Paige VanZant claims she’s returning to preventing to indicate off her improved boxing expertise, however opponent Elle Brooke believes “12 Gauge” is coming again to realize some clout.
The 2 girls will lock horns later this night (Sat., Might 25, 2024) at Misfits Boxing 15 reside on DAZN PPV from Houston, Tex., as VanZant makes her skilled boxing debut for a shot at Brooke’s MFB middleweight title. Will probably be the primary time VanZant is competing in fight sports activities since a brief stint in Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship (BKFC) again in 2021.
VanZant, who has made a ton of cash over the previous three years by social media and OnlyFans, nonetheless has just a little bit to show at this level in her profession. She hasn’t fought in Final Preventing Championship (UFC) since 2020, went 0-2 as a bareknuckle boxer, and hasn’t received a struggle of any type since 2019. “12 Gauge” is hoping regain the respect of fight followers with a stable displaying this weekend.
Brooke, who has been extraordinarily lively inside the ring over the previous two years, doesn’t consider VanZant is returning to the combo for the love of the game. As an alternative, Brooke believes VanZant is preventing at Misfits Boxing 15 this weekend to remain related and earn a hefty payday.
“I feel she fights to maintain related, whereas that’s not the explanation why I struggle,” Brooke advised MMA Preventing. “My bread and butter is leisure and entertaining individuals, however that’s not what she does. Yeah, she in all probability does like it, nevertheless it’s in all probability for the bag as properly.”
Whereas VanZant has a big benefit over Brooke with regards to total fight expertise, Brooke believes her boxing expertise are superior and can permit her to dictate tonight’s title struggle.
“I do know that she’s had a few bare-knuckle [fights] nevertheless it’s nonetheless just a little bit extra awkward within the stances, it’s not precisely the identical sport,” Brooke mentioned. “I feel that I in all probability have the benefit within the boxing ring.
“I’m assured that I’ll win, however she is the toughest opponent up to now. She’s a combined martial artist. She’s been preventing her entire life. So she’s positively extra skilled than me, however I positively really feel I’ve the sting with regards to boxing.”
To order Misfits Boxing 15: “Brooke vs. VanZant” on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) CLICK HERE.
