Former UFC star Paige VanZant will make her gloved boxing debut against influencer Elle Brooke on the latest Misfits card next month.
’12 Gauge’ will return to the ring for the first time in 33 months in the biggest female crossover boxing match-up ever.
PVZ hasn’t fought since being outpointed by Rachael Ostovich – a fighter she previously beat in the UFC – at BKFC 19 in July 2021.
She will now challenge Misfits Boxing women’s middleweight champion Brooke, who called her out during an interview with talkSPORT.
Brooke has only had five fights (4-1) in influencer boxing and most recently stopped ex-Love Island star AJ Bunker in January.
VanZant still boasts the bulk of the combat experience despite her lengthy hiatus, having competed 13 times in pro-MMA (8-5) with two bare-knuckle fights (0-2) to her name as well.
Brooke vs VanZant: How to follow
This crossover clash will take place on Saturday, May 25.
The pair will headline Misfits 15 at NRG Arena in Houston, Texas.
The bout will be broadcast on DAZN but official start times are yet to be confirmed. More details on how to sign up can be found here.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week, while talkSPORT.com will provide the best of the reaction as well.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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Brooke vs VanZant: Undercard
- MAIN EVENT: Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant
- Le’Veon Bell vs Tristan Hamm
Brooke vs VanZant: What has been said?
Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “X Series 15 will go down in history as the night the female division, in all of crossover boxing, was taken to a whole new level.
“Elle Brooke, the brilliant Misfits Boxing Women’s Middleweight champion, has accepted one of the biggest tests out there, in facing a true former UFC and BKFC great, in the shape of Paige VanZant.
“It’s a phenomenal match-up and I cannot wait for it because May 25 will be yet another landmark night for the X Series.”
Kalle Sauerland, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “Make no mistake, this is a colossal clash in the world of crossover boxing.
“Hands down, Elle Brooke taking on the legendary Paige VanZant is the biggest female fight we’ve ever had in this space and the number of people watching in the arena, and worldwide on DAZN, will be huge.
“Brooke is the No2 pound-for-pound female fighter in Misfits Boxing but facing VanZant, a proven and global star from UFC, is by far the biggest challenge of her boxing career.
“Can she pull off the mother of all upsets? Tune in May 25 to find out!”
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