ED MATTHEWS was KNOCKED OUT of the ring in his defeat to mystery opponent Luis Pineda in the Misfits 12 main event in Leeds.
The Mexican sensation scored the huge upset with a stunning KO in round two.
In the co-main, Elle Brooke also won by a HUGE knock out over AJ Bunker to settle the score in their big rematch.
Misfits Boxing CEO KSI was also in attendance in Leeds after confirming this week that he will return to the ring this year.
BEST LIVE BETTING SITES FOR JAN 2024
Follow our live blog below…
Matthews vs Pineda
Round 2 – THE FIGHT IS OVER!
Pineda floors Matthews again and he is counted out after being punched out the ring.
Another upset with for the Mexican underdog Pineda, as he stops Ed Matthews in round two.
Matthews vs Pineda
Round 1 – Scrappy opening as Matthews comes out swinging but he’s nowhere near the target.
Drama unfolds at the end as Pineda lands a right hand and follows up by FLOORING Matthews.
Matthews looks to be tiring already heading into the second – could be Pineda’s to win here.
Matthews vs Pineda
So it appears it will be Matthews vs Pineda in a one on one bout.
Swarmz, BDave and Ginty were all used as bait for the big reveal to be Pineda.
Let’s see how this one plays out.
Mystery man, reveal yourself…
The mystery man has revealed himself and… it’s LUIS PINEDA!
He’s back as the mystery opponent, like he was against BDave last year.
But will it be a one-on-one bout with Matthews, or will the others remain involved? Who knows…
Mystery man, reveal yourself…
So, Ginty has got in the ring, as has Matthew’s former opponent Swarmz and now so too has BDave…
We may have a tag-team situation on our hands here, but how they divide it appears unlikely.
Or is there one more twist?
Elle of a shot
Elle Brooke made peace with AJ Bunker just moments after brutally knocking her out.
It ended in beautiful violence in round three after a right hand closed the show in savage style.
After all the back and forth between the two, they shared a hug after it was all said and done.
Mystery man
Up next is Ed Matthews, who will be facing a Mystery Opponent.
In the past, it has been KSI’s former opponent Luis Pineda but even Matthews is in the dark about who he is fighting.
We soon find out…
Bunker vs Brooke
After three largely uneventful rounds, Brooke sets up a beautiful right hand which sat Bunker down.
The brave Love Islander made it to her feet but it was rightfully called off.
Brooke’s best work in the ring to date.
Bunker vs Brooke
Round 3 – BIG right hand from Brooke and DOWN goes Bunker.
And that is that!
Bunker makes it to her feet but the ref has waved it off, Brooke wins by KO.
Bunker vs Brooke
Round 2 – Really untidy work and the ref is again having to tell the two off for repeated holding.
Not much action on offer at all baring the odd winging right hand from both.
This could be a contentious fight to score.
Bunker vs Brooke
Round 1 – Bunker comes out the traps and wades in a right hand straight away.
Already within the first minute it’s getting a bit scrappy and there’s a lot of coming togethers.
Brooke gets a point off for holding but lands a decent few rights before the bell lands making it a tough round to call.
Bunker vs Brooke
Brooke is first to make her way to the ring, coming out to Kanye West’s classic Strong.
And soon behind her is champion Bunker, looking to avenge her loss from 2022.
The stage is set.
Elle to play for
Up next is the co-headliner of the night, the rematch between AJ Bunker and Elle Brooke.
Bunker’s middleweight belt is on the line and so is bragging rights between the two.
Remember, Ed Matthews headlines against a mystery opponent.
Ashley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
Fight ends in a split-decision draw after two judges gave it either way and one draw.
Crowd boos but in fairness, that was probably the right decision.
Rematch could follow but not too many will necessarily be calling for it having lacked action.
Ashley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
The fight goes the four round distance and there’s not much to split them.
Scrappy at times but both put the pressure on, not too many clean shots landing.
Don’t rule out a draw…
Ashley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
Round 2 – Rosé is a bit more aggressive coming out for the second and walks down Ashley.
Still scrappy at times with a lot of coming togethers, not much clean boxing on show.
All the play for half way through.
Ashley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
Round 1 – Ashley is getting on the back foot and flicking out a jab from the hip.
Rosé is coming forward looking to close the distance but not finding too much success.
Ashley is in control from the first round.
Sober thoughts
Elle Brooke bravely revealed how a party lifestyle drove her to drugs and depression – but now she is fighting fit through sobriety.
She told SunSport: “I’ve said this before but I was a party girl.
“I was a really bad party girl, any substance I could find I was putting up my nose, I was taking it to the max.
“Whereas now, I don’t drink, I’ve had 18 months sober, or a year, and now I just live a boring life.
“I don’t go out on the weekends because I’m too focused on my eating and my training habits.
“My circle has got a lot smaller, I don’t see as many people as I did once before because I’m just not in that lifestyle of partying and going out anymore.
“So my life has got so boring, I’m married to my house. I’m honestly in these four walls constantly, it’s work, work, work for me.”
Hamm vs Not Logan Paul
Round 1 – Well, that didn’t last long.
Two massive right hand from Hamm and Not Logan Paul is NOT getting back up.
In truth, it was only going one way.
A new Lo
Up next is adventurer Tristan Hamm against Rodney ‘Not Logan Paul’ Peterson.
Peterson strikes a remarkable resemblance to Logan Paul and has dedicated his career to that.
He is also known for being chocked out in the streets by UFC star Nate Diaz.
Fox The G vs Small Spartan Jay
Massive knockout after Small Spartan Jay was twice floored with a big left hook.
The second followed after a right uppercut and left Small Spartan Jay out for the count.
Fox The G vs Small Spartan Jay
Round 1 – Down goes Small Spartan Jay after a left hook in the pocket.
Both were trading in close and a left hook puts him down.
And again Small Spartan Jay is floored and the fight is over!
Williams vs Batista
Easy enough as Williams gets the result with ease, winning all four rounds.
He has made it clear Ed Matthews is the man he wants next and that could be a big fight down the road.
Up next, Twitter personality Fox The G takes on calisthenics champion Small Spartan Jay.
Williams vs Batista
Round 4 – Scrappy end to the fight but it was pretty one-sided in Williams’ favour.
Maybe he was guilty of rushing and smothering his work at times but he was in control throughout.
Expect a comfortable win on the scorecards.
Williams vs Batista
Round 3 – Williams really stepped on the gas and landed some big right hands over the top.
Batista took them well but didn’t have any answer back as the fight looks to be slipping away from him.
Heading into the fourth and final round here.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
