2022 in Misfits Boxing

2022 in Misfits Boxing was the inaugural year in the history of Misfits Boxing, a crossover boxing promotion founded by English YouTuber KSI and run by Mams Taylor, Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.[1] Misfits Boxing held 3 events in 2022.

Misfits Boxing
Information
PromotionMisfits Boxing
First date27 August 2022
Last date19 November 2022
Events
Total events3

MF & DAZN: X Series 001
MF & DAZN: X Series 001
Date27 August 2022
VenueThe O2 Arena, London, England
Title(s) on the lineMF cruiserweight championship
Tale of the tape
Boxer KSI Luis Alcaraz Pineda
Nickname The Nightmare El Flaco de Oro
Hometown Watford, England Empalme, Sonora, Mexico
Pre-fight record 1–0 2–5
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[3]
Weight 179.9 lb (82 kg) 179 lb (81 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition MF cruiserweight champion
Result
KSI defeated Luis Alcaraz Pineda via round 3 KO.[4]
Title(s) on the lineMF cruiserweight champion
Tale of the tape
Boxer KSI Swarmz
Nickname The Nightmare Madman
Hometown Watford, England London, England
Pre-fight record 1–0 0–0
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 179.9 lb (82 kg) 199 lb (90 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Result
KSI defeated Swarmz via round 2 KO.[4]

MF & DAZN: X Series 001 featured KSI vs Swarmz and KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda, billed as "2 Fights 1 Night", which were a pair of exhibition crossover boxing matches contested between British YouTuber KSI, British rapper Swarmz and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda. The bout took place on 27 August 2022, at The O2 Arena in London, England.[5] The fight sold 445,000 PPV buys.[6]

Background

On 17 July 2022, it was announced that British YouTuber KSI and American YouTuber Alex Wassabi were scheduled to fight in a exhibition boxing match on 27 August at The O2 Arena in London.[5]

However, on 7 August, Wassabi pulled out of the bout due to a concussion. British rapper Swarmz was subsequently announced as Wassabi's replacement.[7]

On 17 August, KSI was confirmed to be facing Bulgarian boxer Ivan Nikolov on the same night.[8] It was then discovered that Nikolov was a white supremacist and Neo-Nazi, however, and he was subsequently removed from the card. He was replaced by Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda.[9]

Professional rules

Despite not appearing on BoxRec, CEO Mams Taylor confirmed that each fight would follow the rules of professional boxing which included no headgear and 10 oz gloves.[10]

KSI's two fights

During the announcement video regarding the second opponent, KSI read out a statement provided by the Professional Boxing Association which stated "if the doctor says (KSI's) unfit to fight the second fight because of a clash of heads or a giant cut or a concussion, then KSI will be unable to do the second fight" which will result in a no contest.[11] The PBA have also stated "we must stress that for an influencer boxing twice on the night, people shouldn't think that this is the norm, even though it is happening. This can't be seen as a new normal at all... This is influencer boxing and is fully regulated and sanctioned."[12]

Card
Weight class vs Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight KSI def. Luis Alcaraz Pineda KO 3/3 0:50 Note 1
Light heavyweight Slim Albaher def. FaZe Temperrr KO 2/4 2:20 Note 2
Light heavyweight Deji Olatunji def. Fousey TKO 3/4 1:28
Cruiserweight King Kenny def. FaZe Sensei MD 4
Cruiserweight Salt Papi def. Andy Warski KO 1/3 0:29
Heavyweight Sam Hyde def. IAmThmpsn TKO 3/3 1:28
Welterweight Deen the Great def. Evil Hero TKO 1/3 2:53
Cruiserweight KSI def. Swarmz KO 2/3 0:28 Note 3

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^Note 1 For MF cruiserweight title
^Note 2 For vacant MF light heavyweight title
^Note 3 For vacant MF cruiserweight title

MF & DAZN: X Series 002
MF & DAZN: X Series 002
Date15 October 2022
VenueSheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
Tale of the tape
Boxer Jay Swingler Cherdleys
Hometown Dudley, England California, US
Pre-fight record 0–0 0–0
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 166 lb (75 kg) 161 lb (73 kg)
Result
Swingler defeated Cherdleys via round 1 TKO.[13]

MF & DAZN: X Series 002 featured Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys, an exhibition crossover boxing match contested between British YouTuber Jay Swingler and American YouTuber Cherdleys. Swingler defeated Cherdleys via technical knockout in the 1st round.[13]

Background

During the broadcast for MF & DAZN: X Series 001, it was announced that Hasim Rahman Jr. vs Vitor Belfort would headline X Series 002 in Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England. Rahman Jr. vs Belfort was later rescheduled for X Series 003 for an unknown reason allowing Swingler vs Cherdleys to become the new headliner.[14]

Card
Weight class vs Method Round Time Notes
Super middleweight Jay Swingler def. Cherdleys KO 1/4 1:10
Light heavyweight Slim Albaher def. Ryan Taylor UD 4 Note 1
Cruiserweight JMX def. Ginty TKO 3/3 0:50
Flyweight Astrid Wett def. Keeley Colbran RTD 1/3 2:00
Cruiserweight Anthony Taylor def. Ashley Rak-Su UD 3
Heavyweight Halal Ham def. DTG UD 3

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^Note 1 For MF light heavyweight title

MF & DAZN: X Series 003
MF & DAZN: X Series 003
Date19 November 2022
VenueMoody Center, Austin, Texas, US
Title(s) on the lineMF lightweight championship
Tale of the tape
Boxer Deen the Great Walid Sharks
Hometown Tampa, Florida, US Baghdad, Iraq
Pre-fight record 0–0 0–0
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[15] 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[16]
Weight 129 lb (59 kg) 127 lb (58 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Result
Deen the Great defeated Sharks via round 3 TKO.[17]

MF & DAZN: X Series 003 featured Deen the Great vs. Walid Sharks, a professional crossover boxing match contested between American YouTuber Deen the Great and Iraqi TikToker Walid Sharks. The bout took place on November 19, 2022, at the Moody Center, Austin, Texas.[5] Deen the Great defeated Sharks via third-round technical knockout.[17]

Background

On 15 September 2022, it was announced that Hasim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort would headlined MF & DAZN: X Series 003 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, US.[18] However, on 14 November, Belfort withdrew after being tested positive for COVID-19.[19] American former football defensive end and mixed martial artist Greg Hardy was announced as Belfort's replacement.[20] Deen the Great vs. Walid Sharks was then promoted as the headline bout of X Series 003.[21]

Card
Weight class vs Method Round Time Notes
Super featherweight Deen the Great def. Walid Sharks TKO 3/4 1:55 Note 1, 2
Heavyweight Josh Brueckner def. Chase DeMoor RTD 2/4 3:00 Note 3
Heavyweight Greg Hardy def. Hasim Rahman Jr. UD 4
Cruiserweight King Kenny def. DK Money KO 1/4 1:34 Note 4
Cruiserweight FaZe Temperrr def. Overtflow KO 1/4 0:30 Note 5
Light-heavyweight Brandon Buckingham def. Ice Poseidon TKO 1/4 2:13 Note 6
Heavyweight Malcolm Minikon def. NickNackPattiwack DQ 4 1:40 Note 7

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^Note 1 Deen and Shark's professional debut
^Note 2 For vacant MF lightweight title
^Note 3 DeMoor's professional debut
^Note 4 Kenny and Money's professional debut
^Note 5 Temperrr and Overtflow's professional debut
^Note 6 Poseidon and Buckingham's professional debut
^Note 7 Minikon and NickNackPattiwack's professional debut

Notes
  1. KSI was originally scheduled to face Alex Wassabi but was changed after Wassabi sustained a concussion. For KSI's second fight on the night, Ivan Nikolov was originally the opponent but was removed after Neo-Nazi tattoos were discovered. FaZe Temperrr was originally scheduled to face Blueface, but was removed after an altercation occurred with his girlfriend appeared online.
  2. Hasim Rahman Jr. vs Vitor Belfort was rescheduled for MF & DAZN: X Series 003. Swarmz was scheduled to face Kristan Hanby but withdrew after needing more time to prepare. Tom Zanetti was also scheduled to face Jack Bean, who withdrew due to his mental health, and Jayden King, who withdrew due to weight issues. AJ Bunker vs. Carla Howe was also canceled after Howe withdrew for an unknown reason.
  3. Fangs vs 6ar6ie6 was scheduled to take place but was cancelled after 6ar6ie6 had issues with her Visa. Hasim Rahman Jr. vs Vitor Belfort was also cancelled after Belfort tested positive for COVID-19

See also

References
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  2. "BoxRec: Olajide William Olatunji". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 31 May 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  3. "BoxRec: Luis Alcaraz Pineda". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  4. Lelinwalla, Mark (28 August 2022). "KSI destroys Luis Alcaraz Pineda in third-round KO, goes 2–0 on the night". DAZN News.
  5. Muehlhausen, Steven (15 July 2022). "KSI vs. Alex Wassabi Fight Official for August 27 in New Boxing Series". DAZN News.
  6. "KSI Vs Swarmz PPV Sales Confirmed By KSI's Promoter Mams Taylor". 2022-09-06. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  7. W, Courtney. "Swarmz announced as KSI's New Contender After Alex Wassabi is Forced to Pull Out". GRM Daily.
  8. allanbinoy (17 August 2022). ""Never done before" – KSI announces he will be fighting two opponents in one night, Swarmz and Ivan Nikolov". Sportskeeda.
  9. Cooper, Mathew (20 August 2022). "KSI confirms new opponent amid 'neo-Nazi' tattoo controversy on same night as Swarmz bout". Daily Express.
  10. Taylor, Mams (21 August 2022). "We are sanctioned by The PBA to put on Professional Crossover boxing matches". Twitter.
  11. KSI (16 August 2022). "I'M FIGHTING TWO PEOPLE ON AUGUST 27TH". YouTube.
  12. KSI (20 August 2022). "I Replaced My 2nd Opponent Because..." YouTube.
  13. Schuller, Rudi (16 October 2022). "Jay Swingler defeats Cherdleys by first-round KO". DAZN News. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
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  15. "BoxRec: Nurideen Shabazz". BoxRec. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  16. "BoxRec: Walid Muhsein". BoxRec. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  17. Lelinwalla, Mark (November 20, 2022). "Deen the Great shocks Walid Sharks in the third-round TKO after being dropped twice at MF & DAZN: X Series 003". DAZN.
  18. Random Hits. "Hasim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort Rescheduled To November 19". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  19. Donovan, Jake. "Vitor Belfort Falls Ill, New Opponent Sought For Hasim Rahman Jr. Atop Misfits Boxing Show In Austin". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
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