Joey Essex Set for Boxing Debut ‘Very Soon,’ Following Cousin Demi Sims

Joey Essex Prepares for Boxing Debut Amid Love Island Drama
By Laura Parkin for MailOnline | Updated: 21:31 GMT, 15 March 2025

[Image: Joey Essex training in a gym, caption: Joey Essex is training for his upcoming Misfits boxing debut.]

Reality TV star Joey Essex, 34, is gearing up for his boxing debut with influencer fight league Misfits, following in the footsteps of his cousin Demi Sims. Misfits co-founder Mams Taylor confirmed negotiations are underway, telling SunSport: “Joey isn’t someone who’ll do this half-a****. We’ll see him in the ring very soon.”

Demi, daughter of elite trainer Tony Sims, will face Egypt Criss on March 29 in Manchester. She announced on Instagram: “I’m fighting my debut live on DAZN Boxing. Let’s do this!”

[Image: Demi Sims and Egypt Criss face-off, caption: Demi Sims (left) will battle Egypt Criss in her first professional match.]

Meanwhile, Joey found himself dragged into ex-girlfriend Grace Jackson’s explosive feud with Love Island: All Stars beau Luca Bish. A viral clip showed Grace comparing Luca’s behavior to Joey’s past actions, prompting Joey to comment with a shocked emoji.

During the show, Grace—who briefly dated Joey in 2023—clashed with Luca after he grew close to bombshell Sammie Elishi. Co-star Harriett Blackmore quipped, “Luca isn’t Joey… he wouldn’t lead you on,” referencing Joey’s history of switching partners on the show.

[Image: Grace Jackson and Luca Bish arguing on Love Island, caption: Grace’s rift with Luca reignited tensions with ex Joey.]

Joey rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex before joining Love Island in 2024, where he infamously left Grace for Jessy Potts. His pivot to boxing marks a new chapter, with Mams Taylor emphasizing Joey’s dedication: “He’s implementing serious training around his busy schedule.”

[Image: Joey Essex in Love Island villa, caption: Joey’s romance with Grace ended abruptly during the 2024 season.]

As anticipation builds for his fight announcement, fans speculate whether Joey’s charm will translate to knockout power in the ring.

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