Read everything you need to know as Gary Olive and Plinio Cruz go head-to-head in a Misfits Boxing 'Battle of the Coaches' showdown at London's Copper Box Arena this weekend.
The fight was a late addition to the card after heavyweight champion Chase De Moor was forced to pull out of his scheduled affair with UFC star Alex Pereira's trainer Cruz through injury.
In a bizarre twist, the American was quickly replaced by his trainer Oliver, who is now set to make his Misfits debut against the former MMA operator who amassed an 8-9 professional record before walking away from the sport in 2019.
Gary Olive vs Plinio Cruz - All you need to know
Date: | Saturday 10th October, 2026 |
Fight: | Gary Olive vs Plinio Cruz |
Approx Ring Walk Time: | 22:00 (BST) |
Weight Class: | Heavyweight |
Titles: | N/A |
Referee: | TBC |
Promoters: | Misfits Boxing |
Venue: | Copper Box Arena, London, England |
TV Channel: | DAZN |
Fight Date
The battle of the coaches showdown between Gary Olive and Plinio Cruz will feature as part of the upcoming Misfits Boxing bill in London on Saturday 10th October, 2026.
Venue
The entirety of the Misfits Boxing card - including the bout between Gary Olive and Plinio Cruz and the headline fight between Joey Essex and Dapper Laughs - will be held at the iconic Copper Box Arena in London, England.
Ring Walks & Fight Time
While official timings have not been released for the upcoming Misfits Boxing card, it's estimated that Gary Olive vs Plinio Cruz will take place at around 22:00 (BST).
Timings are subject to change based on the length of the undercard fights prior to the fight.
Tale of the Tape
Gary Olive | Plinio Cruz | |
Record: | 0-0 (0 KO) | 8-9 (1 KO) - (MMA record) |
Age: | Unknown | 42 |
Birthplace: | Kent, England | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Height: | Unknown | 6′ 1″ / 186cm |
Stance: | Unknown | Orthodox |
Last Fight: | N/A | Lost (TKO) vs Chris Daukaus (Dec 16) |
KO%: | 0% | 12.5% |
Alias: | N/A | N/A |
Misfits Boxing: Gary Olive vs Plinio Cruz Full Card
- Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs
- Gary Olive vs Plinio Cruz
- Swarmz vs Ambush Buzzworl
- Big Stacks vs James Collins
- Jordan McCann vs Mo Deen
- Nitboy & Kane West vs Cracky Tokky & Little T
- Carla Jade vs Erika Night - MFB Women's Lightweight title
*Card correct as of 5th October, 2026.
