The Misfits influencer boxing series returns this weekend with an event in Dublin, Ireland – and it’s safe to say that there’ll be a fair amount of bad blood spilled following last night’s intense press conference.
With the combat sports calendar looking particularly bare this weekend, there’s certainly an opportunity for the influencer boxing scene to dominate the headlines, starting with an on-stage brawl between two of its biggest stars.
Brawl erupts at Misfits 17 between ‘HS TikkyTokky’ and George Fensom
TikTok star and fitness influencer ‘HS TikkyTokky’ (Harrison Sullivan) is set to make his Misfits boxing debut at this weekend’s card in Ireland against reality TV star and former Love Island contestant, George Fensom.
Whilst the pair might not be the biggest names on the card, which is headlined by social media personality Danny Aarons vs former professional soccer (football) player Danny Simpson, their fight is expected to be one of the more explosive bouts of the evening.
As the two faced off at the pre-fight press conference last night, it was ‘HS’ who made the first move; lightly shoving Fensom at first, before putting his fist into the side of the TV star’s head.
After Fensom pushed his opponent back, the fitness influencer would fake a punch before ramming Fensom to the ground, dragging him by the collar of his shirt and landing a few rabbit punches.
‘HS’ would share the video to his X page with the caption: “He got floored, don’t play games boi” – watch below.
As the brawl erupted and security was forced to intervene, KSI was giving a backstage interview with the internet icon noting how “It’s popping off” before sharing what ‘HS’ brings to the Misfits table.
“Honestly, I think he can be a star, man. He’s hilarious, quick-witted and he’s a strong guy, powerful guy – I’ve seen him in the gym and he’s putting in that work.
“If he gets a knockout here [Saturday night] man, he’s going to blow the f*** up man, it’s going to be crazy.”
Misfits 17 goes down this weekend from the 3Arena in Ireland
Misfits 17 was originally meant to be headlined by KSI in a strange 2vs1 fight against ‘Slim’ and Anthony Taylor; with KSI forced to withdraw from the bout with an injury.
In its place, former professional footballer Danny Simpson steps in to face social media star Danny Aarons; with the full card as follows.
- Danny Aarons vs Danny Simpson
- Deen the Great vs Dave Fogarty
- Anthony Tayor vs Gabriel Silva
- HS TikkyTokky vs George Fensom
- Sami Hamed vs Jesse Clarke
- Ben Williams vs Warren Spencer
- Jake Cornish vs Mike Edwards
- DTG vs Minikon
For Bloody Elbow readers, a reminder that Gabriel Silva is the son of former UFC champion Anderson Silva, with Sami Hamed also being the son of the legendary boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed.
Misfits 17 will be available to watch via DAZN PPV on Saturday, August 31 with the event set to kick off from 6 PM BST, 1 PM ET and 10 AM PT.