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Joey Essex can’t remember ANYTHING from chaotic boxing debut and admits family members don’t want him to fight again

JOEY ESSEX admits he cannot remember a thing from his boxing debut - and has family who are still against him fighting. The reality TV legend made his boxing bow last year with Misfits - the home to celebrity-style crossover…

By Jack Figg · The Sun UK

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:26 PM

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Joey Essex revealed he cannot remember his boxing debut and his family opposes him fighting again.
Essex won his debut against influencer Numeiro via an exhausting four-round points decision.
The 36-year-old is trained by his uncle Tony Sims at his Romford gym.

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Reality TV personality Joey Essex admitted he remembers nothing from his chaotic Misfits boxing debut against influencer Numeiro. Despite earning a four-round points decision victory, Essex revealed the physical toll was severe and his family does not want him to box again.

Coached by his uncle Tony Sims, the 36-year-old is set to return to the ring at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday. He will headline the event in a crossover bout against comedian Dapper Laughs, whose real name is Daniel O'Reilly.

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Joey Essex can’t remember ANYTHING from chaotic boxing debut and admits family members don’t want him to fight again

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