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| Industry | Sports promotion |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Olajide "KSI" Olatunji Mams Taylor Kalle Sauerland Nisse Sauerland |
| Parent | Wasserman |
| Website | www |
Wasserman Boxing Limited, doing business as Misfits Boxing, is sports promotion company based in London, England and is a subsidiary of Wasserman. English internet personality KSI founded the company in 2022 alongside Mams Taylor, Kalle & Nisse Sauerland.
History
edit
In June 2021, English internet personality KSI announced that he, Wasserman Boxing, and Proper Loud, had partnered to launch a new boxing promotion aimed at staging the world's largest celebrity boxing matches.[1] On 5 May 2022, KSI revealed that Misfits Boxing was the name of the organization as well as announced the first event taking place on 27 August.[2] On 1 July, DAZN accidentally leaked the launch of "MF & DAZN: X Series," a series of events focused on the crossover boxing phenomenon.[3]
On 15 July, X Series 001 was officially unveiled to take place on 27 August at The O2 Arena and a four-event deal was signed with DAZN.[4] On 10 January 2023, Misfits Boxing and DAZN signed a 5 year exclusivity deal to continue distribute events with two pay-per-view each year.[5]
On 4 March at X Series 005, Misfits Boxing introduced 'tag team boxing' to the sport of boxing. The rules stated that a boxer can tag-in their teammate once they get to their corner, scorecards are calculated based on the performance of the boxers in the ring as though both team members are one person and if an opponent gets knockout, then the opposing team will be crowned the winner.[6] On 22 July at X Series 008, 'survivor tag boxing' was introduced to the sprot of boxing. The rules state that a boxer can tag-in any of the boxers that are currently stationed at their respected corner but cannot however, tag the boxer who had previously tagged out. If a boxer refuses to tag-in, they will be immediately eliminated. If a boxer were to be knocked out or knocked down, then they too will be eliminated. The last boxer standing will be crowned the winner.[7]
On 10 October 2024, Misfits Boxing unveiled its rebranding with a new logo and the introduction of championship rings. If an inhouse champion successfully defends their title five times they would be awarded a diamond encrusted gold legacy ring and with ten successful defends a diamond ruby platinum ring will be awarded.[8]
Misfits Pro
editIn June 2021, Misfits Boxing launched their professional boxing division, named "Misfits Pro," with the signing of decorated amateur boxer and ten times national champion Amir Anderson.[9] Anderson went on to make his professional boxing debut on X Series 16 and became the first boxer to have sanctioned bout take place in Qatar on X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard.[10][11] On 8 August, J'Hon Ingram (4–0) was the second signee announced.[12] On 17 October, Misfits Boxing announced the singing of WBC Silver super bantamweight champion Dylan Price (19–0).[13] On 30 December, Ty Mitchell (3–2) announced he had signed a multi year deal with Misfits Pro and made his debut on X Series 20 after a 14 year hiatus from professional boxing.[‡ 1]
On 10 January 2025, Mexican eighteen time national champion Kayla Gomez was signed and was originally set to make her professional debut in March.[14] On 22 February, Misfits announced the singing of Brazilian heavyweight 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Abner Teixeira.[15]
Misfits MMA
editList of events
editChampionship
editMFB
edit| Division | Champion | Since | Defenses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||||||
| Heavyweight |  Chase DeMoor
|
28 November 2024 | 1 | ||||
| Bridgerweight |  Darren Till/ Luke Rockhold
|
— | — | ||||
| Cruiserweight | — | — | — | ||||
| Light heavyweight | Anthony Taylor
|
14 October 2023 | 2 | ||||
| Welterweight | Jarvis Khartti
|
17 November 2023 | 1 | ||||
| Middleweight | AnEsonGib
|
28 November 2024 | 0 | ||||
Tony Ferguson/  Salt Papi (interm)
|
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| Lightweight |  Lil Cracra
|
13 December 2024 | 0 | ||||
| Women | |||||||
| Cruiserweight |  Jully Poca
|
17 November 2023 | 2 | ||||
| Middleweight | Elle Brooke
|
19 January 2024 | 2 | ||||
| Lightweight | Carla Jade
|
14 September 2024 | 1 | ||||
MF pro
edit| Division | Champion | Since | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light heavyweight | Ty Mitchell
|
16 May 2025 | 0 |
| Super middleweight | Joe Laws/ Harley Benn
|
TBA | 0 |
MF MMA
edit| Division | Champion | Since | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light heavyweight | Dillon Danis/  Warren Spencer
|
30 August 2025 | 0 |
Championship history
edit| No. | Name | Crowning | Date | Reign (total) | Defenses | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's heavyweight | |||||||
| 1 | Tempo Arts
|
Defeated Chase DeMoor via SD[28] (at X Series 10 – The Prime Card) |
14 October 2023 | 385 days[d] | Defeated Ben Knights via UD (at X Series 14) |
[33] | |
| 2 | Chase DeMoor
|
Defeated Kelz via UD[10] (at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard) |
28 November 2024 | — | Defeated Tank Tolman via TKO (3/5) (at Misfits 21 – Blinders & Brawls) |
[41] | |
| Defending against Natan Marcoń (at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones) |
[42] | ||||||
| Men's briderweight | |||||||
| 1 | Darren Till or Luke Rockhold
|
TBD (at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones) |
30 August 2025 | — | TBD | [42] | |
| Men's cruiserweight | |||||||
| 1 | KSI
|
Defeated Luis Pineda via KO (2/3)[16] (at X Series 001) |
27 August 2022 | 520 days[e] | Defeated FaZe Temperrr via KO (1/6) (at X Series 004) |
[19] | |
| No Contest against Joe Fournier (2/6) (at X Series 007) |
[25] | ||||||
| 2 | Vacant | ||||||
| Men's light heavyweight | |||||||
| 1 | Slim Albaher
|
Defeated Ryan Taylor via UD[17] (at X Series 002) |
15 October 2022 | 364 days | Defeated Tom Zanetti via UD (at X Series 004) |
[20] | |
| 2 | Anthony Taylor
|
Defeated King Kenny via UD[28] (at X Series 10 – The Prime Card) |
14 October 2023 | — | Defeated Samuel Ericsson via TKO (2/5) (at X Series 16) |
[35] | |
| Defeated Gaberil Silva via TKO (2/5) (at X Series 17) |
[36] | ||||||
| Men's middleweight | |||||||
| 1 | Slim Albaher
|
Defeated Salt Papi via TKO (4/5)[28] (at X Series 10 – The Prime Card) |
14 October 2023 | 411 days | Loss to AnEsonGib via UD (at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard) |
[10] | |
| 2 | AnEsonGib
|
Defeated Slim Albaher via UD (at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard) |
28 November 2024 | — | |||
| Interim | Tony Ferguson or Salt Papi
|
TBD[42] (at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones) |
30 August 2025 | — | |||
| Men's walterweight | |||||||
| 1 | Jarvis Khattri
|
Defeated BDave via UD[30] (at X Series 11) |
17 November 2023 | — | Defeated Ben Williams (at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard) |
[10] | |
| Men's lightweight | |||||||
| 1 | Deen the Great
|
Defeated Walid Sharks via TKO[20] (3/4) (at X Series 003) |
19 November 2022 | 755 days[f] | Defeated Pully Arif via UD (at X Series 005) |
[22] | |
| Defeated Walid Sharks via UD (at X Series 10 – The Prime Card) |
[28] | ||||||
| Defeated Dave Fogarty via TKO (3/5) (at X Series 17) |
[36] | ||||||
| Interim | Lil Cracra
|
Defeated YuddyGangTV via UD[10] (at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard) |
28 November 2024 | 15 days | — | ||
| 2 | Lil Cracra
|
Deen the Great stripped | 13 December 2024 | — | |||
| Women's crusierweight | |||||||
| 1 | Jully Poca
|
Defeated Alaena Vampira via UD[30] (at X Series 11) |
17 November 2023 | — | Defeated 6ar6ie6 via UD (at X Series 14) |
[33] | |
| Defeated Crystal Pittmans via UD (at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card) |
[37] | ||||||
| Women's middleweight | |||||||
| 1 | AJ Bunker
|
Defeated Little Bellsy via UD[27] (at X Series 009) |
23 September 2023 | 118 days | Loss to Elle Brooke via KO (3/5) (at X Series 12) |
[31] | |
| 2 | Elle Brooke
|
Defeated AJ Bunker via KO[31] (3/5) (at X Series 12) |
19 January 2024 | 569 days | Drew against Paige VanZant via SD (at X Series 14) |
[33] | |
| Defeated Jenny Savage via UD (at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card) |
[37] | ||||||
| 3 | Vacant | ||||||
| Women's lightweight | |||||||
| 1 | Astrid Wett
|
Defeated AJ Bunker via MD[22] (at X Series 005) |
5 March 2023 | 321 days | Defeated Alexia Grace via SD (at X Series 10 – The Prime Card) |
[28] | |
| 2 | Nikki Hru
|
Defeated Alexia Grace via UD[32] (at X Series 13) |
23 March 2024 | 174 days | Lost to Carla Jade via UD (at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card) |
[37] | |
| 3 | Carla Jade
|
Defeated Nikki Hru via UD[37] (at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card) |
14 September 2024 | — | Drew agaisnt Melanie Shah (at X Series 20) |
[38] | |
| Defending against Daryn Harris (at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones) |
[42] | ||||||
| MF pro men's light heavyweight | |||||||
| 1 | Idris Virgo
|
Defeated Benson Henderson via UD[37] (at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card) |
14 September 2024 | 244 days | Lost to Ty Mitchell via TKO (3/8) (at Misfits 21 – T Blinders & Brawls) |
[41] | |
| 2 | Ty Mitchell
|
Defeated Idris Virgo via TKO[41] (3/8) (at Misfits 21 – Blinders & Brawls) |
16 May 2025 | — | |||
| MF pro men's super middleweight | |||||||
| 1 | Ty Mitchell or Sean Hemphill
|
TBD[42] (at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones) |
30 August 2025 | — | |||
| MF MMA light heavyweight | |||||||
| 1 | Dillon Danis or Warren Spencer
|
TBD[42] (at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones) |
30 August 2025 | — | |||
Pay-per-view bouts
edit| No. | Date | Fight | Billing | Network | Buys | Revenue | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 August 2022 | KSI vs Pineda | 2 Fights 1 Night | DAZN | 445,000 | £4,450,000 | [45] |
| 2 | 14 January 2023 | KSI vs Temperrr | — | DAZN | 300,000 | £3,000,000 | [46] |
| 3 | 13 May 2023 | KSI vs Fournier | — | DAZN | 300,000 | £6,000,000 | [47] |
| 4 | 14 October 2023 | KSI vs Fury Paul vs Danis |
The Prime Card Judgement Day |
DAZN / ESPN+ | 1,300,000 | £26,000,000 | [48] |
| 5 | 31 August 2024 | Aarons vs Simpson | — | DAZN | Undisclosed | — | — |
| 6 | 28 November 2024 | Gib vs Slim | Qatar: The Supercard | DAZN | Undisclosed | — | — |
| 7 | 30 August 2025 | Till vs Rockhold Ferguson vs Papi |
Ring of Thrones | DAZN | TBD | TBD | — |
| Total | |||||||
Notes
edit- ^ Originally scheduled for 25 February 2023 in Milton Keynes but was postponed and moved to Telford due to clashes with Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury on the same date.[21]
- ^ The event was cancelled due to KSI falling ill and a rescheduled date could not be determined.[39]
- ^ Originally scheduled for 12 April 2025 but was postponed due to the cancellation of Misfits 21 – Unfinished Business and scheduling issues.[40]
- ^ Arts vaccated his belt on 2 November 2024 after announcing his retirement from the sport of boxing.
- ^ KSI vaccated his belt on 29 January 2024 after stating he has other plans that aren't aligned with the championship title.[43]
- ^ Deen the Great was stripped from his belt on 13 December 2024 after failed negations for a bout with his mandatory defend Lil Cracra.[44]
References
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- ^ DAZN. "DAZN y Misfits Boxing anuncian la nueva serie de veladas 'MF & DAZN: X Series'". DAZN. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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- ^ Ditota, Donna (21 June 2024). "Syracuse's Amir 'Cash' Anderson will make his pro boxing debut in August". Syracuse.
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- ^ Misfits Boxing. "Signed! ✍️ Dylan Price WBC Silver Super Bantamweight title holder 19-0 with 13 KO's! 💥 Welcome to MF Pro!! 🥊". Twitter.
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- ^ a b Heck, Mike (23 September 2023). "Misfits Boxing 9 results: Idris Virgo forces Aaron Chalmers' corner to throw in towel". MMA Fighting.
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- ^ a b c Tucker, Bryan (20 January 2024). "Misfits Boxing 12 Results". MMA Fighting.
- ^ a b Tucker, Bryan (14 March 2024). "Misfits Boxing 13 Results: Fox the G vs. Evil Hero". MMA Fighting.
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- ^ "KSI vs. Dillon Danis Boxing Match Postponed". TMZ. 21 March 2025.
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MF22Resultswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Actualizado (29 January 2024). "Why did KSI vacate his Misfits Boxing title belt and who will be the new champion?". Marca.
- ^ Misfits Boxing (13 December 2024). "And NEW!! 🥇 Lil CraCra elevated to become new MFB Lightweight Champion of the World as Deen the Great stripped 🌍". Twitter.
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- ^ Davies, Gareth (17 January 2023). "Listen to @ade_oladipo1 and me discuss #Misfits004 #Misfitsboxing". Twitter. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Davies, Gareth (17 May 2023). ""Bring it on, @tommytntfury vs @KSI" 👀 @GarethADaviesDT & @LeePhelps talk about the controversy of KSI's win and what happens next in the #FinalRoundExtra... Plus KSI vs Fournier does 300k ppv buys per sources". Twitter. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
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Primary sources
In the text, these references are preceded by a double dagger (‡):
- ^ Mitchell, Ty (30 December 2024). "Misfits Pro baby! First professional fight back in nearly 15 year's Alhamdulilah, it's a pleasure you have signed a multi year deal with @misfitsboxing on @daznboxing and a pleasure to be working with @mamstaylor and @sauerlandbros my aim to be misfits first world champion and transcend the brand God willing, this is the start of something special see you all on the 18th 🙏🏽❤️". Instagram.
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