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Essex's Boxing Debut
Reality TV star Joey Essex, known for his appearances on TOWIE, is set to follow in his family's footsteps and make his boxing debut. His uncle, esteemed British trainer Tony Sims, has previously coached Anthony Joshua and currently works with Conor Benn.
Talks with KSI's Manager
Essex has been dropping hints about his switch to boxing on social media, and now it has been confirmed that he has been in talks with KSI's manager and co-founder of Misfits Boxing, Mams Taylor. Taylor expressed excitement about having Essex join the sport, saying, "Joey's going to be very committed."
Misfits Boxing and Celebrity Fights
Since its launch in 2022, Misfits Boxing has become known for hosting crossover and celebrity-style fights. With Essex's fame and following, he will have no shortage of famous opponents lining up to face him. Taylor mentioned having a list of potential opponents for Essex to go through.
Calling Out KSI
Essex wasted no time in calling out YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI, but Taylor stated that the fight is not yet in the cards. Taylor believes it would not be fair to make Essex's debut against KSI or for KSI to go from facing Tommy Fury to Joey Essex. However, he did leave the possibility open for a future fight if Essex develops his skills and builds up experience.
Potential Rivalry
Essex claims there is friction between himself and KSI, and Taylor acknowledged an underlying tension between the two. While he doesn't believe resolving it in the ring is the right move for now, he hinted at the possibility of a future showdown. Taylor expressed intrigue about their rivalry, saying, "Sometimes these things develop on their own."
