Misfits 22 Boxing Event Features Former UFC Stars in Manchester

The Misfits Boxing 22 event held on August 30, 2025, in Manchester, England, featured a mix of former UFC fighters, influencers, and other combat sports athletes competing across boxing and MMA disciplines. The main event saw former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till face off against former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, who made his professional boxing debut. The co-main event featured former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson making his boxing debut against influencer Salt Papi. Other notable bouts included Dillon Danis returning to MMA competition against Warren Spencer and reality TV stars Joey Essex and Demi Sims making boxing debuts. The event was marked by exciting but sometimes amateurish fights, with several bouts ending in stoppages due to technical knockouts or doctor interventions. Fans also showed interest in fighters' ringwalk music choices, adding to the event's entertainment value.