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Influencer boxing has taken the whole world by storm. What started with a couple of YouTubers battling it out to settle their differences has now turned into a multimillion-dollar industry, bringing a new audience to the sport. To that end, it was recently announced on social media that influencer Not Logan Paul will face Michael Maradeo in Anthony Taylor’s new promotional company, Creator Fight League

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If Not Logan Paul’s name reminds of someone else’s, it’s no coincidence. The influencer has created a brand around himself by being a lookalike of Logan Paul. On the other hand, Maradeo is a TikTok star and a photographer. The duo is set to face each other on April 25 in Nashville, Tennessee, and fans seem to be highly interested in it.

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Creator Fight League, Misfits Boxing’s new rival

Turning to X (formerly Twitter), IFN made the news public, writing, “Not Logan Paul will be fighting Michael Maradeo on Anthony Taylor’s promotion, Creator Fight League.” They even shared a poster for the fight, revealing all the juicy details. Moreover, Taylor’s decision to start a promotional company seemingly came out of nowhere. 

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Not long ago, Taylor himself used to compete in Misfits Boxing, having last fought and won against Salt Papi. However, Taylor’s Creator Fight League will now fight Misfits Boxing for the audience. So, when the news broke on X, fans came in droves to express their excitement about the fight and the new promotional company. 

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Fan suggests Misfits Boxing and Creator Fight League should merge!

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Over the years, influencer boxing has gained quite a bit of traction among fans. So, it shouldn’t really come as a surprise that most fans had something to say about this fight. One user brought up DeenTheGreat, claiming that while new fights are being made, DeenTheGreat isn’t even allowed to spar. Interestingly, DeenTheGreat was supposed to fight in Adin Ross’ event, but Misfits Boxing stopped that from happening because DeenTheGreat could only fight in events organized by them. So, DeenTheGreat’s future is currently unclear. 

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Another user seemed very excited about the fight, claiming it should be the main attraction of the event. However, details about the entire card are currently unavailable. 

Meanwhile, one user could only conjure up one letter to express their excitement.

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The next user was surprised by Taylor’s new promotional company, given its news to everybody. 

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One user came up with a brilliant idea, suggesting Misfits Boxing and Creator Fight League should merge. 

Considering the responses on the tweet, it’s safe to say that despite being new to the game, Taylor’s new promotional company and their first boxing event have managed to create some buzz among fans. What do you think about the fight? Would you watch it?

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Read More: Boxing Update: KSI’s Misfits Boxing Promoters’ Licenses Declared Suspended For Violation of Rules and Regulations

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Sudeep Sinha is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of experience covering the science at the ES RingSide Desk. Known for sharp fight-night coverage and detailed analysis, Sudeep has become one of the desk’s leading boxing minds. His work has been featured on major platforms such as Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, where he covers everything from amateur boxing developments to high-profile controversies like Ryan Garcia career arc. Sudeep balances his professional writing career with a personal passion for reading, cycling, and lively debates about boxing match-ups and trends on social media. He takes pride in delivering engaging stories that resonate with both hardcore boxing enthusiasts and casual fans alike, providing clear insights into fighter strategies, training, and the evolving dynamics of the sport.

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