Alex Pereira's longtime coach, Plinio Cruz, makes his pro boxing debut this Saturday at Misfits Boxing. (Jeff Bottari via Getty Images) Uncrowned Staff Fri, October 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Misfits Boxing returns with its latest collection of crossover bouts and combat sports oddities this Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Copper Box Arena in London, England.
British reality TV star Joey Essex returns to the ring to face comedian Dapper Laughs in the main event, while famed MMA coach Plinio Cruz faces Gary Olive in the co-featured bout. Essex (1-0) made his boxing debut under the Misfits banner in August 2025, defeating Portuguese influencer Numeiro by majority decision. Dapper Laughs (1-0), whose real name is Daniel O'Reilly, likewise made his promotional debut in 2023, stopping fellow social media personality Simple Simon.
Saturday's card underwent a significant change Monday when Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor withdrew from his scheduled co-headliner against Cruz due to injury. DeMoor's coach, Olive, instead steps in on short notice and is now set to welcome Cruz, the longtime coach of former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira.
Here's everything to know about Saturday's Misfits Boxing show, including the full fight card, start time and how to watch.
Saturday's Misfits Boxing card begins at 1:30 p.m. ET and airs live worldwide on DAZN.
The main event ring walks for Joey Essex vs. Dapper Laughs are expected to take place around 5:30 p.m. ET, although that time is approximate.
In addition to Joey Essex vs. Dapper Laughs 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 Misfits women's lightweight title against Erika Night.
Super middleweight: Joey Essex vs. Dapper Laughs
Heavyweight: Big Stacks vs. James Collins
Misfits women's lightweight championship: Carla Jade vs. Erika Night
Tag-team bout: Nitboy & Kane West vs. Cracky Tokky & Little T
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