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Henry Cejudo won his professional boxing debut via split decision against Javon Walton at Misfits Boxing in Miami. Tony Ferguson retained his middleweight title with a second-round TKO over Mahmoud Sebie.
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is set to defend his Misfits Boxing middleweight title against Mahmoud Sebie on Saturday, September 26, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Ferguson publicly criticized the promotion's influencer-driven culture during a chaotic press conference, while Sebie confidently predicted a stoppage victory despite stepping in on four days' notice. The event, which also features Henry Cejudo's boxing debut, will stream on DAZN.
Henry Cejudo's boxing debut has a new opponent: MVP boxer Wanna Walton will face the Olympic champion on Sept. 26 in Miami after Deen The Great withdrew with an injury. Walton, 20, is an actor-turned-boxer with a 3-0-1 record fighting under MVP, and this high-profile Misfits-MVP collaboration is pitched as a big opportunity for him and a marquee test for Cejudo in the boxing ring.
Misfits Boxing returns to Manchester with Tommy Fury moving up to heavyweight to face Eddie Hall in the main event, streamed on DAZN PPV after YouTube prelims; the undercard features influencer-driven fights across several weight classes, including multiple 175-pound bouts, plus women’s matchups, reflecting an entertainment-focused card rather than traditional boxing prowess.
Tommy Fury defeated Eddie Hall by majority decision in the six-round Misfits Boxing main event in Manchester, with Fury winning 58-56 and 59-56 on two judges’ cards while a third scored it 57-57. Fury controlled the bout with cleaner boxing as Hall pressed, landing a few overhand rights, but fatigue ultimately helped Fury seal a clear victory.
Tommy Fury used a smart, movement-based game plan to outbox Eddie Hall and earn a majority decision in the Beauty vs. The Beast heavyweight exhibition in Manchester, despite Hall outweighing Fury by more than 100 pounds. Judges favored Fury, and Hall showed moments of power but Fury stayed ahead with body work and selective head shots during two-minute rounds. After the fight, Fury dismissed a potential DeMoor challenge, stating DeMoor must first beat Roman Fury, which led to a brief in-ring scuffle between DeMoor and Roman. The fight ended on good terms between Fury and Hall.
Tommy Fury defeated Eddie Hall by a majority decision in a six-round Misfits Boxing exhibition at the AO Arena in Manchester, with two judges scoring 59-56 and 58-56 for Fury and the third at 57-57; no official punch stats were released. Reports pegged the total purse at about $6.6 million, roughly $3.3 million to each fighter before sponsorships. Hall, a retired strongman, faced Fury as Fury’s pro record moves to 11-0, with Fury having previously defeated Jake Paul, while Hall is best known for his strongman accolades.
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall battled in a six-round Misfits Boxing heavyweight exhibition at the AO Arena in Manchester; Fury weighed 217.5 pounds while Hall weighed 325.6 pounds, with MMA Fighting publishing the results for the main card on DAZN PPV, which also featured several undercard bouts.
Darren Till says a return to MMA is unlikely because a full knee operation and a long rehab would push him past his prime; after parting with Misfits Boxing, he’s set to debut in BKFC and questions the UFC’s current direction, suggesting any comeback would require a year off at year’s end and may not be feasible.
At a Rampage Jackson–hosted party, influencer Deen the Great confronted ex-UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn; video shows Ghosn delivering an elbow that knocks Deen out of frame, after which security separated them. Deen alleges the blow was aimed at creating a viral clip, and fellow fighters publicly supported Ghosn on social media.
Andrei Arlovski, the former UFC heavyweight champion, made a successful boxing debut in Misfits Boxing, knocking out Kelz in the fourth round at age 46, marking his first finishes in boxing after a long MMA career.
Luke Rockhold recounts his side of a confrontation with Dillon Danis before the Misfits Boxing 22 weigh-ins, describing an altercation involving water bottles and verbal taunts, which he claims culminated in him physically confronting Danis. The incident occurred prior to Rockhold's main event fight, which he lost to Darren Till, and he expressed satisfaction in having given Danis a 'comeuppance.'
Darren Till scored an easy knockout against Luke Rockhold in a boxing match, describing the victory as effortless and calling out Carl Froch for a future fight.
Darren Till scored a devastating knockout victory over Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, after which Rockhold was shown receiving oxygen and appeared to be in a serious state, raising concerns about his health following the fight.
Luke Rockhold suffered a brutal knockout loss to Darren Till at Misfits Boxing 22, but expressed respect for Till afterward, sharing a photo with him and wishing him well. The fight was chaotic, with Till ultimately securing a third-round knockout after a competitive start, marking his third win in Misfits Boxing while Rockhold's recent record remains limited.