Misfits Boxing 19 just wrapped up and fans of influencer boxing have been treated to some explosive fights. Taking place inside Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar, the event was headlined by American YouTuber Slim Albaher and Saudi Arabian YouTuber AnEsonGib.
The two have been going back and forth online for years, and finally, they got to settle the score with the MFB (Misfits Boxing) middleweight title on the line. Let's recap the results and examine the card closely.
The AnEsonGib vs Albaher bout started with Albaher largely composed and finding his range while the shorter Gib danced around to establish his rhythm. A few straight punches by Albaher landed, which prompted Gib to clinch and fight dirty inside.
Rounds two and three continued the same story, with Albaher marvelously picking Gib apart from long range. Gib, on the other hand, seemed intent on getting inside and fighting dirty in the clinch.
The bout took a turn when Gib landed a thunderous punch during a wild exchange, causing Albaher to stumble. The Saudi Arabian fighter went in for the kill with a hard combination near the end of the round.
The two exchange wins in rounds five and six as Albaher went back to his sniping ways, peppering Gib with jabs, crosses and check hooks. Gib's smothering and clinching ways started becoming more effective as exhaustion started to kick in.
Rounds seven and eight saw Gib take over as an increasingly tired Albaher was merely using his toughness to carry him through the exchanges. Gib's constant attacks on the body started paying dividends as Albaher's punches were getting more labored. After the final bell, AnEsonGib defeated Slim Albaher via a majority decision (76-76, 78-74, 79-73), becoming the new MFB middleweight champion.
Misfits Boxing 19: AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher main card results
The co-main event of the evening saw Filipino viral sensation Salt Papi facing the hard-hitting King Kenny. The two were scheduled to go six rounds but the bout only needed three.
King Kenny was showing great promise in the first two rounds as he appeared to have dropped Salt Papi on more than one occasion, using his wild, unpredictable punches and explosive power. Papi recovered and stayed composed, using the clinch to halt Kenny's momentum.
Come the third round, Papi landed his signature left hand that floored Kenny, who was moving forward and ate the punch head-on. Kenny never recovered and Salt Papi was declared the winner via KO at 0:40 of the third round.
Also on the card was a four-round battle between Deji Olatunji vs Dawood Savage. Olatunji is the brother of popular influencer boxing pioneer KSI. Olatunji has had significant experience in the past, fighting and losing to the likes of Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather Jr (exhibition). Savage, on the other hand, was making his professional boxing debut.
The two engaged in a wild brawl filled with wild swings and clinching. While Savage had a moment or two, it was Olatunji who was landing the harder shots. In the third round, Olatunji floored savage with a hard left cross immediately after a clinch. Savage protested the knockdown but was floored again, signaling the end of the bout at 0:32 in the third round.
Misfits Boxing 19: the rest of the card results
Another title bout was featured on the main card of Misfits Boxing 19. MFB welterweight champion Jarvis Khattri defended his belt against Ben Williams in a five-round boxing match. While the fight was exciting from start to finish, a freak accident unfortunately caused an anti-climactic end.
Williams came out like a bat out of hell from the opening bell, taking the fight to the champion. Jarvis showed his championship mettle by matching the challenger's intense pace. After arguably edging the champion out in the first two rounds, Williams slipped after avoiding a punch from Khattri, injuring his foot. Khattri was declared the winner via TKO.
We also saw the first trilogy in Misfits boxing history as Lil Cracra and YuddyGangTV went at it in the tournament finals for the MFB interim lightweight title. Lil Cracra was kicked off the tournament by YuddyGangTV but was able to re-enter after a pull-out.
He got the loss back by besting his rival after five competitive rounds. Lil Cracra is now the MFB lightweight tournament winner, earning him a guaranteed title shot in the future.
Here are the full event results of Misfits Boxing 19: AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher:
Misfits Boxing 19 Main Card:
- MFB middleweight championship - AnEsonGib def. Slim Albaher via a Majority Decision
- Light-heavyweight - Salt Papi def. King Kenny via KO in the third round
- Catchweight - Deji Olatunji def. Dawood Savage via KO in the third round
- MFB welterweight championship - Jarvis Khattri def. Ben Williams via TKO in the third round
- Middleweight - Warren Spencer def. Nichlmao via Majority Decision
- MFB lightweight interim title tournament finals - Lil Cracra def. YuddyGangTV via Unanimous Decision
- MFB heavyweight championship - Chase Demoor def. Kelz via Unanimous decision
Misfits Boxing 19 Kick-Offs:
- Light-heavyweight - Luis Alcaraz Pineda def. Swarmz via Unanimous Decision
- Middleweight - Amir Anderson def. Neeraj Saini via TKO in the second round