LIVE ON: 23 September 2023
WHO IS BOXING?
On 23 September 2023 live from Newcastle, Idris Virgo (12-0-1) vs Aaron Chalmers (1-0) main events Misfits and DAZN X Series 009 boxing card.
Aaron Chalmers was handed a golden opportunity as he fought against Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition at the 02 Arena. The event sold poorly and was horrific to watch, packed with an undercard of 3 rounds exhibitions that came off as cheap. But he shared 8 rounds with the hall of famer, and did well in the circumstances. He also did 4 professional rounds in 2022, picking up a points victory.
Idris Virgo holds a professional boxing record, but hasn’t fought professionally since December 2021. He has far more boxing credentials than Chalmers who specialises in MMA, and is unbeaten in professional boxing.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE BUILD-UP?
Very little. Attention has been diverted to the Misfits and DAZN X Series – The Price Card, which has more star power. You can preview that here
WHO IS THE FAVOURITE?
Idris Virgo has to be considered the overwhelming favourite. Chalmers has a larger fan base from stints on reality TV with Geordie Shore and facing Mayweather, but Virgo has grafted at boxing for years and should be able to overcome a relative novice.
WHERE IS THE EVENT?
The boxing is scheduled to take place on 23 September 2023 at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
WHEN DOES THE EVENT START?
The main card for Virgo vs Chalmers begins at 7 p.m.
The start time for the undercard is 5:00 p.m
HOW CAN I WATCH?
The undercard can be viewed on Misfits Boxing YouTube channel via the link below. Coverage begins at 5:00 p.m.
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WHO ELSE IS FIGHTING ON THE UNDERCARD?
Idris Virgo vs. Aaron Chalmers
FaZe Temperrr vs. Ginty
Ashley Rak-Su vs. Halal Ham
Gabriel Silva vs. Ben Davis
S1mba vs. Master Oogway
Callum Izzard vs. OJ Rosé
Prelims
AJ Bunker vs. Little Bellsy
Pully Arif vs. Small Spartan Jay
Carla Jade vs. Tash Weekender
ANY HIGHLIGHTS ON THE UNDERCARD?
FaZe Temperrr lost to KSI on PPV at the start of the year on 14 January 2023. He came in at late notice to replace an absent Dillon Danis, but did pretty poorly and didn’t survive the first round. He’ll be looking to improve.
WORLDWIDE BROADCASTS:
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe.
ANYTHING ELSE?
This event clashes with Zhang vs Joyce 2. You can read a preview of that card here
EVENT RATING:
★