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In a sport like boxing, emotions often run as high as the steaks. Several weeks after a controversial loss against KSI, Joe Fournier is back making the headlines. Previously, KSI defeated Fournier via knockout in the second round of their bout. However, the bout was later declared a no-contest because reviews showed KSI hitting him with an elbow. With that said, why is Fournier losing his mind over the KSI and Tommy Fury?

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During KSI and Tommy’s recent face-to-face, both fighters boasted about their superiority over the other. Fury claimed Jake Paul made similar claims about beating him but failed to do so in the ring. Meanwhile, KSI said he knocked out Fournier with an elbow in his previous fight in an effort to show dominance. However, the comment from KSI flamed Fournier’s anger, which resulted in him blasting KSI. 

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Furious backlash from Joe Fournier

While appearing in an interview with iFL TV, the enigmatic British boxer went berserk over KSI’s comment. Explaining his frustration about the situation, Fournier said, “Have some f***ing respect.” Fournier goes on to profanely explain that he did not disrespect him, yet KSI was gloating about illegally elbowing him. 

Later in the interview, Fournier challenged KSI to fight him again, “You wanna say I’m s*** well, f**king fight me, sign the contract.” However, that did not satisfy Joe’s anger, so he took a few more digs at KSI and warned him, “But till then, shut your mouth. F**king D****.” With that said, is a fight between Joe and KSI even possible? With the decision overturned, both fighters are undefeated, and a rematch would make all the sense. But only time will tell if the fight can materialize.

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WBC president’s thoughts on KSI vs. Tommy Fury

After months of speculation and anticipation, the YouTuber will finally face off against the British boxer. While fans of KSI and Tommy are over the moon to witness the two clash in the ring, what about the people at WBC? Previously, WBC was involved in the KSI vs. Logan Paul Fight. So, what about this one? 

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Mauricio Sulaiman, the president of the World Boxing Council, shared they are not involved in the KSI vs. Tommy Furry fight. In an interview with Gambling.com, Sulaiman explained they did not receive any request for a WBC convention. Hence, they are not part of the fight.

With KSI previously claiming the Tommy fight would be his last, things don’t look good for a rematch with Fournier. But only time will tell what happens in the future. What are your thoughts on a potential KSI – Joe Fournier rematch?

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Sudeep Sinha is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the storylines around the sport's biggest events and names. He previously spent over two years writing in the Boxing department, where his fight-night coverage was featured on Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, including his reporting on Ryan Garcia's career arc. On the golf beat, Sudeep covers tour news, player form, and the season-long storylines that shape the men's and women's game, from majors to the ongoing shifts in how professional golf is structured. That same appetite for detail that made his boxing coverage stand out now shows up in how he breaks down a swing change or a schedule shakeup for hardcore and casual fans alike. Outside work, he splits his time between reading, cycling, and following combat sports.

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