Yahoo Sports Danny Simpson vs Danny Aarons: When the fight is, how to watch it and the undercard line-up
Misfits Boxing X Series 17 takes place on Saturday August 31, when there’s another night of boxing and music in store in Dublin.
Danny Simpson, a Premier League title winner with Leicester City, makes his professional fight debut against Danny Aarons, a YouTuber, on the latest Misfits card – and it’s a bout that has many people intrigued.
Aarons is also making his ring debut in the cruiserweight crossover match. Headlining the bill, which features seven fights, is HSTikkyTokky’s fight with George Fensom.
Where is the fight being held?
The fight is part of Misfits Boxing X Series 17, which will take place at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
When is Simpson vs Aarons? Date and time
The fight is scheduled for Saturday August 31, when HSTikkyTokky vs George Fensom is the headline fight on the Misfits Boxing bill. Ring walk times have yet to be confirmed for the bill.
How to watch Simpson vs Aarons in the UK
Viewers can watch Simpson vs Aarons live on DAZN in the UK and US. The PPV cost is £19.99 for the fight or you can save 15 per cent with an annual plan. A subscription costs £24.99 a month with the right to cancel at any time or £14.99 a month if you commit to a year.
Alternatively, you can sign up to a seven-day free trial to watch the fight and then cancel within the trial period so you won’t be charged the £24.99 per month subscription fee after the trial.
You can also pay £99.99 (£124.99) up front for a year’s subscription with the DAZN Annual Super Saver, which is the lowest-cost option. The fight is then available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app. You can also find DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429 in the UK.
Tickets: Prices and how to get them
With ten days remaining there were still plenty of tickets on sale for the fight, starting from £20 plus fees. It is unclear if the event at the 3Arena in Dublin will be a sell-out.
You can purchase tickets from Ticketmaster Ireland.
Who is performing?
KSI, who founded Misfits and fought Tommy Fury in October 2023, will be performing several songs at the event in Dublin.
Who is the favourite and what are the odds for Simpson vs Aarons?
There aren’t currently any odds available for the fight but when they are we will bring them to you here first.
Even fight expected
Danny Simpson and Danny Aarons both step into the unknown, although both have been training hard for their professional debuts.
As a footballer, Simpson played for the likes of Manchester United and Leicester City and was a key part of the title win under Claudio Ranieri in 2016.
He was a physical defender who showed strength on the field throughout a career that included a few setbacks – and that could stand him in good stead for the fight in Dublin.
Off the field, Simpson occasionally attracted headlines for the wrong reasons. In June, 2015 he was convicted of assault and two years later he became involved in a social media spat with pundit Jamie Carragher. Those episodes and his football allegiances may mean Aarons wins the neutrals’ support.
The latter is well known for being a streamer and YouTuber and has featured in several charity matches that have produced some incredible numbers.
Aarons has also undergone a body transformation over the last year, and being close friends with KSI could help him in this one with various tips sure to be shared from the more experienced KSI.
Who else is fighting at Misfits Boxing 17?
There are seven fights in total on the Misfits Boxing bill at the end of August and all of them offer plenty of intrigue.
HSTikkyTokky’s fight with George Fensom is the headline with the famous Tik Tok star aiming to defeat a man best known for being in Love Island.
There’s another former Love Island participant involved as Jake Cornish takes on Mike Edwards while Sami Hamed and Jess Clarke also meet.
A full list of the card for Misfits Boxing X Series 17 is below:
HStikkytokky vs George Fensom
Danny Simpson vs Danny Aarons
Deen The Great vs Dave Fogarty
Sami Hamed vs Jesse Clarke
Ben Williams vs Warren Spencer
Jake Cornish vs Mike Edwards
DTG vs Minikon
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