Misfists Boxing 17: Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons predictions: Picking the winner for the crossover clash

The Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons predictions are here to give fans of influencer boxing some insight into Misfits Boxing 17. The event is scheduled for next weekend on Aug. 31, and features a headliner between two boxing debutants with no background in 'The Sweet Science.'

Simpson, for his part, is no stranger to athletics, having been a soccer player who played for the likes of Manchester United and Leicester City. Meanwhile, Aarons is a YouTuber and streamer who often collaborates with the Sidemen group of which KSI is a part.

Speaking of KSI, he won't be competing at the event, but he will perform at a live concert during Misfits Boxing 17. With several bouts set for the Aug. 31 return of influencer boxing, the question remains. Who is expected to emerge victorious come fight night?

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#1. Middleweight: Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons

Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons is a curious matchup. The former is a world-class athlete who once played for top-tier soccer clubs like Manchester United. So, he is far more familiar with the rigors of training for an athletic competition at the highest level than Aarons. It's not fighting, but it's better than nothing.

Meanwhile, Aarons' advantages are his youth and height. He is significantly younger than Simpson and noticeably taller. These could be factors in their matchup if Aarons showcases a decent grasp of boxing fundamentals like fighting behind a jab.

He also doesn't have the wear and tear of having played a physically demanding sport for as long as Simpson has. However, there's very little to go off besides their backgrounds. So, a safe pick may very well be Simpson, especially if neither man proves to have any exceptional physical attributes to make up for a lack of skill.

Not every YouTuber is as good a boxer as Jake Paul or even KSI for that matter, neither of whom showed tremendous potential initially. Look for Simpson to use his superior cardio to outwork and outlast Aarons in an ugly affair.

The Prediction: Danny Simpson via split-decision

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#2. The rest of the Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons predictions

Winners are in bold.

MFB Lightweight Title: Nurideen Shabazz vs. David Fogarty

Cruiserweight: Jake Cornish vs. Mike Edwards

Cruiserweight: Ayodeji Araoye vs. Malcolm Minikon

Middleweight: Ben Williams vs. Warren Spencer

Lightweight: Sami Hamed vs. Jesse Clarke

Heavyweight: Harrison Sullivan vs. George Fensom

MFB Light Heavyweight Title: Anthony Taylor vs. Gabriel Silva