Influencer promotion Misfits Boxing has had its licence suspended by the Professional Boxing Association following fears over participant security. The promotion, launched by CEO KSI in 2022, has emerged to the fore in recent times, with names like Tommy Fury and Elle Brooke that includes on thrilling playing cards.

Since it was launched, Misfits Boxing has grown exponentially in recent times. It has been one of many driving our bodies for the rise of influencer boxing, serving to the game develop and create viral occasions.

However, on Friday afternoon, the PBA introduced it had determined to droop the promotion's licenses. The PBA cited a number of points, together with participant security.

The assertion learn: “Misfits Boxing: Due to clear violations of the PBA's rules and regulation, bringing boxing into disrepute and in the interest of boxer safety, Misfits Boxing Promoters' licenses have been suspended and disciplinary hearings will follow for such license holders.”

Misfits Boxing are set to carry their subsequent occasion on Saturday, January 20. There are a number of massive names on the cardboard, together with AJ Bunker and Elle Brooke who're because of face off in a highly-anticipated bout.

The card can be because of function TikTok star Ed Matthews, who's billed to headline the occasion towards an opponent who's but to be confirmed. There has been no official assertion from the promotion over whether or not the occasion will go forward or not.

Since 2022 when KSI - actual identify Olajide Olatunji - launched the promotion, Misfits has continued to develop and stage high-profile boxing occasions. Given the names concerned in its administration and competitors, the occasions obtain loads of publicity and get eyes on the competitors, which undoubtedly results in income.

Last October, KSI met professional boxer Fury within the ring at a sold-out AO Arena in Manchester. The bout attracted headlines the world over, with Fury emerging victorious by way of choice - though each males have been criticised for the subpar high quality of their perforances.

After the combat, KSI insisted he had been robbed of a outcome on the aftermath, however the PBA dismissed his claims and refused to overturn the choice. The physique launched a press release, which learn: “The PBA confirms that an independent review panel, consisting of two of the country’s leading King’s Counsel and a third lawyer, has determined that there are no grounds to overturn the KSI vs Tommy Fury fight result from October 14, 2023.”

It was a irritating choice for KSI to take given 5 months earlier, the PBA overturned his knockout win over Joe Fournier. The PBA discovered the YouTuber used an unlawful elbow strike to safe the victory.

On the undercard of KSI vs Fury, former blended martial artist Dillon Danis made his boxing debut towards social media star - and KSI’s enterprise companion - Logan Paul however the clash was a farce; Danis tried a jiu-jitsu choke within the ultimate spherical, main safety to enter the ring as a brawl broke out between the American duo. Paul was subsequently declared the winner by disqualification.