Ultimate Fighting Championship
star Alex Pereiracoach, Plinio Cruzis a new opponent for his upcoming Misfits Boxing appearance.Cruz was originally scheduled to face Chase DeMoore, who previously made headlines via beating Andrew Tate
Misfits Mania: The Fight Before Christmas in Dubai. However, DeMoor has withdrawn from the game due to an eye injury. Instead, DeMoor’s trainer, Gary Olive, steps into the ring to confront Cruz.
Gary Olive replaces Chase DeMoore against Plinio Cruz at Misfits Boxing
Following DeMoor’s departure, Olive will face Cruz in what Misfits Boxing has called a “battle of the trainers.”
“When opportunity knocks, I answer that door,” Olive wrote on Instagram. “I will be forever grateful to Chase DeMoor for putting me in these positions, because without him it wouldn’t be possible.”
Misfits Boxing announced the change on social media. The match will take place on Saturday, October 10 at the Copper Box Arena in London. The event starts at 6pm local time. The card is headlined by Joey Essex vs. “Dapper Laughs” (Daniel O’Reilly).
🚨 NEWS 🚨 Chase DeMoor is OUT of the fight due to injury. ❌ Stepped in to replace him… his coach Gary Olive! Gary now faces the UFC Trainer of the Year Plinio Cruz
BATTLE OF COACHES! This just got VERY interesting… https://t.co/Cu4PWgRnsS– Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing)
October 5, 2026