Piers Morgan said he could ‘destroy Louis Theroux in 30 seconds’ and Theroux’s comeback was a total knockout
The great Louis Theroux has got a new series of celebrity interviews coming to the BBC, beginning with the former heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua.
We’ve loved Louis since his very first Weird Weekend and this will be required viewing in our house.
And we mention it because in this particular clip, the pair discuss who Louis could possibly box, and the name of Piers Morgan came up. Not only that, Theroux said: ‘I think I could take him.’
"Piers Morgan? I think I could take him." @anthonyjoshua thinks he's got the perfect match up for @louistheroux pic.twitter.com/vOonm2aR09
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 7, 2023
And with a grim sense of inevitably it caught the attention of Morgan, who took time out from counting his Talk TV viewers to let Theroux know exactly what he made of that.
Have you lost your marbles, @louistheroux ?
I’d destroy you in 30 seconds, you puny wastrel. https://t.co/9v0Sahxt27— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 8, 2023
And we’re very glad he did, because Theroux’s response was a total knockout.
I don't think you've got the cardio fitness, Piers, TBF. You'd gas out and after that I'd just be playing music on your chin like a boxing Beethoven.
— Louis Theroux (@louistheroux) November 9, 2023
At which point Morgan was bouncing dazed off the ropes and the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Never have I been more attracted to Louis Theroux. https://t.co/0N9UvoM4mq
— Bef (@befbadbelly) November 9, 2023
"His body don't jiggle jiggle, it folds" pic.twitter.com/d2wTBEIZo3
— Barburrito (@barburtweeto) November 9, 2023
I think we have the prime card main event for next year @MamsTaylor #TherouxMorgan https://t.co/ffAsiKzL4g
— True Geordie (@TrueGeordieTG) November 9, 2023
Playing music on your chin like a boxing Beethoven. Love it!
— Chutes Away. (@Croesrob) November 9, 2023
Playing music on your chin like a boxing Beethoven. Love it!
— Chutes Away. (@Croesrob) November 9, 2023
You simply do not come for the king. https://t.co/U6cdlruBJe
— Craig Scott (@craigscott209) November 9, 2023
When he eventually raised himself from the canvas, Morgan responsed with this, but by then the judges had packed up and gone home.
Watch this, then see how cocky you’re feeling Big Guy.https://t.co/t2PeGFcCfG https://t.co/HRmOiBPuVe
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 9, 2023
If it’s put you in the mind for a bit more Louis, there’s a whole bunch of him on the iPlayer here! And follow him here.
Source @louistheroux