Misfits boxers on undercard of KSI struggle weigh in at practically 57 stone mixed

YouTube stars Wings of Redemption and Boogie2988 tipped the scales at a mixed weight of 57 stone forward of their heavyweight bout on the KSI vs Joe Fournier undercard. Wings, whose actual title is Jordie Jordan, weighed in at 404.3lb (just below 29 stone) whereas Boogie, actual title Steven Williams, got here in barely lighter at 391.6lb (28 stone).

The pair made their names on YouTube within the late 2000s and early 2010s. Wings rose to fame by taking part in Call of Duty whereas Boogie turned recognized for his comedy sketches. They will meet one another on Saturday night time over three one and half minute rounds at Wembley Arena.

Neither man has fought earlier than however are set to throw down in entrance of a sold-out capability crowd later tonight. In an interview with the Daily Mirror forward of struggle night time, Boogie spoke of the arduous journey to get thus far.

He stated: “I would have told you five years ago there was no way I would have been able to leave America. This fight would have killed me, once I got to London what could I have done? Use a wheelchair to get around from restaurant to restaurant?

“I believe it is a miracle that I’m right here, six years in the past I acquired gastric bypass surgical procedure and misplaced 200lb. I’ve additionally centered on my mind.

“I noticed a psychedelic therapist earlier within the 12 months and I realised how fallacious I used to be about life. I used to be additionally so afraid and frightened of all the pieces. I realised the purpose of life is a sport to be performed to have enjoyable and that is what I’m right here to do.”

In the main event, KSI steps back into the ring just four months after knocking out FaZe Temperrr to face what looks to be, at least on paper, his toughest test to date against Fournier. The British entrepreneur may be 40 years old but does have a wealth of boxing experience with 9 professional bouts and an exhibition fight with former heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion David Haye to his name.

KSI’s brother Deji Olatunji fights on the bill against rapper Swarmz in the co-main event. Swarmz was the first man in the ring against KSI when he fought two men on the same night back in August. Also on the card is the always-entertaining Salt Papi who squares off against Bellator MMA veteran Anthony Taylor.