KSI vs Joe Fournier at MF & DAZN: X Series 007
Please credit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI looks to keep his perfect record intact when he returns to the ring on Saturday night, May 13, against Londoner Joe Fournier.
The 29-year-old celebrity from Watford, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, will square off against 9-0 professional boxer Joe Fournier, who won all his bouts by knockout and once shared the ring with David Haye during an exhibition bout at Wembley Arena in London.
Massive money-spinning fights against his long-time rival Jake Paul and Tommy Fury await for KSI, but he must first get by his toughest, riskiest opponent yet.
All the details on the latest Misfits Boxing event below:
Fight Details
Date: The six-round cruiserweight bout is set to take place on Saturday, May 13.
Venue: The event is being held at the Wembley Arena in London
Time: The undercard gets underway from 5:20pm.
Ringwalks: The main event can be expected at around 9:30pm ahead of the confirmed first bell at 9:40pm.
How to Watch
TV/Live Stream: Live on DAZN and DAZN PPV for £19.99 with coverage starting at 7pm.
Alternatively, fans can sign up to DAZN for only £9.99 per month to watch the preliminary bouts. More details here.
It can be streamed at DAZN.com or via the DAZN app.
DAZN subscribers that have a HD-enabled Sky box can also register to watch the fight on DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 on Sky here.Radio: talkSPORT will have live commentary of the fight, made up of presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, former super-bantamweight champion Spencer Oliver and Andy Clarke.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Predictions
Ryan Garcia Former WBC interim lightweight champion: “I don’t even know who Joe Fournier is.
“Obviously, KSI is not going in there to lose this fight. Why would he risk it against Joe Fournier? No shot at Joe. I don’t even know you, bro.
“I’m sorry, man. I’m just talking about boxing.”
Anthony Taylor Former Tommy Fury opponent: “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.”
Running Order
KSI vs Joe Fournier cruiserweight, 6 rounds
Deji Olatunji vs Swarmz light heavyweight, 4 rounds
Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor cruiserweight, 3 rounds
Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey super-bantamweight, 3 rounds
Viruzz vs DK Money cruiserweight, 4 rounds
Little Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii super-bantamweight, 4 rounds
WingsOfRedemption vs Boogie2988 heavyweight, 3 rounds
Corn vs Unbaer welterweight, 3 rounds
Luis Nestor vs Archie cruiserweight, 3 rounds
Mystery vs Zuckles light-heavyweight, 3 rounds
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