Fournier lodges official enchantment towards KSI after ‘unlawful elbow’

Joe Fournier has lodged an official enchantment towards KSI for an ‘unlawful elbow’ thrown within the ending sequence of their Misfits Boxing bout on Saturday night time. The sanctioning physique for the battle, the Professional Boxing Association (PBA), have now invited each side to make their circumstances over the controversial stoppage.

According to talkSPORT, a ultimate resolution will likely be made on Friday on the newest with Fournier hoping to overturn the second-round knockout loss. 

The PBA’s assertion to the sports activities news web site learn: “Following the contest between KSI and Joe Fournier on Saturday 13^th May 2023, at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London, United Kingdom, 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.

“We have invited representations from every contestant and their representatives earlier than the matter is reviewed consistent with our guidelines 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 19^th May 2023.”

In the primary spherical of the competition, Fournier struggled to get his work off on his youthful and far nimbler foe. And this development would proceed into the second stanza as KSI landed a clubbing proper hand that visibly shook up the 9-0 skilled.

As Fournier stumbled backwards, KSI got here dashing forwards and completed him off with an enormous shot. At first, it appeared as if the knockout blow got here from a proper hook however replays confirmed that KSI had in actual fact landed an elbow.

Speaking to Fred Talks Fighting after the bout, Fournier mentioned: “He cheated, it’s clear, you’ve all seen the replays. He hit me with a clean elbow. When you’re fighting the promoter on his own show – I’ve never been cheated like that… He should be disqualified, that should go down as a loss.”

Meanwhile, KSI launched an announcement within the rapid aftermath, studying: “I worked very hard for this fight and had an intense and gruelling 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.