AnEsonGib and Austin McBroom will rematch at the OVO Arena, Wembley on Saturday night when they square off in the first round of the Kingpyn High Stakes tournament.
Gib and McGroom fought in Los Angeles last September after a lengthy build-up with the Brit coming away with a knockout victory in the professionally sanctioned bout. However, he was dropped early and McBroom has come out with evidence that he was battling covid and struggled to make it to the ring walk.
The pair's second fight will headline an exciting card at Wembley in the first of three Kingpyn events this year, as two tournaments run in the men and women's divisions. Elsewhere on the card, rapper Blueface will face Ed Matthews in a short-notice bout while the rest of the tournaments take place including King Kenny, Whindersson Nunes and Elle Brooke.
Here's all you need to know about this weekend's event...
When is the Kingpyn Boxing tournament?
The event takes place on Saturday, April 22 at the OVO Arena, Wembley in London. Doors for the show will open at 6pm according to fans who have bought tickets, so expect the first fight at around 6.30pm. With fights elongated to three minute rounds and generally taking place over five rounds, expect a relatively long nine-fight card.
How to watch AnEsonGib vs Austin McBroom at KingPyn Boxing tournament
The event is made available on a pay-per-view stream from Kingpyn's website, with the stream starting at £20. You can order the PPV stream by clicking here. The first price point is a "basic" 720p feed, while the premium for £23 allows you to view in full HD with a 7-day VOD replay. The "Watch Party" bundle costs £30.
What are the rules?
The fights will take place over five rounds of three minutes, sanctioned by ISKA. The women's bouts with will see fighters compete for five rounds of two minutes. It has been confirmed that fighters will wear 10oz gloves and no headgear, similar to Misfits Boxing who are sanctioned by the PBA.
Full fight card
Men's tournament
AnEsonGib vs Austin McBroom
Whinderson Nunes vs Filip Marcinek
King Kenny vs My Mate Nate
Jarvis vs Tom Zanetti
Women's tournament
Elle Brooke vs Ms Danielka
Whitney Johns vs 6ar6ie6
Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Donnell
Daniella Hemsley vs Jully Poca
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Wildcard fight
Blueface vs Ed Matthew
Quotes corner
AnEsonGib : "I'm excited, the fight is so close, first fight who could believe it me vs McBroom? I got lucky? Well he had a good game plan for a two-round fight but when it came to six rounds... You know what? When we had our last face-to-face McBroom thought that I was fibbing and lying when I told him about the pressure and the power. He thought they were lies so I showed him the truth."
Austin McBroom: "I've got a long trip but I'm super excited and blessed to have this opportunity, I'm ready to go. My mental state has been good and everything is different when it comes to that and my health.
