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      Conor McGregor impressed with KSI’s controversial win over Joe Fournier despite calling YouTuber ‘friendly little nerd’

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      CONOR MCGREGOR was impressed with KSI’s controversial win over Joe Fournier – despite calling the YouTuber a “friendly little nerd” previously.The social media sensation remained unbeaten with a second-round knockout of the self-proclaimed billionaire at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
      KSI secured a controversial win over Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Conor McGregor sung the YouTuber’s praises afterwardsCredit: AFP
      But it was a right elbow from The Nightmare that flattened the 40-year-old and handed him his latest victory.
      The YouTuber turned boxer initially denied cracking Fournier with the illegal strike but has since changed his tune as boxing authorities weigh up OVERTURNING his victory.
      However, UFC legend McGregor remained unmoved by the controversial finish and instead praised KSI.
      The 34-year-old tweeted: “I seen it, I liked it. He goin’, fair play, KSI.”
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      McGregor previously slotted the British star as he prepared for a “nothing burger” boxing match with his former training partner Dillon Danis – which was eventually cancelled.
      The former two division UFC champion was in no mood to entertain the fight and slammed KSI as a “friendly little nerd”, while telling Danis to get back into MMA.
      KSI responded to McGregor’s tweet talking about why he hasn’t spoken to Danis in a while, saying: “I’m sorry but I’m about do some serious damage to your boy.”
      McGregor replied: “Brother you’re a friendly little nerd I don’t care.
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      “He should be back doing MMA if he is doing this little nothing burger match with you.
      “I couldn’t care less about this genre of boxing, I am sorry. Have a good one.”
      McGRegor has not fought since suffering a horrific broken leg in his defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264.
      He appears to be closing in on a return to the octagon with a potential bout against Michael Chandler.
      A date for McGregor’s eagerly-anticipated clash with Chandler has yet to be announced.
      But footage of Notorious SHOVING the American has been released ahead of the return of The Ultimate Fighter.
      The lightweight standouts coached opposite one another on season 31 of the long-running reality TV show – which was filmed in Las Vegas earlier this year. More

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      KSI issues statement on controversial Joe Fournier elbow KO as boxing authorities weigh up OVERTURNING YouTuber’s win

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      KSI has issued a statement on his controversial win over Joe Fournier – which is in line to be investigated.The YouTube sensation remained unbeaten with a second-round knockout of the self-proclaimed billionaire at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
      KSI locked horns with Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena on Saturday nightCredit: PA
      The YouTuber-turned-boxer knocked Fournier out with an illegal elbowCredit: GETTY
      The 29-year-old issued a statement on his controversial win on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@KSI
      But it was a right elbow from The Nightmare that flattened the 40-year-old and handed him his latest victory.
      The YouTuber turned boxer initially denied cracking Fournier with the illegal strike but has since changed his tune.
      The 29-year-old wrote on Instagram: “I worked very hard for this fight and had an intense and gruelling camp.
      “There’s no better feeling than being in that ring and having my hand raised in front of my loyal and amazing fans, who I appreciate very much.
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      “Unfortunately, the victory, which was inevitable no matter what, is tarnished and I hate that. It sucks!”
      Despite cameras showing otherwise, KSI is adamant he clipped Fournier with a short right hook before the fight-ending elbow landed.
      He continued: “After landing my overhand right, he was pretty much out on his feet and I went for a short right hook as Joe clinched me and fell into me.
      “I landed that hook and the glove made contact but appears to have been followed by unintentional contact with my forearm.
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      “I’m gutted that it’s not as clean a win as I wanted and it feels like it diminishes my hard work with my trainers.”
      KSI then sent a message to his loyal supporters, saying: “I hope you enjoyed the show and appreciate the support.
      “Sorry to all the fans disappointed with it. No one is more so than me.”
      According to The Daily Mail, the fight is set to be reviewed by boxing authorities – who have the power to overturn the result to a no-contest.
      When discussing his defeat with Fred Peck, a fuming Fournier said: “He cheated – clear, black and white.
      “You’ve all seen the replays, it’s gone viral, it’s all over the world.
      Joe Fournier has demanded a rematch following his controversial loss to KSICredit: PA
      “He hit me with a clean elbow, and the ref was right there, watched it.
      “Obviously [KSI] owns the promotion; when you’re fighting the promoter on his own show… I’ve never been cheated like that in my life.
      “I can’t believe [it]… I came on this promotion to teach kids that you’ve got to do the right things, got to be ethical, got to work hard for everything you get.
      “Not to cheat and you win.
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      “I saw the punch go past my face, and then he hits me with an elbow. Literally, I felt bone.
      “Of course, you’ve got to run it back; he should be disqualified, that should go down as a loss.” More

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      Five opponents for KSI’s next fight including Tommy Fury, Jake Paul and former UFC star after controversial Fournier KO

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      THE influencer boxing world is waiting with bated breath for KSI’s next move following his controversial win over Joe Fournier.The YouTube sensation stayed unbeaten on Saturday night with a second-round knockout of the self-proclaimed billionaire at the Wembley Arena.
      KSI locked horns with Joe Fournier on Saturday nightCredit: PA
      The YouTuber controversially knocked Fournier out with an illegalCredit: PA
      KSI is now plotting his next moveCredit: PA
      But replays showed The Nightmare laid out Fournier with an illegal elbow – which is reportedly set to be investigated.
      Despite the cloud hanging over his latest win, KSI is looking forward, not backwards.
      And with that in mind, SunSport thought it’d only be right to run through the five men in contention to face the Brit next.
      Tommy Fury
      KSI faced off with Tommy Fury after his victory over Joe FournierCredit: GETTY
      The seed for a showdown with the former Love Island star was planted several weeks before KSI threw down with Fournier.
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      And the interest in seeing the social media celebs trade blows is now sky-high following their post-fight face-off and near scuffle.
      It may not end up being the most technical of fights, but a KSI vs Fury bout will no doubt be a box office smash.
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      Jake Paul
      KSI and jake Paul are long-time rivalsCredit: GETTY
      KSI’s rivalry with fellow YouTuber turned boxer Paul has stretched back the best part of five years.
      The pair have repeatedly traded verbal jabs and took part in a fiery face-off in 2020 after Paul’s stoppage win over AnEson Gib.
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      Fans of the duo are desperate to see them trade blows – although Paul wants to fry bigger fish after his August showdown with former UFC star Nate Diaz.
      Anthony Taylor
      Former Bellator fighter Anthony Taylor is a contender to share the ring with KSI nextCredit: GETTY
      Former Bellator fighter Taylor has made quite the splash in the influence boxing world – locking horns with ex-Love Islanders Fury and Idris Virgo.
      ‘Pretty Boy’ has become one of Misfits Boxing’s go-to fighters to fill their cards and they could very well pivot to him should KSI struggle to land an opponent.
      Tyron Woodley
      Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley could be an option for Jake PaulCredit: GETTY
      Former UFC welterweight champion Woodley could be a shock opponent for KSI should bouts with Fury and Paul fail to come to fruition.
      The duo have gone back and forth with each other on social media over the last year – with KSI repeatedly mocking The Chosen One’s knockout loss to Paul.
      Woodley has gone 0-2 in his post-MMA boxing career and would no doubt jump at the opportunity to get his hands on KSI and try to pick up his first win in the sport.
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      Given the illegal manner in which their fight ended, a rematch with KSI and Fournier makes the most sense.
      KSI may deny finishing the fight with an elbow, but he can’t escape the clear fact he landed an illegal blow.

      The honourable thing for him to do would be to acknowledge the accidental strike and run it back with Fournier.
      But that seems unlikely now that he’s got a big money fight with Fury in the palms of his hands. More

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      New footage shows moment ‘coward’ Tommy Fury’s brawl with fellow Love Islander Idris Virgo kicks off at KSI fight

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      NEW footage has emerged showing the start of Tommy Fury’s brawl with fellow Love Island star and boxer Idris Virgo at KSI’s fight with Joe Fournier.Fury, 24, got into the ring and squared up to KSI following the YouTuber’s controversial second-round KO win over Fournier – which appeared to be the result of an illegal elbow.
      Idris Virgo came over to Tommy Fury who stood up to confront the boxerCredit: Twitter

      The pair ended up in a chaotic brawl at Wembley ArenaCredit: Twitter
      But it was Virgo, 25, who grabbed the attention of Fury earlier on in the evening at Wembley Arena.
      And the latest clip to have been shared on social media shows the moment Virgo confronted Fury – before the brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson stood up and ignited a scrap with the 12-0-1 fighter.
      Virgo posted the video on social media, saying: “Tommy Fury is a coward.”
      He also added the caption: “KSI, when you’re done with Tommy Fury, let me know.”
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      Virgo fought on KSI’s undercard in January, beating Anthony Taylor.
      Ever since Fury came out of the Love Island villa in 2019, he has been called out by Virgo.
      But he was busy feuding with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      It culminated in a massive grudge match in Saudi Arabia, which Fury won by split decision.
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      As a result, KSI has now set his sights on Fury.
      Fury travelled to London for KSI’s fight on Saturday evening and before brawling with Virgo, it was revealed negotiations to fight the YouTube sensation are progressing.
      His dad John said: “We’re talking to his people, they are talking to me, we’re close.”
      Fury has claimed KSI will be an easy night’s work.
      He said: “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.” More

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      Jake Paul says KSI should be DISQUALIFIED with fans in uproar after illegal elbow knocked out Joe Fournier

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      JAKE PAUL called on bitter rival KSI to be “DISQUALIFIED” for elbowing Joe Fournier.The biggest night in KSI’s boxing career was mired in controversy after knocking out Fournier in two rounds.
      Jake Paul said KSI should have been disqualified against Joe FournierCredit: Reuters
      KSI’s accidental but illegal elbowCredit: DAZN
      What looked to be a textbook KO at first was later revealed to have been caused by an accidental but illegal elbow.
      The referee missed it and the result remained, a second-round defeat for Fournier.
      KSI’s arch rival Paul, 26, was left disgusted and called for the win to be overturned.
      He tweeted: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was.
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      “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”
      A fuming Fournier, 40, agreed and told Fred Talks Fighting: “He cheated, it’s clear, you’ve all seen the replays. He hit me with a clean elbow.
      “When you’re fighting the promoter on his own show – I’ve never been cheated like that.”
      All seemed to go to plan for KSI in round two as a right hand had Fournier shaken and heading backwards.
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      It caused the millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 fighter to fire back causing a shootout in the middle of the ring.
      And in the blink of an eye, Fournier was decked to the canvas after KSI unknowingly followed through with an elbow.
      Despite replays clearly showing the illegal blow, KSI insisted it was all above board when probed by DAZN.
      He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
      Tommy Fury, who beat Paul by split-decision in their Febuary grudge match in Saudi Arabia, watched from ringside.
      And he looks to be closing in on sealing the next celebrity blockbuster bout after confronting KSI.
      Both appeared to ignore the fact the fight ended with Fournier being stopped by an illegal shot.
      They followed the script and went face to face for the first time in the ring – and struck an agreement to fight.
      KSI, 29, said: “I want this, I want to do what Jake Paul couldn’t; knock you out.”
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      Fury, 24, replied: “That’s never, ever gonna happen. All I can say is, sign me up. Easy money, easy money.
      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep. gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.”
      Tommy Fury and KSI facing offCredit: Getty More

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      KSI and Tommy Fury agree to fight NEXT before brawl breaks out in ring after YouTuber’s controversial Joe Fournier win

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      KSI and Tommy Fury kicked off their build-up the latest celebrity blockbuster boxing bout with an argy bargy face-off.Fury, who beat KSI’s main rival Jake Paul in February, took a ringside seat at Wembley Arena to watch the YouTuber in action.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Getty

      Both appeared to ignore the fact the fight ended with Joe Fournier being knocked out with an accidental but illegal blow.
      They followed the script and went face to face for the first time in the ring – and struck an agreement to fight.
      KSI, 29, said: “I want this, I want to do what Jake Paul couldn’t; knock you out.”
      Fury, 24, replied: “That’s never, ever gonna happen. All I can say is, sign me up. Easy money, easy money.
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      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep. gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.”
      Fournier, a 40-year-old nightclub tycoon-turned fighter, was on paper KSI’s first opponent with boxing experience.
      But Fury, 24, was quick to discredit the legitimacy of KSI’s win.
      He said: “Guess what? You didn’t beat a pro boxer tonight, I’m the pro boxer, let’s get that straight.
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      “I’ve already ticked off one name in Jake Paul, he’s done, he’s finished and you will be ticked off.
      “Like it or not you will be ticked off and Misfits is going to be over.”
      KSI hit back: “No chance.” Before a bumping of the heads obviously caused the pair to begin pushing each other.
      It remains to be seen whether Fournier will content his controversial loss but KSI denied landing an illegal blow.
      He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
      KSI beat Joe Fournier in round two following an accidental elbowCredit: Getty
      Joe Fournier was unable to beat the countCredit: PA More

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      KSI vs Joe Fournier result: KSI brutally KNOCKS OUT Joe Fournier with ILLEGAL ELBOW as YouTuber eyes Tommy Fury fight

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      KSI scored a brutal second-round knockout of Joe Fournier – but replays showed the final blow was an illegal ELBOW.The British YouTube sensation stepped up to face his first opponent with professional boxing experience in 9-0 Fournier.
      KSI locked horns with Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
      KSI was the sharper man from the get-go and had Fournier on the back footCredit: GETTY
      KSI floored Fournier in the second round of their Wembley Arena warCredit: Getty
      But replays showed he floored Fournier with a nasty elbowCredit: DAZN

      All seemed to go to plan as a right hand had Fournier shaken and heading backwards.
      It caused the self-proclaimed millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned-fighter to fire back causing a shootout in the middle of the ring.
      And in the blink of an eye, Fournier was decked to the canvas in what looked to be a stunning KO.
      But replays clearly showed KSI’s right hand followed through and an elbow landed flush on Fournier’s chin.
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      Although KSI insisted it was a legal blow when probed by DAZN.
      He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
      But YouTube Jake Paul was quick to suggest KSI should have been disqualified for the apparent elbow.
      The American wrote: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was.
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      “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”
      Misfits Boxing fans were quick to comment on the illegal blow, with one saying: “KSI landed a gnarly elbow which led to the KO.”
      Another said: “KSI awarded the W after hitting his opponent with an elbow and knocking him out. WTF?
      And another said: “KSI sneaking in an elbow? Bro, turn that W to a no-contest man ruining the sport of boxing.”
      One remarked: “KSI shouldn’t take that win, you can’t elbow someone and knock them out in a boxing ring. Accident or not.”
      Another chimed in: “KSI should have been disqualified after hitting Fournier with an elbow for the KO.”
      A fuming Fournier told Fred Talks Fighting: “He cheated, it’s clear, you’ve all seen the replays. He hit me with a clean elbow.
      “When you’re fighting the promoter on his own show – I’ve never been cheated like that.”
      KSI, 29, was quick off the mark in the opening rounds, bouncing on his toes and skirting around the ring.
      Fournier – looking every bit of 40 – struggled to get in his rhythm and fell behind early on.
      KSI broke into dance to celebrate his latest victoryCredit: GETTY
      Fournier tried his best to beat the ten-count but was unable toCredit: Getty
      The YouTuber sensation began performing push-ups after his latest stoppage winCredit: GETTY
      The businessman-gone-boxer came out more confidently in the second and scored with a one-two of his own.
      But it sparked a furious reaction from KSI, who fired back with a right hook which landed on the money.
      When the two traded in the pocket, Fournier fell victim to a clear elbow which looked to have put his lights out.
      The result remained and KSI moved to six wins and one draw in the ring, calling out Tommy Fury as his next opponent.
      Fury, who beat Jake Paul in their Saudi Arabia grudge match in February, was ringside at Wembley Arena on a scouting mission.
      And before long, the two faced off in the ring and agreed to another blockbuster celebrity boxing bout.
      KSI said: “I want this, I want to do what Jake Paul couldn’t; knock you out.”
      Fury, 24, replied: “That’s never, ever gonna happen. All I can say is, sign me up. Easy money, easy money.
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      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep. Gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.”
      The two then signed off their back-and-forth with a shoving match.
      KSI nearly traded blows with Tommy Fury after having his hand raisedCredit: GETTY More

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      YouTube star Deji calls out One Direction’s Liam Payne after beating rapper Swarmz on brother KSI’s undercard

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      YOUTUBE star Deji got back to winning ways in the boxing ring and claimed his next fight is heading in only One Direction. The social media star – brother to YouTube sensation KSI – was largely dominant over four rounds against rapper Swarmz.
      YouTuber Deji beat rapper SwarmzCredit: PA
      Singer Liam Payne was at KSI’s fight and brother Deji wants to fight him nextCredit: PA
      He managed to back Swarmz onto the ropes for much of the action, landing catchy body shots and uppercuts.
      Deji, 26, was the busier and more accurate of the two, deservedly winning on points before calling out One Direction superstar Liam Payne.
      He said: “I’ve heard Liam Payne is here. I wanna fight someone from One Direction.
      “Everyone who has come out, thank you. And everyone watching at home, thank you.”
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      It was Deji’s first bout since facing Floyd Mayweather in a shock exhibition in November.
      He was beaten in six rounds by the boxing legend in Dubai and called out other icons of the sport like Manny Pacquiao.
      But his anticipated return came against musician Swarmz – real name Brandon Scott.
      Swarmz had suffered an embarrassing loss to KSI in August in a fight he took on two weeks notice.
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      But he came back with victory over online rival Ryan Taylor and hunted revenge on KSI and his brother.
      It set the scene for a co-headliner at Wembley Arena, ahead of KSI’s main event against Joe Fournier.
      Although Swarmz proved out of his depth again, having spent more of the fight on the retreat defending Deji’s combinations.
      Swarmz was beaten by Deji on pointsCredit: PA More