JOEY ESSEX returns to Misfits Boxing to fight Dapper Laughs at the top of a STACKED bill in London this weekend!
The reality TV star last fought on the influencer promotion in 2025 when he beat in Manchester.
Despite being primarily known for his appearances on TV, ‘‘ star does have a background in boxing – his uncle is the Matchroom Boxing head coach .
Since his win over the Portuguese professional last year, has spoke about wanting to fight again, and will now headline East London’s Copper Box Arena.
– real name Daniel O’Reilly – has also fought on Misfits before with a stoppage victory over Simple Simon in 2023.
Along with the star duo, there is a huge undercard in London including former Premier League defender .
When is Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs?
- Joey Essex’s Misfits Boxing clash against Dapper Laughs will take place on Saturday, October 10.
- A start time has not been confirmed for the main event, but the card is expected to start at 7pm BST.
- London’s Copper Box Arena will host all of the action.
How to watch Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs
- Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs will be broadcast live on DAZN .
- This blockbuster fight takes place on Saturday, October 3.
- You can live stream the card via the DAZN app/website.
- If you are not a DAZN subscriber, you can purchase a standard pass for £15.99 per month or DAZN Ultimate for £24.99 per month, which includes a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no additional cost.
- SunSport’s live blog of the event will provide round-by-round coverage of each fight.
Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs undercard
As well as the blockbuster main event, the full card in London boasts some huge names.
is the chief support on the night as he defends his Misfits heavyweight title against American MMA coach Plinio Cruz, who trains UFC star .
Big Stacks returns to the ring quickly after his win over fierce rival Jordan McCann to face former and Luton defender Collins.
McCann is also returning, with a fight against Mo Deen announced on short notice last week.
And it all comes after the tag team contest with Nitboy and Kane West facing off against Cracky Tokky and Little T.
Full card
- Main event: Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs – welterweight
- Chase DeMoor vs Plinio Cruz – MF Heavyweight Title
- Big Stacks vs James Collins – heavyweight
- Carla Jade vs Erika Night – MF Women’s Lightweight Title
- Jordan McCann vs Mo Deen – heavyweight
- Nitboy & Kane West vs Cracky Tokky & Little T – tag team match
- Swarmz vs Ambush – welterweight
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There's a massive year of boxing ahead!
It has already been a blockbuster year inside the ring, and it is not going to stop anytime soon!
All eyes are focused on the ‘Battle of Britain’ between and , with the pair set to finally settle their decade-long rivalry in December.
Before that, October sees and face off in a rematch of their thrilling May fight, while returns against Christian Mbili on Halloween.
October
- Sat 3 – Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace – DAZN
- Sat 10 – Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs – DAZN
- Sat 17 – Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 – DAZN
- Sat 24 – Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello – DAZN
- Sat 31 – Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbili – DAZN
December
- Fri 11 – Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua – Netflix
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