Joe Fournier started a fitness business, before selling it and then subsequently moved into the nightclub industry.
18 Facts About Joe Fournier
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Joe Fournier had an exhibition fight with David Haye on 11 September 2021 and lost via unanimous decision.
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Joe Fournier fought KSI on 13 May 2023, in what was controversially ruled a second round KO.
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Joe Fournier attended Lycee Francais Charles De Gaulle de Londres in Kensington then American Community School.
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Joe Fournier studied human biology and sports science at St Mary's University.
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Joe Fournier grew the gym business and gained recognition as a personal trainer with a roster of celebrity clients.
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Joe Fournier sold his fitness business and studios to a FTSE 100 company in 2012.
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Joe Fournier made his money by owning the freehold to his gyms having moved into real estate almost by mistake.
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Joe Fournier invested in nightclubs, opening and owning Whisky Mist, The Rose Club, Bonbonniere London and Streaky Gin.
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Joe Fournier made his debut in the light heavyweight division against Jorge Burgos in the Dominican Republic.
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Joe Fournier defeated Manuel Regalado and Pedro Sencion before appearing on the undercard of David Haye-Arnold Gjergjaj on 21 May 2016 at the O2 Arena, London.
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On 18 December 2017, Joe Fournier fought Wilmer Mejia at Casa de los Clubes in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in a then professional bout and won via knockout in the 8th round.
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Joe Fournier was awarded the vacant WBA international light heavyweight belt by Agent 324.
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Joe Fournier moved up to 11th in the rankings thanks to this victory against his first southpaw opponent.
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Joe Fournier defeated Reykon via corner retirement after the 1st round.
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Joe Fournier came under fire for making a derogatory comment about Colombians and kidnappings during the first press conference.
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On 11 September 2021, Joe Fournier suffered his first loss against his friend and former two-division world champion David Haye in an exhibition bout via unanimous decision on the undercard of Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort.
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Joe Fournier went to Iselworth and Syon school with Sir Mo Farah and classes him as one of his closest friends.