YouTube star KSI will take on unbeaten professional boxer Joe Fournier at Misfits Boxing 7 in his latest exhibition fight.
The internet and music sensation made his ring return last year after almost three years out on from his two-fight series with Logan Paul, who is now his business partner as they own Prime Energy together. KSI beat professional boxer Luis Pineda and rapper Swarmz. last August in a farcical 'two fights in one night event' and won his first fight of 2023 by knocking out FaZe Temperrr in January.
KSI now faces arguably his toughest challenger yet in 40-year-old 'boxing billionaire' Fournier, who holds a professional record of 9-0. Most of Fournier's professional wins came on the regional circuit in the Dominican Republic and he was last beaten by former two-weight world champion David Haye in September 2021. So here's all you need to know about the fight...
What date is Misfits Boxing 7 : KSI vs Joe Fournier and what time will it start?
KSI faces Fournier on Saturday May 13 at the OVO Wembley Arena in London. The fight card is likely to get underway at 7pm, the usual time for his Misfits Boxing promotion, with an undercard full of influencer boxers and celebrities.
Ring walks for the main event are expected at around 10:15pm with the opening bell sounding at 10:30 pm. This depends on how long the undercard bouts play out for as they can usually be over quicker than most boxing shows given that many boxers are novices wearing 10oz gloves.
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How to watch Misfits Boxing 7: KSI vs Joe Fournier via TV and live stream
The event will be shown exclusively live on DAZN PPV. A subscription to the streaming service now costs £9.99 a month and you can purchase one here. Fans will also likely have to purchase a pay-per-view fee of £11.99 once they have signed up to DAZN. You can watch DAZN on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app.
Undercard
The undercard for KSI vs Fournier is yet to be announced, but the usual stars of Misfits Boxing will likely appear on the bill. These include the likes of Slim Albaher, Salt Papi and Astrid Wett. Albaher was in the co-main event of KSI's KO win against Temperr in January as he won a hard-fought decision against UK DJ Tom Zanetti.
Papi, who is widely considered one of the most talented influencer boxers, knocked out Josh Brueckner at the January event and Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn has even backed the Filipino star to turn professional. Wett became the Misfits flyweight champion by beating Love Island star AJ Bunker last month.
Quotes corner
KSI : "After my last performance I'm very excited to get back in the wrong to do it again and get another knockout. I need to challenge myself, for me it's always about trying to see how much I can push my own body and mind. I didn't think the last professional boxer I fought was much of a challenge to me and I can't wait to show the world how I knockout a pro boxer."
Fournier : "I think the fact they have a rematch clause shows just how unconfident they are going into this. I wouldn't want to get punched in the face by me ever. He is someone who carries this Misfits brand on his shoulders and I think it's way too someone for him to fight someone like him. I'm someone who punches people unconscious for a living and KSI is going to get a rude awakening on the night."
