A highly anticipated exhibition boxing bout has just taken place.
Joe Fournier is from England. He is a businessman who has also started a boxing career. He has 10 professional fights under his belt with 9 wins and 1 no-contest in it. Although that no-contest is because Joe Fournier was caught doping. Let’s leave this topic. He has previously fought in another exhibition match to which he lost. Before his professional boxing career matches even began, he was forced to retire due to injury and he started a business in which he was a trainer of other boxers.
KSI is an English Youtuber and rapper who later became a boxer. He has 2 amateur fights; 1 professional fight and 2 exhibition matches under his belt. He has an overall record of 5 wins and 1 draw.
Both came into the fight full of confidence that they would win the bout. Making bold statements. The match was set in Wembley Arena. The match was for MF cruiserweight title. The 1st round was a close fought battle with nobody coming on top. KSI landed many jabs and body shots. It looked like Joe Fournier was waiting for an opening. He landed an awkward blow on KSI. KSI was showing great head movement. In the 2nd round KSI landed many jabs but he missed a right jab and gave Joe Fournier the opportunity to counter with his own punches. KSI blows became sloppier and leading to even more counter jabs by Joe Fournier.
But KSI landed a body shot that gave him an opportunity to land a vicious blow on Joe Fournier. Joe Fournier fell to the ground and although he did get back on his feet. He was unable to continue so the referee stopped the match and made KSI the victor. KSI outclassed Joe Fournier on this day.
The end was marred with controversy as KSI had hit Joe Fournier with his elbow on the head. KSI said that this didn’t happen, he won the fight by being better. Joe Fournier was angry that the decision should have been a disqualification instead of a win for KSI.
The replay confirms that there had been illegal contact, but KSI intentions can’t be determined by the replay. The BBBC will review the strike. If it finds that KSI landed an illegal blow. He could be suspended. The BBFC can also rule that there was no intention and keeps the same result. I was a great fight but is being overshadowed by the illegal blow. The fight was a success with 12,000 people coming to the arena to watch the fight in the stadium and 1 million views of the fight on YouTube. The fight was a big success.
Now that we are aware of the outcome of the investigation, the fight has been declared to have been a no-contest. The verdict was reversed and declared void Considering that it was a mishap an accident so no disqualification. Given how well the first bout went, a rematch now seems probable. Both competitors can confidently predict an easy victory in the rematch. Nobody intended this fight to end this way, but in an unexpected change of events, KSI and Joe Fournier's highly anticipated boxing showdown ended in a no contest verdict due to an unlawful punch that KSI unintentionally delivered. The gruelling encounter demonstrated both fighters' unwavering spirit and resolve as they pushed one another to the edge of their physical and mental prowess. But a sudden, unintentional, illegal punch has lead the authorities to have ruled a no contest in the fight after the said punch. Fans may have desired a clear winner, but KSI and Joe Fournier's unmistakable display of skill, heart, and sportsmanship will always be remembered as a tribute to their steadfast commitment to the sweet science. This remarkable fight will definitely heighten the excitement for their probable rematch, suggesting a future showdown that will be even more exciting.
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