MF & DAZN X Series 18: Idris Virgo vs. Fes Batista: Live round-by-round updates

Idris Virgo and Fes Batista will square off in the semifinals of the one-night 175-pound Misfit Boxing's Stake Pro Tournament.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Misfits Boxing will travel to the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, United Kingdom for an event featuring three title fights. Before the women's champions defend their respective straps, seven other matchups will take place, including a tournament featuring Virgo and Batista.

Virgo is a former 'Love Island' UK contestant who holds a professional boxing record of 12-0-1. Over the last year and a half, the 31-year-old has crossed over into the influencer boxing scene and quickly made a name for himself by defeating Anthony 'PrettyBoy' Taylor and Aaron Chalmers.

'The BodyBreaker' now looks to further separate himself by winning the Stake Pro Tournament. Virgo's first challenge in the semifinals comes against Fes Batista, also known as Mohammed Faisal. Batista fought twice as a professional in 2015 and 2018, both decision wins against Lawrence Purifoy (0-9).

In January, Batista made his Misfits Boxing debut against Ben Williams, with Williams winning by unanimous decision. To be fair, Williams has become one of the biggest rising superstars in the influencer boxing scene. Nonetheless, Batista plans to shake off the loss and secure an upset win against Virgo.

Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the 175-pound semifinal matchup between Idris Virgo and Fes Batista.

The Misfits Boxing 18 event will kick off on Sept. 14 at 11 A.M. PT/ 2 P.M. ET/ 7 P.M. BST with the main event walkouts scheduled for approx. 2:30 P.M. PT/ 5:30 P.M. ET/ 10:30 P.M. BST.

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MF & DAZN X Series 18: Idris Virgo vs. Fes Batista

Round 1

Idris Virgo vs. Fes Batista is underway. Virgo comes out pumping his jab. Batista is already moving back and covering up. Virgo goes down to the body. Batista throws some combinations but doesn't do any damage. Virgo pushes Batista against the ropes and drops him with a vicious body shot.

Batista gets up and tries to push Virgo back. Virgo goes back down to the body and drops his opponent for a second time. Batista somehow gets up. Virgo secures a third knockdown by a body punch. Batista returns to his feet AGAIN.

Virgo continued to destroy the body of his opponent. Batista is knocked down for a fourth time, and the referee steps in. This one is all over.

Official Result: Idris Virgo def. Fes Batista by TKO (body punch) at 2:03 of Round 1

Watch Virgo's final knockdown against Batista below: