YouTube and TikTok are two of the most popular platforms around and, in a matter of weeks, stars from both will go head-to-head in an organized night of boxing. The event was originally scheduled to take place on June 5, but that date has now changed. Here’s an overview of when the YouTube Vs. TikTok Battle of the Platforms event takes place, and what to expect on the night.
The battle of the platforms fight night includes a full fight card with the main event seeing The ACE Family’s Austin McBroom taking on TikTok’s Bryce Hall. Other previously confirmed matchups include Tanner Fox and Nick Austin, Faze Jarvis and Michael Le, DDG and Nate Wyatt, as well as Deji and Vinnie Hacker. There are also two additional fights taking place on the night, with both Tayler Holder and Danny Duncan stepping into the ring with currently unconfirmed fan picks.
When the event details were first announced, the YouTube Vs. TikTok fight night was scheduled to take place on June 5, 2020. However, the LiveXLive website has since been updated stating the Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms live event will be shown on June 12, 2021. It remains unclear why the original date was postponed, but anyone wanting to watch as the action unfolds will want to tune in on Saturday, June 12, barring any further delays. In the build up to the big night, early bird pay-per-view sales will open on May 15, 2021.
What To Expect On Fight Night
The organizers are marketing this as a “entertainment mega event” as, in addition to the fight card, the night is also scheduled to include a variety of live music performances. Again, the organizers have yet to confirm who will be taking part, but does state there will be performances from some of the “world's leading pop and hip-hop stars.” Besides the option to watch from home, LiveXLive has confirmed a limited number of in-person tickets will also be available for the event that’s being held at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. Florida. The organizers have yet to confirm how much tickets will cost, but have stated more details will be available soon, and that the limited pre-sale tickets for YouTube versus TikTok will be available starting Friday, May 7.
Although the “for entertainment only” event is not actually a battle of the platforms, it will provide an opportunity for some of the popular names from both to step into the right on behalf of their respective platforms. While the outcome of the fights are unlikely to declare one service as better than the other, it is likely to be a win for the event organizers, as well as the YouTube and TikTok stars taking part, even those that lose on the night.
Source: LiveXLive