared to have been an elbow.

Read the full story here!

Jake Paul reacts

Saturday 13 May 2023 23:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

Fair to say he was not impressed with the manner of KSI’s victory!

Elbow ignored as KSI turns attentions to Tommy Fury

Saturday 13 May 2023 23:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

KSI marked his boxing return with a controversial knockout of professional fighter Joe Fournier.

The 29-year-old appeared to have hit Fournier with an elbow in the second round, knocking the 40-year-old to the ground after he had started to come into the fight .

There was little mention of that after the fight with KSI instead squaring off against Tommy Fury.

Read the full story here!

KSI denies elbowing Joe Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 23:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

“Nah bro, I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling, trying to hold on to me for dear life. I was like, ‘Nah, nah, your soul is mine.’”

It’s going to be interesting

Saturday 13 May 2023 23:18 , Jonathan Gorrie

Who do you have as favourite? A loss for Fury would be quite something...

The face off

Saturday 13 May 2023 23:04 , Jonathan Gorrie

It was getting very heated indeed!

Tommy Fury’s immediate reaction

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

He’s certainly confident!

A look at that elbow

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:49 , Jonathan Gorrie

Certainly seems strange it wasn’t brought up more...

Tommy Fury now in the ring!

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:40 , Jonathan Gorrie

Tommy Fury now squaring off with KSI and the two are pushing, vowing to fight later on this year.

Still no mention of that elbow...

No mention of the elbow!

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

KSI seems to have got away with it.

Very strange...

Looks like an elbow!

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

More drama as replays show KSI’s elbow first hit Fournier!

KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:34 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 2: IT’S OVER!

KSI knocks Fournier to the ground with a clipped right hand!

KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 2: Nice shot to th body from Fournier, who is refusing to get brought onto KSI’s pace.

KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: KSI starts off well and Fournier complains about being hit in the back of the head.

Still, the younger man is wasting a lot of energy trying to drive the fight and missing.

KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

Here we go!!

KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:23 , Jonathan Gorrie

Here we go! KSI comes out with rapper Bugsy Malone.

KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:20 , Jonathan Gorrie

Fournier out first to very little reaction.

KSI’s backstage message

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:14 , Jonathan Gorrie

“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.”

10 minutes until ring walks

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:07 , Jonathan Gorrie

Slightly delayed here before the biggest test of KSI’s career to date!

Salt Papi speaks out

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:05 , Jonathan Gorrie

A touch of class..

Luis Pineda arrives!

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

The lights cut out and Pineda appears to call out Swarmz!

Deji calls out Liam Payne!

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:57 , Jonathan Gorrie

He wants the One Direction star next!

KSI watching Deji

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

Brotherly love!

Deji vs Swarmz

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:52 , Jonathan Gorrie

Deji WINS via unanimous decision!

Deji vs Swarmz

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 4: This has not been a classic...

Deji vs Swarmz

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: Another chess match-like round as Swarmz looks to hold off Deji’s combinations.

He’s going to have to show a lot more...

Deji vs Swarmz

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:44 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: Not a lot to split them at the moment but Deji looks like he’s got another gear to go.

The energy Swarmz wasted on those missed shots early on could prove telling.

Deji vs Swarmz

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Wayward shots from Swarmz really wasting his energy here.

Deji looking to grapple take the wind out of his sails.

Deji vs Swarmz

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

Let’s not forget Deji actually cut Floyd Mayweather of all people in his last fight...

Deji up next

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:24 , Jonathan Gorrie

Hopefully he lifts the crowd where Salt Papi couldn’t!

What it means

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

Think he enjoyed that one...

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:12 , Jonathan Gorrie

Taylor wins via UD!

Big shock here tonight, Papi’s momentum runs out!

All kicking off in the crowd!

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

Tommy Fury appears to be scrapping with Idris Virgo in the crowd.

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:08 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: This....looks like an easy win for Taylor?

Papi far too subdued.

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:06 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: This has been a big step up for Salt Papi, with Taylor simply refusing to get caught in a position where he’s being caught in exchanges.

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 2: Good work from Taylor, closing the distance and working on the inside.

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Impressive stuff from Salt Papi, with Taylor looking in trouble before the bell.

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:58 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Big right hand from Taylor!

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

Salt Papi is a real fan favourite. The crowd go absolutely crazy.

Tommy Fury calls out KSI

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

Having made his way to Wembley Arena, Fury said: “Yeah definitely. In my opinion out of all this influencer boxing stuff, I beat the top of the tree. Jake Paul’s the best out of all of these, so all this now is easy money baby.”

Salt Papi next

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

Going to be a big old pop inside the Wembley Arena!

John Fury talking

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

Time to mute!

The moment

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cakey wins via UD!

Hardly looked in doubt.

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: Big exchange towards the end of the round but surely won’t be enough for Thresh.

Cakey did so much more.

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:28 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 2: Nice early straight punches from Thresh but she can’t keep the pace up. Cakey ended that one much stronger.

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:25 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Cakey eased that opening round, the much busier of the two,

Good shot from Tennessee Thresh to finish, however.

Next fight up

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey up next!

A look at THAT finish

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:06 , Jonathan Gorrie

Seriously impressive stuff...

Viruzz vs DK Money

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: WHAT A WIN FOR VIRUZZ.

Recovering from an early knockdown he gets up and drops Money with a huge right hook!

Spiteful knockout sent DK Money through the ropes.

Viruzz vs DK Money

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:59 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 2: WHAT A SHOT!

Money with a lovely left-hand counter to send Viruzz to the ground!

Viruzz vs DK Money

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: BIG exchanges.

Money looked to be moving into the ascendancy with some quick combinations but Viruzz hits back with a big right hand.

Great round.

Viruzz vs DK Money

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Nice elusive work from Money to get around Viruzz’s power punches.

Viruzz vs DK Money

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:51 , Jonathan Gorrie

We’re up again as DK Money looks to recover from his 94-second knockout against King Kenny.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

Bellsy wins via UD!

Was hardly in doubt. Kmychii huffed and puffed but couldn’t close the distance.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:34 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 4: It’s over!

We’re going to the judges but SURELY it’s going to Bellsy.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 4: The tempo had dropped but we’re getting some nice exchanges. Would take quite something for Bellsy to live with.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: After that early exchange, Bellsy has settled. Kymchii is not getting through.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:29 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 3: Big start from Kymchii! Huge right hand.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:28 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 2: Turning into a streetfight this one. Kymchii is struggling to get into this with Bellsy’s height.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:24 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Bellsy’s height making a key difference early on as he cruises through the first round.

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:22 , Jonathan Gorrie

Round 1: Here we go!

First fight up!

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

The prelims are done and we are starting with Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii.

Here we go!

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:10 , Jonathan Gorrie

We’re almost there!

Undercard will soon start!

Saturday 13 May 2023 18:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

Under ten minutes until the action is due to get underway.

Former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor wants KSI next

Saturday 13 May 2023 18:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

The former MMA star was speaking to OBLG.

“Joe Fournier is going to lose. When was the last time he fought? It’s been two or three years. Look at his record. I don’t want to say he’s been rigging his fights, that sounds criminalising and that’s not what I mean. He’s picked opponents that he can beat - mainly journeymen who he’s probably paid approximately £3,000 for who have no chance of beating him. In that respect, he’s bought his wins.

“If you pay them enough money, they’ll come to fight, but they won’t win. Look at his last fight, he fought a Colombian singer. KSI is no singer, we know that from his music, but he has been training non-stop, gaining experience in the ring. I think it will go the distance but it’s KSI’s fight for me. Activity will be the difference.

“Me versus KSI only makes sense when it makes sense for him. We are a pawn in his game. He pulls the strings. The same with Salt Papi. KSI is not ducking Salt, it’s just not the right time.”

A big name on the undercard

Saturday 13 May 2023 18:12 , Jonathan Gorrie

Tik Tok star Salt Papi is becoming an increasingly popular figure in crossover boxing.

The Brit has had some entertaining fights against Hamad Khan and Andy Warski and even impressed Chris Eubank Jr.

Logan Paul even pushed for him to fight brother Jake should he continue on his upward trajectory.

Jake Paul predicts KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 18:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

The YouTube star, who could yet fight KSI, believes neither man has much pedigree.

“I honestly have no idea what’s going to happen,” he said. I think Joe is like old and he’s had a padded record, he hasn’t fought anyone good.

“So yeah, he’s ‘9-0’ but we don’t know how good he is, he’s been inactive.

“And KSI hasn’t fought anyone good either. He’s just fought influencers and people say, ‘Oh, he fought your brother.’

“Yeah, my brother wasn’t good when they fought.

“So he hasn’t fought anyone good really, we haven’t seen him tested so we really don’t know what will happen.”

Joe Fournier hits out at rematch clause

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

Still, Fournier believes the rematch clause in the contract hardly speaks to much confidence from KSI.

I think the fact they have a rematch clause shows just how unconfident they are going into this,” he said.

“I wouldn’t want to get punched in the face by me ever. He is someone who carries this Misfits brand on his shoulders and I think it’s way too someone for him to fight someone like him. I’m someone who punches people unconscious for a living and KSI is going to get a rude awakening on the night.”

KSI: I don’t care about getting knocked out

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:27 , Jonathan Gorrie

The YouTube star stressed he is taking boxing seriously and is not afraid of getting knocked out.

“Even if I’m getting pieced up I’m going to find something within me to keep going and I will go down on my shield,” he said.

“I’m not a guy that is going to just play around and be like, ‘Maybe I’ve lost, but I’ll just make sure I don’t get knocked out.’ No, I don’t care about getting knocked out.”

Who is Joe Fournier?

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

Fournier is a former professional boxer with a net worth of around £100m according to Forbes.

The 40-year-old amassed his fortune in the fitness and nightclub industries and was undefeated in his boxer career with a record of 9-0 in the lighy-heavyweight division.

At one point, he was ranked 11th by the WBA.

When did KSI last fight?

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:15 , Jonathan Gorrie

KSI marked his return to the boxing ring with an emphatic win over fellow YouTube star FaZe Temperr in January.

The Brit defended the Misfits cruiserweight title once more by hitting a huge left hook within the opening 20 seconds of the first round to send Temperrr to the ground in front of a packed-out crowd inside the Wembley Arena.

Where KSI’s last two fights – which came in one night back in August – proved something of a joke, this was at least some sort of statement as the prospect of a money-spinning fight with Jake Paul looms.

Latest odds

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:06 , Jonathan Gorrie

KSI to win: 1/5

Fournier to win: 4/1

Draw: 10/1

KSI to win by KO or TKO: 8/11

KSI to win by points or decision: 13/5

Fournier to win by KO or TKO: 10/1

Fournier to win by points or decision: 13/2

Fight card/undercard in full

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

KSI’s brother Deji is the chief support act of the night against rapper Swarmz. Salt Papi, one of the most popular YouTube boxers around, also meets the outspoken Anthony Taylor.

KSI vs Joe Fournier

Deji vs Swarmz

Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor

Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey

Viruzz vs DK Money

Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii

Wings of Redemption vs Boogie2988

Luis Nestor vs Archie

Prediction: KSI to win via KO

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

Fournier certainly has the backing of Haye and boasts much more in the way of serious pedigree than KSI’s previous opponents.

Still, KSI has more experience on big fight nights and holds key advantages in terms of both speed and power.

KSI to win via early KO.

Start time and expected ring walks

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

The event takes place at London’s Wembley Arena and the action will get underway at 7pm BST tonight on Saturday May 13, 2023.

Ring walks for the main event are scheduled for 9.30pm but they are subject to change depending on how the other fights go.

How to watch KSI vs Fournier

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

TV channel: KSI vs Fournier is being shown live tonight via sport streaming platform DAZN, which is available on smart TVs and now also via Sky channel 429.

It’s DAZN pay-per-view, meaning a cost of £19 for fans in the UK.

Live stream: The DAZN app and website will offer a live stream service online across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles and more. A subscription to DAZN currently starts from £9.99 per month in the UK.

Welcome

Saturday 13 May 2023 16:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of KSI’s fight against Joe Fournier.

The actions gets underway at Wembley Arena from 7pm BST.