Misfits Boxing

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Wasserman Boxing Limited
Industry Sports promotion
Founded2022;3 years ago (2022)
Founders Olajide "KSI" Olatunji
Mams Taylor
Kalle Sauerland
Nisse Sauerland
Parent Wasserman
Website www.misfitsboxing.com

Wasserman Boxing Limited, doing business as Misfits Boxing, is a 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.

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History

Original logo used from 2022 to 2024. Misfits Boxing logo.png
Original logo used from 2022 to 2024.

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

In June 2024, 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

On 30 August 2025, Misfits Boxing launched their professional mixed martial artist division with the inaugural bout between notorious figure Dillon Danis and influencer Warren Spencer. [16] The MMA bout took place in a ring, appose to the modern octagon cage, on the undercard of Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones undercard. [17]

List of events

No.EventHeadlineDateLocationRef
1 MF & DAZN: X Series 001 KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda27 August 2022 The O2 Arena, London, England [18]
2 MF & DAZN: X Series 002 Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys15 October 2022 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England [19]
3 MF & DAZN: X Series 003 Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks19 November 2022 Moody Center, Austin, Texas, US [20]
4 MF & DAZN: X Series 004 KSI vs FaZe Temperrr 14 January 2023 Wembley Arena, London, England [21] [22]
5 MF & DAZN: X Series 005 Jay Swingler vs NichLmao4 March 2023 [a] Telford International Centre, Telford, England [24]
6 MF & DAZN: X Series 006 JMX vs Le'Veon Bell 21 April 2023 XULA Convocation Centre, New Orleans, Louisiana, US [25]
7 MF & DAZN: X Series 007 KSI vs Joe Fournier 13 May 2023Wembley Arena, London, England [26] [27]
8 MF & DAZN: X Series 008 NichLmao vs Swarmz vs BDave vs Ryan Johnston22 July 2023 Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, US [28]
9 MF & DAZN: X Series 009 Idris Virgo vs Aaron Chalmers 23 September 2023 Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England [29]
10 MF & DAZN: X Series 10 – The Prime Card KSI vs Tommy Fury
Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis
14 October 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England [30] [31]
11 MF & DAZN: X Series 11 Jarvis Khartti vs BDave17 November 2023 York Hall, London, England [32]
12 MF & DAZN: X Series 12 Ed Matthews vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda20 January 2024 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England [33]
13 MF & DAZN: X Series 13 FoxTheG vs Evil Hero23 March 2024Worldwide Stages, Nashville, Tennessee, US [34]
14 MF & DAZN: X Series 14 Salt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari11 May 2024 Troxy, London, England [35]
15 MF & DAZN: X Series 15 Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant 25 May 2024 NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, US [36]
16 MF & DAZN: X Series 16 FaZe Temperrr vs Josh Brueckner10 August 2024 James L. Knight Center, Miami, Florida, US [37]
17 MF & DAZN: X Series 17 Danny Aarons vs Danny Simpson 31 August 2024 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland [38]
18 MF & DAZN: X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card Elle Brooke vs Jenny Savage14 September 2024Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England [39]
19 MF & DAZN: X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher27 November 2024 Lusail Sports Arena, Doha, Qatar [10]
20 MF & DAZN: X Series 20 Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor 18 January 2025 Co-op Live, Manchester, England [40]
Misfits 21 – Unfinished Business KSI vs Dillon Danis Cancelled [b] Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandNA
21 Misfits 21 – Blinders & Brawls Darren Till vs Darren Stewart 16 May 2025 [c] Vaillant Live, Derby, England [43]
22 Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold
Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi
30 August 2025Manchester Arena, Manchester, England [17]

Championship

MFB

DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Men
Heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Chase DeMoor 28 November 20242
Bridgerweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren Till 30 August 20250
Cruiserweight Vacant
Light heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Taylor 14 October 20232
Welterweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jarvis Khartti17 November 20231
Middleweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AnEsonGib28 November 20240
Flag of the United States.svg Tony Ferguson (interim)30 August 20250
Lightweight Flag of the Philippines.svg Lil Cracra13 December 20240
Women
Cruiserweight Flag of Brazil.svg Jully Poca17 November 20232
Middleweight Vacant
Lightweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carla Jade14 September 20242

MF pro

DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Light heavyweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ty Mitchell16 May 20250
Super middleweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ty Mitchell30 August 20250

MF MMA

DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Light heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Dillon Danis 30 August 20250

Championship history

No.NameCrowningDateReign (total)DefensesRef.
Men's heavyweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tempo ArtsDefeated Chase DeMoor via SD [30]
(at X Series 10 – The Prime Card)
14 October 2023385 days [d] Defeated Ben Knights via UD
(at X Series 14)
[35]
2 Flag of the United States.svg Chase DeMoor Defeated Kelz via UD [10]
(at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard)
28 November 2024Defeated Tank Tolman via TKO (3/5)
(at Misfits 21 – Blinders & Brawls)
[43]
Defeated Natan Marcoń via TKO (2/5)
(at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones)
[17]
Men's bridgerweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren Till Defeated Luke Rockhold via KO (3/6) [17]
(at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones)
30 August 2025TBD
Men's cruiserweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg KSI Defeated Luis Pineda via KO (2/3) [18]
(at X Series 001)
27 August 2022520 days [e] Defeated FaZe Temperrr via KO (1/6)
(at X Series 004)
[21]
No Contest against Joe Fournier (2/6)
(at X Series 007)
[27]
2Vacant
Men's light heavyweight
1 Flag of the United States.svg Slim AlbaherDefeated Ryan Taylor via UD [19]
(at X Series 002)
15 October 2022364 daysDefeated Tom Zanetti via UD
(at X Series 004)
[22]
2 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Taylor Defeated King Kenny via UD [30]
(at X Series 10 – The Prime Card)
14 October 2023Defeated Samuel Ericsson via TKO (2/5)
(at X Series 16)
[37]
Defeated Gaberil Silva via TKO (2/5)
(at X Series 17)
[38]
Men's middleweight
1 Flag of the United States.svg Slim AlbaherDefeated Salt Papi via TKO (4/5) [30]
(at X Series 10 – The Prime Card)
14 October 2023411 daysLoss to AnEsonGib via UD
(at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard)
[10]
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AnEsonGibDefeated Slim Albaher via UD [10]
(at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard)
28 November 2024TBD
Interim Flag of the United States.svg Tony Ferguson Defeated Salt Papi via TKO (3/5) [17]
(at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones)
30 August 2025TBD
Men's welterweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jarvis KhattriDefeated BDave via UD [32]
(at X Series 11)
17 November 2023Defeated Ben Williams
(at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard)
[10]
Men's lightweight
1 Flag of the United States.svg Deen the GreatDefeated Walid Sharks via TKO [22] (3/4)
(at X Series 003)
19 November 2022755 days [f] Defeated Pully Arif via UD
(at X Series 005)
[24]
Defeated Walid Sharks via UD
(at X Series 10 – The Prime Card)
[30]
Defeated Dave Fogarty via TKO (3/5)
(at X Series 17)
[38]
Interim Flag of the Philippines.svg Lil CracraDefeated YuddyGangTV via UD [10]
(at X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard)
28 November 202415 days
2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lil CracraDeen the Great stripped13 December 2024TBD
Women's cruiserweight
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Jully PocaDefeated Alaena Vampira via UD [32]
(at X Series 11)
17 November 2023Defeated 6ar6ie6 via UD
(at X Series 14)
[35]
Defeated Crystal Pittmans via UD
(at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card)
[39]
Women's middleweight
1 Flag of the Philippines.svg AJ Bunker Defeated Little Bellsy via UD [29]
(at X Series 009)
23 September 2023118 daysLoss to Elle Brooke via KO (3/5)
(at X Series 12)
[33]
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Elle BrookeDefeated AJ Bunker via KO [33] (3/5)
(at X Series 12)
19 January 2024569 daysDrew against Paige VanZant via SD
(at X Series 14)
[35]
Defeated Jenny Savage via UD
(at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card)
[39]
3Vacant
Women's lightweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Astrid WettDefeated AJ Bunker via MD [24]
(at X Series 005)
5 March 2023321 daysDefeated Alexia Grace via SD
(at X Series 10 – The Prime Card)
[30]
2 Flag of the United States.svg Nikki HruDefeated Alexia Grace via UD [34]
(at X Series 13)
23 March 2024174 daysLost to Carla Jade via UD
(at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card)
[39]
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carla JadeDefeated Nikki Hru via UD [39]
(at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card)
14 September 2024Drew agaisnt Melanie Shah
(at X Series 20)
[40]
Defeated Daryn Harris via UD
(at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones)
[17]
MF pro men's light heavyweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Idris VirgoDefeated Benson Henderson via UD [39]
(at X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card)
14 September 2024244 daysLost to Ty Mitchell via TKO (3/8)
(at Misfits 21 – Blinders & Brawls)
[43]
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ty MitchellDefeated Idris Virgo via TKO [43] (3/8)
(at Misfits 21 – Blinders & Brawls)
16 May 2025TBD
MF pro men's super middleweight
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ty MitchellDefeated Sean Hemphill via SD [17]
(at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones)
30 August 2025TBD
MF MMA light heavyweight
1 Flag of the United States.svg Dillon Danis Defeated Warren Spencer via SUB [17]
(at Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones)
30 August 2025TBD

Pay-per-view events

No.DateFightBillingNetworkBuysRevenueSource(s)
1 27 August 2022 KSI vs Pineda2 Fights 1 Night DAZN 445,000£4,450,000 [46]
2 14 January 2023 KSI vs TemperrrDAZN300,000£3,000,000 [47]
3 13 May 2023 KSI vs FournierDAZN300,000£6,000,000 [48]
4 14 October 2023 KSI vs Fury
Paul vs Danis
The Prime Card
Judgement Day
DAZN / ESPN+ 1,300,000£26,000,000 [49]
5 31 August 2024 Aarons vs SimpsonDAZNUndisclosed
6 28 November 2024 Gib vs SlimQatar: The SupercardDAZNUndisclosed
7 30 August 2025 Till vs Rockhold
Ferguson vs Papi
Ring of ThronesDAZNTBDTBD
Total

Notes

  1. 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. [23]
  2. The event was cancelled due to KSI falling ill and a rescheduled date could not be determined. [41]
  3. Originally scheduled for 12 April 2025 but was postponed due to the cancellation of Misfits 21 – Unfinished Business and scheduling issues. [42]
  4. Arts vaccated his belt on 2 November 2024 after announcing his retirement from the sport of boxing.
  5. KSI vaccated his belt on 29 January 2024 after stating he has other plans that aren't aligned with the championship title. [44]
  6. Deen the Great was stripped from his belt on 13 December 2024 after failed negations for a bout with his mandatory defend Lil Cracra. [45]

See also

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