Misfits boxing returns this weekend, featuring a unique `Survivor Tag` bout with four competitors. This unconventional match is described as `every man for himself,` and the victor will earn a guaranteed opportunity to challenge for the Misfits heavyweight championship.
Rapper Big Tobz, TikTok personality Tempo Arts, jeweller Godson Umeh, and reality TV star Curtis Pritchard (from Love Island) are set to step into the ring for this match during the Misfits 21 event on Friday.
Tempo Arts holds an impressive 4-0 record within Misfits and previously defeated Godson – in Godson`s only fight to date – via TKO in March 2023. Big Tobz currently has a record of 0-2, with his latest defeat being a TKO loss to Kelz last September. Pritchard, also known for appearances on Dancing with the Stars, Hollyoaks, and Celebs Go Dating, will be making his debut in the boxing ring.
This bout is part of a busy Misfits card taking place in Derby, featuring names like Darren Till, Idris Virgo, and Wakey Wines. However, unlike the traditional boxing matches on the undercard with standard rules and scoring, this particular fight promises a very different format.
Match Details: Date, Time & Location
- The Survivor Tag match is scheduled as part of the Misfits 21 event on Friday, May 16th.
- It will be held at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby.
- The exact start time for the Survivor Tag match has not yet been confirmed.
- The overall event begins at 5:00 PM BST, with the broadcast expected to start at 7:00 PM BST.
- Ring walks for the main event (Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart) are anticipated around 10:30 PM BST.
How to Watch and Stream
Misfits 21 is being broadcast exclusively on DAZN. In the UK, Misfits 21 is available via DAZN. You can watch through the DAZN website or their downloadable app.
Subscription options for DAZN include an annual pass for £119.99 or a monthly subscription for £14.99. A flexible monthly pass is also available at £24.99, which allows cancellation at any time.
Survivor Tag Match Rules
According to Misfits` official social media, the rules for the Survivor Tag match are:
- Every man for himself.
- Each participant may tag out. Tagging out a second time will result in a one-point deduction.
- Elimination can occur via knockdown or knockout, referee stoppage, corner`s decision to stop the fight, or refusal to tag in when required.
- The match consists of six rounds.
- By the start of the fourth round, only three participants must remain.
- At the conclusion of round three, the participant with the lowest cumulative score will be mandatorily eliminated.
- Heading into the fifth round, the field will be narrowed down to just two remaining boxers.
Misfits 21 Full Fight Card
- Darren Till vs Darren Stewart – cruiserweight
- Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell – light heavyweight (MF pro title)
- Chase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman – heavyweight (MFB title)
- Walid Sharks vs FoxTheG – lightweight
- Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson – heavyweight
- Amir Anderson vs TBA – middleweight
- Joey Knight vs Andy Howson – lightweight
- Wakey Wines vs MoDeen – heavyweight
- Dylan Price vs TBA – super bantamweight
- Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard – heavyweight (Survivor Tag)
What the Fighters Are Saying
Speaking about the unique rules, Pritchard mentioned that since the concept is new, there isn`t much precedent. He stated he has a strategy in mind, though he wouldn`t reveal it, calling the match format “a bit of a learning curve”.
Regarding his transition to boxing, he described it as “sick” and “wild,” explaining his lifelong interest in watching and participating in fighting as a sport, which he hadn`t pursued due to his demanding dance career. He believes that having achieved a high level in dancing gives him the mindset to quickly become proficient in boxing.
Oliver Croft