JOEY ESSEX got his Misfits Boxing career off to a winning start with an exhausting and emotional victory over Portuguese influencer Numeiro.
The Only Way Is Essex star stepped into the ring for the first time at Misfits 22 in Manchester.
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And he managed to hold on to victory despite being given a standing count by the referee in the fourth and final round.
Essex – coached by his uncle Tony Sims, trainer to the likes of Conor Benn and Anthony Joshua – got off to a quick start.
He pumped out his jab and fired in right hands over the top but prankster Numeiro matched his efforts.
A scrappy second round saw both trade wild shots.
But it was in round three that Essex drew first blood after a right hand caused a standing count.
The 2013 I’m A Celeb contestant went for the finish and landed another huge right hand but Numeiro desperately held on.
Numeiro actually fired back to end the round on top as Essex was forced to cover up himself – barely finding the energy to do so.
In the fourth and final round, a right hand from Numeiro forced Essex on the back foot with the referee scoring another standing count.
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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The two could barely put their hands up by the end of the bout as it went to the scorecards.
One judge had it a draw with two scoring in favour of the reality TV star.
And he collapsed to the canvas in delight when the victory was announced.
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