Misfits and DAZN’s first influencer boxing event of 2024 is done and dusted, where Ed Matthews took to the ring as the headline fight on X Series 012. Here’s everything you need to know.
Influencer boxing grew faster than ever in 2023, with more events than we’ve seen before thanks to KSI’s Misfits. Early in the year, the company signed a five-year deal with DAZN, allowing them to put on a staggering eight cards throughout 2023.
Not only that, we saw Jake Paul continue on his journey to becoming a boxing world champion, stepping in the ring with Tommy Fury, Nate Diaz, and more recently Andre August.
However, for their first event of 2024, Ed Matthews returned to fights on Misfits, with his opponent a complete till they walked out on fight night.H ere’s what you need to know.
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When was Misfits & DAZN X Series 012?
The Misfits and DAZN X Series 012 event will take place on January 20, 2024, with the action expected to get underway at approximately 7 PM GMT / 2 PM EST.
The main event featuring Ed Matthews and his opponent will kick off later in the night at roughly 10 PM GMT / 4 PM EST.
How to watch Misfits & DAZN X Series 012?
The Misfits and DAZN X Series 012 card took place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, UK. Tickets for the event were up for grabs via TicketMaster. Alternatively, you could tune into the event via the DAZN app from your home.
However, you need to purchase a DAZN subscription to watch from home. US citizens can tune in for a $19.99 monthly fee, while UK viewers can get a 12-month monthly saver deal at £9.99 per month or choose a £19.99 monthly rate.
Misfits & DAZN X Series 012 results
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Below you can find the results of Ed Matthews vs. Pineda as well as the outcome of the rest of the Misfits & DAZN X Series 012 fight card.
| X Series 012 fight card | Result |
|---|---|
| Ed Matthews vs. Pineda | Pineda |
| AJ Bunker vs. Elle Brooke 2 | Elle Brooke |
| Ashley Rak-Su vs. OJ Rose | *Draw* |
| Chase DeMoor vs. Minikon | Chase DeMoor |
| Tristan Hamm vs. Not Logan Paul | Tristan Hamm |
| Small Spartan Jay vs. Fox The G | Fox The G |
| Ben Williams vs. Fes Batista | Ben Williams |
| Joey Knight vs. Most Wanted | Joey Knight |
| Myles Rak-Su vs. DTG | Myles Rak-Su |
Originally, HSTikkyTokky was set to headline the X Series 12 card for his boxing debut. The fitness influencer was expected to touch gloves with Tayo Ricci, although different fighters ended up stepping into the ring on January 20.
Instead, the main event featured Ed Matthews, whose opponent was a complete mystery until they did their ring walk. It was a Misfits fan-favorite getting back into the ring, as Luis Pineda was revealed as the mystery opponent — ultimately making light work of Matthews.
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— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) January 21, 2024
Besides the main event, AJ Bunker and Elle Brooke went blow-for-blow once again, this time with the Misfits female Middleweight Championship belt on the line after Bunker took the title home on X Series 009. However, a TKO in the third round landed Elle Brooke as the new titleholder
AND THE NEW 👑@holdthatelle knocks out AJ Bunker in round three to become the MFB Female Middleweight Champion 🏆
Watch live on https://t.co/Zxug8BgR5l 🍿#XSeries012 | NOW | @MF_DAZNXSeries | @PrimeHydrate | @KickStreaming pic.twitter.com/WPeSzAEUjk
— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) January 20, 2024
The X Series 012 card will also see the long-awaited match-up between Ashley Rak-Su and OJ Rose, both of whom are gunning for a big fight. But it appears we’ll be seeing them face off in a rematch in the near future, with their Series 012 bout ending in a draw.
It’s fair to say the rest of the card was rammed with action. 18-year-old Fox The G stunned fans in his debut, knocking Small Spartan Jay out cold with a clean left hook in the first round. Similarly, Tristan Hamm left Logan Paul lookalike Rodney Peterson slumped over the ropes with a KO in the first.
For more influencer boxing matches taking place this year, be sure to check out our hub right here on Dexerto to stay tuned to all the best fights.
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