Creator Clash

Creator Clash is a charity boxing event between content creators. The inaugural event took place on May 14, 2022, at the Yuengling Center on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.[1] The headlining fight of this event was between YouTubers iDubbbz and Doctor Mike. The event featured other popular creators such as AB "Starkilla" Ayad of the H3 Podcast, Harley Morenstein (of Epic Meal Time), Arin Hanson (of Game Grumps), TheOdd1sOut, Michael Reeves (of OfflineTV) and Ryan Magee and Matt Watson of SuperMega, and Dad, portrayed by Nathan Barnatt. This event also featured the first fight between female content creators as JustaMinx faced Yodeling Haley.[2][3] The event was organized by iDubbbz, his wife Anisa, and co-creator Mike Leanardi[4] with the events company Real Good Touring.

Background

In 2018, YouTuber iDubbbz called out fellow YouTuber RiceGum in a video entitled Content Cop - Jake Paul.[5] After the release of iDubbbz's video, RiceGum challenged him to a boxing match.[6] In a video uploaded in October 2021, it was revealed by iDubbbz that RiceGum had backed out of the fight and he was actively searching for new creators to join his planned event.[7] This would eventually evolve into the "Creator Clash".

The 2022 event featured many different creators from different genres of content, most who had never previously boxed before starting training for their respective fights.[8] iDubbbz stated that he wanted this event to feel different from previous YouTuber boxing matches and ensured that fighters were taking it seriously.[9] The proceeds of the original Creator Clash, which iDubbbz stated was "close to a million dollars",[10] were donated to the American Heart Association,[8] the Alzheimer's Association,[10] and the Healing Horse Therapy Center.[10]

Creator Clash (2022 event)
Creator Clash
The official event poster.
DateMay 14, 2022
VenueYuengling Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Doctor Mike iDubbbz
Hometown New York City, New York, U.S. San Diego, California, U.S.
Pre-fight record 0–0 0–0
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 188.0 lb (85.3 kg) 188.0 lb (85.3 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Result
Doctor Mike defeated iDubbbz via unanimous decision
(50–45, 50–45, 49–46)

The inaugural event took place on May 14, 2022, at the Yuengling Center on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.[1]

Fight card
Weight Class[11] vs. Method[12] Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight Doctor Mike def. iDubbbz UD 5/5 — Note 1
Heavyweight Harley Morenstein of Epic Meal Time def. Arin Hanson of Game Grumps TKO 2/5 1:27
Lightweight Michael Reeves def. Graham Stephan TKO 2/5 1:45
Cruiserweight Hundar of Muscle Party def. AB of the H3 Podcast TKO 5/5 0:56
Junior Middleweight JustaMinx def. Yodeling Haley TKO 4/5 0:47
Cruiserweight I did a thing def. TheOdd1sOut TKO 1/5 1:24
Heavyweight DJ Welch def. Internet Comment Etiquette with Erik TKO 2/5 —
Cruiserweight Alex Ernst def. Ryan Magee UD 5/5 —
Middleweight Dad def. Matt Watson TKO 1/5 0:22 [13]

Note 1.^ Originally planned to complete 3 minute rounds for 4.[14][15]

Fighters at the official event weigh-in

The fight was broadcast live on event-streaming platform Moment House.[16] The broadcast featured live commentary from Akinola Verissimo, Wade Plemons, FaZe Sensei, MoistCr1TiKaL, EsfandTV, and Chills.[1] The broadcast sold over 100,000 pay-per-view buys.[17]




Creator Clash 2

iDubbbz has confirmed a follow-up event.[18] On January 24, 2023, iDubbbz announced that Creator Clash 2 would take place on April 15, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The main event is set to be iDubbbz vs. YouTuber Alex Wassabi,[19] with returning fighters including Haley Sharpe, AB Ayad (H3 Podcast), and Alex Apollonov (I did a thing).[20] The event is also slated to include JackSepticEye and Markiplier as show commentators.[21] Marisha Ray from Dungeons and Dragons streaming web series Critical Role is announced as a contestant

References
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  6. Katuwal, Arul (November 1, 2021). "iDubbbz Accuses Ricegum of Hiding from Him after Charity Boxing Match Offer". HollywoodMask. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  7. Washburn, Ian. "You're hiding from me..." YouTube. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
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  9. Glaze, Virginia (April 28, 2022). "iDubbbz reveals challenges of organizing Creator Clash in Jake Paul boxing era". Dexerto.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  10. How I feel about my loss... (+Announcement), retrieved May 23, 2022
  11. TheSportsGrail; Panigrahy, Subhankar (May 15, 2022). "Creator Clash Results, Full Fight Card Winners, All Fights, iDubbz vs Doctor Mike Winner". The SportsGrail. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  12. "Doctor Mike wins iDubbbz Creator Clash by unanimous decision: Results, highlights & more". Dexerto. May 15, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  13. Corby, Donagh (May 19, 2022). "YouTube boxing rankings featuring Jake Paul, KSI and top social media stars". mirror. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  14. Johns, Marquis (May 16, 2022). "My Creator Clash Experience: The Next Wave Of Boxing Fans". NY FIGHTS. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  15. "Creator Clash Twitter - Final Fight Rounds Confusion". Twitter. May 15, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  16. "Creator Clash". Moment House.
  17. "Doctor Mike outlasts iDubbbz in Creator Clash main card in front of sold-out crowd and 100,000 paying viewers". Tubefilter. May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  18. Glaze, Virginia (May 25, 2022). "Creator Clash 2 is officially happening after hugely successful boxing event". Dextero. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  19. Hits, Random (January 24, 2023). "iDubbbz vs. Alex Wassabi Tops Creator Clash 2, April 15 At Amalie Arena In Tampa". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  20. "The Creator Clash". web.archive.org. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  21. "Creator Clash 2 full card, dates, details, and more". Esports.gg. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
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