Demi Sims, the TV star known for The Only Way Is Essex and Made in Chelsea, celebrated a successful Misfits Boxing debut with a unanimous four-round victory over influencer Nadeshi Hopkins. The opening bell saw Sims establish control with a crisp lead left jab, setting up a sustained attack that earned Hopkins a standing count in the first round. Sims kept the pressure on throughout the bout, backing Hopkins with sharp jabs and the occasional right hand, as an eye-catching left hook punctuated her approach.
Hopkins, who was notably absent during fight week and only appeared on the night, gave as good as she could, but Sims dictated the action from the back foot and by the final bell the judges favored Sims on all scorecards. The win was celebrated in the ring with Sims embracing her father, Tony Sims, a well-respected trainer who has worked with the likes of Conor Benn and formerly Anthony Joshua. Tony was unable to corner on the night due to a British Boxing Board of Control license restriction, but his influence was clear in the younger boxer’s performance. Ex-world champion Darren Barker served as Sims’ corner on fight night, adding high-level guidance to the debutant in the Misfits arena, the home of celebrity-style crossover bouts co-founded by KSI.
The event also featured a later bout for Sims’ cousin, Joey Essex, who made his own Misfits debut against Portuguese influencer Numeiro, adding to a night notable for family ties and crossover appeal.
What this could mean going forward: Sims’ confident, jab-driven performance suggests she could be a continued contender in Misfits Boxing, a platform that blends entertainment with sport and has drawn increasing attention in the celebrity boxing scene. With strong family support and continued coaching from her father, along with professional guidance from Barker, she may build on this foundation and pursue additional bouts in the Misfits lineup.
Summary: Demi Sims opened her Misfits Boxing chapter with a unanimous four-round win over Nadeshi Hopkins, showcasing a sharp jab and forward pressure. The win came with her father Tony Sims watching from ringside, unable to corner due to licensing rules, while ex-champion Darren Barker lent corner support. The night also featured her cousin Joey Essex’s debut. Positive signs point to a promising path in the celebrity boxing world for Sims.