KSI’S win over Joe Fournier is reportedly in jeopardy with the authorities set to review a clip that appears to show the knockout come via an illegal elbow.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer defeated the business man and professional fighter with a second-round knockout.
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But the Mail claim the victory is now under review.
Fournier was under pressure from the start and KSI appeared to send him to the canvas with an amazing punch.
However, replays showed that he instead caught him with a brutal elbow.
As the clip is slowed down, many were left shocked as they saw Fournier’s eyes roll back soon after impact.
After securing his win, KSI was probed by DAZN on the elbow, but he insisted he didn’t see anything wrong.
He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
But Fournier disagrees and has been left raging but could soon have his defeated overturned.
The 40-year-old told Fred Talks Fighting: “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.
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“I can’t believe I came on this promotion to teach kids you’ve got to do the right thing, you’ve got to be ethical, you’ve got to work hard for everything you get. Not to cheat and you win.
“And furthermore the terrible sportsmanship from Alexis [KSI’s coach] coming and disrespecting me in the corner when they’ve clearly cheated after that – f***ing embarrassment.
“Embarrassment to the sport of boxing.”
KSI’s rival Jake Paul was also unhappy, saying: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was.
“If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”
Fans have also questioned the victory as many took to social media, writing: “KSI shouldn’t take that win, you can’t elbow someone and knock them out in a boxing ring. Accident or not.”
Another said: “KSI bringing MMA into a boxing ring.”
The Brit called out Tommy Fury after his now in doubt win and they agreed to fight before a brawl broke out.