Joey Essex returns to the ring this weekend for the latest Misfits Boxing event in London.The reality TV star faces comedian Dapper Laughs in the main event at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday, 14 months after claiming a majority decision win on his boxing debut in Manchester.Essex had Conor Benn by his side for his Misfits Boxing debut in August 2025GettyThe 36-year-old is out to move his record to 2-0 in the ring again on SaturdayGettyElsewhere, former Premier League defender James Collins, who played for West Ham and Aston Villa, fights content creator Big Stacks on the undercard.And Plinio Cruz, the head coach of two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira, returns to combat sports aged 40 for his Misfits Boxing debut.Cruz was originally scheduled to face the promotion’s heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor, but an eye injury has ruled DeMoor out, and his coach, Gary Olive, steps in instead.How to watch Misfits Boxing this weekendYou can watch the full Misfits Boxing card in London this weekend exclusively on DAZN.View Tweet: https://x.com/hashtag/EssexDapper?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwDAZN subscriptions are available monthly and annually, with over 185 fights a year.Monthly subscriptions start at £25.99, while an annual super saver subscription can be purchased as a one-off payment of £119.99 / $249.99 or in monthly instalments of £15.99 / $24.99.Alternatively, a Monthly Flexible Pass is available from October 8 to October 12 for fans in the UK at a discounted price of £9.99, £25.99 after November 1 if not cancelled.Essex vs Dapper Laughs full cardSubject to changeMain cardMAIN EVENT: Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs – super middleweightCarla Jade vs Erika Night – for Misfits Boxing women’s lightweight titleSwarmz vs Ambush – super middleweightBig Stacks vs James Collins – heavyweightJordan McCann vs Mo Deen – heavyweightPlinio Cruz vs Gary Olive – heavyweightNitboy and Kane West vs Little T and Cacky Tokky – Tag team boutLeaks World vs Andrew ThompsonCollins is putting on the gloves for the first time at Misfits Boxing’s event in LondonGettyFamed MMA coach Cruz, left, who has coached Pereira to become one of the UFC’s biggest stars, also fights on the cardGettyJoey Essex previews Misfits returnSpeaking on talkSPORT Breakfast with Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour, the 36-year-old said: “My training is going well.“I’m always putting the hard work in: early mornings, long days, I’ve just been grafting.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.“I rate anyone for stepping through the ropes. Obviously, the first time I fought, I got judged massively.“Your sparring is the closest you get to actually getting into the ring, but it’s nothing like getting in the ring.”Asked about his entrance into boxing, Essex continued: “My family never really wanted me to get into it.“I wanted to box, but why would I want to get punched in the head? I didn’t really want to lose anymore brain cells, either.“But then Misfits came about and it was my time to jump into it, and I feel like I can back it up with my family, my blood, my dad, my uncle [renowned boxing trainer] Tony Sims.”Essex is expected to make his main event ringwalk after 9.15pm UK time on Saturday.Weigh-ins for the Misfits Boxing London card take place on Friday.