What are KSI and Joe Fournier’s net worth and career earnings ahead of showdown?
KSI and Joe Fournier have been no strangers to a big payday over the years as the pair go head to head this weekend.
JJ Olatunji, commonly known as KSI, enters the fray after knocking out FaZe Temperrr in January.
The YouTuber made a name for himself in the social media world before turning to music. KSI recently partnered with former adversary Logan Paul to launch their highly successful Prime business.
As for Fournier, he will undoubtedly be KSI’s toughest test to date. Although Fournier is a businessman, he has also competed competitively in boxing over the years and, like this weekend’s opponent, has amassed millions outside the ring.
But what is the couple’s net worth? And how much have they earned in their careers? Mail Sport provides the answers below.
KSI has become a popular figure in the social media world, amassing millions over the years
Joe Fournier is also no stranger to a big payday, having made millions from his businesses
What is the couple’s net worth?
KSI has become one of the most recognizable faces in the social media world. His rise to fame all started through YouTube. His main channel has over 24 million subscribers.
In his earlier career, KSI made a name for himself by uploading FIFA content to his channel. He would then move on to vlogging and comedy-style videos, before founding Sidemen with six other YouTubers. In addition to his boxing and YouTube career, KSI is also known in the music industry. In 2021, he would launch a music label called ‘The Online Takeover’.
At the moment, his net worth is estimated to be around £21.5 million ($27 million).
Fournier, on the other hand, is estimated to have a net worth of £103.7 million ($130 million).
His net worth is largely due to his career in business and as an entrepreneur. He has made millions after selling his fitness studios and a wide range of real estate to a FTSE 100 company. He then invested heavily in purchasing nightclubs.
Currently Fournier owns Whiskey Mist, The Rose Club, Bonbonniere London and Streaky Gin. His recent nightclub purchase was Bonbonniere Mikonos.
The webster has a net worth of £21.5 million, invested his fortune wisely with a £10 million real estate empire and earned up to £250,000 for advertising in his videos
Entrepreneur Joe Fournier has an estimated net worth of £103.7 million, according to Forbes
What is KSI Career Earnings?
The social media star has made millions over the years from boxing, YouTube, music and various business ventures.
According to The Sunday timesthe Brit earns £199,500 ($250,000) per video he releases on his main channel.
Olatunji made his boxing debut in February 2018 when he fought fellow YouTube star Joe Weller in an amateur fight. In August of that year, he next fought Logan Paul – with the fight ending in a majority draw.
He would then match Paul again in what was his professional debut in November 2019. The fight was promoted by Eddie Hearn – and KSI would end up winning via split decision. According to Forbes, the Brit pocketed £718,000 ($900,000) from the fight.
After three years away from boxing, KSI would return to the exhibition scene, defeating both Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night. It was estimated that he took home around £1 million from the two bouts.
KSI last stepped into the ring in January, where he defeated FaZe Temperrr via KO in the first round.
KSI also reportedly earned over £700,000 for his rematch with Logan Paul in 2019
What is Joe Fournier’s Career Earnings?
While many will be familiar with Fournier’s career in business, he actually fought 10 times as a pro.
The former unbeaten light-heavyweight division was once ranked 11th in the WBA rankings.
With a record of 9-0-1, Fournier will be KSI’s toughest test to date. He last stepped foot in the boxing ring in 2021 against David Haye.
Despite the fight officially being an exhibition match, Fournier pocketed £4.7 million ($6 million) from the clash with Haye, according to The mirror.
It is estimated that he brings in around £30 million a year from his businesses.
Fournier (left) has fought 10 times as a professional and has an exhibition match with David Haye
Business Ventures and Approvals
According to documents obtained by The Sunday people in 2020 KSI through his real estate company Kilimanjaro owned Your Mum Ltd. 12 apartments and houses in high-income neighborhoods.
Figures published by Companies House revealed that £1.5 million in cash on new properties in 2019, and that there was already £8 million in housing stock.
The company also has £164,000 in revenue generated, and KSI’s other company The Throne Holdings has cash and assets of £2.9m.
Last year, KSI launched Prime Hydration with fellow YouTube star and former adversary, Logan Paul.
YouTube superstars Logan Paul (left) and KSI (right) launched Prime Hydration in 2022
That year, the pair revealed that Prime cleared $250 million in retail sales and $110 million in gross internally.
It has since become one of the main sponsors of Premier League side Arsenal, as well as the UFC’s official beverage partner.
As mentioned, Fournier made millions after selling his fitness studios and a wide range of real estate to a FTSE 100 company.
Fournier currently owns several nightclubs. His business ventures outside the ring have been his main source of income over the years.