Who is Joe Fournier, the British billionaire who wants to take over from Olivia Valère in Marbella?

Yet, through this time, his competitive itch remained, leading him to become a professional boxer in 2015 in the light-heavyweight category. In the ring, Fournier maintains an undefeated record with eleven victories by knockout. Amongst his most memorable bouts was his 2017 clash against Wilmer Mejía in the Dominican Republic, which earned him the vacant WBA international light-heavyweight belt.

Now, the mogul, who lives in Dubai but travels frequently to Spain, is set to fill the "long shadow left by businesswoman Olivia Valère" in the Marbella scene. His project, Bonbonniere Marbella - opening this summer in partnership with the Mexican Mandala Group - will replace the legendary nightclub on the Istán road. Fournier, who has "fallen in love with the Costa del Sol," arrives with the ambition of "marking an era."

This venture is part of a broader Spanish expansion, as he is also working on opening a similar club in Madrid. Beyond the velvet ropes, the British businessman balances his commercial interests with "noteworthy philanthropic action" and a passion for art.

An avid collector, he owns works by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and Damien Hirst, the most prominent member of the Young British Artists. Whether he is trading punches or negotiating real estate, Joe Fournier’s mission remains singular: to redefine global entertainment from the heart, asserting that "absolutely everything has to come from here."