Fournier attraction confirmed as official evaluate into KSI elbow knockout begins
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oe Fournier has formally appealed his knockout defeat to KSI, after replays confirmed he was dropped by an elbow.
The incident occurred throughout the principle occasion of Misfits 007 at Wembley Arena, as Fournier, who misplaced to good friend David Haye in an exhibition bout two years in the past however is unbeaten in his ten skilled bouts, took to the ring towards YouTube star KSI.
The fight was waved off in the second round after Fournier was knocked down, with the 40-year-old staggered by an preliminary shot earlier than hitting the canvas after being caught by an elbow as KSI tried to throw a proper hook.
KSI squared off with Tommy Fury after his win to further suggest that the pair will fight next, with a rematch towards Fournier unlikely regardless of a evaluate into the end result and the potential that it’s dominated as a no contest by the PBA, who commissioned the bout.
“We can confirm that we have received a request from Mr Joe Fournier to seek a review/appeal of the decision whereby he was stopped by the referee in the second round of the contest, in favour of KSI,” the PBA advised talkSPORT.
“We have invited representations from each contestant and their representatives before the matter is reviewed in line with our rules and procedures.
“We are also seeking legal counsel as to the issues involved to ensure all matters are dealt with properly and fairly while seeking to uphold the integrity of boxing.
“Any decision or otherwise on the matter will be made available to the contestants on or before 4pm GMT Friday 19th May 2023.”