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The Misfits Boxing 22 card features several exciting matchups, including a middleweight four-round exhibition boxing bout between Joey Essex and Joao ‘Numeiro’ Barbosa.

Joey Essex is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, recognized for his appearances in various reality shows, including Love Island. After initially planning to make his professional boxing debut last year, Essex was unable to do so due to undisclosed reasons. Now, the 35-year-old finally has the opportunity to showcase his boxing skills in the upcoming bout.

On the other hand, Joao ‘Numeiro’ Barbosa is a popular Portuguese influencer renowned for his lavish lifestyle. In terms of boxing experience, Numeiro has competed professionally once, where he defeated Kalin Simeonov by sixth-round corner stoppage.

The upcoming bout between Essex and Barbosa will highlight these popular internet personalities’ abilities in the boxing ring. While the Englishman has been training under renowned coach Tony Sims, he is eager to turn this chance into a successful debut.

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The MF & DAZN X Series 22: Ring of Thrones event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. The fight card is set to begin at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT and will be broadcast live on DAZN.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates.

Round 1

Joey Essex starts as the aggressor. Numeiro calmly counters with a right hook. Both throw combinations lead to a clinch. Essex catches the Portuguese with a right overhand. Numeiro strikes with a body shot. He follows it up with big overhand hooks and an upper cut. Essex catches again in the counter.

Our Score: 10-9 Numeiro

Round 2

Numeiro swings big right and misses. Essex connects with a left hook. Numeiro continues his swing, Essex holds onto a clinch. Numeiro connects a body shot, while Essex connects a right hook to the head. Both men throw combinations at each other. Essex clinches again. Numeiro hurts Essex with a straight jab.

Our Score: 10-9 Numeiro, Overall 20-18 Numeiro

Round 3

Essex starts strong and stuns Numeiro with a big right. Numeiro swings back in return. Both men appear tired as they continue trading shots. Numeiro continues the body strikes, while Essex connects counter jabs. Numeiro finishes strong with two precise head strikes.

Our Score: 10-9 Numeiro, Overall 30-27 Numeiro

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