A new era of crossover boxing gets underway on Saturday night when the first ever MF & DAZN: X Series takes place at London's O2 Arena.
KSI will headline and is set to push himself to the limit as a boxer when he faces two opponents in one night. First, he will face Swarmz in the evening's opening contest before taking on professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in the main event.
But what is the MF & DAZN: X Series? DAZN has all the details below.
What is the MF & DAZN: X Series?
This new crossover series promoted by Misfits Boxing will see the biggest global names in entertainment, sport and lifestyle headline blockbuster fight nights.
These unique events will bring boxing fans around the world the premium and professional live sports action guaranteed with DAZN alongside a supercharged production fit for the stars and icons of the entertainment world and beyond.
MF & DAZN: X Series schedule
Future MF & DAZN: X Series events are expected to be confirmed in due course.
MF & DAZN: X Series 001 date, start time
- Date: Saturday, August 27
- Time: 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:24 p.m. BST / 5:24 p.m. ET
The event is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET with ringwalks scheduled for 10:24 p.m. BST / 5:24 p.m. ET. These timings are subject to change.
Can I watch MF & DAZN: X Series 001 on DAZN?
The fight will be available on DAZN PPV in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada, and the rest of the world on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe (except Crimea, Iran, Cuba, North Korea and Syria). You can sign up for a subscription here. However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X | S | |
| Google Chromecast | ||
| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic Smart TV | ||
| Samsung Smart TV | ||
| Sony Smart TV |
Where is MF & DAZN: X Series 001?
The fight will take place at London's O2 Arena.
KSI record and bio
- Nationality: Great Britain
- Age: 29
- Height: 6' 0"
- Reach: 76"
- Total fights: 1
- Record: 1-0
Swarmz record and bio
- Nationality: Great Britain
- Age: 25
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 0
- Record: 0-0
Luis Alcaraz Pineda record and bio
- Nationality: Mexico
- Age: 23
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 7
- Record: 2-5
MF & DAZN: X Series 001 fight card
- KSI vs. Luis Alcaraz Pineda; Cruiserweight
- Faze Tempter vs. Slim Albaher; Light heavyweight
- Deji vs. Fousey; Light heavyweight
- Faze Sensei vs. King Kenny; Catchweight
- Salt Papi vs. Andy Warski; Catchweight
- Sam Hyde vs. IAMTHMPSN; Heavyweight
- Deen The Great vs. Evil Hero; Catchweight
- KSI vs. Swarmz; Cruiserweight