Who is Joey Essex’s boxing opponent Numeiro?

REALITY TV star Joey Essex will launch his boxing career with his debut on Misfits 22 in Manchester as he faces Numeiro this weekend!

The reality star is eyeing on the likes of Jake Paul, Tommy Fury and KSI for the future.

Joey Essex faces influencer Numeiro this weekend at Misfits 22

Joey told Sky Sports: “You’ve got Jake Paul, who’s the golden boy. There are a few others. You’ve got the likes of KSI, you’ve got Tommy Fury. It depends how far this goes.

“I’m going to get the 30th out of the way and then we’ll see from there. I’ve got a big name myself. Joey Essex vs Jake Paul, Joey Essex vs KSI, Joey Essex vs Tommy Fury, it makes sense. But I have to get there first.”

The 35-year-old former TOWIE cast member comes from a fighting family, his uncle being the famous trainer Tony Sims.

Sims has trained and overseen the development of big name fighters including Anthony Joshua, Joe Cordina and Conor Benn and is the head coach of Matchroom Sport.

When asked why he decided to go into boxing, Joey added: “”Destiny. That’s what made me get in the ring. It was always meant to be.

“It was always going to happen. Just with my family history, my dad, my uncle and everyone being so involved in boxing. I feel like it’s my time.”

“I wake up and I can’t wait to go to the gym. I enjoy it, I’ve always enjoyed it. Do I enjoy it? Yes. But this is grit.

“What I’m doing is different. I’m genuinely learning a skill like a proper athlete.”

He makes his debut against Joao Barbosa, AKA Numeiro – here is everything we know about the influencer.

Misfits 22 – All the info

MISFITS boxing is back for an absolutely massive card this weekend.

There’s a massive fight card from the AO Arena in Manchester, with the event starring a mix of UFC legends, Misfits icons – and two TOWIE stars!

Ring of Thrones, as the night has been dubbed, is headlined by a meeting of two former UFC stars in Darren Till and Luke Rockhold.

Former UFC champ Tony Ferguson is also making his debut for the promotion and puts his legacy on the line against Salt Papi, who has impressed in the ring and won his last three fights by TKO.

A packed night sees reality TV star cousins Joey Essex and Demi Sims make their boxing debuts.

Demi’s dad Tony has trained the likes of Anthony Joshua and Conor Benn and is Matchroom Sport’s head coach.

MMA upstart Dillon Danis is also back on the card, as well as Misfits regulars such as Ty Mitchell, Chase DeMoor and Amir Anderson.

Here’s everything you need to know about the night.

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Who is Joey Essex’s opponent Numeiro?

Numeiro is a Portuguese digital influencer known for his controversial opinions and lavish lifestyle.

He is known for posting content around luxury items and vehicles and holidays.

The YouTuber has 365,000 followers on TikTok and a total of around 500,000 across his platforms.

Recent videos and viral clips include him posing in front of a wrapped Lamborghini and taking numerous trips on private jets.

He has been posting for around a decade, but not much is known about his early life.

Speaking about his fight with Joey Essex, he said: “I saw a couple of videos of him boxing and sparring – I do not know if he was trying to look bad on purpose to like not scare me away.

“That was genuinely a question in my head because I do not know the guy.

“I do not know if he fought as a kid. I saw a couple of videos and they looked really bad.

“Hopefully, he was not playing me.

“If that was the real him, I am confident I will beat him up.”