KSI has KNOCKED OUT Joe Fournier in his huge boxing return at Wembley Arena in London – but was there an elbow in the finish?
Fournier went into the bout as a 9-0 pro boxer against the YouTube sensation KSI.
And KSI went into the fight buoyed by a stunning victory from brother Deji on the undercard.
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Fury causing havoc in misfits 007
Well, he made his mark on the event tonight with his presence.
Fighting with Idris Virgo in the crowd at first as bodies were flying everywhere.
Then straight into the ring after KSI’s win to set up his next bout with the pair pushing and shoving.
John Fury says the deal is almost done, it’s the one the fans want to see.
KSI wants fight this year
In the post-fight interview KSI says he wants the Tommy Fury fight to happen this year, it is the one he wants more than anything.
He says he is done with Jake Paul and all his running.
Tommy Fury is the one he has in his sights.
The deal is almost signed, sealed and delivered.
Fight of the night announced
Anthony Taylor is given the fighter of the night award.
Knockout of the night goes to Viruzz.
No prizes for guessing that one.
Controversy in KSI win
As KSI celebrates his win, some people question whether it was actually it was the elbow that caught Joe Fournier.
KSI dismisses that when asked after the fight.
He immediately calls out Tommy Fury who is in the ring and predictably the pair start pushing and shoving each other until pulled apart.
KSI wins by KO
KSI vs Joe Fournier – Round 1
KSI has his hands down from the off, with no defence.
He comes in trying to throw some big hits.
Fournier ends up on the canvas but KSI pushed him.
KSI is coming in with some hard hits, not quite connecting.
Fournier boxing more on the back foot, taking his time.
The round ends, tough one to call, probably KSI just.
KSI vs Joe Fournier ring walks imminent
Here is you warning!
The big one is coming…
KSI vs Joe Fournier up next
We are now merely SECONDS away.
We can’t wait!
KSI vs Joe Fournier is next!
KSI lays down fight plans
Behind the scenes backstage, KSI says he plans to knock out Joe Fournier and then call out Tommy Fury.
The main event of the evening is about to go down.
Michael Buffer is the ring announcer for this one.
Joe Fournier heads to the ring with an army of women, accompanied by a Winston Churchill voiceover.
KSI vs Joe Fournier tale of the tape
We are now just MINUTES away!
Here is how KSI and Joe Fournier compare ahead of the big main event…
Next fight – KSI vs Joe Fournier
Lights out, arena goes quiet
Pineda appears in the ring calling out Swarmz.
As he comes out of the ring looking for him, he has disappeared, saying he is not feeling well.
Deji is also called out by Swarmz.
Deji wins by unanimous decision
Deji vs Swarmz – Round 4
Swarmz has just looked like he has been holding back all fight.
All he has landed is jabs and that is not going to win you fights.
Deji is staying back not opening himself up to a counter.
He comes inside and lands more bodyshots.
Swarmz has done nowhere near enough to be in contention for this decision.
Deji vs Swarmz – Round 3
Deji is showboating now as Swarmz isn’t giving anything at all.
Putting his defence down, inviting Swarmz to throw something.
Deji is taking his time, coming inside then landing bodyshots.
You would have to give that round to Deji again, Swarmz needs something massive in this last round to change his fortunes.
Deji vs Swarmz – Round 2
Deji is trying to back Swarmz into the corner and then land multiple combos.
Swarmz is swinging big to get out of there.
Deji is landing more punches in this round, Swarmz needs something big to land to get back into this round.
You have to stay that Deji took that round, Swarmz seems to be holding back with his shots.
Deji vs Swarmz – Round 1
Swarmz has a seven inch reach advantage here.
Deji knows he has to get in close.
Swarmz is trying to get in there with a jab and get back out quick.
Deji isn’t able to land much due to the distance.
He comes inside again and tries to land a combination.
Even round.
Next fight – Deji vs Swarmz
Brawling in and out of ring
Tommy Fury and Idris Virgo have started scrapping ringside.
A melee of bodies flying about with John Fury in there too.
Nobody can say they aren’t getting entertainment value here.
Anthony Taylor wins by unanimous decision
Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor – Round 3
Both fighters having some big swings and misses.
Taylor happy to get punches into the body when they are in a clinch but they are not doing any damage.
Anthony Taylor lands another big right to the face of Salt Papi.
He keeps going low and landing that upward right punch with Papi not going for a standard defence with his gloves.
The bell goes and Taylor takes to the ropes celebrating like he has won that one.
Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor – Round 2
Salt Papi gets a big left through but Taylor taps his chest to show where he hit him.
Papi is trying to keep Taylor at bay with that straight left jab.
Taylor lands a couple of big punches to the face.
Salt Papi smiles after each landed punch but that will not help the scores.
Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor – Round 1
Anthony Taylor gets one through the guard of Salt Papi and lands a headshot early on.
Papi just leads with that right, as per, trying to lure his opponent into that left hook of his.
Taylor is getting punches through the defence all the time.
Anthony Taylor is going in low trying to get under the punches of Salt Papi.
Next fight – Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor
Tommy Fury in the house
Tommy and his father John are on stage talking about the potential of a fight against KSI.
Fury says ‘it’s easy money baby’.
He also thinks on paper Joe Fournier should win tonight.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
