Controversial KSI win formally overturned by boxing board
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he Professional Boxing Association (PBA) have formally overturned KSI’s controversial win over Joe Fournier.
The YouTube sensation claimed a second-round knockout victory over Fournier at London’s Wembley Arena throughout a Misfits boxing occasion final weekend.
Replays, nonetheless, appeared to indicate KSI’s elbow connecting along with his opponent when attempting to throw a proper hook.
Fournier vented his frustration after the occasion, with the 40-year-old declaring: “I’ve never been cheated like that”.
The 40-year-old had called for KSI to have been disqualified however the 29-year-old denied any wrongdoing.
The PBA have now confirmed their choice to overturn KSI’s win and as an alternative rule the bout as a no contest.
“Even though KSI was winning the fight, the blow with forearm/elbow has been found to be accidental and the obvious disappointment that will follow, it has been decided that the contest is declared a No Decision in accordance with the Rules,” learn an announcement.
“The PBA has conducted the review properly, fairly and with legal assistance throughout as the bout was sanctioned and regulated under the unified rules of boxing. We have ensured this process was conducted swiftly and fairly to uphold the integrity of boxing.”