Faze Temper and Josh Brueckner brought their “intense” rivalry to a boiling point not in the ring, but on a baseball mound at a Miami Marlins game. Because nothing says “boxing hype” like tossing a baseball in front of a crowd that came for hot dogs and homeruns, not hooks and haymakers.
The ringwalks for FaZe Temper vs. Josh Brueckner are scheduled for 10:30 p.m. UK / 5:30 p.m. ET with the event set to begin at 7:30 p.m. UK / 2:30 p.m. ET live on DAZN. These timings are subject to change.
The cruiserweight foes are set to light up the James L. Knight Center at MF & DAZN: X Series 16 this Saturday, but first, they just had to have a stare-down after throwing the first pitch. Was it tense? Sure, if you find ceremonial first pitches spine-tingling. The pair stood there, on the mound, radiating the kind of fierce competitiveness usually reserved for deciding who picks up the tab at lunch.
And as if that wasn’t enough to set hearts racing, earlier in the day, Temper and Brueckner, along with their respective coaches Malik Scott and BJ Flores, sized each other up at a media workout. Because what better way to prepare for a fight than by doing a few punches in front of cameras instead of in the gym?
Now, let’s not forget this monumental showdown will be a “special matinee showing” in Miami. That’s right, UK fight fans, set your alarms for 7:30pm BST because you wouldn’t want to miss a single moment of the action… or whatever this is.
For those hungry for more, images from this electrifying event of sports crossover can be downloaded—but only for “editorial purposes.” Remember, no sharing! Because exclusivity is key when documenting such historic events as a boxer throwing a slightly off-center pitch.
So, as Saturday approaches and the hype builds, one has to wonder—are we watching the prelude to a blockbuster fight or just a well-orchestrated circus act?
Faze Temper vs. Josh Brueckner fight card
- FaZe Temper vs. Josh Brueckner; Cruiserweight tournament quarter-final
- Anthony Taylor vs. Samuel Ericsson; For the MF light heavyweight title
- Amir ‘Cashman’ Anderson vs. Kijonti Davis; Middleweight
- Lil Cracra vs. Ace Musa; Lightweight tournament quarter-final
- Yuddygang TV vs. Argentinian King; Lightweight tournament semi-final
- J’hon Ingram vs. Ryan Schwatrzberg; Super lightweight
- Leah Gotti vs. Amber Fields; Women’s super bantamweight
