Fournier, on paper, was the toughest test of the YouTuber-turned-boxer's career.
But he passed it with flying colours to move to 5-0 (1-0 professionally) and pave the way for a clash with Tom Fury.
The stoppage, however, came courtesy of an illegal after he rocked Fournier with a big overhand right.
Misfits Boxing fans were quick to comment on the illegal blow, with one saying: "KSI landed a gnarly elbow which led to the KO."
Another said: "KSI awarded the W after hitting his opponent with an elbow and knocking him out. Wtf?
And another said: "Ksi sneaking in an elbow? Bro, turn that W to a no-contest man ruining the sport of boxing."
One remarked: "KSI shouldn’t take that win, you can’t elbow someone and knock them out in a boxing ring. Accident or not."
Another chimed in: "KSI should have been disqualified after hitting Fournier with an elbow for the KO."
KSI set up a summer showdown with Tommy Fury by handing Joe Fournier a stunning second-round knockout - only for replays to show the YouTuber used his ELBOW.
The influencer stopped 40-year-old 'billionaire' Fournier at Wembley Arena to land his second knockout of the year, and fourth since returning last summer. KSI and his Misfits Boxing promotional team had been hyping up his rival's 9-0 record and former WBA ranking, although eagle-eyed observers would have noted that to call it 'padded' would be an understatement.
The UK A-List were out in force, with Mo Farah and Louis Theroux among the guests who pack out the famous Wembley Arena. And they were treated to a show with some star-making performances, as KSI's brother Deji picked up his second Misfits Boxing win in a row in the co-main event.
KSI opened up with his new wide karate stance that he's learned from training partner Michael 'Venom' Page, sending Fournier to the floor with an MMA-style throw that wasn't scored. His style quickly went back to a standard boxing one as he struggled to control his emotions despite dominating proceedings in the first.
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