Former UFC star Paige VanZant is gearing up for her boxing debut, set to take place in just two days. On Thursday, she came face-to-face with her opponent, fellow OnlyFans creator Elle Brooke, the Misfits Boxing women’s middleweight champion.
The highly anticipated title challenge is scheduled for Saturday at MF & DAZN: X Series 15 at NRG Arena in Houston.
For VanZant, this bout marks her first fight since her loss to Rachael Ostovich in July 2021.
The defeat was VanZant’s second in as many BKFC outings. Despite being booked for a third BKFC fight on two separate occasions in 2022, she withdrew from both.
In the nearly three years since the Ostovich bout, VanZant has primarily focused on her OnlyFans page. She has openly discussed how the income from her page far surpasses what she made during her time in the UFC.
On the other hand, Elle Brooke, 26, has taken a different path to the boxing ring. Initially known as an adult film star and OnlyFans content creator, Brooke made the decision to transition into the world of influencer boxing. Since her debut in July 2022, she has accumulated a record of 4-1.
The faceoff between VanZant and Brooke ahead of Friday’s weigh-ins has generated significant buzz and anticipation among fans and the combat sports community.
VanZant’s transition from MMA to boxing has been closely followed by fans and pundits alike. Her foray into the world of combat sports outside of MMA has garnered attention and speculation, making her upcoming bout with Brooke a focal point of discussion within the combat sports world.
As the countdown to the fight continues, anticipation is building for what promises to be an intriguing clash between two athletes with diverse backgrounds and paths to the boxing ring.
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