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    Misfits Boxing 008: Latest updates from Nashville card with huge tag-team main event – stream, TV

    MISFITS BOXING is back in America for a third time TONIGHT – with an epic new tag-team fight on the card.The main event of the night will see a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
    YouTubers BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
    Anthony Taylor will square off with Paul Bamba in a highly anticipated bout.

    Prelims start time: 12am BST/ 7pm ET
    Main card start time: 1am BST/ 8pm ET
    TV channel/ live stream: DAZN

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    Survivor tag?
    Right then, what is this main event we have?
    Misfits have tried their best to explain it and I’ll try and break it down (… before ultimately sending you to the Misfits website for more info).
    The main thing to note is it’s not a tag team match, it’s every man for himself, so ignore the name.
    Two fighters are in the ring at any one time with the first two fighters decided by a social media fan vote.
    Fighters can tag in and out of the match and refusal to accept a tag will result in elimination.
    A knockdown is also an immediate elimiation.
    The winner is the last man standing after four rounds, unless there’s more than one left standing in which case it goes to points.
    Is that as clear as mud? Here’s how Misfits explain it:
    Full card
    Here’s the full fight card for tonight with the survivor tag top of the bill.

    NichLmao v Swarmz v BDave v Ryan Johnston
    Anthony Taylor v Paul Bamba
    Alan Belcher v Hasim Rahman Jr
    Deen The Great and Ree Mo vs OJ Rose and Kimbo Slice Junior
    Brandon Herrera v Ac7ionMan
    Unbaer v Corn
    Alex Stein v Mo Deen
    The Magic Crasher v Jack Grady

    How to watch
    DAZN’s broadcast of the main card begins at 8pm ET (1am UK) with the countdown show getting underway at 7pm (midnight).
    The Misfits 008 card is not on pay-per-view and available on a regular DAZN subscription – which costs $19.99 a month on a 12-month plan, or $24.99 a month on a flexible plan.
    In the UK, it’s £9.99 a month on a 12-month plan or £19.99 a month for the flexible option.
    Fight night
    Goooood evening fight fans. Welcome along to our live coverage from the latest Misfits boxing event.
    The influencer boxing roadshow rolls into Nashville, Tennessee tonight with something that nobody has ever head of.
    Tonight’s main event will be a survivor tag clash between four men – something I’m sure will take a bit of working out on the go.
    The way I can best describe it like an Elimination Chamber in WWE but with four fighters and no actual chambers… more on that later.
    Also on the bill is Anthony Taylor – fresh from a shock win over Salt Papi last time out.
    And there are some star names too with Kimbo Slice Jr and Hasim Rahman Jr in action.
    Nobody ever knows quite what to expect on these influencer boxing night. Tonight definitely fits into that category.
    Stay right there and I’ll try and break it all down for you.
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    Who is Ryan Johnston?

    RYAN Johnston has amassed a huge fan base thanks to his success on social media.But who is he and what is he known for? Here’s everything you need to know.
    Ryan Johnston has found success on social mediaCredit: Instagram/realryanjohnston
    Who is Ryan Johnston?
    Ryan Johnston, born on July 15, 1992, is a YouTuber and social media star from Montreal, Canada.
    He is also the brother of model and YouTuber Catherine Paiz.
    As of July 2023, Johnston boasts a staggering 2.31 million followers on his YouTube channel @ThroughRyansEyes.
    He also interacts with over 620,000 followers on Instagram.
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    According to his official Instagram account, Johnston also sells art pieces, with the social media star occasionally sharing a glimpse of his work online.
    Like many other fellow influencers and social media sensations, Johnston has also ventured in to the world of boxing.
    In 2021, he took to the ring and defeated opponent and Tik Tok star Cale Saurage.
    He is set to return to the ring once more on July 22, 2023 –  this time hoping to show the world his hard work, skills and spirit at Misfits Boxing 008.
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    The main event of the night will see a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
    Ryan Johnston, BDave, and Nichlmao, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
    What is Ryan Johnston known for?
    Johnston is best known for his YouTube channel and social media content.
    In an interview ahead of his fight, Johnston opened up on his social media success and explained in more detail about the content he creates.
    He explained: ”I post videos with my family and just things that I really just find interesting about life.”
    Is Ryan Johnston dating?
    Johnston is in a relationship with girlfriend Leslie Hernaandez.
    The couple share two daughters – Bellamy and Arya.
    On July 19, 2019, Johnston and Hernaandez welcomed their first daughter, Bellamy, into the world.
    Announcing the exciting news with fans and followers on Instagram, Johnston wrote: ”Born 7-19-19. And Daddy has got you for eternity.”
    A year later, in 2020, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child.
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    Hernaandez gave birth to their second daughter, Arya, on July 15, 2020 – the same day as her dad’s birthday.
    Johnston regularly shares a glimpse of his family life on Instagram, where he posts sweet family snaps and selfies. More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn shows off underboob as she pops out of pool with fans hailing ‘most beautiful mermaid ever seen’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN ‘maid her fans’ day with another raunchy pic on social media.Apollonia shares glam pics with her 562,000 followers on Instagram on a regular basis.
    Apollonia Llewellyn posed in a tiny bikini while lounging in a poolCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia shares a series of raunchy pics for her fans on social mediaCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has over 562,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The stunner appears as a ring girl in various boxing promotionsCredit: Splash
    This time, the ring girl posed in a tiny bikini while lounging in a swimming pool.
    Apollonia posted: “Fresh out of the jungle.”
    The boxing ring girl’s pics attracted over 1,000 likes from her fans in the first few hours.
    One fan commented: “The most beautiful mermaid I’ve seen in my life.”
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    Another wrote: “Too beautiful!!”
    A third posted: “Have a nice vacation.”
    This fan said: “Jungle Princess.”
    And that one stated: “Fresh and hot.”
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    These fresh uploads come after the model revealed she has been hit with a TikTok ban after alleged “nudity and body exposure” violations during a video.
    Speaking in May, Apollonia said: “I was wearing a white T-shirt that covered everything with no cleavage on show. It is absolutely ridiculous.
    “There was no warning, nothing. I don’t know where the nudity has come from.
    “When it happened I was just so confused and didn’t really understand what was going on and when I clicked on it and it said I had been banned.
    Apollonia has been recently hit with a ban on TikTokCredit: Splash
    “I was shocked because I haven’t done anything wrong. I would understand if I was sitting there in a bikini or whatever but that definitely wasn’t the case.
    “I was just getting my make-up done and answering questions, nothing like what they are thinking I have done.
    “It is just so frustrating because I was just sitting there in a T-shirt and I could understand it if I was exposed but I was literally completely covered.”
    Apollonia loves being by the water it seemsCredit: Instagram
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    Who is boxer Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis?

    LIKE many social media stars Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis has ventured into the world of boxing.Here we take a look inside the life and career of the YouTuber-turned boxer.
    Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis is a YouTuber and boxer based in LACredit: Instagram
    Who is Brendon Davis?
    Brendon Davis is a YouTuber and Boxer who is based in Los Angeles, USA.
    He is more commonly known in the world of social media as BDave.
    As of July 2023, Davis boasts over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube and 108,000 followers on Instagram.
    Aside from his social media success and boxing bouts, Davis has also launched a clothing brand named crabdaddyyy – the home of his official merchandise.
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    What is Brendon Davis known for?
    Brendon Davis is best known for his YouTube channel @bdavve.
    The social media star first joined the platform in 2018, and has continued to post videos ever since – including collaborations with fellow influencers.
    His content also focuses on his boxing ventures, with some of his most popular videos being reactions to his previous fights and a video titled ”KSI CHANGED MY LIFE (Pineda beat me up).”
    What is Brendon Davis’ boxing record?
    In 2023, Davis took to the ring against Luis Alcaraz Pineda, with the latter leaving victorious.
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    That same year, Davis entered the ring once more alongside Pineda.
    Fans went wild for the bout between Los Pineda Coladas (B Dave and Luis Alcaraz Pineda) and D-Generation Ice (Ice Poseidon and Anthony Vargas) at Misfits Boxing 005.
    The rules of the tag team match meant one member of each team had to wait on the ring apron while the other was inside fighting, but they could tag each other in by touching gloves.
    Los Pineda Coladas won an utterly chaotic fight thanks to a second round stoppage.
    Prior the historic victory, Davis, who trains with fellow crossover boxer Fousey, fought in the Influencer Fight League.
    In 2022, Davis took to the ring against opponent God Carleon, which resulted in a draw.
    That same year Davis came out of the ring with a TKO victory after defeating Zack Bernardez.
    On July 22, 2023, the hopeful boxer is set to return to the ring once more at Misfits Boxing 008.
    BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’.
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    Is Brendon Davis married?
    It is not publicly known if Brendon Davis is in a relationship or married.
    It appears the YouTuber-turned boxer prefers to keep his life private, mostly sharing his career journey with fans and followers on social media. More

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    Misfits Boxing 008 full card – how to watch HUGE card in the UK

    MISFITS BOXING is back – and there are some huge names on the card in Nashville.The main event of the night will see the new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
    ‘Survivor Tag’ will debut at Misfits Boxing 008Credit: @MisfitsBoxing via Twitter
    YouTubers BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
    Anthony Taylor will square off with Paul Bamba in a highly anticipated bout.
    Misfits Boxing founder KSI will not compete at 008 despite being victorious in the previous edition of the event.
    Alex Stein vs Mo Deen was set to take place in Nashville before a sickening prank led to the bout’s cancellation.
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    DAZN and Misfits Boxing decided to cancel their fight after Stein threw ‘hotdogs’ at Deen during a press conference.
    When is Misfits Boxing 008?

    Misfits Boxing 008 will take place on Saturday, July 22, in Nashville, USA.
    The prelims are expected to start at midnight in the UK.
    The main card will begin at approximately 1am on Sunday, July 23, in the UK.
    The Nashville Municipal Auditorium will host the event.

    Who is on the Misfits Boxing 008 card?
    Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 008 card:
    Main Card
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    NichLmao v Swarmz v BDave v Ryan Johnston
    Deen the Great & Walid Sharks v YPG! (YuddyGangTV & Ayye Pap)
    Anthony Taylor v Paul Bamba
    Alan Belcher v Chase DeMoor
    Brandon Herrera v James Sellers

    Happy Punch Preliminary card

    Unbaer v Corn
    The Magic Crasher v Jack Grady

    How can I watch Misfits Boxing 008 in the UK?

    Misfits Boxing 008 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.

    Can I live stream Misfits Boxing 008?

    DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits Boxing 008 via the DAZN app.
    The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
    Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

    Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

    On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky, known as DAZN 1 HD.
    The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content, including 50-plus fights a year.
    DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
    To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app. More

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    Shocking moment YouTuber Alex Stein throws ‘hotdogs’ at TikTok star Mo Deen ahead of Misfits Boxing clash

    A CONSERVATIVE YouTuber sparked outrage after hurling hot dogs at his Muslim boxing rival during a press conference. YouTuber Alex Stein and TikToker Mo Deen were set to go head-to-head in the Misfits Boxing 008 until the sickening joke led to the match’s cancellation.
    YouTuber Alex Stein chucked hot dogs at Muslim TikToker Mo Deen before they go head-to-head in a boxing matchCredit: Twitter / @StokeyyG2
    Their fight at the Misfits Boxing 008 tournament was canceled following the jokeCredit: Twitter / @StokeyyG2
    While fans were offended by the sick gesture, Stein and Deen both believe the fight should go onCredit: Twitter / Alex Stein
    Video from the conference shows the exact moment that Stein riled up the tensions and targeted his opponent with the vile prank.
    It all started after Stein, dressed in a blue suit and sunglasses, stood up to accuse Deen of loving soccer rather than baseball.
    “Here in America our favorite pastime is baseball,” the online troll said to Deen, whose head was wrapped in a covering.
    Deen responded that he had no idea what Stein was talking about before Stein said he brought his opponent a present that would help him to like baseball.

    “I know you love hot dogs so,” he said before chucking a bucket of dogs right at Deen’s head.
    Deen leaped up on the table and charged Stein who continued to taunt him with a microphone in his hand.
    Men at the table jumped into action and barely held back the TikToker who was known for stalking celebrities and posting his encounters online.
    “You love pork, right” Stein continued while Deen, who is believed to be Muslim, fiercely struggled.
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    The entire ordeal completely knocked down the backdrop for the event, which will see the likes of NichLMAO, Swarmz, B Dave, and Ryan Johnston give it their all in the ring.
    They continued to fight later off the stage, with cameramen following Stein as he yanked one of Deen’s shoes off and threw it on the roof of the building.
    Stein exclusively told The U.S. Sun that the entire skit was a joke and that the hot dogs were actually made from turkey.
    He said that he’s friends with Deen and had contacted his management to plan the stunt beforehand.
    He noted that he’s not Islamophobic and is begging for the event to still take place.
    In a video, Deen slammed Misfits Boxing and DAZN for canceling the fight and said there was no real harm in the joke.
    “That’s not fair, and I don’t know what to do or what to say,” he said.
    Onlookers on social media expressed outrage at the situation, saying that Stein should be removed from the tournament.
    “That’s no way to treat a fellow human, he should be banned,” one person tweeted.
    Another person wrote: “That’s very disrespectful.”
    “Misfits really making boxing a joke,” a different critic said.
    The controversy came after Mams Taylor, the co-president of Misfits Boxing, said the event would “push the boundaries” and wanted to bring “fresh and exciting ideas” to the boxing space.
    “We were already thrilled to be taking Misfits to Nashville, but to do so with an event as special as this means even more. Roll on July 22!” he said.
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    The tournament will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday starting at 8pm.
    Stein (pictured right) is a conservative YouTuber who posts commentary on current eventsCredit: Instagram / Alex Stein
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    Busty ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shows off curves in skintight bodysuit as fans say she is ‘glowing like an angel’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN wowed her fans on social media with her latest post.This time Apollonia posed in a skintight bodysuit for her 562,000 followers on Instagram.
    Apollonia Llewellyn took social media by storm with some more steamy picsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia wore a skintight outfit for her Instagram followersCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia appears as a ring girl on boxing matchesCredit: Instagram
    Apollonia has amassed a big audience on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuhIOqTsxJp/
    The boxing ring girl’s pics attracted over 1,000 likes from her fans in the first few hours.
    One fan posted: “Glowing like an angel.”
    Another commented: “Stunning.”
    A third wrote: “Beautiful.”
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    This fan said: “Very nice.”
    And that one stated: “Wow Girl.”
    These fresh uploads come after the model revealed she has been hit with a TikTok livestreaming ban after alleged “nudity and body exposure” violations during a video.
    Speaking in May, Apollonia said: “I was wearing a white T-shirt that covered everything with no cleavage on show. It is absolutely ridiculous.
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    “There was no warning, nothing. I don’t know where the nudity has come from.
    “When it happened I was just so confused and didn’t really understand what was going on and when I clicked on it and it said I had been banned.
    “I was shocked because I haven’t done anything wrong. I would understand if I was sitting there in a bikini or whatever but that definitely wasn’t the case.
    “I was just getting my make-up done and answering questions, nothing like what they are thinking I have done.
    “It is just so frustrating because I was just sitting there in a T-shirt and I could understand it if I was exposed but I was literally completely covered.”
    Apollonia shares a series of raunchy pics for her fans onlineCredit: Splash
    Apollonia has been recently hit with a TikTok banCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuY9BXGthy_/
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    I’m KSI’s manager who set up Misfits Boxing – just 12 months later it is worth over £100MILLION

    TWO of Misfits Boxing’s head honchos first met in a fight on the streets of London – now they run a promotion worth over £100million.The company was launched in 2022 to give a home to crossover bouts between celebrity and sporting stars.
    Promoter Kalle Sauerland with Misfits founders KSI and Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    Mams Taylor and Kalle Sauerland went from street fighting teens to business partnersCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    It was founded British YouTube sensation KSI and his music mogul manager Mams Taylor.
    But they also teamed up with boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland, who first met Taylor during a street fight in London.
    Taylor told SunSport: “Kalle and I were in the West End having a street fight against each other’s friends.
    “We were probably 13 or 14 and we’ve always had a mutual respect for each other, Nisse [Sauerland] as well. 
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    “And they had a reputation as hard men and I had a reputation for the same thing, we’d always be fighting and I don’t know why, obviously it’s stupid now.
    “Over the years we would see each other and there was always a mutual respect.” 
    Taylor would go onto find fame in music while Sauerland became one of boxing’s most powerful figures.
    And in 2019, when KSI – nicknamed JJ – beat Logan Paul in their Los Angeles rematch, the idea of a crossover boxing platform was created.
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    Taylor said: “Kalle and I spoke about it and I was like, ‘Look, I really want JJ to be doing this for himself rather than making others millions. 
    “I spoke to JJ about it and he loved it. He loves creating platforms that helps others and I think this really helps creators in so many ways.”
    Misfits head into their eighth event this Saturday, staged in Nashville and aired on streaming service DAZN.
    Taylor admits he has been inspired by the WWE’s production value but insists the mayhem of Misfits is ultimately real.
    He said: “You can’t script the action. 
    “It’s real boxing matches within that ring so you can’t predict the outcome and you never know what’s going to happen. 
    “The fighting is real but sometimes I’ll plant a seed and just leave it and I know that it’s going to create a feud between a couple of them. 
    “Some professional s***stirring has to gone on once in a while. But a lot of the time it’s cool because it just happens organically.”
    YouTubers Wings of Redemption and Boogie 2988 weighed almost 60st collectivelyCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    Misfits have introduced tag-team boxingCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    It took inspiration from the WWECredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    The new wave of social media influencers boxing has changed the lives of many, including KSI and Jake Paul, who train full time.
    But Misfits have also faced criticism for their matchmaking in the past, including a super-heavyweight bout of almost 60 STONE and tag-team matches.
    Although Taylor admits there is a sense of responsibility to ensure every boxer on Misfits is respecting the sport.
    He said: “We want them to take the training seriously, we can’t control everything that happens but what we can control we definitely make it as safe as possible. 
    “We go the extra mile on the medical testing, we go the extra mile in ensuring everyone is putting the work in and taking care of their health. 
    “Even for exhibition matches where we’re not obligated to do the extent of medical testing that we do, we’d rather do it and spend the extra money to protect them.”
    KSI has headlined three Misfists events now on DAZN PPV and is in talks to fight Tommy Fury next.
    But as CEO of the company, he has a say on everything, including matchmaking and production.
    Taylor says they have turned down interest to sell Misfits after just 12 months of business and gives it an eye-watering valuation.
    KSI has headlined on three DAZN PPVsCredit: Getty
    KSI knocking out gamer Faze TemperrrCredit: PA
    KSI in his last fight with Joe FournierCredit: Getty
    He said: “It’s worth over £100million, if you look at everything, including our contracts long-term, things in the pipeline.
    “Every event we’ve done has made a profit and the audience is just growing. We had an offer to have effect, over £100million.
    “But we don’t want to give up control and not want an investor to come in and have a say without having the knowledge.”
    Misfits are entering the first of their five years with DAZN and Taylor warns they are only just getting started.
    He said: “Within that five-year period our growth is going to be exponential we’ve got amazing ideas.
    “We’ve got something for everyone, we’ve got a pro division that’s launching, we’ve got some fights that are more gimmicky, tag-teams.
    “Then we’ve got guys who don’t take it too seriously but they want to settle a beef which is super entertaining.
    “Then you’ve got guys who live and breathe like boxers now; KSI, trains super hard, Jake Paul, we’ve seen his transformation.
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    “All these guys, it’s their primary lifestyle now it’s taken over everything they’ve been doing.
    “So you’ve got to give them respect, they’re putting in the hours and the work. You can hate on these guys all you want, but they’re watching.”
    Tommy Fury and KSI are in talks to fight nextCredit: Getty More