Summary
The outcome of the highly anticipated showdown betweenYouTubestar KSI and Tommy Fury has recently undergone a rapid revision, taking place within just 24 hours of their intense battle in the boxing ring. This decision update stems from the revelation that one of the judges responsible for scoring the match had made a critical miscalculation, shedding new light on the final verdict of this closely-watchedbout between KSI and Tommy Fury.
For those unfamiliar with these figures, KSI is a British YouTuber, rapper, and professional boxer, who gained prominence in 2018 with a notable amateur boxing match win against fellow YouTuber Joe Weller. His career reached new heights with a much-anticipated 2018 fight against Logan Paul, which ended in a draw, followed by a 2019 rematch thatKSI won by a closely contested split decision. Conversely, Tommy Fury, a British boxing professional, catapulted into fame due to his stint on the reality show Love Island. He’s quickly carved a name for himself in boxing, showcasing an impeccable record with 10 wins and no losses.
Earlier this year, KSI signaled his intention to face Tommy Fury, conditional onFury’s victory over Jake Paul in February, which Fury did clinch. Their much-awaited bout took place on October 14, with both fighters displaying commendable prowess over six rounds. However, Fury was initially declared the winner by majority decision, a decision that was later corrected to a unanimous decision. This correction resulted from a scoring error by one of the judges, whose card was initially announced as a 57-57 draw but was, in fact, scored 57-56 in favor of Fury, matching the other two judges' decisions.
Notably, in the wake of the initial results being made public,YouTubestar KSI voiced his frustration regarding the decision and declared his intention to appeal the outcome in favor of Tommy Fury. Nonetheless, with the updated results now in place, Tommy Fury’s undefeated status in the boxing world is even more firmly established as he secures a definitive victory.
While it remains uncertainwhat KSI plans to do nextand whether he will indeed appeal the decision, he did release a statement on the X social media platform following his loss. In the statement, KSI expressed gratitude for the support he received, mentioned that upon reviewing the fight, he believes he should have won, and emphasized that, regardless of the outcome, he feels he achieved his goals. He also referred to himself as a “little untalented nerd” who was able to hold his own against a professional boxer, using his journey as a testament to the power of hard work and self-belief in achieving success in life.
