KSI is set to do battle with Joe Fournier tonight in his biggest YouTube boxing fight to date.
YouTube star KSI relaunched his YouTube boxing career last year and has picked up wins over Swarmz, Luis Pineda and FaZe Temperrr since returning to the ring. Now he will face the most formidable test of his career against ex-professional fighter Fournier who held an undefeated record during his rise to WBA international champion.
'The Nightmare' will be looking to put down a marker as he looks to set up a clash with Tommy Fury, and go one step further than YouTube rival Jake Paul by beating an experienced fighter. However an upset on the night could see KSI leaving empty-handed and derail his potential plans for the rest of the year.
Here is all you need to know ahead of KSI's YouTube return...
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What time does KSI vs Joe Fournier start in the UK?
KSI's showdown with ex-professional boxer Fournier will take place tonight at the OVO Wembley Arena in London. The event will first begin with the Happy Punch preliminary card beginning at 5:20pm. The main card will then take place at 7pm with the likes of Deji, Salt Papi and Tennessee Thresh competing on the bill.
Main event ring walks are then expected at around 9:30pm with action unfolding at around 9:45pm following the ring entrances. This will depend on the duration of the prior undercard bouts.
How to watch KSI vs Joe Fournier via TV and live stream
Misfits Boxing 7 will be shown exclusively live on DAZN pay-per-view around the world, with the main broadcast commencing at 7pm in the UK on the streaming service. A standard subscription to DAZN currently costs £7.99 a month [fixed 12-month contract] and fans will then have to pay a PPV fee of £12. Alternatively viewers can pay a one-off fee of £19.99 to catch the event live and also receive a one-month subscription as part of the charge. Fans can join DAZN here.
You can watch DAZN on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app, with action able to be mirrored up to the TV via Google Chromecast. Click here to start your subscription to DAZN. Fans can also order the pay-per-view via Sky channel 429 and through Virgin Media boxes to watch on TV.
Full fight card
Main Event: KSI vs Joe Fournier
Deji Olatunji vs Swarmz
Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor
Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey
Viruzz vs DK Money
Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii
Wings of Redemption vs Boogie2988
Luis Nestor vs Archie
Upblissed vs Unbaer
Odds
KSI 1/5
Fournier 3/1
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Quotes corner
KSI: “People forget I’m a YouTuber that just fell in love with boxing and just worked and worked and worked on my craft and now I’m here fighting a 9-0 pro. It’s pretty mad how my life has just come together like this, but I truly do believe in myself. I have this dog in me that really just doesn’t want to lose and even if I’m on the back foot.
"Even if I’m getting pieced up I’m going to find something within me to keep going and I will go down on my shield. I’m not a guy that is going to just play around and be like, ‘Maybe I’ve lost, but I’ll just make sure I don’t get knocked out.’ No, I don’t care about getting knocked out.”
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."
