2023 in Misfits Boxing#MF & DAZN: X Series 005

{{Infobox year in combat sports

| name = Misfits Boxing

| image = Misfits_Boxing_logo.png

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption =

| promotion = Misfits Boxing

| first_date = 14 January 2023

| first_date_aired =

| last_date = 17 November 2023

| last_date_aired =

| total_events = 8

| total_fights = 66

| title_fights = 14

| preceded_by = 2022

| followed_by = 2024

|website={{URL|https://misfitsboxing.com/}}}}

2023 in Misfits Boxing was the second year in the history of Misfits Boxing, a crossover boxing promotion founded by English YouTuber KSI and run by Mams Taylor, Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.{{Cite web |last=Blackburn |first=Tom |date=May 6, 2022 |title=KSI set to make return to the boxing ring this summer |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/ksi-boxing-comeback-next-fight-23887645 |website=Manchester Evening News}} Misfits Boxing held 8 events in 2023.

MF & DAZN: X Series 004

MF & DAZN: X Series 004 featured KSI vs FaZe Temperrr, a cruiserweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between English YouTuber KSI and Brazilian YouTuber FaZe Temperrr for the MFB cruiserweight title. The bout took place on 14 January 2023 at Wembley Arena, in London, England.{{Cite web |last=Happe |first=Liam |date=4 January 2023 |title=KSI to face FaZe Temperrr on January 14 in place of Dillon Danis |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/ksi-to-face-faze-temper-on-january-14-in-place-of-dillon-danis/fsp9vrrr2srw169dscjj8kr5t |website=DAZN News}} KSI defeated Temperrr via knockout in the 1st round.{{Cite web |last=Sky Sports |date=15 January 2023 |title=KSI calls out Jake Paul for future fight after knock-out win over FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12787314/ksi-calls-out-jake-paul-for-future-fight-after-knock-out-win-over-faze-temperrr-at-wembley-arena |website=Sky Sports}} The event reportedly sold 300,000 PPV buys.{{cite web |last=Temple |first=Cameron |date=18 January 2023 |title=Pay-per-view numbers revealed after KSI knocked out Faze Temperrr as internet boxer opens taks with fellow YouTuber Jake Paul |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1306753/pay-per-view-numbers-ksi-ko-faze-temperrr/ |access-date=18 January 2023 |website=Talksport}}

MF & DAZN: X Series 005

{{Infobox Boxingmatch

|fight date=4 March 2023

|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 005

|image=150px

|location=Telford International Centre, Telford, England

|fighter1=Jay Swingler

|nickname1=

|record1=1–0 (1 KO){{Efn|On BoxRec, Swingler's professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 1–0 (1 KO).{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Jamie Swingler |url=https://boxrec.com/en/mf-pro/1185684 |archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 September 2023|website=BoxRec}}}}

|hometown1=Dudley, England

|height1={{height|ft=5|in=9}}

|weight1=163.8 lbs

|style1=Orthodox

|recognition1=

|fighter2=NichLmao

|nickname2=

|record2=0–0

|hometown2=Singapore

|height2={{height|ft=5|in=11}}{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Nicholai Perrett |url=https://boxrec.com/en/mf-pro/1185701 |archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 September 2023|website=BoxRec}}

|weight2=157.6 lbs

|style2=Orthodox

|titles =

|result=Swingler defeated NichLmao via Majority Decision.{{Cite web |last=Montoya |first=Erika |date=4 March 2023 |title=MF & DAZN: X-Series 005: Jay Swingler takes win in emotional fight with NichLmao |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/other/mf-dazn-x-series-005-jay-swingler-vs-nichlmao-live-updates-results-and-highlights/d2lbrn6x8ddx1jqk3hrzveopd |website=DAZN New}}
(39–36 Swingler, 39–37 Swingler, 38–38 draw)

}}

MF & DAZN: X Series 005 featured Jay Swingler vs NichLmao, a super-middleweight MF–professional crossover boxing match contested between English YouTuber Jay Swingler and Singaporean YouTuber NichLmao. The bout took place on 4 March 2023 at the Telford International Centre in Telford, England.{{Cite web |last=Astbury |first=Matt |date=14 January 2022 |title=What channel is Jay Swingler vs. Nicholai Perrett? Live stream info, start time, how to watch on DAZN |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/what-channel-is-jay-swingler-vs-nicholai-perrett-live-stream-info-start-time-how-to-watch-on-dazn/j2ydne7xywbn1prhepxvzafkw |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=DAZN News}} Swingler defeated NichLmao via majority decision.

= Background =

During the broadcast for MF & DAZN: X Series 004, it was announced that Swingler would face NichLmao on 25 February 2023 in Milton Keynes, England.{{Cite web |last=Astbury |first=Matt |date=14 January 2022 |title=What channel is Jay Swingler vs. Nicholai Perrett? Live stream info, start time, how to watch on DAZN |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/what-channel-is-jay-swingler-vs-nicholai-perrett-live-stream-info-start-time-how-to-watch-on-dazn/j2ydne7xywbn1prhepxvzafkw |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=DAZN News}} It was later announced that the event had been postponed to 4 March to the Telford International Centre in Telford, due to clashes with Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury on the same date.{{Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=27 January 2023 |title=Jake Paul, Tommy Fury finalize deal for Feb. fight |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/35537304/jake-paul-tommy-fury-finalize-february-fight-saudi-arabia |access-date= |website=ESPN |language=}}{{Cite web |last=Misfits Boxing |date=8 February 2023 |title=Misfits Boxing: 𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 🌍 |url=https://twitter.com/MisfitsBoxing/status/1623361960577212418 |website=Twitter}}

The event introduced 'tag team boxing' to the sport of boxing. The teams consisted of Los Pineda Coladas, which had Luis Alcaraz Pineda and BDave take on D-Generation Ice, which featured Anthony Vargas and Ice Poseidon.{{Cite web |last=Parsons |first=Ben |date=31 January 2023 |title=Misfits boxing announces WWE-style tag team fight featuring ex-KSI opponent |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1728538/Misfits-boxing-KSI-WWE-style-tag-team-fight |website=Daily Express}}{{Better source needed|reason=WP:DAILYEXPRESS|date=April 2023}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Michael |date=4 March 2023 |title=KSI's Misfits Boxing confirm rules for tag team boxing ahead of first fight this Saturday with Luis Alcarez Pineda and BDave vs Ice Poseidon and Anthony Vargas |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1348034/ksi-misfits-boxing-rules-tag-team-pineda-fight/ |website=Talksport}}

= Card =

class="toccolours" style="font-size: 85%;"

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Weight class

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |vs

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Method

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Round

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Time

! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Notes

Middleweight

|Jay Swingler

|def.

|NichLmao

| align="center" |MD

| align="center" |4

| {{Ref|Swingler vs NichLmao|Note 1}}

Lightweight

|Deen the Great (c)

|def.

|Pully Arif

| align="center" |UD

| align="center" |4

|{{Ref|Great vs Arif 1|Note 2}}^, {{Ref|Great vs Arif 2|3}}

Cruiserweight

|Ashley Rak-Su

|def.

|King Kenny

| align="center" |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}

| align="center" |4

Light heavyweight

|Los Pineda Coladas
{{small|(Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave)}}

|def.

|D-Generation Ice
{{small|(Anthony Vargas & Ice Poseidon)}}

| align="center" |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}

| align="center" |2/4

| align="center" |0:50

|{{Ref|Coladas vs Ice|Note 4}}

Lightweight

|Astrid Wett

|def.

|AJ Bunker

| align="center" |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}}

| align="center" |3

|{{Ref|Wett vs Bunker 1|Note 5}}^, {{Ref|Wett vs Bunker 2|6}}

Cruiserweight

|Ginty

|def.

|Halal Ham

| align="center" |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}

| align="center" |3

Heavyweight

|Tempo Arts

|def.

|Godson Umeh

| align="center" |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}

| align="center" |1/3

| align="center" |3:00

|{{Ref|Arts vs Umeh|Note 7}}

{{note|Swingler vs NichLmao|Note 1|NichLmao's professional debut}}
{{note|Deen vs Arif 1|Note 2|For MFB lightweight title}}
{{note|Deen vs Arif 2|Note 3|Arif's professional debut}}
{{note|Coladas vs Ice|Note 4|Tag team match}}
{{note|Wett vs Bunker 1|Note 5|For inaugural MFB women's lightweight title}}
{{note|Wett vs Bunker 2|Note 6|Bunker's professional debut}}
{{note|Arts vs Umeh|Note 7|Arts and Umeh's professional debut}}

MF & DAZN: X Series 006

{{Infobox Boxingmatch

|fight date=21 April 2023

|Fight Name=MF & DAZN: X Series 006

|image=150px

|location=XULA Convocation Centre, New Orleans, Louisiana, US

|fighter1=JMX

|nickname1=

|record1=1–0 (1 KO){{Efn|On BoxRec, JMX's professional record is 0–0 and his MF-professional record is 1–0 (1 KO).{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Joel Morris |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1150700 |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=BoxRec}}}}

|hometown1=Hertfordshire, England

|height1={{height|ft=6|in=5}}

|weight1=194.8 lbs

|style1=Southpaw

|recognition1=

|fighter2=Le'Veon Bell

|nickname2=The Juice

|record2=0–1

|hometown2=Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S.

|height2={{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Le'Veon Bell |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1118047 |access-date=10 March 2023 |website=BoxRec}}

|weight2=193.5 lbs

|style2=Orthodox

|titles =

|result= Bell defeated JMX via Unanimous Decision.{{Cite web |last=Montoya |first=Erika |date=22 April 2023 |title=Le'Veon Bell picks up a great W in MF & DAZN: X Series |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-DK/news/mma/leveon-bell-live-updates-results-and-highlights/1sxy7u5c9l8dt15a145sgjjqho |website=DAZN News}}
(39–37 Bell, 40–36 Bell, 40–36 Bell)

}}

MF & DAZN: X Series 006 featured JMX vs. Le'Veon Bell, a cruiserweight professional crossover boxing match contested between English YouTuber JMX and American football running back Le'Veon Bell. The bout took place on 21 April at the XULA Convocation Centre in New Orleans, Louisiana, US.{{Cite web |last=MMA Fighting Newswire |date=5 March 2023 |title=Ex-NFL star Le'Veon Bell to fight JMX at Misfits Boxing 6 on April 21 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/5/23625473/ex-nfl-star-leveon-bell-to-fight-jmx-at-misfits-boxing-6-on-april-21 |website=MMA Fighting}} Bell defeated JMX via unanimous decision.

= Background =

During the broadcast for MF & DAZN: X Series 005, it was announced that JMX would face Bell on 21 April in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally, it was announced that X Series 006 would take place on 22 April but was moved forward a day as that date clashes with Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia.{{Cite web |last=Sky Sport |date=25 February 2023 |title=Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia confirm fight for April 22 in Las Vegas as pair put their unbeaten records on the line |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12819361/gervonta-davis-and-ryan-garcia-confirm-fight-for-april-22-in-las-vegas-as-pair-put-their-unbeaten-records-on-the-line |website=Sky Sports}}

= Card =

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colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccccff;" \| Main Card
Bridgerweight \|Le'Veon Bell \|def. \|JMX \| align="center" \|UD \| align="center" \|4 \| align="center" \| \|
Light heavyweight \|Chris Avila \|def. \|Paul Bamba \| align="center" \|{{abbr\|UD\|Unanimous decision}} \| align="center" \|4 \| align="center" \| \|
Lightweight \|Walid Sharks \|def. \|Ayye Pap \| align="center" \|{{abbr\|KO\|Knockout}} \| align="center" \|2/4 \| align="center" \|1:34 \|{{Ref\|Sharks vs Pap\|Note 1}}
Lightweight \|Uncle Pizza \|def. \|YuddyGangTV \| align="center" \|{{abbr\|SD\|Split decision}} \| align="center" \|4 \| align="center" \| \|{{Ref\|Pizza vs Gang\|Note 2}}
Heavyweight \|Malcom Minikon \|vs. \|Jake the Viking \| align="center" \|{{abbr\|SD\|Split draw}} \| align="center" \|4 \| align="center" \| \|{{Ref\|Minikon vs Viking\|Note 3}}
Middleweight \|OJ Rosé \|def. \|Kimbo Slice Jr. \| align="center" \|TKO \| align="center" \|2/4 \| align="center" \|2:00 \|{{Ref\|Slice vs Rosé\|Note 4}}
colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccccff;" \| Preliminary Card
Heavyweight \|Stevie Knight \|def. \|Chase DeMoor \| align="center" \|{{abbr\|DQ\|Disqualification}} \| align="center" \|1/4 \| align="center" \|2:59 \|{{Ref\|DeMoor vs Knight\|Note 5}}
Cruiserweight \|Alaena Vampira \|def. \|Fangs \| align="center" \|{{abbr\|TKO\|Technical knockout}} \| align="center" \|2/4 \| align="center" \|1:24 \|{{Ref\|Fangs vs Vampira\|Note 6}}