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Kenny Oghenovo Ojuederie[1] (born: March 20, 1997)[2] better known online as KingKennyTv, is an English YouTuber and professional boxer. He is a member of the group Beta Squad.[3]
Early Life[]
Kenny was born on March 20, 1997 in Watford, Hertfordshire.[4][2] He has a younger brother called Wisdom, who frequently appears in his videos.
About[]
'KingKennyTv' is Ojuederie's YouTube channel, widely known for his comedic and quirky content, which has earned him a fanbase of millions. He also owns a second YouTube channel, in collaboration with his brother, which focuses on Fortnite-related content. His most frequent and favorite prank target is his younger brother. Initially, the two most-viewed videos on the channel were 'TEACHING A 8 YEAR OLD HOW TO DRIVE *ALMOST DIED* *POLICE CALLED*,' published in November 2016, and 'TEACHING A 8 YEAR OLD HOW TO DRIVE *SOMEONE DIES* #,' posted the following month, which earned five and three million views, respectively. Some of the other popular prank videos on the channel are 'Other pranks ANGRY BROTHER SMASHES I PHONE 7 (REVENGE PRANK),' 'MOVING TEDDY BEAR PRANK ON 8 YEAR OLD!!! *HE CRIES*,' 'i duct taped my brother to a chair PRANK! (LITTLE BROTHER CRIES) [PRANK WAR],' I found cigarettes in my 8 year old brother's school bag *PRANK*,' and 'I Mastered The Invisible Box Challenge.. **PRANK!** (Insane).', with over 10 million views.
YouTube career[]
He began his second YouTube channel on July 3, 2013. He had previously operated his own KenDaKid channel until it was shut down due to copyright infringement. He has gained popularity there for his frequent social media commentary and pranks. Kenny uploaded Kid Spends $1000 on brother's credit card to by fidget spinners **PRANK!** (BACKFIRES) it turned out to be the most viewed video on the channel with over 9 million views. Kenny started uploading gaming videos he is known for filming pranking videos with his brother Wisdom. He later joined the British YouTube group Beta Squad in February 2019.
Boxing career[]
Professional career[]
King Kenny vs. FaZe Sensei[]
Kenny vs. FaZe Sensei at the O2 Arena
On 16 July, 2022, it was announced that Kenny will be fighting American YouTuber and FaZe Clan member FaZe Sensei on the undercard of Misfits x DAZN X Series 001: KSI vs. Swarmz and KSI vs. Luis Alcaraz Pineda at the O2 Arena in London on 27 August, 2022. On 27 August at the event, Kenny won via a majority decision and winning the ICB International cruiserweight title. The judges scored it 38-38, 39-37, and 39-38 in favor of Kenny. However, fans are outraged by the verdict and are saying Sensei got ârobbedâ.
King Kenny vs. DK Money[]
Kenny after winning against DK Money
In "Beta Squad Mukbang Challenge", Kenny conformed that he is fighting on the undercard of MF & DAZN X Series 003: Deen the Great vs. Walid Sharks on November 19, 2022 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.[5] On October 15, Kenny announced his next opponent is American TikTok star DK Money.[6] On November 19 at the event, Kenny defeated DK Money via 1st round KO retaining the ICB International Cruiserweight title and getting his first non controversial win. Kenny then proceeded to call out Jay Swingler.[7]
King Kenny vs. Ashley Rak-Su[]
Kenny vs. Ashley Rak-Su at the Telford International Centre
On January 27, 2023, it was announced that King Kenny will fight English musician Ashley Rak-Su of Rak-Su on the undercard of Misfits x DAZN X Series 005: Jay Swingler vs. NichLmao at the Telford International Centre in Telford, England on 4 March, 2023.[8] On 10 February, it was announced that Kenny had signed a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing.[9] On the night of the fight, Kenny lost via split decision. One judge scored it 39-38 to Kenny, while the other two judges scored it 39-37 and 40-36 for Rak-Su.[10]
King Kenny vs. Anthony Taylor[]
Kenny vs. Anthony Taylor at the Manchester Arena
In March 2022, Kenny agreed to fight American mixed martial artist Anthony "PrettyBoy" Taylor in a boxing match.[11] After defeating Brazilian YouTuber Whindersson Nunes, Kenny was originally scheduled to fight English YouTuber AnEsonGib for the final round for the High Stakes Tournament.[12] On August 24, Happy Punch Promotions revealed that Kingpyn Boxing has not paid some of their fighters and the company is unresponsive.[13] Kenny made a video, calling out Gib, American YouTuber Slim Albaher, Filipino YouTuber Salt Papi and English YouTuber Jarvis to fight him on the MF & DAZN: X Series 10 â The Prime Card.[14] On August 31, 2023, Kenny posted a poll on Twitter on who he will fight between Jarvis and Taylor for The Prime Card.[15] In September 2023, Keemstar accused Kenny off avoiding the fight with Taylor on The Prime Card.[16]
On September 8, it was announced that Kenny will face Taylor for the vacant MF light heavyweight title on the undercard of the MF & DAZN: X Series 10 â The Prime Card at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England on October 14, 2023.[17] On the night of the fight, Kenny was defeated by Taylor via unanimous decision with judges' scorecards of 49-45 in Taylor's favour.[18]
King Kenny vs. Adam Brooks[]
Kenny vs. Adam Brooks at the Troxy arena
In January 2024, Kenny appeared on the The Good Enough Podcast when he revealed he plans to make a return to boxing in March or April.[19][20] In February 2024, Kenny accidentally leaked on stream that he has an opponent and will be fighting on April 6 at Wembley Arena in London, England.[21][22] In April 2024, Kenny conformed he is returning to the ring on May 11.[23] On April 10, Misfits announced on social media that X Series 14 would have Kenny against English internet personality Adam Brooks for May 11 at the Troxy arena in London, England.[24] On the night of the fight, Kenny defeated Brooks via second round technical knockout.[25]
Exhibition bouts[]
King Kenny vs. FaZe Temperrr[]
Kenny vs. FaZe Temperrr at the SSE Arena
On December 23, 2021, Kenny announced on Twitter that he will be making his boxing debut against Brazilian YouTuber and FaZe Clan founder FaZe Temperrr on Showstar Boxing UK vs. USA at the SSE Arena in Wembley on 5 March 2022.[26] Kenny and Temperrr went all 5 rounds, with a close fight between the two. The fight as awarded to Kenny, which caused considerable backlash from the public with most of them saying Temperrr was robbed of his victory after working so hard. Five days later a correction was made saying that the result was a unanimous decision victory for Temperrr.
King Kenny vs. My Mate Nate[]
Kenny vs. My Mate Nate at Wembley Arena
On March 6 2023, it was announced that Kenny had signed a multi fight deal with Kingpyn Boxing to compete in the High Stakes Tournament.[27] On March 12 at the Kingpyn Launch Party, Kenny was matched up with American-Thai YouTuber My Mate Nate for the quarter final of the Kingpyn High Stakes Tournament at Wembley Arena in London, England on 22 April.[28] On the night of the fight, Kenny defeated Nate via technical knockout in the 2nd round.[29]
King Kenny vs. Whindersson Nunes[]
Kenny vs. Whindersson Nunes at the 3Arena
After defeating American-Thai YouTuber My Mate Nate, Kenny is now matched up with Brazilian YouTuber Whindersson Nunes for the semi-finals round for the High Stakes Tournament after he defeated Polish mixed martial arts fighter Filipek.[30] The bout is scheduled for 3 June 2023 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.[31] On 8 May, it was announced that Kenny vs. Whindersson is now scheduled to take place on 1 July as the main event fight on the card of Kingpyn High Stakes Tournament: Semi-Finals.[32]
According to American YouTuber Austin McBroom, the Kingpyn Tournament Semifinals has been rescheduled to 15 July.[33] On July 5, Happy Punch Promotions reported that Kingpyn has canceled their tournament after reportedly going bankrupt.[34] On July 7, DAZN announced their partnership with Kingpyn for the semi-finals of the tournament on July 15.[35] On the night of the fight, Kenny defeated Whindersson via unanimous decision with judges' scorecards of 50-44 in his favour.[36]
Boxing record[]
Professional[]
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1-0 | FaZe Sensei | MD | 4 | 27 Aug 2022 | The O2 Arena, London, England | |
| 2 | Win | 2-0 | DK Money | KO | 1 (4), 1:34 | 19 Nov 2022 | Moody Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
| 3 | Loss | 2-1 | Ashley Rak-Su | SD | 4 | 4 Mar 2023 | Telford International Centre, Telford, England | |
| 4 | Loss | 2-2 | Anthony Taylor | UD | 5 | 14 Oct 2023 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England | For vacant MFB light heavyweight title |
| 5 | Win | 3-2 | Adam Brooks | TKO | 2 (4), 2:29 | 11 May 2024 | Troxy, London, England |
Exhibition[]
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loss | 0-1 | FaZe Temperrr | UD | 5 | 5 Mar 2022 | The SSE Arena, London, England | |
| 2 | Win | 2-1 | My Mate Nate | TKO | 2 (5), 0:32 | 22 Apr 2023 | Wembley Arena, London, England | High Stakes Tournament quarter-final |
| 3 | Win | 3-1 | Whindersson Nunes | UD | 5 | 15 July 2023 | 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland | High Stakes Tournament semi-final |
Controversy[]
Operation: Belong[]
In January 2024, it was also announced that Kenny and Talia Mar will go head-to-head in a battle on an âexclusive map" live on Twitch in a partnership event with the army called âOperation: Belong" on January 24, 2024.[37] The announcement has gained controversy of the British Army's move to collaborate with Fortnite and use YouTubers as part of their recruitment drive as it's been pointed out how this advertisement could be appealing to kids. YouTuber ImAllexx was among the criticises, describing the entire thing as "dystopian as f***" and "disturbing".[38]
Trivia[]
- Kenny also runs 'The King Family', a channel he created with his younger brother, Wisdom, which has amassed over 90,000 subscribers.[39]
- Kenny revealed he has 13 other siblings including Wisdom, Ashley[40] and his boxing coach, Daley Perales.[41]
- Kenny revealed that the "win" against FaZe Temperrr before it was overturned was one of his proudest moments in life. Niko Omilana once gifted a painting to King Kenny depicting him and his friends celebrating in the ring as a birthday present.[41]
Gallery[]
References[]
- â https://intertalentgroup.com/profiles/kenny-ojuederie
- â 2.0 2.1 https://ytboxrec.com/fighters/king-kenny/
- â INTRODUCING... Beta Squad
- â https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1120075
- â BETA SQUAD MUKBANG CHALLENGE
- â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivedjqia6y4
- â âGIVE ME JAY SWINGLER!â - King Kenny & Beta Squad on whatâs next after DK Money KO | Misfits Boxing
- â https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn7qcpbA9Wx/
- â https://twitter.com/MisfitsBoxing/status/1624066608644739073
- â Misfits Boxing 5 results as Jay Swingler beats NichLmao and Astrid Wett beats AJ Bunker
- â Anthony Taylor calls out AnEsonGib in firey confrontation w/ Leon Wills, King Kenny and Niko Omilana
- â https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1680346174274908161
- â https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1696856094931374309
- â Message To AnesonGib
- â https://twitter.com/KingKennyTv/status/1697375489902445048
- â https://twitter.com/KEEMSTAR/status/1697740861855900030
- â https://twitter.com/MisfitsBoxing/status/1700207467232162167
- â Prime Card Results: KSI vs. Fury
- â WHO will King Kenny Fight Next? | Good Enough Podcast - Ep.9
- â https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1745133978883940507
- â https://twitter.com/CrossoverBNews/status/1754559222530932902
- â https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1754564818462552308
- â https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1775611658154516599
- â Misfits Boxing 014 ANNOUNCED â Salt Papi Returns Against Amadeusz Ferrari In Huge Fight Card Set For May 11th
- â Misfits Boxing 14 full card LIVE RESULTS: Salt Papi WINS by stoppage after scoring KNOCKDOWN â latest updates
- â https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1vieYgEhM/
- â https://twitter.com/kingpynboxing/status/1632833548771049474
- â https://twitter.com/kingpynboxing/status/1634997997443624960
- â How to watch Kingpynâs âHigh Stakesâ Boxing Tournament: Stream, date & fight card
- â How to watch Kingpynâs âHigh Stakesâ Boxing Tournament: Stream, date & fight card
- â https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1649938230194700290
- â https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_WESbNQ1o/
- â https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1665531110980296705
- â https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1676658546551709696
- â https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1677348400663085056
- â Kingpyn Results: King Kenny vs. Whindersson Nunes
- â https://twitter.com/armyjobs/status/1747977007420285298
- â https://twitter.com/ImAllexx/status/1747937914514715112
- â https://youtube.com/@TheKingFamily
- â Niko Vs Beta Squad
- â 41.0 41.1 BEST FRIEND TEST: BETA SQUAD EDITION