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, comes into the fight after he knocked out FaZe Temperrr in January.
The YouTuber has made a name for himself in the world of social media before turning to music. KSI has recently partnered with former opponent Logan Paul to launch their highly successful Prime business.
As for Fournier, he will unquestionably be KSI’s toughest test to date. While Fournier is a businessman, he has also fought competitively in the sport of boxing over the years and, like this weekend’s opponent, has amassed millions outside of the ring.
But what are the pair’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 world of social media and has amassed millions over the years
Joe Fournier is also no stranger to a big payday, having made millions with his businesses
What are the pair’s net worth?
KSI has become one of the most recognisable faces in the world of social media. His rise to fame all started through YouTube. His main channel has over 24million subscribers.
In his earlier career, KSI made a name for himself by uploading FIFA content to his channel. He would then move to vlogging and comedy-style videos, before setting up Sidemen with six other YouTubers. As well as his boxing and YouTube career, KSI is well-known in the music industry. In 2021, he would launch a music label called ‘The Online Takeover’.
As of right now, it is estimated that his net worth is reported to be around £21.5million ($27m).
Fournier, on the other hand, is estimated to have a net worth of £103.7m ($130m).
His net worth is largely down 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 properties to an FTSE 100 company. He then invested heavily in purchasing nightclubs.
Currently, Fournier owns Whisky Mist, The Rose Club, Bonbonniere London, and Streaky Gin. His recent nightclub purchase was Bonbonniere Mikonos.
The web star boasts a net worth of £21.5million, has invested his fortune wisely with a £10million property empire, along with earning up to £250,000 for advertisements in his videos
Entrepreneur Joe Fournier has an estimated net worth of £103.7million, according to Forbes
What is KSI’s career earnings?
The social media star has earned millions from boxing, YouTube, music and various business ventures over the years.
According to The Sunday Times, the Brit earns £199,500 ($250,000) per video that 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 bout. In August of that year, he then fought Logan Paul – with the fight ending in a majority draw.
He would then rematch Paul in what was his professional debut in November 2019. The bout was promoted by Eddie Hearn – with KSI going on to win 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, when he defeated both Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night. It was estimated that he took home around £1m from the two bouts.
KSI last stepped fought inside the ring back in January, where he defeated FaZe Temperrr via first-round KO.
KSI was also reportedly earned well 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 has actually fought 10 times as a professional.
The former undefeated light-heavyweight division was one time was 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 inside the boxing ring back in 2021 against David Haye.
Despite the fight officially being an exhibition bout, Fournier pocketed £4.7m ($6m) from the clash with Haye, according to The Mirror.
It is estimated that he brings in around £30m a year from his businesses.
Fournier (Left) has fought 10 times as a professional and has an exhibition bout with David Haye
Business ventures and endorsements
According to documents obtained by The Sunday People in 2020, KSI has owned 12 flats and homes in big-money neighbourhoods through his property company Kilimanjaro Your Mum Ltd.
Figures published by Companies House revealed that £1.5m in cash on new properties in 2019, and already boasted £8m in housing stock.
The company also has £164,000 in generated income, 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 opponent, Logan Paul.
YouTube superstars Logan Paul (left) and KSI (right) launched Prime Hydration in 2022
In that year, the pair revealed that Prime cleared $250million in retail sales and $110million gross internally.
It has since become one of the leading sponsors for Premier League side Arsenal, as well as the official drink partner of the UFC.
As stated, Fournier has earned millions after selling his fitness studios and a wide range of real estate properties to a FTSE 100 company.
Fournier currently owns several nightclubs. His business ventures outside of the ring has been his main source of income over the years.
