KSI vs FaZe Temperrr
{{Short description|2023 crossover boxing match}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox Boxingmatch
|fight date=14 January 2023
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 004
|image=220px
|location=Wembley Arena, London, England
|titles=MFB cruiserweight championship
|fighter1=KSI
|nickname1=The Nightmare
|record1=3–0 (2 KOs){{Efn|On BoxRec, KSI's professional record is 1–0 and his MF-professional record is 2–0 (2 KOs).{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Olajide William Olatunji |url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/896699 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200531223549/https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/896699 |archive-date=31 May 2020 |access-date=5 October 2022 |website=BoxRec}}}}
|hometown1=Watford, England
|height1={{height|ft=5|in=11}}
|weight1=175 lbs
|style1=Orthodox
|recognition1=MFB cruiserweight champion
|fighter2=FaZe Temperrr
|nickname2=The Sniper
|record2=1–1 (1 KOs){{Efn|On BoxRec, Temperrr's professional record is 1–0 (1 KOs) and his MF-professional record is 0–1.{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Thomas Oliveira |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1123572 |archive-url= |archive-date=|access-date=4 January 2023 |website=BoxRec}}}}
|hometown2=Pitangui, Minas Gerais, Brazil{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfrsJifPWbE |title=Meet FaZe Temperrr |date=15 February 2020 |type=video |publisher=FaZe Clan |time=4:57|access-date=17 January 2023 |via=YouTube}}
|weight2=175.9lb
|style2=Southpaw
|recognition2 =
|result =KSI defeated Temperrr via round 1 KO.{{Cite web |last=Sky Sports |date=15 January 2023 |title=KSI calls out Jake Paul for future fight after knock-out win over FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12787314/ksi-calls-out-jake-paul-for-future-fight-after-knock-out-win-over-faze-temperrr-at-wembley-arena |website=Sky Sports}}
}}
MF & DAZN: X Series 004 featured KSI vs FaZe Temperrr, which was a cruiserweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between English YouTuber KSI and Brazilian YouTuber FaZe Temperrr for the MFB cruiserweight title.{{Cite web |last=Happe |first=Liam |date=4 January 2023 |title=KSI to face FaZe Temperrr on 14 January in place of Dillon Danis |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/ksi-to-face-faze-temper-on-january-14-in-place-of-dillon-danis/fsp9vrrr2srw169dscjj8kr5t |website=DAZN News}} The bout took place at Wembley Arena in London, England on 14 January 2023.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-20 |title=KSI vs. Dillon Danis boxing match to take place Jan. 14 in London |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/boxing-news-ksi-vs-dillon-danis-set-for-jan-14-in-london |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} The fight reportedly sold 300,000 PPV buys.{{cite web |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1306753/pay-per-view-numbers-ksi-ko-faze-temperrr/ |title=Pay-per-view numbers revealed after KSI knocked out Faze Temperrr as internet boxer opens taks with fellow YouTuber Jake Paul |first=Cameron |last=Temple |website=Talksport |date=18 January 2023 |access-date=18 January 2023}}
Background
After defeating Luis Alcaraz Pineda in August 2022, KSI announced that he will return to the ring in January 2023 and called out Slim Albaher, winner of the Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib bout, Andrew Tate, and Tommy Fury.{{Cite news |last=Lewis |first=Lennox |date=2022-08-28 |title=KSI Knocks Out Two Opponents in One Night Still Did Not Call Out Jake Paul, Calls Out Andrew Tate and Tommy Fury Instead |url=https://www.sportsmanor.com/boxing-news-ksi-knocks-out-two-opponents-in-one-night-still-did-not-call-out-jake-paul-calls-out-andrew-tate-and-tommy-fury-instead/ |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Sportsmanor |language=en-US}} On 19 November, it was announced that KSI vs Dillon Danis was set for 14 January at Wembley Arena, London, England.{{Cite web |title=KSI vs. Dillon Danis to headline MF & DAZN: X Series 004 on January 14 {{!}} DAZN News US |url=https://dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/ksi-vs-dillon-danis-to-headline-mf-dazn-x-series-004-on-january-14/16c9gseggvlu91d0bor6uigwv6 |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=DAZN |date=20 November 2022 |language=en}}
However, on 4 January, Danis withdrew from the bout due to lack of preparation and coaching, as well as issues with the contracted weight.{{Cite web |last=Pattle |first=Alex |date=4 January 2023 |title=KSI vs Dillon Danis cancelled as MMA fighter 'is underprepared and has no coach' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/ksi-dillon-danis-cancelled-why-b2256000.html |website=The Independent |language=en-GB |access-date=14 January 2023}} That same day it was announced that FaZe Temperrr will be KSI's opponent. Temperrr was originally on the undercard with a mystery opponent that would be announced on fight night.
= Face off =
The virtual Face Off between KSI and Danis was hosted by Kai Cenat on his personal Twitch page on 3 December.{{Cite web |last=Glaze |first=Virginia |date=3 December 2022 |title=Kai Cenat claps back at Dillon Danis after he "disrespected" his Twitch fanbase |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/kai-cenat-claps-back-at-dillon-danis-after-he-disrespected-his-twitch-fanbase-2001896/ |website=Dexerto}} Within the Face Off, KSI revealed to Cenat that his next opponent following Danis could be either Tyron Woodley or Joe Fournier. KSI also stated that the bout between him and Jake Paul is slated for the end of 2023 and that the contract is underway.{{Cite web |last=Glinski |first=George |date=3 December 2022 |title=KSI snubs Jake Paul as YouTuber discloses three next fight options after Dillon Danis bout |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1705542/KSI-next-fight-Jake-Paul-Dillon-Danis-Joe-Fournier-Tommy-Fury-Tyron-Woodley-boxing-news |website=Daily Express}}{{better source needed|date=January 2023}}
= Press conferences =
The launch press conference was held at the on 15 December. Danis was not present during the conference as he was cited as "suffering a bout of influenza" and when requested to join via a Zoom call, he refused.{{Cite web |last=Samano |first=Simon |date=15 December 2022 |title=KSI rips Dillon Danis for skipping press conference: 'I'm in his nightmares' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ksi-rips-dillon-danis-press-conference-no-show |website=MMA Junkie}} Danis later tweeted "the king does what he wants".{{Cite web |last=Danis |first=Dillon |date=15 December 2022 |title=fuck your press conference @KSI the king does what he wants. Jan 14th i'm gonna dance on your head live on @DAZNBoxing |url=https://twitter.com/dillondanis/status/1603404551159222279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1603404551159222279%7Ctwgr%5Ec2a97e750968571d2343f245dd3dfb3161f60e14%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmmajunkie.usatoday.com%2F2022%2F12%2Fksi-rips-dillon-danis-press-conference-no-show |website=Twitter}}
The final press conference was held at Boxpark on 12 January and open to the public.{{Cite web |last=Misfits Boxing |title=🚨 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: #KSITEMPER PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH IN 💥 |url=https://twitter.com/MisfitsBoxing/status/1612739484793159680 |website=Twitter}}
= Card =
KSI vs FaZe Temperrr headlined the event, while Slim Albaher vs Tom Zanetti served as the co-main event. The undercard consisted of Salt Papi vs Josh Brueckner, Luis Alcaraz Pineda vs BDave, Ryan Taylor vs Swarmz, Faith Ordway vs Elle Brooke, and Anthony Taylor vs Idris Virgo.
Fight card
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! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Weight class ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" | ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |vs ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" | ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Method ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Round ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Time ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Notes |
| Cruiserweight
|KSI (c) |def. | align="center" |KO | align="center" |1/6 | align="center" |2:19 |{{Ref|KSI vs Temperrr|Note 1}} |
| Light-heavyweight
|Slim Albaher (c) |def. | align="center" |UD | align="center" |4 | align="center" | |{{Ref|Albaher vs Zanetti 1|Note 2}}, {{Ref|Albaher vs Zanetti 2|3}} |
| Cruiserweight
|Salt Papi |def. |Josh Brueckner | align="center" |KO | align="center" |2/4 | align="center" |1:39 | |
| Light-heavyweight
|Luis Alcaraz Pineda |def. |BDave | align="center" |UD | align="center" |3 | align="center" | |{{Ref|Pineda vs BDave 1|Note 4}}, {{Ref|Pineda vs BDave 2|5}} |
| Cruiserweight
|def. |Ryan Taylor | align="center" |TKO | align="center" |1/3 | align="center" |0:49 | |
| Cruiserweight
|Elle Brooke |def. |Faith Ordway | align="center" |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} | align="center" |1/3 | align="center" |1:41 |{{Ref|Brooke vs Ordway|Note 6}} |
| Light-heavyweight
|Idris Virgo |def. |Anthony Taylor | align="center" |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} | align="center" |4 | align="center" | | |
{{Efn|Joe Fournier was scheduled to face Tony Christodoulou on the undercard. However on 7 January, it was announced that the bout was called off after Christodoulu failed medical testing.{{Cite web |last=Happy Punch Promotions |date=6 January 2023 |title=Joe Fournier's opponent Tony Christodoulou has withdrawn from their January 14th fight following failed medical testing. |url=https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1611451834111234048 |website=Twitter}}}}
{{note|KSI vs Temperrr|Note 1|For MFB cruiserweight title}}
{{note|Albher vs Zanetti 1|Note 2|Zanetti's professional debut}}
{{note|Albher vs Zanetti 2|Note 3|For MFB light heavyweight title}}
{{note|Pineda vs BDave 1|Note 4|BDave's professional debut}}
{{note|Pineda vs BDave 2|Note 5|Pineda's identity was revealed on the night and was marketed as a mystery opponent}}
{{note|Brooke vs Ordway|Note 6|Brooke and Ordway's professional debut}}
Broadcasting
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! rowspan="2" |Country/Region ! colspan="5" |Broadcasters |
| Free
!PPV |
|---|
| United Kingdom (Host)
| colspan="2" {{N/A}} | rowspan="10" align="center" colspan="2" | DAZN PPV |
| United States
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |colspan="1" {{N/A}} |
| Canada
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| France
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| Australia
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| New Zealand
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| Sweden
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| Mexico
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| Ireland
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| The Netherlands
|colspan="2" {{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
| Worldwide
|colspan="3" {{N/A}} | align="center" | DAZN |{{N/A}} |
MF & DAZN: X Series 005
During the broadcast, it was announced that Jay Swingler vs NichLmao would take place on 25 February 2023 in Milton Keynes, England.{{Cite news |last=Astbury |first=Matt |date=14 January 2022 |title=What channel is Jay Swingler vs. Nicholai Perrett? Live stream info, start time, how to watch on DAZN |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/what-channel-is-jay-swingler-vs-nicholai-perrett-live-stream-info-start-time-how-to-watch-on-dazn/j2ydne7xywbn1prhepxvzafkw |access-date=15 January 2023 |newspaper=Dazn}} It was later announced that the event had been postponed to 4 March in Telford, England due to clashes with Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury on the same date.{{Cite web |last=Happy Punch Promotions |date=26 January 2023 |title=🚨 Misfits 005 has been rescheduled to Sat March 4th, according to the official @DAZNBoxing website |url=https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1618363393387417601 |website=Twitter}}
Notes
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{KSI}}
{{FaZe Clan}}
{{Misfits Boxing}}
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