KSI's victory over Joe Fournier is in jeopardy after illegal elbow
EXCLUSIVE: KSI’s knockout victory over Joe Fournier is IN JEOPARDY with authorities planning to review fight footage for an illegal elbow by the YouTube star at Wembley Arena
- The YouTube star triumphed over Fournier when the two met at Wembley Arena
- However, the win has been cast into doubt after replays showed an illegal elbow
- Boxing authorities will review the fight footage in order to come to a decision
KSI’s victory over Joe Fournier has been thrown into jeopardy as boxing authorities prepare to review footage of the fight after the YouTube star appeared to land an illegal elbow on his opponent, Mail Sport understands.
‘The Nightmare’ continued his ascension through the cross-over boxing scene with a brutal second-round knockout over his 40-year-old counterpart, in front of packed out OVO Arena Wembley.
However, footage of the final exchanges of the fight appeared to show KSI land an illegal on his opponent which, in turn, sent him crashing down to the canvas and unable to get up.
Mail Sport understands that boxing’s authorities will now review the footage to check for the apparent elbow and then make a decision.
The incident occurred in the second round of the fight, shortly after KSI had landed a huge overhand right that sent Fournier stumbling backwards.
KSI’s knockout victory has been put in jeopardy after replays appeared to show the YouTube star land an illegal elbow on his opponent
‘The Nightmare’ sent Joe Fournier crashing to the canvas in the second round of their bout
KSI has landed a huge shot to stun Fournier before appearing to land an elbow on his opponent
‘The Nightmare’ moved in to land a crucial blow however missed with his right hook and appeared to catch his opponent with a nasty elbow.
KSI started the fight fast, immediately tagging Fournier with the right hand. Fourier found himself on the canvas in the opening round, and even though it was simply a slip, it was caused by pressure and the warning signs were there.
Fournier then made a better start to round two, but he was quickly on the canvas following a clubbing right hand, which ended the fight in an instance. As stated, though, replays suggested it wasn’t a legal shot.
KSI appeared unaware that he’d landed the illegal shot, as he said post-fight: ‘I hit him with a massive shot. He was dazed and scrambling, trying to hold onto me for dear life.’
The Brit’s long-term rival, and fellow influencer-turned-boxer, Jake Paul immediately voiced his opinion in the incident on his social media accounts and called for a disqualification.
Paul, who lost via split decision against Tommy Fury in February, wrote: ‘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’.
Earlier in the night, KSI’s younger brother Deji was in action, taking on rapper Swarmz in the chief support.
The Brit put in perhaps a career-best performance, easing his way to a unanimous decision victory.
KSI’s long-term rival, Jake Paul, was quick to suggest a ‘no contest or disqualification’
Fournier was sent tumbling to the canvas after the shot thrown by KSI in the second round
Boxing authorities will now review footage from the fight and check for an illegal blow
And beforehand, in one of the most eagerly-anticipated bouts of the night, Salt Papi – a Misfits fan favourite – took on his toughest test yet against former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor.
The social media star was somewhat exposed, however, as he fell short, losing for the first time as Taylor claimed a much-deserved unanimous decision victory.
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