2024 in Misfits Boxing
| Misfits Boxing | |
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| Information | |
| Promotion | Misfits Boxing |
| First date | 20 January 2024 |
| Last date | 28 November 2024 |
| Website | misfitsboxing |
| Events | |
| Total events | 8 |
| Fights | |
| Total fights | 54 |
2024 in Misfits Boxing is the third year in the history of Misfits Boxing, a crossover boxing promotion founded by English YouTuber KSI and run by Mams Taylor, Kalle Sauerland and Nisse Sauerland.[1] Misfits Boxing have held 7 events in 2024 so far.
MF & DAZN: X Series 12
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| Date | 20 January 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | First Direct Arena, Leeds, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pineda defeated Matthews via round 2 KO.[4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 12 featured Ed Matthews vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda, a middleweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between English TikToker Ed Matthews and Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, who was marketed as a mystery opponent. The bout took place on 20 January 2024 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England.[5] Pineda defeated Matthews via knockout in the second round.
Background
[edit]On 18 December 2023, Misfits Boxing had announced on social media that their first show in 2024 would be on 20 January 2024 and would headline HSTikkyTokky vs Tayo Ricci.[6] Originally, it was announced that X Series 12 would take place on 4 November 2023 in Austin, Texas, but was delayed for an unknown reason.[‡ 1] On 20 December the full undercard was announced on social media.[‡ 2] On 5 January however, it was announced that the headliner bout was cancelled and that HSTikkyTokky is in negotiations for a massive bout for Spring.[7] On 10 January, it was announced that English TikToker Ed Matthews would headline X Series 12 against a mystery opponent, which was later revealed as Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda.[5][4]
On 12 January, Misfits Boxing president Mams Taylor announced that they have parted ways with the Professional Boxing Association (PBA) the same day that the PBA scheduled a disciplinary hearing for Matthews for 18 January.[8][‡ 3] X Series 12 would mark the first event in the UK to not be under the PBA for Misfits Boxing, and was instead sanctioned by the Polish Professional Boxing Department.[9]
Card
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| Middleweight | Luis Alcaraz Pineda | def. | Ed Matthews | KO | 2/4 | 1:11 | Note 1 | ||||
| Middleweight | Elle Brooke | def. | AJ Bunker (c) | KO | 3/5 | 1:56 | Note 2 | ||||
| Light heavyweight | Ashley Rak-Su | vs | OJ Rosé | SD | 4 | ||||||
| Cruiserweight | Tristan Hamm | def. | Not Logan Paul | KO | 1/4 | 1:39 | Note 3 | ||||
| Lightweight | FoxTheG | def. | Small Spartan Jay | KO | 1/4 | 1:34 | Note 4 | ||||
| Welterweight | Ben Williams | def. | Fes Batista | UD | 4 | Note 5 | |||||
| Heavyweight | Chase DeMoor | def. | Malcolm Minikon | UD | 4 | ||||||
| Prelimiary Card | |||||||||||
| Heavyweight | DTG | def. | Myles Rak-Su | RTD | 2/4 | 3:00 | Note 6 | ||||
| Welterweight | Joey Knight | def. | Most Wanted | TKO | 3/4 | 1:07 | Note 7 | ||||
^Note 1 Pineda's identity was revealed on fight night and was marketed as a mystery opponent
^Note 2 For MFB women's middleweight title
^Note 3 Hamm and Not Logan Paul's professional debut
^Note 4 FoxTheG's professional debut
^Note 5 Williams' professional debut
^Note 6 Rak-Su's professional debut
^Note 7 Knight and Wanted's professional debut
MF & DAZN: X Series 13
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| Date | 23 March 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Worldwide Stages, Nashville, Tennessee, US | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| FoxTheG defeated Hero via round 1 TKO.[12] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 13 featured FoxTheG vs. Evil Hero, a lightweight exhibition crossover boxing match between English YouTuber FoxTheG and American influencer Evil Hero. The bout took place on 23 March at Worldwide Stages in Nashville, Tennessee, US. FoxTheG defeated Hero via technical knockout in first round.[12]
Originally, FoxTheG was scheduled to face two opponents in an Outnumbered match between Most Evil Tag Team, a tag team consisting of Hero and English Twitter user Most Wanted. The bout was cancelled last minute due to Wanted withdrawing due to an anxiety attack.[12]
Background
[edit]On 16 February, Misfits Boxing announced on social media that X Series 13 would headline FoxTheG vs Most Evil Tag Team, a tag team consisting of Evil Hero and Most Wanted. The MFB lightweight interim tournament will commence on the undercard, starting with two quarter-final bouts between Joey Knight vs Baby Hulk and YuddyGangTV vs Lil Cracra.[13] Originally, it was announced that X Series 13 would take place on 16 December 2023 in Cardiff, Wales, but was delayed for an unknown reason.[‡ 1]
The event was supposed to introduce 'outnumbered match' to the sport of boxing. A 2 vs 1 match where one fighter will take on a tag team duo with the rules from the 'tag team boxing' bout that Misfits Boxing head on X Series 005 returning.[14][15]
Evacuation due to bomb threat
[edit]After the second round of the YuddyGangTV vs Lil Cracra bout, the entire arena was evacuated amid reports of a possible bomb threat. The event resumed after a 78-minute delay.[16] The Spring Hill Police took to social media to confirm that the Tennessee Highway Patrol Bomb Squad were on the scene to investigate.[17] They later determined it was a case of swatting.[18]
YuddyGangTV vs Cracra was determined a no contest after the event resumed.[19]
Card
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| Lightweight | FoxTheG | def. | Evil Hero | TKO | 1/3 | 0:55 | Note 1 | ||||
| Light heavyweight | Chris Avila | def. | Jake Bostwick | SD | 4 | ||||||
| Cruiserweight | Tayler Holder | def. | DWG Earth | TKO | 2/5 | 2:56 | Note 2 | ||||
| Lightweight | YuddyGangTV | vs. | Lil Cracra | NC | 2/5 | 3:00 | Note 3, 4 | ||||
| Lightweight | Joey Knight | def. | Baby Hulk | TKO | 1/5 | 2:22 | Note 3, 5 | ||||
| Misfits Kick-Offs | |||||||||||
| Lightweight | Nikki Hru | def. | Alexia Grace | UD | 5 | Note 6, 7 | |||||
| Heavyweight | Vitaly Zdorovetskiy | def. | MoDeen | TKO | 1/3 | 2:58 | Note 8 | ||||
^Note 1 Exhibition bout
^Note 2 Holder's and Earth's professional debut
^Note 3 MFB lightweight interim title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 4 Cracra's professional debut
^Note 5 Hulk's professional debut
^Note 6 Hru's professional debut
^Note 7 For vacant MFB women's lightweight title
^Note 8 Exhibition bout
MF & DAZN: X Series 14
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| Date | 11 May 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Troxy, London, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Papi defeated Ferrari via round 3 Corner Retirement.[22] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 14 featured Salt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari, a light heavyweight MF–professional crossover boxing match between Filipino TikToker Salt Papi and Polish mixed martial artist Amadeusz Ferrari. The bout took place on 11 May at the Troxy arena in London, England. Papi defeated Ferrari via corner retirement in the third round.[22]
Background
[edit]On 10 April, Misfits announced on social media that X Series 14 would headline Salt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari for 11 May at the Troxy arena in London, England.[23]
Card
[edit]| Weight class | vs | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||
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| Light heavyweight | Salt Papi | def. | Amadeusz Ferrari | RTD | 3/5 | 3:00 | |
| Cruiserweight | Jully Poca (c) | def. | 6ar6ie6 | UD | 5 | Note 1, 2 | |
| Light heavyweight | King Kenny | def. | Adam Brooks | TKO | 2/4 | 2:29 | |
| Cruiserweight | Mist | def. | Ryan Taylor | TKO | 1/4 | 2:32 | Note 3 |
| Lightweight | Argentinian King | def. | Pully Arif | UD | 5 | Note 4, 5 | |
| Heavyweight | Tempo Arts (c) | def. | Ben Knights | TKO | 5/5 | 2:20 | Note 6, 7 |
^Note 1 6ar6ie6's professional debut
^Note 2 For MFB women's cruiserweight title
^Note 3 Mist's professional debut
^Note 4 MFB lightweight interim title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 5 King’s professional debut
^Note 6 Knights' professional debut
^Note 7 For MFB heavyweight title
MF & DAZN: X Series 15
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| Date | 25 May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, US | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | MFB women's middleweight championship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bout ended in a Split Draw.[26] (48–46 Brooke, 46–48 VanZant, 47–47 draw) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 15 featured Elle Brooke vs. Paige VanZant, a women's middleweight professional crossover boxing match between English OnlyFans model Elle Brooke and American mixed martial artist Paige VanZant for the MFB women's middleweight title. The bout took place on 25 May at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas, US. The bout ended in a split draw.[26]
Background
[edit]During the Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia press conference broadcast on 18 April, DAZN accidentally leaked on the advertisement graphic that X Series 15 would take place on 25 May and would headline Brooke vs. VanZant.[27] The next day, Misfits Boxing announced the event through social media would take place at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas.[28]
The MFB cruiserweight tournament will commence on the undercard, starting with the opening quarter-final bout between Le'Veon Bell vs Tristan Hamm.[28]
Card
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| Middleweight | Elle Brooke (c) | vs. | Paige VanZant | SD | 5 | Note 1, 2 | |||||
| Cruiserweight | Le'Veon Bell | def. | Tristan Hamm | UD | 5 | Note 3 | |||||
| Lightweight | YuddyGangTV | def. | Lil Cracra | SD | 5 | Note 4 | |||||
| Light heavyweight | Anthony Vargas | def. | Jeremy Park | UD | 4 | Note 5 | |||||
| Lightweight | Killer Bee | def. | Silvia Fernandez | UD | 4 | ||||||
| Misfits Kick-Offs | |||||||||||
| Cruiserweight | Alaena Vampira | vs. | Loza | SD | 4 | Note 6 | |||||
| Cruiserweight | Alysia Magen | def. | Fangs | UD | 4 | Note 7 | |||||
^Note 1 VanZant's professional debut
^Note 2 For MFB women's middleweight title
^Note 3 MFB cruiserweight title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 4 MFB lightweight interim title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 5 Park and Vargas' professional debut
^Note 6 Loza's professional debut
^Note 7 Magen's professional debut
MF & DAZN: X Series 16
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| Date | 10 August 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | James L Knight Centre, Miami, Florida, US | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Brueckner defeated Temperrr via round 2TKO.[32] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 16 featured FaZe Temperrr vs. Josh Brueckner, a cruiserweight professional crossover boxing match between Brazilian internet personality FaZe Temperrr and American internet personality Josh Brueckner. The bout took place on 10 August at the James L Knight Centre in Miami, Florida, US. Brueckner defeated Temperrr via technical knockout in the second round.[32]
Background
[edit]On 21 June, Misfits announced on social media that X Series 16 would headline FaZe Temperrr vs. Josh Brueckner for 10 August in Miami, Florida, US.[33] Originally, X Series 16 was scheduled to be headlined by American influencer HSTikkyTokky and American rapper The Game for 22 June, but The Game withdrew.[34]
On the undercard, decorated amateur boxer Amir Anderson made his professional boxing debut.[35]
Card
[edit]| Weight class | vs | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||
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| Cruiserweight | Josh Brueckner | def. | FaZe Temperrr | TKO | 2/5 | 2:51 | Note 1 |
| Light heavyweight | Anthony Taylor (c) | def. | Samuel Ericsson | TKO | 2/5 | 2:52 | Note 2, 3 |
| Middleweight | Amir Anderson | def. | Kijonti Davis | TKO | 3/6 | 2:54 | Note 4 |
| Lightweight | YuddyGangTV | def. | Argentinian King | UD | 5 | Note 5 | |
| Welterweight | J'Hon Ingram | def. | Ryan Schwartzberg | UD | 6 | ||
| Lightweight | Lil Cracra | def. | Ace Musa | SD | 5 | Note 6, 7 | |
| Middleweight | Leah Gotti | def. | Amber Fields | TKO | 3/4 | 1:34 | Note 8 |
^Note 1 MFB cruiserweight title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 2 Ericsson's professional debut
^Note 3 For MFB light heavyweight title
^Note 4 Anderson's professional debut
^Note 5 MFB lightweight interim title tournament semi-finals
^Note 6 Musa's professional debut
^Note 7 MFB lightweight interim title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 8 Exhibition bout
MF & DAZN: X Series 17
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| Date | 31 August 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Bout ended in a Split Draw.[38] (38–38 draw, 39–37 Aarons, 39–37 Simpson) | |||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 17 featured Danny Aarons vs Danny Simpson, a middleweight exhibition crossover boxing match between English YouTuber Danny Aarons and former professional football player Danny Simpson. The bout took place on 31 August at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland and included a special two-part concert featuring KSI, at the start and end of the main card, with guest experiences by S-X and Trippie Redd. The bout ended in a split draw.[38]
Originally, English internet personality KSI was scheduled to return to the ring and face American YouTuber Slim Albaher and American mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor in an outnumbered tag team match. The bout was cancelled due to an injury KSI sustained.[39]
Background
[edit]On 2 June 2024, KSI confirmed on Twitter his return to ring for August 2024 after a back-and-forth with Jake Paul.[40] Paul then leaked supposedly that KSI's opponent would be former unified light welterweight champion Amir Khan, and offered to fight Khan in February 2025 if he immerged victorious.[41] Khan then responded to Paul seamlessly confirming his next bout against KSI.[42] On 4 June, Khan confirmed he's deep in negotiations to face KSI next.[43]
On 8 June however, KSI uploaded a YouTube confirming the bout with Khan will not happen in August and instead later on in the year. KSI then challenged Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor to a 2 vs 1 outnumbered tag team match, giving them 24 hours to accept.[44] Within an hour, both Albaher and Taylor accepted on Twitter.[‡ 4][‡ 5] On 30 June, the bout was officially announced between KSI, Albaher, and Taylor, along with a launch press conference at the Hilton London Wembley in London, England.[45] However, fans began to speculate if the bout had been cancelled following KSI deleting the bout announcement across his social media.[46] Albaher accused KSI of "ducking" their bout, stating he was the one who withdrew.[47] On 1 August, KSI confirmed his withdrawal in a Twitter post due to an injury sustained.[39]
On 7 August, it was announced that Danny Aarons would face former professional football player Danny Simpson as the new headliner for X Series 17, following Beavo's withdrawal due to injury. Additionally, KSI was announced to perform a special concert in place of his previously scheduled bout.[48]
Card
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| Middleweight | Danny Aarons | vs. | Danny Simpson | SD | 4 | Note 1 | |||||
| Light heavyweight | Anthony Taylor (c) | def. | Gabriel Silva | TKO | 3/5 | 2:54 | Note 2 | ||||
| Heavyweight | HSTikkyTokky | def. | George Fensom | KO | 1/3 | 1:19 | Note 3 | ||||
| Welterweight | Ben Williams | def. | Warren Spencer | TKO | 2/4 | 0:45 | Note 4 | ||||
| Lightweight | Deen the Great (c) | def. | Dave Fogarty | TKO | 3/5 | 2:57 | Note 5, 6 | ||||
| Welterweight | Sami Hamed | def. | Jesse Clarke | TKO | 2/5 | 2:21 | Note 7 | ||||
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| Cruiserweight | Mike Edwards | def. | Jake Cornish | UD | 5 | Note 8, 9 | |||||
| Cruiserweight | Malcolm Minikon | def. | DTG | MD | 5 | Note 10 | |||||
^Note 1 Exhibition bout
^Note 2 For MFB light heavyweight title
^Note 3 Exhibition bout
^Note 4 Spencer's professional debut
^Note 5 For MFB lightweight title
^Note 6 Fogarty's professional debut
^Note 7 Hamed and Clarke's professional debut
^Note 8 MFB cruiserweight title tournament quarter-finals
^Note 9 Cornish and Edwards' professional debut
^Note 10 MFB cruiserweight title tournament quarter-finals
Broadcast
[edit]The event was broadcast on pay-per-view on DAZN worldwide at £19.99 in Ireland and the UK while at $39.99 for the US. The event was broadcast on YouTube in limited languages.[49]
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| Ireland (Host) | YouTube Kick (Misfits Kick-Offs) |
— | DAZN PPV YouTube PPV | |
| United Kingdom | — | |||
| United States | — | |||
| Worldwide | — | DAZN PPV | ||
MF & DAZN: X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card
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| Date | 14 September 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | MFB women's middleweight championship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Brooke defeated Savage via Unanimous Decision.[51] (48–47 Brooke, 48–46 Brooke, 48–47 Brooke) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MF & DAZN: X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card featured Elle Brooke vs Jenny Savage, a middleweight MF–professional crossover boxing match between English OnlyFans model Elle Brooke and professional bare-knuckle boxer Jenny Savage for the MFB women's middleweight title. The bout took place on 14 September at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Brooke defeated Savage via unanimous decision.[51]
Background
[edit]During the broadcast of X Series 16 on 10 August, it was announced that Elle Brooke would face bare-knuckle boxer Jenny Savage as the headliner of X Series 18 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.[52]
On 20 August, the full undercard was announced including the first Stake Pro Tournament featuring mixed martial artist Chris Avila, former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson, professional boxer Idris Virgo and influencer Fes Batista. The semifinals and finals matchup will both take place within the same night of the event.[53]
Card
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| Middleweight | Elle Brooke (c) | def. | Jenny Savage | UD | 5 | Note 1, 2 | |||||
| Light heavyweight | Idris Virgo | def. | Benson Henderson | UD | 5 | Note 3 | |||||
| Cruiserweight | Jully Poca (c) | def. | Crystal Pittman | UD | 5 | Note 4, 5 | |||||
| Lightweight | Lil Cracra | def. | Joey Knight | UD | 5 | Note 6 | |||||
| Catchweight | Lewis Bowden | def. | George Stokey | UD | 4 | Note 7 | |||||
| Light heavyweight | Ashley Rak-Su | def. | Tristan Hamm | MD | 4 | ||||||
| Lightweight | Carla Jade | def. | Nikki Hru (c) | UD | 5 | Note 8 | |||||
| Light heavyweight | Benson Henderson | def. | Chris Avila | UD | 5 | Note 9, 10 | |||||
| Misfits Kick-Offs | |||||||||||
| Light heavyweight | Idris Virgo | def. | Fes Batista | TKO | 1/5 | 2:03 | Note 11 | ||||
| Heavyweight | Kelz | def. | Big Tobz | TKO | 3/3 | 1:49 | Note 12 | ||||
^Note 1 Savage's professional debut
^Note 2 For MFB women's middleweight title
^Note 3 Stake pro tournament final
^Note 4 Pittman's professional debut
^Note 5 For MFB women's cruiserweight title
^Note 6 MFB lightweight interim title tournament semifinals
^Note 7 Exhibition bout
^Note 8 For MFB women's lightweight title
^Note 9 Henderson's professional debut
^Note 10 Stake pro tournament semifinals
^Note 11 Stake pro tournament semifinals
^Note 12 Tobz and Kelz's professional debut
MF & DAZN: X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard
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| Date | 28 November 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Lusail Sports Arena, Doha, Qatar | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | MFB middleweight title | |||||||||||||||||||||
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MF & DAZN: X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard will feature AnEsonGib vs Slim, an upcoming middleweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between Saudi Arabian YouTuber AnEsonGib and American YouTuber Slim Albaher for the MFB middleweight title. The bout is scheduled to take place on 28 November 2024 at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar.
Background
[edit]On 3 September 2024, Mams Taylor confirmed on Twitter that Slim Albaher will be facing a "huge name from the mixed martial arts world."[‡ 6] On 3 September, Misfits Boxing confirmed that Albaher's opponent will be announced during the broadcast of MF & DAZN: X Series 18 on 14 September.[‡ 7] On the night, it was revealed that Albaher's opponent was not an MMA fighter, but instead Saudi Arabian YouTuber AnEsonGib after years of constant back and froths.
On 14 October, the bout was officially announced to take place on 28 November in Doha, Qatar – in association with Visit Qatar – acuminated with a lunch press conference in London.[56]
Card
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| Middleweight | AnEsonGib | vs. | Slim Albaher (c) | – (8) | Note 1 | ||||||
| Light heavyweight | Salt Papi | vs. | King Kenny | – (6) | |||||||
| Middleweight | Jay Swingler | vs. | NichLmao | – (5) | |||||||
| Light heavyweight | Deji Olatunji | vs. | TBA | TBA | |||||||
| Welterweight | Jarvis Khattri (c) | vs. | Ben Williams | – (5) | Note 2 | ||||||
^Note 1 For MFB middleweight title
^Note 2 For MFB welterweight title
Broadcast
[edit]The event will be broadcast on pay-per-view on DAZN worldwide.
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| Free | Cable TV | PPV | Stream | |
| Qatar (Host) | YouTube Kick (Misfits Kick-Offs) |
— | DAZN PPV YouTube PPV | |
| United Kingdom | — | |||
| United States | — | |||
| Worldwide | — | DAZN PPV | ||
Tournament brackets
[edit]Misfits Boxing are hosting three separate tournaments in 2024. One for the MFB interim lightweight title[‡ 8] – while the current MFB lightweight champion Deen the Great heals from injuries – one for the vacant MFB cruiserweight title[‡ 9] after KSI vacated the belt in January 2024[57] and one hosted by Stake featuring four professional fighters all taking place within the same night.[53]
MFB Lightweight Interim Title
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||||||
| 23 March – X Series 13[12] | ||||||||||
 Joey Knight | TKO (1/5) | |||||||||
| 14 September – X Series 18[58] | ||||||||||
 Baby Hulk | ||||||||||
| Joey Knight | ||||||||||
| 10 August – X Series 16[33] | ||||||||||
 Lil Cracra | UD (5/5) | |||||||||
| Lil Cracra | SD (5/5) | |||||||||
| Ace Musa | ||||||||||
| Lil Cracra | ||||||||||
| 11 May – X Series 14[22] | ||||||||||
| YuddyGangTV | ||||||||||
 Argentinian King | UD (5/5) | |||||||||
| 10 August – X Series 16[32] | ||||||||||
| Pully Arif | ||||||||||
| YuddyGangTV | UD (5/5) | |||||||||
| 25 May – X Series 15[26] | ||||||||||
| Argentinian King | ||||||||||
| YuddyGangTV | SD (5/5) | |||||||||
| Lil Cracra | ||||||||||
MFB Cruiserweight Title
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||||||
| 10 August – X Series 16[32] | ||||||||||
 FaZe Temperrr | ||||||||||
| Josh Brueckner | TKO (2/5) | |||||||||
| Josh Brueckner | ||||||||||
| 31 August – X Series 17[38] | ||||||||||
| Malcolm Minikon | ||||||||||
| DTG | ||||||||||
| Malcolm Minikon | MD (5/5) | |||||||||
| 25 May – X Series 15[26] | ||||||||||
| Le'Veon Bell | UD (5/5) | |||||||||
 Tristan Hamm | ||||||||||
| Le'Veon Bell | ||||||||||
| 31 August – X Series 17[38] | ||||||||||
 Mike Edwards | ||||||||||
| Jake Cornish | ||||||||||
| Mike Edwards | UD (5/5) | |||||||||
Stake Pro Tournament
[edit]| Semifinals | Finals | |||||
| 14 September – X Series 18[51] | ||||||
| Idris Virgo | TKO (1/5) | |||||
| 14 September – X Series 18[51] | ||||||
| Fes Batista | ||||||
|
Idris Virgo | UD (5/5) | |||||
| 14 September – X Series 18[51] | ||||||
| Benson Henderson | ||||||
| Chris Avila | ||||||
| Benson Henderson | UD (5/5) | |||||
Notes
[edit]- ^ On BoxRec, Matthews' professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 1–0 (1 KO).[2]
- ^ On BoxRec, Pineda's professional record is 2–7 and his MF-professional record is 1–1.[3]
- ^ On BoxRec, FoxTheG' professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 1–0 (1 KO).[10]
- ^ On BoxRec, Heros' professional record is 0–1 and his MF-professional record is 0–1.[11]
- ^ On BoxRec, Papi's professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 2–2 (2 KOs).[20]
- ^ On BoxRec, Brooke's professional record is 0–0 and her MF-professional record is 2–0 (2 KOs).[24]
- ^ On BoxRec, Temperrr's professional record is 1–0 (1 KOs) and his MF-professional record is 1–2 (1 KO).[30]
- ^ On BoxRec, Brueckner's professional record is 2–0 (1 KOs) and his MF-professional record is 0–1.[31]
- ^ On BoxRec, Brooke's professional record is 0–0–1 and her MF-professional record is 2–0 (2 KOs).[24]
- ^ On BoxRec, Albaher's professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 4–0 (2 KOs).[55]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Blackburn, Tom (May 6, 2022). "KSI set to make return to the boxing ring this summer". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ "BoxRec: Ed Matthews". BoxRec. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "BoxRec: Luis Alcaraz Pineda". BoxRec. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b Schuller, Rudi (20 January 2024). ""Mystery Opponent" Luis Pineda makes quick work of Ed Matthews at MF & DAZN: X Series 012". DAZN.
- ^ a b Schuller, Rudi (10 January 2024). "When is Ed Matthews vs. Mystery Opponent? Ticket info, fight card, how to watch and stream MF & DAZN: X Series 012". DAZN.
- ^ Yard, Owen (18 December 2023). "HSTikkyTokky Vs Tayo Ricci Boxing Fight ANNOUNCED For January 20th In Leeds". NoSmokeSport.
- ^ Happy Punch (5 January 2023). "🚨 HSTikkyTokky's Misfits 012 fight has been canceled after talks for a massive bout this Spring have emerged". Twitter.
- ^ Pattle, Alex (12 January 2023). "KSI's Misfits boxing promotion returns PBA licence". The Independent.
- ^ Crossover Boxing News (20 January 2024). "‼️ Misfits 12 is being sanctioned by the Polish Professional Boxing Department. [#Misfits12]". Twitter.
- ^ "BoxRec: Fox Townley". BoxRec. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "BoxRec: Stuart Kellogg". BoxRec. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d Tucker, Bryan (23 March 2024). "Misfits Boxing 13 Results: Fox the G vs. Evil Hero". MMA Fighting.
- ^ Rudi, Schuller (16 February 2024). "Fox The G vs. Most Wanted & Evil Hero? Ticket info, fight card, how to watch and stream MF & DAZN: X Series 13". DAZN.
- ^ Mishra, Mrinal (16 February 2024). "Boxing News: Misfits Boxing Set to Debut New 2 vs 1 "Outnumbered" Boxing Match on March 23". Essentially Sports.
- ^ Benson, Michael (4 March 2023). "KSI's Misfits Boxing confirm rules for tag team boxing ahead of first fight this Saturday with Luis Alcarez Pineda and BDave vs Ice Poseidon and Anthony Vargas". Talksport.
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- ^ Spring Hill Police (23 March 2024). "We will work to investigate the origins of this bomb threat. It appears that this is a "swatting" call. We will work with our state and federal law enforcement partners to determine the origin of this call". Twitter.
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- ^ a b "BoxRec: Elle Brooke". BoxRec. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "BoxRec: Paige VanZant". BoxRec. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Tucker, Bryan (25 May 2024). "Misfits Boxing 15 Results: Brooke vs. VanZant". MMA Fighting.
- ^ Holland, Jesse (18 April 2024). "Whoops! DAZN appears to leak Elle Brooke vs. Paige VanZant main event at Misfits Boxing 15". MMA Mania.
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- ^ a b "BoxRec: Thomas Oliveira". BoxRec. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ a b "BoxRec: Joshua Brueckner". BoxRec. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Tucker, Bryan (10 August 2024). "Misfits Boxing 16 Results: Temper vs. Brueckner". MMA Fighting.
- ^ a b Matt, Astbury (21 June 2024). "When is Faze Temper vs. Josh Brueckner? Ticket info, fight card, how to watch and stream". DAZN.
- ^ HSTikkyTokky (6 May 2024). "Funny how The Game is talking shit he was meant to fight me for multiple 7 figs on misfits PPV June 22nd but pulled out a few days ago after signing the contract weeks ago 😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈 PLASTIC GANGSTER BITCH didn't want the smoke". Twitter.
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- ^ "BoxRec: Danny Simpson". BoxRec. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d Lee, Alexander K. (31 August 2024). "Misfits Boxing 17 results: Danny Aarons battles Premier League champion Danny Simpson to draw". MMA Fighting.
- ^ a b Jed, Meshew (1 August 2024). "KSI out of Misfits Boxing 2 vs. 1 boxing match due to injury". MMA Fighting.
- ^ Actualizado (1 June 2024). "KSI responds to Jake Paul's challenge after Mike Tyson's health scare". Marca.
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- ^ Glinski, George (2 June 2024). "Amir Khan reacts to Jake Paul 'leaking' KSI fight with famous Rocky IV quote as he plans to make boxing comeback". talkSport.
- ^ "Khan in talks to fight on crossover Misfits card". BBC. 6 June 2024.
- ^ Calcutt, Robert (8 Jun 2024). "'Let's do this' – KSI announces bizarre two vs one fight amid Amir Khan talks as Jake Paul set 'final offer'". talkSport.
- ^ "KSI returns against Anthony Taylor, Slim in 1 vs. 2 Misfits boxing match on Aug. 31". MMA Fighting. 30 June 2024.
- ^ Yemi, Frank (28 June 2024). "KSI's 2 vs 1 Fight In Jeopardy As His Opponent Reacts To Withdrawal Rumors". The Sportster.
- ^ Kumar Jena, Swagat (25 July 2024). "KSI accused of dodging Aug. 31 showdown by opponent Slim Albaher: "I knew he didn't have the b*lls"". Sportskeeda.
- ^ George, Glinski (7 August 2024). "Former Manchester United and Leicester footballer to make boxing debut on KSI Misfits card". talkSport.
- ^ Astbury, Matt (23 August 2024). "Danny Aarons vs. Danny Simpson: Full list of PPV prices for X Series 017". DAZN.
- ^ "BoxRec: Jennifer Clausius". BoxRec. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Schuller, Rudi (15 September 2024). "Who won the boxing last night? Elle Brooke vs. Jenny Savage fight card results". DAZN.
- ^ DAZN. "🗣️ 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘! 👑". Twitter.
- ^ a b Martin, Damon (20 August 2024). "Benson Henderson vs. Chris Avila booked for 1-night tournament at Misfits Boxing 18". MMA Fighting.
- ^ "BoxRec: Ali Loui Al-Fakhri". BoxRec. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "BoxRec: Sulieman Albaher". BoxRec. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Walker, Christopher (14 October 2024). "Gib vs. Slim headlines mammoth event in Doha, with the return of Deji leading a mouth-watering undercard". DAZN.
- ^ Actualizado (29 January 2024). "Why did KSI vacate his Misfits Boxing title belt and who will be the new champion?". Marca.
- ^ "Full Card Announced For MF & DAZN: X Series 18 Stake Pro Tournament Card". Misfits Boxing. 20 August 2024.
Primary sources
In the text these references are preceded by a double dagger (‡):
- ^ a b Misfits Boxing (8 February 2023). "Misfits Boxing: 𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 🌍". Twitter.
- ^ Misfits Boxing (20 December 2023). "Full undercard confirmation ahead of another EXPLOSIVE night of action, in Leeds on January 20th 🔥". Twitter.
- ^ Professional Boxing Association (12 January 2023). "A disciplinary hearing for Mr. Ed Matthews has been scheduled for January 18, 2024, at 4pm". Twitter.
- ^ Albaher, Slim (8 June 2024). "2v1 lmao I'd knock his lights out by myself. If this is my only chance after chasing ksi for years then I'm sorry AT you ain't getting Tagged Let's make it happen". Twitter.
- ^ Taylor, Anthony (8 June 2024). "I ACCEPT!!! COME WARRIOR". Twitter.
- ^ Taylor, Mams (3 September 2024). "Just got off the phone to Slim and we are locked. He's gonna fight a huge name from the mma world". Twitter.
- ^ Misfits Boxing (5 September 2024). "A special announcement? See you at the Stake Pro Tournament, @SlimmySlim94 👋 🏆". Twitter.
- ^ Misfits Boxing (7 February 2024). "Your full MFB Lightweight Interim Title Tournament contenders list 👀". Twitter.
- ^ Misfits Boxing (12 April 2024). "MFB Cruiserweight Title Tournament: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩 ✅". Twitter.