Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant will collide in a headline contest at MF & DAZN: X Series 15, on Saturday, May 25
Brooke claimed the MFB crown with a stunning stoppage win over AJ Bunker at X Series 12 in Leeds earlier this year but knows she will have to produce the performance of her fighting life in order to defeat former UFC fighter VanZant and keep her title.
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Mams Taylor said 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 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!”
No illusions 😤
Elle Brooke ready for the biggest challenge yet as Paige VanZant awaits in Houston 🇺🇸 @KickStreaming | @PrimeHydrate pic.twitter.com/jfg12WXgMr
— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) April 20, 2024
“DAZN are excited to be broadcasting this mega fight,” said Alfie Sharman, VP DAZN.
