The final round of Kingpyn’s ‘High Stakes’ YouTube Boxing Tournament is on the horizion. Featuring eight male and eight female fighters, here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.
The world of influencer boxing continues to grow as we see more and more events featuring some of the internet’s biggest stars. After signing a five-year deal with DAZN earlier this year, KSI’s Misfits Boxing is certainly the leader of the space, with the partnership expected to have 10 events in 2023.
However, Kingpyn‘s ‘High Stakes’ tournament is here to make a statement, dubbed as the ‘biggest influencer boxing tournament’ the world has ever seen.
Consisting of eight male and eight female fighters gathered from around the world and spanning three events, here’s the complete guide to the tournament. [Click here to jump to Semi-Final results]
Contents
- When is the tournament?
- Where to watch?
- Who is fighting?
- Quarter-Final results
- Semi-Final results
- Final fight card
When is Kingpyn Boxing ‘High Stakes’ Tournament final?
The final round is now set to take place in London at the O2 Arena on August 5, but given that the semi-finals were pushed back to July 15, it’s possible that this date will be postponed as well.
Kingpyn’s ‘High Stakes’ Boxing Tournament will span across three separate events. The first two of three events are already done and dusted, as the quarter-final round kicked off on April 22 at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.
Dublin then hosted the semi-final round of the ‘High Stakes’ tournament at the iconic 3Arena on July 15, giving fighters a shot at redemption, and pushing others one step closer to glory.
How to watch Kingpyn Boxing’s ‘High Stakes’ Tournament
Viewers can tune into the tournament from home via DAZN, Although, fans will need can purchase a DAZN subscription in order to watch.
DAZN’s subscription will set you back $19.99 USD / £9.99 GBP. You’ll also be able to watch a full backlog of content across multiple sports that are already available on the streaming service.
Alternatively, fans can purchase tickets to watch the action live in person via the Kingpyn website.
Who is fighting in Kingpyn Boxing’s ‘High Stakes’ Tournament?
As aforementioned, Kingpyn’s ‘High Stakes’ will feature eight male and eight female fighters. The tournament consists of some influencers which we’ve already seen touch gloves in the ring, while also bringing some new faces to the scene.
Below you can find the full list of male and female fighters:
| Kingpyn ‘High Stakes’ Male Fighters |
|---|
| Whinderson Nunes |
| AnEsonGib |
| King Kenny |
| Jarvis |
| Tom Zanetti |
| My Mate Nate |
| Austin McBroom |
| Filip Marcinek |
| Kingpyn ‘High Stakes’ Female Fighters |
|---|
| Elle Brooke |
| Whitney Johns |
| 6ar6ie6 |
| Amber O’Donnell |
| Daniella Hemsley |
| Jully Poca |
| Ms. Danielka |
| Emily Brooke |
Kingpyn Boxing ‘High Stakes’ Final fight card
After both AnEsonGib and King Kenny went the distance with their respective opponents in the semi-final, both taking the win comfortably when it came to the judge’s decision, the two YouTubers are now expected to face one another at O2 Arena on August 5.
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It’s fair to say Kenny put on his best showing yet when facing Whinderson Nunes in the semi-final, and likewise, Gib showed remarkable technical skill in the ring with Jarvis. There’s just no telling who will come out on top of their bout.
We’ll also be seeing Jully Poca and 6ar6ie6 go blow for blow after they both took down the Brooke sisters respectively. While 6ar6ie6 has a clear height advantage over her opponent, standing at 5’11, Poca could certainly be still crowned the Kingpyn champion — especially with her Brazilian fans behind her back.
| Round | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Final | AnEsonGib vs King Kenny |
| Final | Jully Poca vs 6ar6ie6 |
For now, it’s only safe to assume we’ll definitely be seeing these two bouts in the final event of the tournament, although we expect more bouts to be officially announced in the lead-up to fight night.
It’s likely we may even see two sisters Elle and Emily Brooke touch gloves. But, we’ll just have to wait and see.
Kingpyn Boxing ‘High Stakes’ Semi-Final fight card & results
After the conclusion of the quarter-final, fighters began to gear up for their next battle before moving on to their shot at glory in the final.
The semi-final round consisted of some thrilling match-ups, as AnEsonGib and Jarvis touched gloves for their spot in the final, and similarly, King Kenny and Whinderson Nunes went toe-to-toe.
On the female side, Elle Brooke and Jully Poca stepped into the ring — which was Elle’s most challenging bout yet. Likewise, her sister Emily Brooke advanced into the semi-final, where faced 6ar6ie6.
| Round | Match-up | Winner | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final | King Kenny vs. Whinderson Nunes | King Kenny | Unanimous Decision |
| Semi-Final | AnEsonGib vs. Jarvis | AnEsonGib | Unanimous Decision |
| Semi-Final | Elle Brooke vs. Jully Poca | Jully Poca | Unanimous Decision |
| Semi-Final | 6ar6ie6 vs. Emily Brooke | 6ar6ie6 | Unanimous Decision |
| Loser’s Bracket | Whitney vs. Amber O’Donnell | Whitney | Unanimous Decision |
| Loser’s Bracket | Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka | Daniella Hemsley | Unanimous Decision |
| Wildcard | Kiefer Crosbie vs. Aaron Chalmers | Kiefer Crosbie | Unanimous Decision |
| Wildcard | Cian Cowley vs. Connor Tierney | Cian Cowley | Unanimous Decision |
| Wildcard | Dollar Dec vs. Goldn Boyz | Goldn Boyz | Unanimous Decision |
| Wildcard | Ben Williams vs. Black Paddy | Ben Williams | TKO |
The semi-final bouts weren’t the only ones to look forward to, as the loser’s bracket fights were just as exciting — giving fighters a chance at redemption. However, the male loser’s bracket was unexpectedly canceled.
Kingpyn Boxing ‘High Stakes’ Quarter-Final fight card & results
The quarter-final round saw some exciting matchups between some of our favorite influencers and even the return of certain rivalries.
Notably, AnEsonGib and Austin McBroom went blow for blow once more following their firey bout last year, which ended in Gib’s favor after sending McBroom to the canvas five times. This time around was no different from the first, with Gib taking the win via TKO in the third round.
After beating AJ Bunker by unanimous decision and swiftly taking down Faith Ordway, fans were excited to see Elle Booke get back in the ring. The OnlyFans star entered the tournament as the most experienced female fighter on the roster, and it certainly showed as she comfortably took the win over Ms. Danielka via unanimous decision.
| Round | Matchup | Winner | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-Final | Whinderson Nunes vs Filip Marcinek | Whinderson Nunes | TKO |
| Quarter-Final | Jarvis vs Tom Zanetti | Jarvis | Stoppage |
| Quarter-Final | AnEsonGib vs Austin McBroom | AnEsonGib | TKO |
| Quarter-Final | My Mate Nate vs King Kenny | King Kenny | TKO |
| Quarter-Final | Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Donnell | Emily Brooke | Unanimous Decision |
| Quarter-Final | Daniella Hemsley vs Jully Poca | Jully Poca | Unanimous Decision |
| Quarter-Final | Elle Brooke vs Ms. Danielka | Elle Brooke | Unanimous Decision |
| Quarter-Final | 6ar6ie6 vs Whitney Johns | 6ar6ie6 | Unanimous Decision |
| Wildcard | Blueface vs Ed Matthews | Blueface | TKO |
Further details on the tournament are to come in the weeks leading up to the final event, so be sure to check back as more is announced.
For a full list of influencer boxing matches in 2023, be sure to check out our hub.