YouTube stars iDubbbz and Alex Wassabi will square off in the main event of the highly-anticipated second iteration of the Creator Clash in Florida in April, Mirror Fighting can reveal.
The pair have each fought once before, with iDubbbz losing to Dr Mike in his debut at the inaugural Creator Clash while Wassabi defeated Deji at Showstar last March. They will square off in a super-middleweight headliner atop a star-studded card filled with celebrities from the entertainment world at the Amalie Arena on April 15.
In the co-main event, Harley Morenstein from Epic Meal Time makes his second ring outing against former WWE superstar John Hennigan, better known by his ring name John Morrisson. Morenstein stunned fans with a massive second round knockout over Arin Hanson at the initial event last May, but faces a considerably tougher challenge in Hennigan who has been an athlete for decades.
Elsewhere on the 12-fight card, other fan favourites including Nathan Barnatt, known as his character 'Dad', Yodeling Haley, AB from the H3 Podcast and Ididathing will return alongside a host of debuting fighters. There will also be three female fights on the event, breaking a record for YouTube boxing.
“I am so proud of the fighters and how seriously they’re taking this; it’s a testament to their commitment and character, along with their commitment to a good cause,” said iDubbbz, whose real name is Ian Jomha. “All of our fighters are students of the game, learning and appreciating 'The Sweet Science' of boxing.
"They have been training for months with professional boxing coaches and dedicating themselves fully to an intense training regimen. Boxing is truly like no other sport in the world and it’s going to be one hell of an event!”
Last year's show raised over $1.3million for a number of charities and this time will be no different, with a larger pool getting involved for the second iteration. All net profits from Creator Clash 2 will go to charities personally chosen by the fighters. Participating charities include Nami, Able Gamers, Kidney Fund, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Kids Cancer Foundation, Cure Sarcoma, American Heart Association, Alzheimer's Association, Critical Role Foundation, MS Society, with more to be announced.
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Anisa Jomha, who is a key player in running the event along with her husband Ian and promoter Mike Leanardi, added: “Creator Clash is a prime example of the incredible impact that can be made when creators and fans come together for the betterment of our world.
"Thanks to passionate fans, Creator Clash has squarely established itself as an influencer event for good, raising over $1.3 million last year for charity. This year, Creator Clash 2 is poised to be even bigger and better.”
The broadcast team for the event will feature Markiplier and Jacksepticeye hosting a pre-show. On commentary for the night will be 2008 Team GB Olympic bronze medalist Tony Jeffries who joins previous hosts Wade Plemons and Critikal. In-person and digital livestream tickets for Creator Clash 2 go on sale January 27 at www.thecreatorclash.com.
The full card is as follows:
Ian “iDubbbz” Jomha vs Alex Wassabi
Harley Morenstein (Epic Meal Time) vs Former WWE Star John Hennigan
Fitz (GoodGuyFitz) vs Ididathing
Froggy Fresh vs Chris Ray Gun
Marisha Ray (Critical Role) vs Haley Sharpe (YodelingHaley)
Myth (Myth_YT) vs Hundar (MuscleParty)
Arin Hanson (GameGrumps) vs Jarvis Johnson
Alanah Pearce (Charalanahzard) vs RIPMika
CrankGameplays vs Leonhart
Nathan Barnatt (Dad) vs AB Ayad (Starkilla/The H3 Podcast)
Jaelaray vs Abelina Sabrina
Jack Manifold (JackManifoldTV) vs Dakota Olave
