Paige VanZant claims she’s returning to combating to point out off her improved boxing abilities, however opponent Elle Brooke believes “12 Gauge” is coming again to realize some clout.
The 2 ladies will lock horns later this night (Sat., Might 25, 2024) at Misfits Boxing 15 dwell on DAZN PPV from Houston, Tex., as VanZant makes her skilled boxing debut for a shot at Brooke’s MFB middleweight title. It will likely be the primary time VanZant is competing in fight sports activities since a brief stint in Naked Knuckle Combating Championship (BKFC) again in 2021.
VanZant, who has made a ton of cash over the previous three years by way of social media and OnlyFans, nonetheless has a bit bit to show at this level in her profession. She hasn’t fought in Final Combating Championship (UFC) since 2020, went 0-2 as a bareknuckle boxer, and hasn’t gained a struggle of any sort since 2019. “12 Gauge” is hoping regain the respect of fight followers with a strong exhibiting this weekend.
Brooke, who has been extraordinarily lively inside the ring over the previous two years, doesn’t imagine VanZant is returning to the combo for the love of the game. As a substitute, Brooke believes VanZant is combating 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 Combating. “My bread and butter is leisure and entertaining folks, however that’s not what she does. Yeah, she in all probability does find it irresistible, but it surely’s in all probability for the bag as properly.”
Whereas VanZant has a big benefit over Brooke in relation to total fight expertise, Brooke believes her boxing abilities are superior and can enable her to dictate tonight’s title struggle.
“I do know that she’s had a few bare-knuckle [fights] but it surely’s nonetheless a bit 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 blended martial artist. She’s been combating her entire life. So she’s undoubtedly extra skilled than me, however I undoubtedly really feel I’ve the sting in relation to boxing.”
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