The Misfits Boxing 17 fight card features a captivating clash of worlds, with seven bouts scheduled for Saturday at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The main event sees former Premier League champion Danny Simpson taking on social media influencer Danny Aarons, a fight that promises both entertainment and intrigue.
Simpson, a key member of the iconic Leicester City squad that triumphed in the 2016 Premier League season, replaces TikTok sensation Beavo, who was forced to withdraw due to injury. Aarons, boasting a significant social media following, will be looking to prove his fighting credentials against the seasoned footballer.
The co-main event sees Deen the Great return to the ring in his pursuit of the Misfits lightweight title, facing off against Dave Fogarty. Meanwhile, Anthony Taylor will defend his light heavyweight title against Gabriel Silva, son of UFC legend Anderson Silva, in a bout that is sure to draw attention.
The undercard features a compelling mix of social media personalities and reality TV stars. British fitness TikTok star HSTikkyTokky makes his Misfits Boxing debut against fellow social media influencer George Fensom, a former <em>Love Island</em> cast member.
Adding to the spectacle are the matches between Sami Hamed and Jesse Clarke, Ben Williams and Warren Spencer, Mike Edwards and Jake Cornish, and DTG and Minikon.
The Misfits Boxing 17 fight card offers a unique blend of sport, entertainment, and social media fame. With a diverse lineup of fighters, the event promises to deliver a captivating spectacle for fans of boxing and beyond.
Main Card (3pm ET, DAZN PPV):
Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons
Deen the Great vs. Dave Fogarty - lightweight title fight
Anthony Taylor vs. Gabriel Silva - light heavyweight title fight
HSTikkyTokky vs. George Fensom
Sami Hamed vs. Jesse Clarke
Ben Williams vs. Warren Spencer
Mike Edwards vs. Jake Cornish
DTG vs. Minikon