KSI vs Joe Fournier LIVE: Confirmed UK start time, undercard, talkSPORT commentary and how to follow – Jake Paul rival faces first professional boxer

KSI will make his return to the ring tonight in his biggest fight yet as he faces his first professional boxer in Joe Fournier.

The YouTuber and 4-0 boxer is set for a swift return to the sport following his first-round KO win over FaZe Temperrr in January.

Fournier represents a significant step up in quality for the Brit as he is an undefeated boxer with a record of 9-0 who has fought David Haye in an exhibition scrap.

KSI, who has made it clear that his long-term goal is to beat Jake Paul, is bidding to get one over on his arch rival by beating a pro after the latter’s perfect record was ended when he faced Tommy Fury earlier this year.

KSI vs Joe Fournier: talkSPORT coverage

• The six-round cruiserweight bout is set to take place on Saturday, May 13.
• The event is being held at the Wembley Arena in London, with the undercard getting underway from 5:20pm.
• The ring walks for the main event can be expected at around 9:30pm ahead of the confirmed first bell at 9:40pm.
• Live commentary: talkSPORT website stream HERE, via the app HERE

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KSI vs Joe Fournier: How to follow

It will be shown live on DAZN PPV for £19.99 with coverage starting at 7pm. 

Alternatively, fans can sign up to DAZN for only £9.99 per month to watch the preliminary bouts. More details here.

It can be streamed at DAZN.com or via the DAZN app.

DAZN subscribers that have a HD-enabled Sky box can also register to watch the fight on DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 on Sky here.

KSI vs Joe Fournier: Fight card

Subject to change

• MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Joe Fournier – cruiserweight, 6 rounds
• Deji Olatunji vs Swarmz – light heavyweight, 4 rounds
• Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor – cruiserweight, 3 rounds
• Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey – super-bantamweight, 3 rounds
• Viruzz vs DK Money – cruiserweight, 4 rounds
• Little Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii – super-bantamweight, 4 rounds
• WingsOfRedemption vs Boogie2988 – heavyweight, 3 rounds
• Corn vs Unbaer – welterweight, 3 rounds
• Luis Nestor vs Archie – cruiserweight, 3 rounds
• Mystery vs Zuckles – light-heavyweight, 3 rounds

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KSI vs Joe Fournier: What has been said?

KSI said: “I can’t wait to show the world what Jake Paul couldn’t knock out a pro boxer.

“Each fight, people are seeing a better KSI and I’m honestly scared for Fournier because once I land my right or left hand on his chin, it’s night night.

“As soon as people enter the ring with me, they realise they are in hell. And they either leave the ring bruised, battered or sleeping. In the ring, I am an evil man.”

Fournier said: “This is huge, it’s as big as it gets, it’s on DAZN pay-per-view at Wembley, against one of the biggest global superstars, not just in boxing.

“But I am going to break a lot of little hearts when they see KSI unconscious on the canvas.

“This is way too soon to fight me, but the deal is done, and just like Jake Paul, he will find out that when he gets into the ring with a real boxer, it’s a whole different ball game.

“He is in for a rude awakening.”