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Misfits Boxing or simply Misfits, is a sports promotion company based in London, England and is a division of Wasserman Boxing. English internet personality KSI founded the company in 2022 alongside Mams Taylor, Kalle Sauerland, and Nisse Sauerland.[1]
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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.[2] On 5 May 2022, KSI revealed that the company was named Misfits Boxing and confirmed that the first event will take place on 27 August.[3] On 1 July, DAZN accidentally leaked the launch of "MF & DAZN: X Series," a series of events focused on the crossover boxing phenomenon in partnership with Misfits.[4]
On 15 July, Misfits' first event, MF & DAZN: 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.[5] On 10 January 2023, Misfits and DAZN signed a 5-year exclusivity deal to continue to distribute events with two pay-per-view each year.[6]
On 4 March at MF & DAZN: X Series 005, Misfits 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.[7] On 22 July at MF & DAZN: X Series 008, 'survivor tag boxing' was introduced to the sport 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.[8]
On 14 October, Misfits held its tenth event, MF & DAZN: X Series 10 – The Prime Card, which saw KSI face off against professional boxer Tommy Fury.[9] The event reportedly achieved 1,300,000 pay-per-view sales, making it the most successful combat sports event of 2023.[10] Despite reports, Dana White suggested that these numbers were nowhere near accurate.[11]
On 10 October 2024, Misfits unveiled its rebranding with a new logo and the introduction of championship rings. If an in-house 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.[12]
In August 2025, reports stated that Misfits was closing a deal with controversial influencer Andrew Tate to compete in a heavyweight bout by the end of the year.[13] However, BBC Sport contacted DAZN and were informed that Tate was not in negotiations with Misfits.[14] On 15 October, it was reported that Tate was set to debut against in house heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor in December.[15]
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.[16] Anderson went on to make his professional boxing debut on MF & DAZN: X Series 16 and became the first boxer to have sanctioned bout take place in Qatar on MF & DAZN: X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard.[17][18] On 8 August, J'Hon Ingram (4–0) was the second signee announced.[19] On 17 October, Misfits Boxing announced the singing of WBC Silver super bantamweight champion Dylan Price (19–0).[20] On 30 December, Ty Mitchell (3–2) announced he had signed a multi-year deal with Misfits Pro and made his debut on MF & DAZN: 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.[21] On 22 February, Misfits announced the singing of Brazilian heavyweight 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Abner Teixeira.[22] On 5 October, Misfits signed David Lopez (7–0).[23] On 19 October, Misfits announced that Ashton Sylve (11–1) was the latest signee.[24] Sylve was originally signed under Jake Paul's promotion Most Valuable Promotions, but was dropped following his defeat to Lucas Bahdi.[25]
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.[26] The MMA bout took place in a ring, oppose to the modern octagon cage, on the undercard of Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones undercard.[27]
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- 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.[33]
- The event was marketed as a double main event, with Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis acting as the second feature.
- The event was marketed as a double main event, with Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi acting as the second feature.
- Arts vaccated his belt on 2 November 2024 after announcing his retirement from the sport of boxing.
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