"That leads to negative behaviour. Over the eight-round duration Haye was able to easily keep Fournier at bay and once sent him to the canvas. "Haye is riddled with injuries, 10 years past his prime. [5] KSI defeated Fournier via knockout in the 2nd round, however controversy arose after replays showed KSI landing an illegal elbow strike during the finishing sequence. [5][6], It is reported by some outlets that Fournier was born in Monaco, before moving to London, England. He also had a no-contest related toa ban from boxing by the National Anti-Doping Organization, perBoxing News Online. David Haye is the latest name set for Triller's Sept. 11 pay-per-view from Los Angeles, as the former cruiserweight champion and secondary heavyweight titlist will face Joe Fournier in an eight . After the win he was awarded the vacant WBA international light heavyweight belt. His previous two fights, in 2017 and 2018, were stoppage losses to Tony Bellew where injuries played a crucial role in his demise. Fast forward two weeks, I remain happily retired from boxing, with no intentions to make a traditional comeback to challenge the monsters of the division, but am fit and ready to prove my point against my over confident billionaire buddy. John Ryder boasts a 9-0-1record in the professional ranks with all of those wins coming by way of knockout. [2][3], He had an exhibition fight with David Haye on 11 September 2021 and lost via unanimous decision. There are certain things in life you can't buy - Joe 'The Billionaire' Fournier needs to learn that. "[2], Fournier invested in nightclubs, opening and owning Whisky Mist, The Rose Club, Bonbonniere London and Streaky Gin. Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion David Haye came out of retirement and scored a points win over Joe Fournier. WATCH:KSI vs Joe Fournier, live on DAZN PPV. Haye has not fought since losing his second consecutive fight to Tony Bellew in 2018 and had most recently been managing his former rival Derek Chisora. And thats exactly where is started. Boxer Joe Fournier. Venue: Casa de los Clubes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. [23], Fournier supports Caudwell Children and ran the Joe Fournier Foundation until 2021. That was perhaps advisable after the serious injuries that heralded the end of Haye's career in 2018. "The boxing ability, experience, and the person who has sparred rounds with James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr is Joe Fournier," Haye told TalkSport. 216K Followers, 115 Following, 851 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Joe Fournier (@joefournier) 216K Followers, 115 Following, 851 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Joe Fournier (@joefournier) Something went wrong. MF & DAZN: X Series 007 will be available on DAZN or DAZN PPV, depending on where you live. He started a fitness business, before selling it and then subsequently moved into the nightclub industry. The extraordinary story of the rise and fall of the inventor of the atomic bomb, J Robert Oppenheimer, Enjoy timeless moments and much-loved characters that have kept us in stitches through the decades, The iconic Mancunian musician sits down for a revealing chat with Dermot O'Leary, Go behind the scenes of the biggest ever fraud investigation by Durham Police. I'm younger, fitter and faster. "I'm healthy, motivated and ready to prove a point to Haye that on September 11, I will be victorious.". That supersedes a younger man with lots of energy and motivation. David Haye is returning to boxing three years after announcing his retirement and will fight Joe Fournier next month. @JamesDielhenn, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. The 38-year-old was encouraged to take up boxing by Haye and was even signed to his opponent's Hayemaker label. 17:26, 17 Dec 2022 | | Bookmark Joe Fournier has insisted he will replace Dillon Danis if he pulls out of his upcoming fight against YouTube star KSI. Real or Not: Will we get Wilder vs. Ruiz? [22], Fournier went to Iselworth and Syon school with Sir Mo Farah and classes him as one of his closest friends. I will buy him a jet plane or a house if he fights me!. ': How a wish as a kid became Seniesa Estrada's life -- and saved her father's, Naoya Inoue is the best fighter in the world -- and an all-time great, Why Naoya 'The Monster' Inoue should be your favorite fighter, Kambosos ekes out disputed decision vs. Hughes, Divisional rankings: Naoya Inoue takes over at 122 pounds, Boxing's mid-year awards: The best fights, storylines and more so far in 2023, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Seniesa Estrada looks to continue strawweight domination. The problem with being a billionaire nightclub owner whose friends are A-listers? Haye's head movements and reflexes were enough to defend him against all of Fournier's attacks. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. "Unquestionably one of the hardest challenges of my life, but this is the perfect fight at the perfect time for me. Joe Fournier. Wins 9 (9 KOs) Losses 0 (0 KOs) . He won't just walk me down. Joe Fournier, the multi-millionaire British businessman turned boxer, returned to ring action after a year of inactivity. All of his wins have come via knockout. Joe Fournier is an English businessman and professional boxer. 3 It was precisely a hook to the liver that sent Mejia to the canvas for the full count. Courtesy of Domini Boxing _taboola.push({ The former WBA heavyweight champion will throw down with The Billionaire on the undercard of Vitor Belfort's bout with Oscar De La Hoya next month. Joe The Billionaire Fournier needs to learn that certain things in life you cant buy. . And he will fight his mate Fournier in an eight-rounder on Oscar De La Hoya's undercard on September 11. "[3], Fournier grew the gym business and gained recognition as a personal trainer with a roster of celebrity clients. After his parents' divorce Fournier moved to Hounslow with his mother and attended Ashton House primary and then Isleworth & Syon School. Support us with your likes, views and comments and we will do more amazing interviews with champions, best fighters and help us to promote sport and a healthy mind set for all of us! Read more: David Haye v Joe Fournier: Date, Odds, Tickets, Stats, Venue, Card and Everything you need to know. By controlling the contest but staying behind that jab, Haye eased his way to a unanimous decision victory that probably could have come sooner had he chosen to exert himself more. "His demise will meet my rise and come September 11th the boxing world is in for a huge shock.". Former world heavyweight champion boxer David Haye will return to the ring after a three-year absence to fight Joe Fournier next month, the 40-year-old Briton said on Thursday. Haye, who won the world heavyweight title in 2009 when he beat Nikolai Valuev, retired in 2018 with a 28-4 record following a re-match defeat by fellow Englishman Tony Bellew. Tyson Fury is a big advocate of this. When the party ends, everybody goes home and you are left alone. This decision was later overturned to a no contest after a review showed KSI accidentally striking Fournier with his elbow. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? In the text these references are preceded by a double dagger (): Club Maquiteria, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Other bouts on the card pitted foreign boxers against local fighters. I'm only 40. David Haye ended his retirement of three years, at the age of 40, and delivered a polished performance to ease past Joe Fournier in an eight-round heavyweight bout on Saturday night, Senior Boxing Journalist Most recently he opened Bonbonniere Mikonos. Is Teo fighting again in 2023? target_type: 'mix' The Hayemaker, 40, took on Fournier on the undercard of the bout . [9] Fournier wrote Red Carpet Workout in 2008 of which he said: "Growing up, I was street-smart but got a D in English, so publishing a book made my mum and my family proud. [2] [3] He had an exhibition fight with David Haye on 11 September 2021 and lost via unanimous decision. He splits his time between Miami, Florida and London. David Haye has declared his eagerness to see a showdown between KSI and Joe Fournier later this year. Overturned after Fournier tested positive for banned substances. . Fournier took on Haye in Florida on September 12, 2021. Fournier, 39, holds a professional. For all his talk of robustness, Fournier's chin was certainly in question when Haye put him down with a jab in the first round. He . Thursday, September 9 at 1:00pm ET Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Ft. Lauderdale, FL (September 8, 2021)--Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States, will be the Honored Guest at the TRILLER FIGHT CLUB LEGENDS II Final Press Conference on Thursday, September 9 at 1:00pm ET LIVE from the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa. According to the WBA, Joe Fournier is the 11th best light-heavyweight in the world. [4], On 22 March 2023, it was announced that Fournier would face YouTuber KSI as the headline for MF & DAZN: X Series 007 on 13 May at Wembley Arena in London, England for the MF cruiserweight title. Full details of what regions will show the event and how will be announced in due course. [3], After being forced to retire from boxing due to a scaphoid injury, Fournier set up his own gym where he acted as "a trainer, PR, and cleaner, all-in-one. Promoter: Domini Boxing (Jose Rafael Lantigua) The judges scored the fight widely in Haye's favour (79-72, 79-72, 80-71). "I have immense respect for David's past achievements, but his time has passed. "This whole fight between us, came into existence when at dinner with a group in Mykonos we were asked who would win in a fight between us. Jacques Champion de Chambonnires (Jacques Champion, commonly referred to as Chambonnires) (c. 1601/2 - 1672) was a French harpsichordist, dancer and composer.Born into a musical family, Chambonnires made an illustrious career as court harpsichordist in Paris and was considered by many of his contemporaries to be one of the greatest musicians in Europe. Fournier traveled to the Dominican Republic to face veteran Wilmer Mejia for the WBA International light-heavyweight title. "I ended up selling all 14 locations to a FTSE 100 company and that was my first real kill. For that reason, the win against Meija six years ago which was followed by a WBA belt is probably his biggest win. DAZN takes a look at the career of Fournier ahead of his third exhibition clash. Haye says he will earn a similar fee as he did for his last pay-per-view shows and is eager to silence his friend after what started as some friendly banter between the two. [8] Fournier attended Lyce Franais Charles De Gaulle de Londres in Kensington then American Community School. Former world champion David Haye has announced that he will return to the boxing ring to face Joe Fournier in Los Angeles next month. I'm only 40. He knows I can bang.". The welterweight megafight is finally set, so how do Spence and Crawford match up? "I laughed, but out of respect for Joe's ego suggested it would be close, maybe a draw - whilst winking to Joe. Tickets are on sale now. "Joe's straight-faced response was very different, he was deadly serious stating he would win in a fight today. I can get depressed and not myself. What time is Spence vs. Crawford tonight? Fournier (9-0, 9 KOs) won the vacant belt scoring a second round KO over Mejia (22-10-3, 16 KOs). 7 KSI faces the toughest test of his career. What happened when David Haye fought Joe Fournier? [19][20] On 15 May Fournier appealed the decision and the Professional Boxing Association called for both fighters to make their cases, they also announced a decision on the issue would be made by May 19 at the latest. The pair had previously been friends and were said to have agreed to the bout during a holiday on the Greek island of Mykonos. Elliot Worsell takes a look at what that means for Fournier and what it says about boxing by Elliot. A first look at the battle between the two heavyweight champions, Making it big at heavyweight: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou an event more than a fight, The fight capitals of the world and the biggest fights to happen in them. Championships Joe Fournier fought Wilmer Mejia in the Dominican Republic on 8 December 2017, winning by knockout in the eighth round. I laughed, but out of respect for Joes ego suggested it would be close, maybe a draw whist winking to Joe. Englishman Fournier's most high-profile bout came when he goaded former heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion David Haye out of retirement. The former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion had ended his retirement of three years, aged 40, to step back between the ropes against a former friend in a fight agreed while on holiday in Mykonos. He continued: Whilst an unexpected challenge, since retirement I have remained in the gym and I am always mindful of what I put in my body meaning with just 4 weeks notice, I am currently 10lbs lighter than my first fight against Tony Bellew some four years ago. Joe Fournier is set for another high-profile boxing fight when he faces KSI live on DAZN and DAZN PPV on May 13. Businessman and occasional boxer Joe Fournier will not be working off an entirely inexperienced record when he faces KSI at Wembley Arena on Saturday. ", September 25 - Sky Sports Box OfficeAnthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk - IBF, WBA, WBO heavyweight titlesLawrence Okolie vs Dilan Prasovic - WBO cruiserweight title, October 2Chris Eubank Jr vs Sven ElbirDavid Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor - European welterweight titleRichard Riakpohre vs Krzysztof TwardowskiMikael Lawal vs Steven Ward, October 16Savannah Marshall vs Lolita Muzeya - WBO middleweight titleHughie Fury vs Christian Hammer, October 24Jamel Herring vs Shakur Stevenson - WBO super-featherweight title, December 18Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall - undisputed super-lightweight title, David Haye outclasses Joe Fournier to win his comeback fight in Florida. [5] Early life The British boxer attacked his foe as soon as the bell rang but, in the first round, Mejia showed good movement and a jab that found its mark. Haye said: "This is not a comeback, this is about teaching Joe Fournier there are levels to the boxing game. ET. But this friend to the rich and famous who became a professional boxer is more complex than you realise. David Haye says he would love to fight Lennox Lewis in the future after his comeback fight against Joe Fournier. After the win he was awarded the vacant WBA international light heavyweight belt. He also has a 0-1 exhibition record. In some ways, you were always alone. The 29-year-old will square off against 9-0 professional boxer Joe Fournier, who once shared the ring with David Haye, at Wembley Arena in London. [12] He made his debut in the light heavyweight division against Jorge Burgos in the Dominican Republic. Read about our approach to external linking. [4] He fought KSI on 13 May 2023, in what was controversially ruled a second round KO. Westbourne Park, London United Kingdom Sport . The Haye-Fournier clash will take place on the undercard of Oscar De La Hoya's comeback against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort. The latter paid for coaching and after-school clubs in Hounslow.[8]. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. What was the result when Fournier fought Haye? Joe Fournier, the multi-millionaire British businessman turned boxer, returned to ring action after a year of inactivity. On this hot eveni. Joe Frazier, American world heavyweight boxing champion from February 16, 1970, when he knocked out Jimmy Ellis, until January 22, 1973, when he was beaten by George Foreman. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', A few calls with the lawyers, and here we are., Spence vs Crawford: Fight predictions from Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and the boxing world, Conor Benn CLEARED by UKAD over failed drug tests and free to fight in UK again, Don't miss it, Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford is the Champions League final of boxing. He is best known for his three bouts against Muhammad Ali during the 1970s that are among the most significant fights in the sport's history. Former heavyweight and cruiserweight champion David Haye is set to return to the ring in September to face Joe Fournier at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles - three years after he retired. The bout took place at Wembley Arena, in London, England on 13 May, 2023. One must stay in their lane or risk getting flattened. Fournier was an undefeated light-heavyweight whose previous win was over a musician making their boxing debut and, in the ring with Haye, the difference was stark. David Joseph Fournier, 48, of . David Haye has a fight against a secret heavyweight legend teed up after his comeback against Joe Fournier, says promoter Ryan Kavanaugh. "It wasn't the gyms that brought the fortune, it was that I held the Freehold leases to the properties," he explains. [citation needed], On 11 September 2021, Fournier suffered his first loss against his friend and former two-division world champion David Haye in an exhibition bout via unanimous decision on the undercard of Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort. But for Fournier, the Ric Flair of the boxing world, this would have done nothing for his legacy. Joes straight faced response was very different, he was deadly serious stating he would win in a fight today I assumed it was just the tequila talking. David Haye is a former world cruiserweight and heavyweight champion; 40-year-old last fought in 2018 when he was beaten by Tony Bellew; Haye to make return against Joe Fournier at the Staples. The former WBA heavyweight champion will face Billionaire Joe Fournier on the undercard of Oscar De La Hoya's clash with MMA legend Vitor Belfort. Explaining how the fight came about, Haye said: This whole fight between us, came into existence when at dinner with a group in Mykonos we were asked who would win in a fight between us. [7][3] Although The Times says he was born in London and moved to Monaco. Joe Fournier: The billionaire turned boxer. The remainder of the fight looked a doddle for the former rival to Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury. Four-Time World Heavyweight Champion Takes on Kevin McBride, Who Knocked Out Tyson LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2021 --- Triller Fight Club (TFC) took another major step in . Donald Trump, the former US president who was providing guest commentary, said: "Right now, the audience likes politics better. Joe asked what it would cost to get me through the ropes one last time for an official fight, on a real stage. Canelo vs Jermell Charlo, not Jermall? The former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion will fight for the first time since 2018 when he takes on Fournier on 11 September, part of a card headlined by Oscar de la Hoya vs Vitor . Odell Beckham Jr. reflects on year long absence from the NFL, Future Hall of Fame QB suffers huge drop as the NFL's 'Top 100' players countdown continues, Eddie Hearn's Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder plans suffer setback. It keeps me from drinking too much, keeps me healthy and gives me a goal. His conditioning was never in doubt, but the Londoner was unable to throw properly for much of the successive defeats to Tony Bellew that brought the curtain down on his professional exploits. The pair have agreed to an eight-round heavyweight fight on Sept. 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Tickets cost $506, $256, $156, $106, $81 and $66. The bout will take place on the undercard of Oscar De La Hoya's comeback at the age of 48 against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort. Haye, 40, retired in 2018 having lost his rematch with Tony Bellew in May that year. The former heavyweight champion wants to see KSI vs. Joe Fournier. . Book me Shop my merch My products My Products Joe Fournier Team Fournier Greece Flag, Women's Hoodie view - $45.00 USD Joe Fournier 24 Joe Fournier swapped nightclubs for a life in the ring Credit: Rex Features It was sensationally announced that former heavyweight world champ David Haye is making a return to boxing. I get royalties from it and got quite a bit up front too, about 30,000 which I split with my agent and the ghostwriter. I wouldve been more than happy to prove this point behind closed doors, I suggested a 4 round spar in my Hayemaker Gym in London, which would have been more than enough to shut him up. "I'm heavy-handed and I have an excellent chin," Fournier told Sky Sports. 9 - 1 - 0. "[10], Fournier sold his fitness business and studios to a FTSE 100 company in 2012. Haye, who retired three years ago after suffering a second . [4] "I was the heavyweight champion of the world just 10 years ago. [18] Fournier defeated Reykon via corner retirement after the 1st round. "When I hit him, he will feel it. While Haye retired with a 28-4 record, Fournier - known as 'The Billionaire' after making his fortune in the fitness and nightclub industries - has nine wins to his name after making his professional debut in 2015. Estrada retains 105-pound belts in close decision, Spence-Crawford winner to pick rematch weight, Sources: Haney to move up, fight Prograis at 140, Logan Paul, KSI commit to box on October card, Inoue rocks Fulton to become 4-division champ, 'Euphoria' star, boxer signs with Jake Paul's MVP, Pit bulls and pugilists: How a boxing champ and a dog breeder forged an uncommon bond. Fournier took on the once-feared Haye over eight rounds, stepping into the ring with an opponent who won 26 of his 32 professional contests by knockout. It's easy for my mates to visit me in Mykonos - one beer becomes two, becomes three. For the past two months, Reykon has been training twice a day in Miami, preparing for what will be his very first professional fight against WBA International Champion Joe Fournier set to take . Doors open one , Four-Time World Heavyweight Champion Takes on Kevin McBride, Who Knocked Out Tyson LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2021 --- Triller Fight Club (TFC) took another major step in its growing sports and entertainment business today when it added one of the world's most respected and accomplished athletes, Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield, to its lineup of elite fighters, legends, rising stars and leading entertainment personalities. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Champions are born not bought.". [13], Fournier then fought in Belgium beating Mustapha Stini. When he returned to action in April 2021, Fournier beat musician Reykon via retirement. "One must stay in their lane or risk getting flattened. I was a late starter to this pro boxing game - now I'm coming into my fighting prime. He is signed to Hayemaker Promotions. The event is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. MF & DAZN: X Series 007 featured KSI vs Joe Fournier, which was an exhibition crossover boxing match contested between British YouTuber KSI and British businessman and professional boxer Joe Fournier for the MF cruiserweight title. Joe is delusional. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Sky customers: Buy Joshua vs UsykNon-Sky customers: Buy Joshua vs Usyk, Tickets are from only 40 for The SSE Arena, Wembley and Utilita Arena, Newcastle. Fournier came under fire for making a derogatory comment about Colombians and kidnappings during the first press conference. Champions are born not bought.". The former heavyweight champion announced his retirement from boxing after back-to . David Haye will return to the ring to prove there are levels to the boxing game against his friend Joe Fournier, insisting he is not plotting a full comeback to the ring. But despite their vastly different boxing pedigrees, Fournier said: "I will shock the world and knockout David Haye. https://instagram.com/joefournier?igshid=115bj5qooxcp3https://instagram.com/badboysgloves?igshid=by5bw19dydrhttps://instagram.com/bodybynixx?igshid=1m4f7goxp6xjb Joe Fournier WBA international champion and founder of BonBonniere visited a fight night Bad Boys Gloves BBG boxing event in Miami Florida. Fournier's unbeaten record did not translate into a shot at a full world championship, and with his business interests elsewhere, he perhaps understandably does not have a host of big fights on his track record. Two years earlier, the Briton became world champion at cruiserweight with a win against Jean-Marc Mormeck. Other fights on the card include the bout between UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tito Oritz, as well as Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll. , Haye explained the circumstances for a one-off fight against his friend Fournier. Haye accepts KSI has "youth on his side" but expects a "big, big upset" because of Fournier's "fighting condition". As has often proved the case in exhibition fights, neither man landed much of note on the night, with little sign of Haye's trademark 'Hayemaker' shots. The contest is on the undercard for Oscar de la Hoya's own return at the age of 48, against Vitor Belfort, 44. A boozy night in Mykonos, two alpha-males peacocking with a crowd of girls. [11] His record currently stands as 9 wins 1 No Contest with all wins by TKO. ", Haye went on to reiterate this was not a traditional comeback, "I remain happily retired from boxing, with no intentions to make a traditional comeback to challenge the monsters of the division but am fit and ready to prove my point against my overconfident billionaire buddy.". [3] "I created this monster," he tells Sky Sports. Fournier was awarded the vacant WBA international light heavyweight belt by Agent 324. Somewhere along the way, you lose yourself. DUBBED "NO HOLDS BARRED": PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO GIVE AN UNFILTERED BOXING COMMENTARY LIVE FROM THE HARDROCK IN FLORIDA, AIRING , Evander Holyfield to fight the Phenom', UFC legend Vitor Belfort live from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Plus, post-fight full live concert featuring 6ix9ine Hollywood, FL (September 5, 2021)--TRILLER FIGHT CLUB has announced the LEGENDS II EVANDER HOLYFIELD COMEBACK FIGHT set for SATURDAY, SEPT. 11, at 6:00pm from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and on Pay-Per-View. mode: 'thumbnails-rr', Championships Joe Fournier fought Wilmer Mejia in the Dominican Republic on 8 December 2017, winning by knockout in the eighth round. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 9:30 p.m. BST / 4:30 p.m. "I was the heavyweight champion of the world just 10 years ago. Biggest Wins Fournier overcomes Meija in 8-round contest; December 8, 2017 As a professional athlete, Fournier has been performing . 3 How David Haye and Joe Fournier stack up ahead of their clash 3 David Haye will be returning to the ring at the ripe old age of 40 Credit: Getty Images - Getty DREAM TEAM 2021/22 - IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Former world heavyweight champion boxer David Haye will return to the ring after a three-year absence to fight Joe Fournier next month, the 40-year-old Briton said. Joe Fournier is a British boxer, who competes in the light heavyweight division. He defeated Manuel Regalado and Pedro Sencion before appearing on the undercard of David Haye-Arnold Gjergjaj on 21 May 2016 at the O2 Arena, London. Joe Fournier takes on KSI on May 13 live on DAZN. Entrepreneur Joe Fournier remains rated in the World Boxing Association rankings as of the newly released October list. Born Jan 23, 1983 Age 40 Debut Oct. 22, 2015 Height 6'0" 183 cm Weight--Reach 76" 193 cm Stance Orthodox. Fournier had five years out of the ring before making his return on the Jake Paul-Ben Askren undercard in April, when he beat musician Reykon. Fournier (9-0, 9 KOs) won the vacant belt scoring a second round KO over Mejia (22-10-3, 16 KOs). Here's what to expect, How to fix boxing: Why is it so difficult to make the 'big fights'? KSI opponent's showdown with former boxing champion, KSI vs Joe Fournier undercard: Complete list of fights before main event, KSI pro record, titles ahead of Joe Fournier 2023 YouTube boxing fight. There appears to be no lingering animosity between Haye and Fournier, judging by Haye's prediction about how Fournier's meeting with KSI will go. The 40-year-old Londoner retired from the sport after losing his rematch to Tony Bellew in 2018 but says he could not turn down a lucrative offer from Fournier, an entrepreneur who became a professional boxer in 2015. I told him it would have to be a package rivalling my last PPV blockbusters. Englishman Fournier's most high-profile. Originally a KO win for KSI; overturned due to an accidental elbow strike. The unbeaten light heavyweight is confident enough in his ability to beat David Haye that. He also has an exhibition fight to his name from September 2021 when he fought his friend, former world heavyweight champion David Haye, losing by decision.

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