Has Joey Essex ever boxed before?.

According to The Sun: Joey Essex is preparing for an important fight against Numeyro as part of Misfits Series X 22, which will take place this Saturday.

The reality star Joey gained popularity in the UK thanks to the show 'The Only Way is Essex' and also by participating in other programs like 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'

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The 35-year-old athlete hopes to surpass his performance on Love Island and not lose the bout against Numeyro.

Numeyro, whose real name is Joao Barbosa, comes into the fight with a record of 0-1-0, following a loss to Kalin Simeonov in Portugal.

The match will occur on the undercard of the 'Ring of Thrones' event, where Darren Till will meet Luke Rockhold at the AO Arena in Manchester.

All About Misfits 22

MISFITS boxing returns with a grand event this weekend.

A major fight featuring UFC legends, icons of Misfits, and two stars from TOWIE will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester!

The 'Ring of Thrones' event will be headlined by a match between former UFC stars Darren Till and Luke Rockhold.

Former UFC champion Tony Ferguson will also make his debut in the promotion, fighting against Solta Papi, who has impressed in his last three fights, winning them by knockout.

The night will be packed as cousins Joey Essex and Demi Sims will make their boxing debuts.

Demi and Joey come from boxing families, as their father Tony has trained stars like Anthony Joshua and Conor Benn.

Also on the card are MMA newcomer Dillon Danis and regulars from Misfits like Ty Mitchell, Chase DeMoor, and Amir Anderson.

Here's what you need to know about the night.

• How to get tickets for Misfits 22
• All the information on how to watch Misfits 22

Has Joey Essex ever boxed before?

No, Joey Essex has never boxed before.

His cousin Demi Sims was supposed to compete on the KSI card against Dillon Danis, but that fight was canceled due to KSI's withdrawal.

Joey's fight against Numeyro will be his first match in Misfits Series X 22.

Numeyro has a record of 0-1-0.

The reality star is already dreaming of potential fights against Jake Paul, KSI, and Tommy Fury if he wins against Numeyro.

Both Joey and Demi grew up in boxing families, as their father Tony is the head coach at Matchroom Sport.

He has worked with many stars in the sport like Anthony Joshua and Conor Benn.

Joey and Demi hope to have a certain level of skill thanks to their relatives' coaching.

He shared that he has turned down television opportunities to focus on training, which he does six days a week.

“I think this is a career change, which is very strange to say. The plan right now is to get bigger and better fights.”

“It’s just for me, I’m just looking at this as the start, as the beginning of something big. I’m taking it step by step.”

“I’ll finish this fight, relax, and then get straight back to training. I don’t plan on having much free time.”

“I want to get back to this quickly. I’m here to take over the ring.”

When and where can you watch Joey Essex's fight?

• Misfits 22 will take place on Saturday, August 22.
• The program will start at 7:00 PM BST; the main event - the fight between Darren Till and Luke Rockhold - will be at 11:00 PM BST.
• Joey Essex's fight against Numeyro is expected to be around 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM BST.
• DAZN will provide full coverage of the event.
• You can watch on DAZN TV or through a live web stream.
• A flexible monthly subscription, which can be canceled at any time, costs £24.99 / $29.99 per month.
• Additionally, SunSport will provide round-by-round updates from the massive card.

The importance of this fight is not only in Joey Essex's debut in the ring but also in the opportunity to showcase his skills to a wide audience. If Joey can win, it may open new doors in his career, including fights with more well-known opponents like Jake Paul and KSI. The event is capturing the attention of combat sports fans and promises to be an exciting evening for all boxing enthusiasts.