JOEY ESSEX returns to the big screens once again TONIGHT… but not for a reality TV show!
The TOWIE legend will be making his highly anticipated boxing debut on the Misfits 22 card against Portuguese influencer Numeiro.
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Joey, 35, was in line to feature on Misfits Boxing’s ‘super card’ in Qatar last November against KSI’s brother Deji.
But it fell through with Joey featuring on season 11 of Love Island instead.
Fast forward a year later, Essex is set to face Numeiro who has a little bit of experience in the ring.
However, the Portuguese star lost his only career fight – a 2023 sixth round stoppage by Kalin Simeonov.
And despite it being Joey’s first-ever boxing bout, he’ll feel confident with his uncle and legendary coach Tony Simms in his corner who is known for his incredible work with British icon Conor Benn.
SunSport can provide fans with all the details ahead of this intriguing clash.
When is Joey Essex vs Numeiro?
- Joey Essex vs Numeiro will take place TONIGHT – Saturday, August 30.
- Ring-walk times for this huge fight are yet to be confirmed but reports suggest that the fight could start around 9pm BST.
- The main card will get underway at 7pm BST, while the main event between Darren Till and Luke Rockhold is expected at 11pm BST.
- Manchester’s AO Arena is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 21,000 fans.
Misfits 22 – All the info
MISFITS boxing is back for an absolutely massive card this weekend.
The a huge event comes from the AO Arena in Manchester, with the night starring a mix of UFC legends, Misfits icons – and two TOWIE stars!
Ring of Thrones, as the night has been dubbed, is headlined by a meeting of two former UFC stars in Darren Till and Luke Rockhold.
Former UFC champ Tony Ferguson is also making his debut for the promotion and puts his legacy on the line against Salt Papi, who has impressed in the ring and won his last three fights by TKO.
A packed night sees reality TV star cousins Joey Essex and Demi Sims make their boxing debuts.
Demi’s dad Tony has trained the likes of Anthony Joshua and Conor Benn and is Matchroom Sport’s head coach.
MMA upstart Dillon Danis is also back on the card, as well as Misfits regulars such as Ty Mitchell, Chase DeMoor and Amir Anderson.
Here’s everything you need to know about the night…
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What TV channel is Joey Essex vs Numeiro on and can it be live streamed?
Joey Essex vs Numeiro will be available to watch exclusively on DAZN.
There are three options for a DAZN subscription, Annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – and a monthly option.
An annual pass can be purchased for £119.99 in the United Kingdom. That’s just £2.30 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).
A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.
A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZN
A DAZN subscription costs:
- Annual Super Saver: £119.99 annually
- Monthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99 per month
- Monthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99 per month
Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.
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Who else is on the card?
Darren Till and Luke Rockhold headline Misfits 22 for a huge MFB bridgerweight title fight.
And fans will get to see Salt Papi in action once again when he takes on Tony Ferguson.
What has been said?
Numeiro has not been impressed with Joey Essex’s sparring videos.
The Portuguese influencer said: “I saw a couple of videos of him boxing and sparring and I do not know if he was trying to look bad on purpose to like not scare me away.
“That was genuinely a question in my head because I do not know the guy. I do not know if he fought as a kid. I saw a couple of videos and they looked really bad.
“Hopefully, he was not playing me. If that was the real him, I am confident I will beat him up.”