KSI v Tommy Fury LIVE: Boxing results as Logan Paul v Dillon Danis and main event end with shock results
Follow live updates from the highly-anticipated boxing matches in Manchester
KSI and Tommy Fury squared off in the boxing ring in a poorly executed contest defined by clinching and wild swinging. Fury, so composed in his win over Jake Paul earlier this year, seemed to want to match the unorthodox style of KSI but found himself confused as to how to tackle the fight.
A points deduction in the second round further put Fury on the back foot only for him to find a bit of momentum in the third round. The fight seemed even throughout with KSI’s corner adamant that he was in front on the cards. When the decision was announced in Fury’s favour, KSI was shocked and labelled the decision a ‘robbery; in his post-match interview causing Fury to brand him a ‘bad loser.
Moments before their encounter Logan Paul and Dillon Danis’ co-main event developed into a brawl that forced security to intervene.
Danis, who twice tried to choke out and wrestle Paul to the ground, was issued a disqualification after six rounds in which Paul dominated from start to finish. Months of bad blood between the two men came to a head as Paul remained composed and collected utilising a mix of jabs and heavy hooks to unsettle the former MMA fighter whose main goal was to avoid a knockout.
The scenes at the end of the fight led to Paul branding Danis a ‘coward’ and a joke of a fighter before he left the stage with the British crowd chanting his name.
KSI vs Tommy Fury, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis
The AO Arena in Manchester is hosting tonight’s event and it is packed already. There’s not a seat left available which is insane when you consider that none of the undercard fights have even started yet.
Crossover boxing is getting the general public very interested.
KSI vs Tommy Fury, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis
KSI (real name Olajide Olatunji) and Logan Paul rose to fame on YouTube before making the crossover into boxing and business, launching the energy drink company Prime together in 2022.
The pair have fought each other twice, once in 2018 then again in a more high profile match at the Staples Center in 2019, with KSI taking the second bout on a split decision in Los Angeles and Paul later facing Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout.
Both headling tonight’s event which is just getting started on DAZN.
Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis ‘very much’ on after cut speculation
Logan Paul has responded to speculation that his fight with Dillon Danis may be cancelled after he took a blow to the face in their pre-fight press conference.
The pair went head-to-head in Manchester on Thursday and continued to goad each other throwing around insults. Paul then threw a bottle at Danis, who responded by launcing a microphone at his face from a couple of feet away.
Footage later emerged showing blood coming from the side of his face but Paul says the fight is still going ahead this evening.
Dillon Danis calls out Logan Paul after drafting in jiu jitsu superstar Gordon Ryan for support
Jiu-jitsu superstar and black belt Gordon Ryan is in Logan Paul’s corner tonight.
Ryan, who is a five–time ADCC World champion, showing support to Paul evidently stings Danis a little, given he is part of the MMA community.
With Danis slinging insults at both men in the final hours before their fight.
KSI vs Tommy Fury, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis
The early preliminary fights have been underway for a while Manchester. DTG stopped S-X to claim a first round knockout win while Astrid Wett won a majority decision win over Alexia Grace.
Tempo Arts is crowned the Misfits World Heavyweight Champion with a split decision win over Chase De Moor.
Swarmz, a fan favourite in crossover boxing after his fight with KSI, was beaten by late replacement Ed Matthews.
KSI ranks his top 10 Misfits events
Like it or not, Misfits boxing is building quite the body of work.
So much so that KSI has looked back on the influencer boxing promotion and picked out his highlights.
Let’s get ready to rumble! Inside the ropes with boxing’s ring announcers
fully embrace how ridiculous my job is,” Kody Mommaerts smiles, his whitened grin stretching as wide as a face could allow. “I think you have to understand how ridiculous it is to be able to lean into it, and to be comfortable doing it on this level. I understand that I get into the ring, wear a tuxedo, and yell information into a microphone that you already know. But it works! And it’s badass!”
Better known by his moniker “Big Mo”, 27-year-old Denver native Mommaerts is the youngest ring announcer working at the top end of professional boxing. Ring announcers, also known as “MCs” (masters of ceremonies), are combat sports’ equivalent of the circus ringmaster. They are the men, sometimes women, who usher fighters into the ring, outline the boxers’ backgrounds and accolades, and rev up the crowd with distinctive voices, flamboyant gestures, and pure, distilled energy. Cartoonishly puffed up and preening, they present themselves as carnivalesque characters on nights of commodified violence.
If you’re a fan of combat sports, you’ll be familiar with the golden shimmer of Michael Buffer’s voice, and the iconic boxing moments it has declaimed over decades; or the razor rasp of his younger brother Bruce Buffer, inextricable from the UFC’s rapid rise over the last 30 years. Michael has even trademarked his catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble,” while Bruce’s famous call to arms, “It’s time,” has bred startling success for him on Cameo. And you’ll be hearing much more of Mommaerts’s deep, warm tones in the UK, as the American takes up a prominent place on Sky Sports boxing shows.
Let’s get ready to rumble! Inside the ropes with boxing’s ring MCs
With their cartoon catchphrases and quickfire quips, they’re the big-night MCs who bring a touch of razzmatazz to the ring. Alex Pattle gets the tips of the trade from ‘Big Mo’, the youngest announcer on the boxing block, and finds out from fighters and promoters what they really think of these colourful entertainers
Mike Perry: Who is the back-up fighter for Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis?
Mike Perry willl serve as the back-up fighter for Logan Paul and Dillon Danis’s boxing match on Saturday, when the pair are due to clash before KSI faces Tommy Fury.
Paul and Danis are set to go head to head in Manchester, but their fellow American will be on hand in case either man withdraws – with fans still unsure whether Danis will turn up.
Danis is a jiu-jitsu champion with experience in mixed martial arts, and he is best-known as an ex-teammate of UFC icon Conor McGregor. The 30-year-old was due to make his boxing debut against YouTuber KSI in January but withdrew on short notice, citing a lack of training.
Who is the back-up fighter for Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis?
Perry is on hand in case Paul or Danis withdraws ahead of their boxing match
KSI vs Tommy Fury, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis
The main ringwalks for tonight’s headlining event are due at 11.15pm with Logan Paul and Dillon Danis currently scheduled to come out around an hour beforehand.
These boxing nights do tend to run long so expect a late on if you’re watching in the UK.
KSI ‘spits’ back at John Fury from balcony after having a bottle thrown at him
KSI appeared to spit at Tommy Fury’s father, John, during a heated row at an open training event on Wednesday 11 October.
KSI goes toe-to-toe in the ring against Tommy in Manchester on Saturday night, headlining the latest Misfits Boxing event.
“Are you f***ing disrespecting me?” KSI shouted down after the exchange, as a crowd watched on.
“Come down here!” Fury was heard bellowing in response.
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