KSI ‘gutted’ over ‘tarnished’ Joe Fournier win as he makes elbow admission
KSI has admitted that he’s ‘gutted’ that his win over Joe Fournier has been ‘tarnished’ by an obvious use of an elbow in his match-winning punch. The YouTuber has conceded that he did join together with his forearm in an unintentional method in an emotional apology to followers.
KSI knocked out Fournier in entrance of a watching potential opponent in Tommy Fury at Wembley Arena on Saturday. However, the way of the win was the topic of controversy because the 29-year-old appeared to catch his opponent with an elbow.
Fournier has recommended he can be submitting a proper criticism over the way of the win, hoping the end result can be overturned right into a disqualification win for himself. He has the assist of Jake Paul too, who has additionally recommended it ought to have been ‘dominated a no contest or disqualification’.
Now, KSI has reacted to the incident, apologising to followers who could really feel disenchanted for the way in which the battle went down and admitting that he did unintentionally catch Fournier together with his forearm.
In a press release launched through his Twitter web page, KSI stated: “I worked very hard for this fight and had an intense and grueling camp. There’s no better feeling than being in that ring and having my hand raised in front of my loyal and amazing fans who I appreciate so much.
“Unfortunately the victory which was inevitable it doesn’t matter what, is tarnished and I hate that. It sucks!
“After landing my overhand he was pretty much out on his feet and I went for a short right hook as Joe clinched me and fell into me. I landed that hook and my glove made contact but appears to have been followed by unintentional contact with my forearm.
“I’m gutted that it’s not as clear a win as I needed and it feels prefer it diminishes my onerous work with my trainers. Either means I hope you loved the present and recognize the assist. Sorry to all of the followers disenchanted with it. No one is extra so than me.”
KSI’s statement is unlikely to appease Fournier who appears hell-bent on getting the decision overturned.
“I knew fighting the promoter there would be every angle in his [favour] but to call this a KO instead of a disqualification after an intentional elbow is disgusting!” Fournier said on his Instagram story.
“We will be appealing this decision Monday and I hope both [KSI and Misfits Boxing, and Professional Boxing Association] do the right thing and show their integrity to the sport of boxing!”
It remains to be seen whether or not anything will come from his appeal but the controversy from the fight shows no signs of disappearing.