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The Misfits Awards 2025: Fan Votes, Big Moments and What They Mean for the Scene

The Misfits Awards 2025 delivered one of the most fan-driven snapshots of the influencer-boxing world so far. The results, decided entirely by public voting, highlight the fighters, personalities and storylines that defined the year. Beyond the headlines, each winner has their own arc inside Misfits Boxing, and many of them produced genuinely important moments for the promotion throughout 2025.

The 2025 Misfits Award Winners

AwardWinner
Rookie of the YearWade Plemons
Coach of the YearCoach Sol
Best RedemptionTony Ferguson
Best PromoAndrew Tate
Best News OutletW.A.D.E Concept
Most Improved Fighter of the YearFoxTheG
Biggest Balls of the YearFoxTheG
Finish of the YearTill vs Rockhold
Fight of the YearFerguson vs Salt Papi
Fighter of the YearDarren Till

Wade Plemons’ move from respected commentator to active Misfits competitor made him one of the year’s standout stories. His debut showcased real composure for someone crossing over from media into the ring, and fans clearly appreciated his willingness to step forward and compete. As a new fighter on the roster, his Rookie of the Year win feels earned and signals high expectations going into 2026.

FoxTheG had one of the most transformative years in Misfits. His win over Lil Cracra for the lightweight title showed how much his skills developed, and being recognised both as Most Improved Fighter and for Biggest Balls of the Year proves how strongly fans connected with his grit and the challenges he took on. His progression is one of the clearest examples of how Misfits fighters can grow rapidly with consistent activity.

Darren Till’s arrival in Misfits changed the landscape immediately. His knockout victory against Luke Rockhold to capture the inaugural bridgerweight belt was explosive enough to collect Finish of the Year, but his overall presence, activity and star power across 2025 earned him Fighter of the Year. Till entering the influencer-boxing world brought legitimacy and a level of competitive sharpness few can match.

Tony Ferguson’s year was defined by a genuine turnaround. After a tough stretch in MMA, he found new life under the Misfits banner by stopping Salt Papi in their meeting, a fight many fans considered one of the most entertaining bouts Misfits has ever hosted. That performance secured Fight of the Year and also made him the clear favourite for Best Redemption, marking one of the year’s most emotional career revivals.

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Andrew Tate winning Best Promo reflects his influence outside the ring more than inside it, as his ability to dominate online conversation continues to shape fan interest across the space. Meanwhile, Coach Sol being named Coach of the Year highlights the value he brought to multiple fighters throughout the season. W.A.D.E Concept, long a respected analyst and content creator in this scene, earned the fan vote as Best News Outlet, reinforcing how much the community trusts him to cover Misfits consistently and fairly.

The 2025 awards ultimately highlight the diversity within Misfits Boxing: ex-UFC contenders, creators-turned-fighters, analysts, personalities and coaches all shaping a scene that continues to grow. With so many of the winners coming off big performances or breakthrough moments, 2026 is already looking like another major step forward for the promotion.

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