A HUGE clash in Manchester is taking place as two former UFC stars go head to head this weekend.
However, there are exciting fixtures scheduled for August 30 in the AO Arena, with Demi Sims against Nadeshi Hopkins as the opener.
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Who is Nadeshi Hopkins?
Boxing is yet another string to the multi-talented Nadeshi Hopkins’ bow.
Nadeshi was born January 5 in 1997, in Watford.
She is an actress and music artist, who primarily works in English & Hindi web series, such as Munda Southall DA (2023), Operation Mayfair (2023) and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2021).
As a result, she has garnered a huge followership on social media, with nearly half a million followers across both TikTok and Instagram.
Her large following has given Nadeshi further tele opportunities, including fronting her own Amazon Prime series called Food Club, which she hosted with Manju Malhi, Anisa Dhorat, and Halima Ferreira.
The show offered viewers recipes that cut through the overabundance of quick and easy trends and essential information for cooking exceptional dishes.
Her work does not stop there either, with Nadeshi also becoming the founder of Queenology in 2023.
Nadeshi will be making her boxing debut in Manchester for the fight against Demi Sims.
She was announced as an undercard in August and commented on social media saying, “To all the Desi’s across the UK, let’s run it up at @misfitsboxing and show them what we’re made of.”
Since the announcement, Nadeshi has posted montages of her training in action, in a bid to show her progress in the ring and spook the opposition.
Misfits 22 – All the info
MISFITS boxing is back for an absolutely massive card this weekend.
The a huge event comes from the AO Arena in Manchester, with the night 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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When is Demi Sims fighting on Misfits?
Nadeshi is set to take to the ring this weekend in Manchester.
The AO Arena will play host to the evening on August 30 which is stacked with jaw-dropping fixtures.
Demi Sims will take on Nadeshi in what is expected to be an intense opening match ahead of an even more dramatic night.
Demi will be making her Misfits debut that evening, and has shared regular updates with nearly 600,000 on Instagram.
The reality star is no stranger to the spotlight, having appeared on The Only Way Is Essex in 2014, between November 2018 and July 2022, and in late 2024. She has also appeared on Celeb Ex in the City, Celebs Go Dating, CelebAbility, and House of Sims.
However, the match-up with Nadeshi in front of 20,000 in Manchester, as well as the countless others watching on DAZN at home, will certainly test her nerve.
Misfits Boxing 22 full card
The fight between Demi and Nadeshi will serve as the undercard to a boxing clash between former UFC stars Darren Till and Luke Rockhold.
Misfits have pulled out all the stops, getting huge names from the fighting world as well as reality and TV stars.
Here is the full list of fights:
Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold – Misfits Boxing bridgerweight title
Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi – Misfits Boxing middleweight title
Dillon Danis vs Warren Spencer – Misfits light-heavyweight title
Joey Essex vs Numeiro – Middleweight
Ty Mitchell vs Sean Hemphill – Misfits Pro super-middleweight title
Amadeusz Ferrari vs Rahim Pardesi – Light-heavyweight
Chase DeMoor vs Natan Marcon – Misfits heavyweight title
Amir Anderson vs Vitor Siqueira – Middleweight
Carla Jade vs Daryn Harris – Misfits lightweight title
Demi Sims vs Nadeshi Hopkins – Lightweight
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