Chase DeMoor vs Plinio Cruz - Fight date, venue, ring walk time, fight card, tale of the tape & more
Read everything you need to know as long-reigning Misfits Boxing heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor defends his title against Plinio Cruz on 10 October.
Of all of the fighters to emerge in the crossover boxing sphere in recent years few have really taken to the sport like former Too Hot to Handle castmate Chase DeMoor.
Since first stepping into the ring in 2022 the 30-year-old American has embarked on a burgeoning traditional boxing career whilst remaining one of the most active fighters in Misfits Boxing.
In August he captured the WBC Silver US title with a fifth-round TKO of Kevin Nagle, and his fight at the Cooper Box will mark his ninth in-ring appearance in 2026 across all formats.
His opponent is the 39-year-old Brazilian Cruz.
An experienced MMA fighter, Cruz is best known for being the coach and translator for former two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira.
Chase DeMoor vs Plinio Cruz - All you need to know
Date: | Saturday 10th October, 2026 |
Fight: | Chase DeMoor vs Plinio Cruz |
Approx Ring Walk Time: | 21:00 (BST) |
Weight Class: | Heavyweight |
Titles: | N/A |
Referee: | TBC |
Promoters: | Misfits Boxing |
Venue: | Copper Box Arena, London, England |
TV Channel: | DAZN |
Fight Date
Set to feature on the Misfits Boxing event headlined by Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs, the heavyweight title clash between Chase DeMoor and Plinio Cruz is scheduled for Saturday 10th October, 2026.
Venue
The entirety of the Misfits Boxing card - including the showdown between DeMoor and Cruz - will be held at the 7,500-capacity Copper Box Arena in London, England.
Ring Walks & Fight Time
While official timings have not been released for the upcoming Misfits Boxing card, we can estimate based on previous events that Chase DeMoor vs Plinio Cruz should get underway around 21:00 BST.
Timings are subject to change based on the length of undercard fights on the night.
Tale of the Tape
Chase DeMoor | Plinio Cruz | |
Record: | 5-1 (2 KO) | 0-0 |
Age: | 30 | 39 |
Birthplace: | Eatonville, Washington, United States | Sao Paolo |
Height: | 6′ 5″ / 196cm | 6' 1" / 185cm |
Stance: | Orthodox | Southpaw |
Last Fight: | Won (MD) vs Andrew Tate (Aug 25) | - |
KO%: | 40% | - |
Alias: | - | - |
*DeMoor's stated record and last fight refer solely to Misfits Pro bouts
Misfits Boxing: Essex vs Dapper Full Card
- Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs
- Chase DeMoor vs Plinio Cruz - MFB Heavyweight title
- Swarmz vs Ambush Buzzworl
- Big Stacks vs James Collins
- Leaks World vs TBA
- Nitboy & Kane West vs Cracky Tokky & Little T
- Carla Jade vs Erika Night - MFB Women's Lightweight title
*Card correct as of 28 September
