Misfits Boxing returns with its latest collection of crossover and individual sports events this Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Boxing Arena in London, England.
British reality TV star Joey Essex returns to the ring to face comic Dapper Laughs in the main event, while renowned MMA trainer Plinio Cruz faces Gary Oliva in a co-featured bout. Essex (1-0) made his boxing debut under the Misfits banner in August 2025, defeating the influential Lusitano Numeiro by majority decision. Dapper Ridet (1-0), whose real name is Daniel O’Reilly, made his promotional debut at the same time in 2023, blocking the company’s social media, Simple Simon.
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Saturday’s card underwent a significant change on Monday when Misfits heavyweight contender Chase DeMoor withdrew from his co-captain against Cruz due to injury. Demoor coach Olive enters on short notice and is now set to welcome Cruz, the longest-serving coach of former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s Misfits boxing show, including the full fight card, start time and how to watch.
How to watch Joey Essex vs. Dapper Smiles?
Saturday’s Misfits boxing card beginning at 2 pm ET airs live on DAZN.
The main event goes to the ring for Joey Essex vs. The Dapper Ride is expected to happen around 5:30 pm ET, although that time is approximate.
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Who else is on Saturday’s Misfits boxing card?
In addition to Joey Essex vs. Dapper Ridet and Plinio Cruz vs. Gary Olive, the card also features Swarmz against Ambush Buzzworl, Jordan McCann against Mo Deen, and former Premier League defender James Collins making his boxing debut against Big Stacks. Carla Jade will defend her Misfit Women’s Lightweight title against Erika Night.
The Misfits boxing full fight card
Main card (2 p.m. ET, DAZN)
Super middleweight: Joey Essex vs. Dapper Smiles
Heavy: Plinio Cruz Gary Olive vs
Welterweight: Swarmz vs. Ambush Buzzworld
Important: Great Stacks James Collins
Heavyweight: Jordan McCann vs. Mo Deen
Misfits Women’s Lightweight Championship: Carla Jade vs. Erika Night
Tag-team bout: Nitboy & Kane West vs. Cracky Tokky & Little T