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'''2022 in Misfits Boxing''' was the inaugural year in the history of Misfits Boxing, a [[Boxing|crossover boxing]] promotion founded by English [[YouTuber]] [[KSI]] and run by [[Mams Taylor]], Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/ksi-boxing-comeback-next-fight-23887645|title=KSI set to make return to the boxing ring this summer|first=Tom|last=Blackburn|date=May 6, 2022|website=Manchester Evening News}}</ref>
'''2022 in Misfits Boxing''' was the inaugural year in the history of Misfits Boxing, a [[Boxing|crossover boxing]] promotion founded by English [[YouTuber]] [[KSI]] and run by [[Mams Taylor]], Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/ksi-boxing-comeback-next-fight-23887645|title=KSI set to make return to the boxing ring this summer|first=Tom|last=Blackburn|date=May 6, 2022|website=Manchester Evening News}}</ref>
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|fight date=27 August 2022
|fight date=27 August 2022
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 001
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 001
|image=[[File:KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pindea fight poster.jpeg|150px]]
|image=
|location=[[The O2 Arena]], [[London]], England
|location=[[The O2 Arena]], [[London]], England
|titles=inaugural MFB cruiserweight championship
|titles=inaugural MFB cruiserweight championship
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|nickname2=El Flaco de Oro
|nickname2=El Flaco de Oro
|record2=2–5
|record2=2–5

|hometown2=[[Empalme, Sonora]], Mexico
|hometown2=[[Empalme, Sonora]], Mexico
|height2={{height|ft=6|in=3}}<ref name="Pineda's BoxRec">{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Luis Alcaraz Pineda |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/797597 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200531223549/https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/896699 |archive-date=31 May 2020 |access-date=5 October 2022 |website=[[BoxRec]]}}</ref>
|height2={{height|ft=6|in=3}}<ref name="Pineda's BoxRec">{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Luis Alcaraz Pineda |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/797597 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200531223549/https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/896699 |archive-date=31 May 2020 |access-date=5 October 2022 |website=[[BoxRec]]}}</ref>
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|result=KSI '''defeated''' Luis Alcaraz Pineda via round 3 '''KO'''.<ref name="KSI beats Pineda and Swarmz">{{Cite web |last=Lelinwalla |first=Mark |date=28 August 2022 |title=KSI destroys Luis Alcaraz Pineda in third-round KO, goes 2–0 on the night |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/ksi-vs-swarmz-and-luis-alcaraz-pineda-live-updates-results-highlights/1b8vxaadcgi2o16gh4e9v7u8r9 |website=[[DAZN|DAZN News]]}}</ref>
|result=KSI '''defeated''' Luis Alcaraz Pineda via round 3 '''KO'''.<ref name="KSI beats Pineda and Swarmz">{{Cite web |last=Lelinwalla |first=Mark |date=28 August 2022 |title=KSI destroys Luis Alcaraz Pineda in third-round KO, goes 2–0 on the night |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/ksi-vs-swarmz-and-luis-alcaraz-pineda-live-updates-results-highlights/1b8vxaadcgi2o16gh4e9v7u8r9 |website=[[DAZN|DAZN News]]}}</ref>
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|fight date=
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|fighter1=[[KSI]]
|nickname1=The Nightmare
|record1=1–0
|hometown1=[[Watford]], England
|height1={{height|ft=5|in=11}}<ref name="KSI's BoxRec">{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Olajide William Olatunji |url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/896699 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200531223549/https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/896699 |archive-date=31 May 2020 |access-date=5 October 2022 |website=[[BoxRec]]}}</ref>
|weight1=179.9 lbs
|style1=[[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
|fighter2=[[Swarmz]]
|nickname2=Madman
|record2=0–0
|hometown2=[[London]], England
|height2={{height|ft=5|in=8}}<ref name="Swarmz's BoxRec">{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Brandon Scott |url=https://boxrec.com/en/mf-pro/1166597 |archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 September 2023|website=[[BoxRec]]}}</ref>
|weight2=199 lbs
|style2=Orthodox
|result=KSI '''defeated''' Swarmz via round 2 '''KO'''.<ref name="KSI beats Pineda and Swarmz" />
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'''''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 [[Cruiserweight (boxing)|cruiserweight]] [[Professional boxing|MF–professional crossover boxing]] matches contested between English [[YouTuber]] [[KSI]], English [[rapper]] [[Swarmz]] and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda for the MFB cruiserweight title. The bout took place at [[The O2 Arena]] in [[London]], [[England]] on 27 August 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Muehlhausen |first=Steven |date=15 July 2022 |title=KSI vs. Alex Wassabi Fight Official for August 27 in New Boxing Series |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/ksi-vs-alex-wassabi-fight-official-for-aug-27-in-new-boxing-series/p9vzezp517f01q3rtv9o8p2ne |website=[[DAZN|DAZN News]]}}</ref> The event sold 445,000 [[Pay-per-view|PPV]] buys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-06 |title=KSI Vs Swarmz PPV Sales Confirmed By KSI's Promoter Mams Taylor |url=https://nosmokeboxing.com/ksi-promoter-confirms-ksi-vs-swarmz-ppv-sales/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''''MF & DAZN: X Series 001''''' featured '''''KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda''''', billed as '''''2 Fights 1 Night''''', a [[Cruiserweight (boxing)|cruiserweight]] [[Professional boxing|MF–professional]] crossover boxing match contested between English [[internet personality]] [[KSI]] and Mexican [[Professional boxing|professional boxer]] Luis Alcaraz Pineda for the inaugural [[Misfits Boxing|MFB]] cruiserweight title. The bout took place at [[The O2 Arena]] in [[London]], England on 27 August 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Muehlhausen |first=Steven |date=15 July 2022 |title=KSI vs. Alex Wassabi Fight Official for August 27 in New Boxing Series |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/ksi-vs-alex-wassabi-fight-official-for-aug-27-in-new-boxing-series/p9vzezp517f01q3rtv9o8p2ne |website=[[DAZN|DAZN News]]}}</ref> The event sold 445,000 [[Pay-per-view|PPV]] buys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-06 |title=KSI Vs Swarmz PPV Sales Confirmed By KSI's Promoter Mams Taylor |url=https://nosmokeboxing.com/ksi-promoter-confirms-ksi-vs-swarmz-ppv-sales/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

On the undercard, KSI also fought English [[rapper]] [[Swarmz]] as the opening bout as originally, KSI was set to face American [[YouTuber]] Alex Wassabi, who withdrew due to sustaining a [[concussion]].<ref name=":3" />


=== Background ===
=== Background ===
On 5 May 2022, [[KSI]] announced on his socials his return to the ring after his 2 year hiatus for 27 August.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Massey |first=Jake |date=4 May 2022 |title=KSI Announces He's Returning To Boxing With Fight In August |url=https://www.ladbible.com/sport/ksi-boxing-match-august-20220504 |website=Lad Bible}}</ref> Along with this announcement came the reveal of Misfits Boxing, a subsidiary promotion of [[Wasserman (company)|Wasserman]] focusing on crossover boxing.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=DAZN |date= |title=DAZN y Misfits Boxing anuncian la nueva serie de veladas 'MF & DAZN: X Series' |url=https://www.dazn.com/es-ES/news/boxeo/dazn-y-misfits-boxing-anuncian-la-nueva-serie-de-veladas-mf-dazn-x-series/1dpuzwc79ae9a1gzxjq5h5k0yg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630232534/https://www.dazn.com/es-ES/news/boxeo/dazn-y-misfits-boxing-anuncian-la-nueva-serie-de-veladas-mf-dazn-x-series/1dpuzwc79ae9a1gzxjq5h5k0yg |archive-date=30 June 2022 |access-date=1 July 2022 |website=DAZN}}</ref> On 1 July, [[DAZN]] accidentally leaked that KSI's opponent would be Alex Wassabi, as well as revealing Deji vs [[FouseyTube|Fousey]] and [[FaZe Temperrr]] vs [[Blueface]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Michael |date=1 July 2024 |title=NEW DEAL KSI next fight leaked as it’s revealed that YouTuber has signed deal with DAZN and will face Alex Wassabi on August 27, with Deji vs Fousey on the undercard, before turning his attentions to Jake Paul |url=https://talksport.com/sport/1140770/ksi-next-fight-leaked-alex-wassabi-jake-paul-deji-vs-fousey/ |website=talkSport}}</ref> On 15 July, KSI vs Wassabi was officially announced for [[The O2 Arena]] in [[London]].<ref name=":0" /> However on 7 August Wassabi withdrew from the bout due to sustaining a concussion. The following day it was announced that Swarmz would be the replacement opponent.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=W |first=Courtney |date=7 August 2022 |title=Swarmz announced as KSI's New Contender After Alex Wassabi is Forced to Pull Out |url=https://grmdaily.com/ksi-swarmz-announced/ |website=[[GRM Daily]]}}</ref>
On 17 July 2022, it was announced that English 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]].<ref name=":0" />


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On 17 August, following the online criticism KSI announced that he would be fighting twice, with his second opponent being Bulgarian professional boxer Ivan Nikolov (3–16–2).<ref>{{Cite web |last=allanbinoy |date=17 August 2022 |title="Never done before" – KSI announces he will be fighting two opponents in one night, Swarmz and Ivan Nikolov |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/pro-boxing/news-ksi-fighting-two-opponents-one-night |website=Sportskeeda}}</ref> However, Nikolov was removed from the event due to his tattoos revealing he is a [[White supremacy|white supremacist]] and [[Neo-Nazism|Neo-Nazi]]. Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda (2–5) was announced as the replacement opponent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Mathew |date=20 August 2022 |title=KSI confirms new opponent amid 'neo-Nazi' tattoo controversy on same night as Swarmz bout |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1658045/KSI-new-opponent-Swarmz-Ivan-Nikolov-Luis-Alcaraz-Pineda-tattoo-controversy-boxing-news |website=[[Daily Express]]}}</ref>
However, on 7 August, Wassabi pulled out of the bout due to a [[concussion]]. British [[rapper]] [[Swarmz]] was subsequently announced as Wassabi's replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=W |first=Courtney |title=Swarmz announced as KSI's New Contender After Alex Wassabi is Forced to Pull Out |url=https://grmdaily.com/ksi-swarmz-announced/ |website=[[GRM Daily]]|date=7 August 2022 }}</ref>

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On 17 August, KSI was confirmed to be facing Bulgarian boxer Ivan Nikolov on the same night.<ref>{{Cite web |last=allanbinoy |date=17 August 2022 |title="Never done before" – KSI announces he will be fighting two opponents in one night, Swarmz and Ivan Nikolov |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/pro-boxing/news-ksi-fighting-two-opponents-one-night |website=Sportskeeda}}</ref> However, It was then discovered that Nikolov was a [[White supremacy|white supremacist]] and [[Neo-Nazism|Neo-Nazi]], and he was subsequently removed from the card. He was replaced by Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Mathew |date=20 August 2022 |title=KSI confirms new opponent amid 'neo-Nazi' tattoo controversy on same night as Swarmz bout |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1658045/KSI-new-opponent-Swarmz-Ivan-Nikolov-Luis-Alcaraz-Pineda-tattoo-controversy-boxing-news |website=[[Daily Express]]}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KSI |date=16 August 2022 |title=I'M FIGHTING TWO PEOPLE ON AUGUST 27TH |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cABsesCGPtM&t=317s |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |last=KSI |date=20 August 2022 |title=I Replaced My 2nd Opponent Because... |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQGD8bmRnWs&t=164s |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>


=== Card ===
=== Card ===
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|}<small>{{note|KSI vs Pineda|Note 1|For inaugural MFB cruiserweight title}}<br>{{note|Temperrr vs Albaher|Note 2|Temperrr and Alabher's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Deji vs Fousey|Note 3|Deji and Fousey's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Kenny vs Sensei|Note 4|Kenny and Sensei's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Papi vs Warski|Note 5|Papi and Warski's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Hyde vs Thmpsn|Note 6|Hyde and IAmThmpsn's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Great vs Hero|Note 7|Great and Hero's professional debut}}<br>{{note|KSI vs Swarmz|Note 8|Swarmz's professional debut}}</small>
|}<small>{{note|KSI vs Pineda|Note 1|For inaugural MFB cruiserweight title}}<br>{{note|Temperrr vs Albaher|Note 2|Temperrr and Alabher's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Deji vs Fousey|Note 3|Deji and Fousey's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Kenny vs Sensei|Note 4|Kenny and Sensei's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Papi vs Warski|Note 5|Papi and Warski's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Hyde vs Thmpsn|Note 6|Hyde and IAmThmpsn's professional debut}}<br>{{note|Great vs Hero|Note 7|Great and Hero's professional debut}}<br>{{note|KSI vs Swarmz|Note 8|Swarmz's professional debut}}</small>

=== Broadcast ===
The event was broadcast on [[DAZN|DAZN PPV]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Astbury |first=Matt |date=26 August 2024 |title=What channel is KSI vs. Swarmz? Live stream info, start time, how to watch on DAZN |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/what-channel-is-ksi-vs-swarmz-live-stream-info-start-time-how-to-watch-on-dazn/1hxj0ob4ea5151h4i15b5f2ak0 |website=[[DAZN]]}}</ref>
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! colspan="5" |Broadcasters
|-
![[Free-to-air|Free]]
![[Cable television|Cable TV]]
![[Pay-per-view|PPV]]
![[Streaming media|Stream]]
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|colspan="2" {{N/A}}
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|colspan="3" {{N/A}}
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== MF & DAZN: X Series 002 ==
== MF & DAZN: X Series 002 ==
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|fight date=15 October 2022
|fight date=15 October 2022
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 002
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 002
|image=[[File:JaySwinglervsCherdleysPoster.webp|150px|Exhibition boxing]]
|image=[[File:Jay_Swingler_vs_Cherdleys_fight_poster.jpeg|150px]]
|location=[[Sheffield Arena]], [[Sheffield]], England
|location=[[Sheffield Arena]], [[Sheffield]], England
|fighter1=[[TGFbro|Jay Swingler]]
|fighter1=[[TGFbro|Jay Swingler]]
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'''''MF & DAZN: X Series 002''''' featured '''''Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys''''', a [[super middleweight]] [[Professional boxing|MF–professional crossover boxing]] match contested between English [[YouTuber]] [[TGFbro|Jay Swingler]] and American YouTuber Cherdleys. Swingler defeated Cherdleys via [[technical knockout]] in the 1st round.<ref name="Jay defeats Cherdleys" />
'''''MF & DAZN: X Series 002''''' featured '''''Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys''''', a [[super middleweight]] [[Professional boxing|MF–professional]] crossover boxing match contested between English [[YouTuber]] [[TGFbro|Jay Swingler]] and American YouTuber Cherdleys. Swingler defeated Cherdleys via [[technical knockout]] in the 1st round.<ref name="Jay defeats Cherdleys" />


=== Background ===
=== Background ===
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|fight date=19 November 2022
|fight date=19 November 2022
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 003
|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 003
|image= [[File:DeenTheGeatvsWalidSharksPoster.jpg|150px|]]
|image=[[File:Deen_the_Great_vs_Walid_Sharks_fight_poster.jpeg|150px]]
|location=[[Moody Center]], [[Austin, Texas]], US
|location=[[Moody Center]], [[Austin, Texas]], US
|fighter1=Deen the Great
|fighter1=Deen the Great
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=== Background ===
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Random Hits |title=Hasim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort Rescheduled To November 19 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hasim-rahman-jr-vs-vitor-belfort-rescheduled-november-19--169068 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=BoxingScene.com |date=15 September 2022 |language=en-us}}</ref> However, on 14 November, Belfort withdrew after being tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Jake |title=Vitor Belfort Falls Ill, New Opponent Sought For Hasim Rahman Jr. Atop Misfits Boxing Show In Austin |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/vitor-belfort-falls-ill-new-opponent-sought-hasim-rahman-jr-atop-misfits-boxing-show-austin--170468 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=BoxingScene.com |date=14 November 2022 |language=en-us}}</ref> American former football defensive end and mixed martial artist [[Greg Hardy]] was announced as Belfort's replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greg Hardy Boxing Hasim Rahman Jr. After Vitor Belfort Pulls Out W/ Illness |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/15/hasim-rahman-jr-fighting-greg-hardy-after-vita-belfort-match-canceled/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref> Deen the Great vs. Walid Sharks was then promoted as the headline bout of X Series 003.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=ESPN |date=20 November 2022 |title=Belfort replacement, former NFL player wins duel against son of world boxing champion |url=https://www.espn.com.br/mma/artigo/_/id/11252665/greg-hardy-substitui-vitor-belfort-vence-hasim-rhaman-jr-luta-boxe |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Random Hits |title=Hasim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort Rescheduled To November 19 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hasim-rahman-jr-vs-vitor-belfort-rescheduled-november-19--169068 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=BoxingScene.com |date=15 September 2022 |language=en-us}}</ref> However, on 14 November, Belfort withdrew after being tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Jake |title=Vitor Belfort Falls Ill, New Opponent Sought For Hasim Rahman Jr. Atop Misfits Boxing Show In Austin |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/vitor-belfort-falls-ill-new-opponent-sought-hasim-rahman-jr-atop-misfits-boxing-show-austin--170468 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=BoxingScene.com |date=14 November 2022 |language=en-us}}</ref> former American football defensive end and mixed martial artist [[Greg Hardy]] was announced as Belfort's replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greg Hardy Boxing Hasim Rahman Jr. After Vitor Belfort Pulls Out W/ Illness |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/15/hasim-rahman-jr-fighting-greg-hardy-after-vita-belfort-match-canceled/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref> Deen the Great vs. Walid Sharks was then promoted as the headline bout of X Series 003.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=ESPN |date=20 November 2022 |title=Belfort replacement, former NFL player wins duel against son of world boxing champion |url=https://www.espn.com.br/mma/artigo/_/id/11252665/greg-hardy-substitui-vitor-belfort-vence-hasim-rhaman-jr-luta-boxe |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>


=== Card ===
=== Card ===

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Misfits Boxing
Information
PromotionMisfits Boxing
First date27 August 2022
Last date19 November 2022
Websitemisfitsboxing.com
Events
Total events3
Fights
Total fights21
Title fights3
2023 →

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]

MF & DAZN: X Series 001

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MF & DAZN: X Series 001
Date27 August 2022
VenueThe O2 Arena, London, England
Title(s) on the lineinaugural MFB 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 2–0 (1 KO)[a] 2–5
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[3]
Weight 179.9 lb (82 kg) 179 lb (81 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition MFB cruiserweight champion
Result
KSI defeated Luis Alcaraz Pineda via round 3 KO.[4]

MF & DAZN: X Series 001 featured KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda, billed as 2 Fights 1 Night, a cruiserweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between English internet personality KSI and Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda for the inaugural MFB cruiserweight title. The bout took place at The O2 Arena in London, England on 27 August 2022.[5] The event sold 445,000 PPV buys.[6]

On the undercard, KSI also fought English rapper Swarmz as the opening bout as originally, KSI was set to face American YouTuber Alex Wassabi, who withdrew due to sustaining a concussion.[7]

Background

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On 5 May 2022, KSI announced on his socials his return to the ring after his 2 year hiatus for 27 August.[8] Along with this announcement came the reveal of Misfits Boxing, a subsidiary promotion of Wasserman focusing on crossover boxing.[9] On 1 July, DAZN accidentally leaked that KSI's opponent would be Alex Wassabi, as well as revealing Deji vs Fousey and FaZe Temperrr vs Blueface.[10] On 15 July, KSI vs Wassabi was officially announced for The O2 Arena in London.[5] However on 7 August Wassabi withdrew from the bout due to sustaining a concussion. The following day it was announced that Swarmz would be the replacement opponent.[7]

On 17 August, following the online criticism KSI announced that he would be fighting twice, with his second opponent being Bulgarian professional boxer Ivan Nikolov (3–16–2).[11] However, Nikolov was removed from the event due to his tattoos revealing he is a white supremacist and Neo-Nazi. Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda (2–5) was announced as the replacement opponent.[12]

Card

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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 Note 3
Cruiserweight King Kenny def. FaZe Sensei MD 4 Note 4
Cruiserweight Salt Papi def. Andy Warski KO 1/3 0:29 Note 5
Heavyweight Sam Hyde def. IAmThmpsn TKO 3/3 1:28 Note 6
Welterweight Deen the Great def. Evil Hero TKO 1/3 2:53 Note 7
Cruiserweight KSI def. Swarmz KO 2/3 0:28 Note 8

^Note 1 For inaugural MFB cruiserweight title
^Note 2 Temperrr and Alabher's professional debut
^Note 3 Deji and Fousey's professional debut
^Note 4 Kenny and Sensei's professional debut
^Note 5 Papi and Warski's professional debut
^Note 6 Hyde and IAmThmpsn's professional debut
^Note 7 Great and Hero's professional debut
^Note 8 Swarmz's professional debut

Broadcast

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The event was broadcast on DAZN PPV.[13]

Country/Region Broadcasters
Free Cable TV PPV Stream
United Kingdom (Host) — DAZN PPV
United States —
Ireland —
Canada —
Worldwide — DAZN

MF & DAZN: X Series 002

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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)[14] 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[15]
Weight 166 lb (75 kg) 161 lb (73 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Result
Swingler defeated Cherdleys via round 1 TKO.[16]

MF & DAZN: X Series 002 featured Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys, a super middleweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between English YouTuber Jay Swingler and American YouTuber Cherdleys. Swingler defeated Cherdleys via technical knockout in the 1st round.[16]

Background

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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.[17]

Card

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Weight class vs Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Jay Swingler def. Cherdleys KO 1/4 1:10 Note 1
Light heavyweight Slim Albaher def. Ryan Taylor UD 4 Note 2, 3
Bridgerweight JMX def. Ginty TKO 3/3 0:50 Note 4
Middleweight Astrid Wett def. Keeley Colbran RTD 1/3 2:00 Note 5
Cruiserweight Anthony Taylor def. Ashley Rak-Su UD 3 Note 6
Heavyweight Halal Ham def. DTG UD 3 Note 7

^Note 1 Swingler and Cherdleys' professional debut
^Note 2 Taylor's professional debut
^Note 3 For inaugural MFB light heavyweight title
^Note 4 JMX and Ginty's professional debut
^Note 5 Wett and Colbran's professional debut
^Note 6 Rak-Su's professional debut
^Note 7 Ham and DTG's professional debut

MF & DAZN: X Series 003

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MF & DAZN: X Series 003
Date19 November 2022
VenueMoody Center, Austin, Texas, US
Title(s) on the lineinaugural MFB lightweight championship
Tale of the tape
Boxer Deen the Great Walid Sharks
Hometown Tampa, Florida, US Baghdad, Iraq
Pre-fight record 1–0 (1 KO)[b] 0–0
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[18] 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[19]
Weight 129 lb (59 kg) 127 lb (58 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Result
Deen the Great defeated Sharks via round 3 TKO.[20]

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 Golden Gloves champion Walid Sharks for the vacant MFB lightweight title. 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.[20]

Background

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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.[21] However, on 14 November, Belfort withdrew after being tested positive for COVID-19.[22] former American football defensive end and mixed martial artist Greg Hardy was announced as Belfort's replacement.[23] Deen the Great vs. Walid Sharks was then promoted as the headline bout of X Series 003.[24]

Card

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Weight class vs Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 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

^Note 1 Sharks' professional debut
^Note 2 For inaugural MFB lightweight title
^Note 3 DeMoor's professional debut
^Note 4 Money's professional debut
^Note 5 Overtflow's professional debut
^Note 6 Poseidon and Buckingham's professional debut
^Note 7 Minikon and NickNackPattiwack's professional debut

Notes

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  1. ^ On BoxRec, KSI's professional record is 1–0 and his MF-professional record is 1–0 (1 KOs).[2]
  2. ^ On BoxRec, Deen the Great's professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 1–0 (1 KOs).[18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Blackburn, Tom (May 6, 2022). "KSI set to make return to the boxing ring this summer". Manchester Evening News.
  2. ^ a b "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 31 May 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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b W, Courtney (7 August 2022). "Swarmz announced as KSI's New Contender After Alex Wassabi is Forced to Pull Out". GRM Daily.
  8. ^ Massey, Jake (4 May 2022). "KSI Announces He's Returning To Boxing With Fight In August". Lad Bible.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Benson, Michael (1 July 2024). "NEW DEAL KSI next fight leaked as it's revealed that YouTuber has signed deal with DAZN and will face Alex Wassabi on August 27, with Deji vs Fousey on the undercard, before turning his attentions to Jake Paul". talkSport.
  11. ^ allanbinoy (17 August 2022). ""Never done before" – KSI announces he will be fighting two opponents in one night, Swarmz and Ivan Nikolov". Sportskeeda.
  12. ^ Cooper, Mathew (20 August 2022). "KSI confirms new opponent amid 'neo-Nazi' tattoo controversy on same night as Swarmz bout". Daily Express.
  13. ^ Astbury, Matt (26 August 2024). "What channel is KSI vs. Swarmz? Live stream info, start time, how to watch on DAZN". DAZN.
  14. ^ "BoxRec: Jamie Swingler". BoxRec. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  15. ^ "BoxRec: Chad Lebaron". BoxRec. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  16. ^ a b Schuller, Rudi (16 October 2022). "Jay Swingler defeats Cherdleys by first-round KO". DAZN News. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  17. ^ Random Hits (15 September 2022). "Hasim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort Rescheduled To November 19". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  18. ^ a b "BoxRec: Nurideen Shabazz". BoxRec. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  19. ^ "BoxRec: Walid Muhsein". BoxRec. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  20. ^ a b 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.
  21. ^ Random Hits (15 September 2022). "Hasim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort Rescheduled To November 19". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  22. ^ Donovan, Jake (14 November 2022). "Vitor Belfort Falls Ill, New Opponent Sought For Hasim Rahman Jr. Atop Misfits Boxing Show In Austin". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  23. ^ "Greg Hardy Boxing Hasim Rahman Jr. After Vitor Belfort Pulls Out W/ Illness". TMZ. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  24. ^ ESPN (20 November 2022). "Belfort replacement, former NFL player wins duel against son of world boxing champion". ESPN.
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