Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant LIVE: UK start time, undercard and how to follow huge crossover boxing clash

Former UFC star Paige VanZant will make her gloved boxing debut against influencer Elle Brooke on the latest Misfits card next month.

“12 Gauge” will return to the ring for the first time in 33 months in the biggest women’s crossover boxing match ever.

PVZ has not fought since being dominated by Rachael Ostovich – a fighter she previously beat in the UFC – at BKFC 19 in July 2021.

She will now challenge Misfits Boxing women’s middleweight champion Brooke, who called her out during an interview with talkSPORT.

Brooke has only five fights (4-1) in power boxing and most recently stopped ex-Love Island star AJ Bunker in January.

VanZant still has the bulk of fighting experience despite his long hiatus, having competed 13 times pro-MMA (8-5) with two bare-knuckle fights (0-2) under his belt as well.

Brooke vs. VanZant: How to Follow

This crossover clash will take place on Saturday May 25.

The duo will headline Misfits 15 at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas.

The fight will be broadcast on DAZN but official start times have not yet been confirmed. More details on how to register can be found here.

talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week, while talkSPORT.com will also provide the best reaction.

To tune in to talkSPORT via the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, via your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Brooke vs. VanZant: Undercard

• MAIN EVENT: Elle Brooke vs. Paige VanZant
• Le’Veon Bell vs. Tristan Hamm

Brooke vs. VanZant: What was said?

Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “X Series 15 will go down in history as the night the women’s division, in all of crossover boxing, reached a whole new level.

“Brilliant Misfits Boxing Women’s Middleweight Champion Elle Brooke has accepted one of the biggest tests, facing a true former UFC and BKFC great in the form of Paige VanZant.

“It’s a phenomenal match and I can’t wait because May 25 will be another big night for the X Series.”

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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 women’s fight we’ve ever had in this space and the number of people watching in the arena and around the world on DAZN will be huge.

“Brooke is the #2 pound-for-pound fighter in Misfits Boxing, but taking on VanZant, an established and global UFC star, is by far the biggest challenge of her boxing career.

“Can she cause the mother of all upheavals? See you on May 25 to find out! »