KSI lands controversial knockout blow in win vs Joe Fournier: Fight card, results, & more
Twitter: KSI, DAZNKSI faced off against Joe Fournier at Misfits x DAZN Series 007. Catch up on KSI’s second-ever match against a pro boxer here along with all the other action on the card.
KSI is putting his boxing career into full gear in 2023, taking on four matches before officially retiring from the sport.
In January, KSI defeated FaZe Temperrr by knockout in the first round, marking a strong start for his final year of boxing. Now, he’s scheduled to take on Joe Fournier in his second bout of the year, marking his second-ever fight against a pro boxer after taking out Luis Pineda in 2022.
KSI vs Joe Fournier has long been a rumor among fans. In fact, a fight poster for this matchup leaked in October 2022, sparking theories that a match between these two wasn’t far off.
Fournier then confronted KSI in person after his victory over FaZe Temperrr in January, directly challenging the YouTuber to a fight. Catch up on all the action here.
When was KSI vs Joe Fournier?
KSI vs Joe Fournier is the headline match on the Misfits x DAZN Series 007 boxing event.
The bout took place on Saturday, May 13. The pre-show started at 6PM GMT (12PM EST), with the bouts on the fight card beginning an hour later at 7PM GMT (1PM EST).
Where to stream KSI vs Joe Fournier
As part of Misfits Boxing’s partnership with DAZN, KSI vs Joe Fournier is available to stream exclusively via DAZN.
Viewers can purchase a subscription from the combat sports streaming service for $19.99 a month in the US / £9.99 in the UK.
Fight Card & Results
With nine KOs under his belt, Joe Fournier was set to be KSI’s toughest challenge yet, with the ‘boxing billionaire’ expected to give the YouTuber a good run for his money. But, early into the second round, KSI hit Fournier with an elbow to the nose. The knockout is sure to be a controversial one.
However, the main event isn’t wasn’t the only thrilling match-up, as the stacked lineup of undercard fights are shaping up to be just as exciting. The full Series 007 card is as follows:
| Round | Matchup | Division | Winner | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undercard | Zuckles vs Halal Ham | Light Heavyweight | Halal Ham | Unanimous Decision |
| Undercard | Corn vs Unbaer | Welterweight | Unbaer | Split Decision |
| Undercard | Wings of Redemption vs Boogie | Heavyweight | Wings | TKO |
| Undercard | Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii | Lightweight | Lil Bellsy | Unanimous Decision |
| Undercard | Viruzz vs DK Money | Cruiserweight | Viruzz | KO |
| Undercard | Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey | Lightweight | Paigey Cakey | Unanimous Decision |
| Undercard | Salt Papi vs Anthony Tayler | Cruiserweight | Anthony Tayler | Split Decision |
| Undercard | Deji Olatunji vs Swarmz | Light Heavyweight | Deji Olatunji | Unanimous Decision |
| Main Event | KSI vs Joe Fournier | Cruiserweight | KSI | KO |
After going toe-to-toe with Mayweather, the Series 007 card will present Deji with the opportunity to continue his redemption arc, with the younger Olatunji brother stepping into the ring with Swarmz.
Salt Papi, who’s quickly become one of Misfit Boxing’s most anticipated fighters, also returned to the ring against Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Tayler in a narrow split decision fight that went Tayler’s way.
The fight between Luis Nestor and Archie King was unfortunately cancelled prior to the fight night due to Archie failing his medical check.
The Misfits 007 card also featured a few pre-show fights presented by Happy Punch. Veteran YouTubers Wings of Redemption and Boogie2988, who share a combined weight of over 800lb, went blow for blow in a short bout where Wings reigned supreme.
