Misfits Boxing returns on Saturday and the headline bout sees reality star Joey Essex take on comedian Dapper Laughs in a super middleweight contest at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Both men have fought and won previously, with Essex beating Numeiro by majority decision at the Manchester Arena in August 2025.
You have to go back a little further for Dapper Laughs' victory, which came almost three years ago when he claimed a technical knockout success over Simple Simon.
This will be the headline fight on what is a stacked Misfits card, which also includes a showdown between internet personality Big Stacks and former Premier League footballer James Collins, who counts West Ham United and Aston Villa among his list of former clubs.
Joey Essex v Dapper Laughs Tips Preview
Essex is a well known TV personality who broke onto the scene when starring in The Only Way is Essex and he has gone on to become a household name, appearing in shows such as I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Dancing on Ice and Love Island.
The 36-year-old also showcased his athletic potential in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2020, so it should not be too much of a surprise that he has caught the eye in the boxing ring.
After a nervy start to his one previous bout against Portuguese influencer Numeiro, Essex settled down and delivered some big hits as the four-round fight went the distance, with the Englishman being awarded the success by majority decision.
That victory came little over 13 months ago, whereas Dapper Laughs, whose real name is Daniel O'Reilly, has not competed in the ring since he stopped TikTok star Simple Simon in November 2023.
However, the 42-year-old's victory in that fight was impressive, as he knocked his opponent to the canvas after just nine seconds of the opening round before the fight was eventually stopped a minute later.
Dapper Laughs connected with some brutal shots during that fight in York and he will hope to still boast some of that same finishing power when he takes on Essex.
Joey Essex v Dapper Laughs Tale of the Tape
Joey Essex | Dapper Laughs | |
Record: | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Age: | 36 | 42 |
Birthplace: | Southwark, London, UK | Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, UK |
Height: | 5' 9" | 5' 9" |
Stance: | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Last Fight: | Won (MD) Numeiro (Aug 2025) | Won (TKO) Simple Simon (Nov 2023) |
KO%: | 0 | 100.00 |
Joey Essex v Dapper Laughs Top Tips
Joey Essex to win @ 4/9
These two celebrities have limited boxing experience and although Dapper Laughs enjoyed the more impressive victory on his debut, that came nearly three years ago, while Essex went 1-0 relatively recently in August 2025.
Essex also has age on his side, he is six years younger than Dapper Laughs, and it is notable he grew into his fight against Numeiro after making a nervous start.
The longer this fight goes on the more likely it is that Essex's stamina will see him to victory, but he must be careful to avoid any big hits from Dapper Laughs, who showcased his raw power against Simple Simon.
If the comedian is to land the victory, he will almost certainly have to stop his opponent early, but Essex will likely have the speed and agility to avoid any big blows and should be able to take this one via decision.
Supporters in London should see a full four rounds of action on Saturday night and if they do, it will surely be Essex's arm that is thrown into the air by the referee to signal the victor.
All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
