Joey Essex emerged victorious in his first boxing match against influencer Numeiro after a tough battle in the ring. Trained by his uncle Tony, who previously mentored Anthony Joshua, Essex gained fame through his appearances on “The Only Way Is Essex” and “Love Island.” His long-awaited fight in the influencer boxing promotion Misfits finally came to fruition in Manchester.
Entering the ring with a singer and two violinists, Essex initially struggled in the first round but landed a significant right hook on Numeiro’s jaw. Despite this, he failed to capitalize on the opportunity, allowing his opponent to recover. The second round saw both fighters trading blows, with Essex gaining momentum and energizing the crowd. However, Numeiro finished the round strongly.
The intensity peaked in the third round, captivating the audience and even drawing the attention of former world champion Tony Bellew. Numeiro received a standing count from the referee, indicating he needed a knockout to win. Essex displayed impressive stamina throughout the match, showcasing his determination.
As the final round commenced, Numeiro staged a comeback, causing Essex to receive a count early on. Both fighters exhibited resilience and exchanged powerful blows in the center of the ring. The fight went the distance, with two of the three judges declaring Essex the winner. Overwhelmed with joy, Essex collapsed to the canvas, while Numeiro was left disappointed.
In other matches of the night, Demi Sims, Essex’s former co-star, secured a victory in her debut fight against Nadeshi Hopkins. Additionally, Amir Anderson claimed another stoppage win over Vitor Siqueira, Carla Jade retained her lightweight title with a dominant performance, and Rahim Pardesi settled a feud with Amadeusz Ferrari by knocking him down in the final round.
Chase DeMoor successfully defended his heavyweight title in a peculiar stoppage against Natan Marcon, who had thrown an egg at him during a face-off earlier in the week. DeMoor retained his belt with a swift uppercut, prompting the referee to end the fight. Despite Marcon’s objections, the decision stood.
Ty Mitchell, a former sparring partner of Tyson Fury, achieved a significant victory by outpointing Sean Hemphill over 10 rounds. Mitchell, who had a troubled past with a previous manslaughter conviction, improved his record to 4-2 with this win.
