Jordan Banjo is trading in his dance shoes for boxing gloves, and fans can’t stop talking about it. The 32-year-old British dancer, famous for being part of the award-winning group Diversity, is set to make his Misfits Boxing debut this weekend.

And no! This isn’t just another influencer stunt. This one has got family history, real training, and high-stakes hype.

Banjo will face off against former Love Island contestant Wil Anderson in the Derby. The fight is part of a packed Misfits Boxing card that blends internet stardom, celebrity, and raw competitive edge. This match has more going for it than a viral headline.

From “Britain’s Got Talent” to Boxing

Jordan Banjo became a household name back in 2009 when Diversity shocked the UK by winning “Britain’s Got Talent,” beating out powerhouse vocalist Susan Boyle. Since then, Diversity has stayed relevant, kept touring, and remained firmly in the spotlight.

Banjo / IG / After winning “Britain’s Got Talent,” Jordan is chasing something totally different.

The stage lights are still there, but the vibe has changed. No routines. No rehearsals. Just the raw pressure of one-on-one combat in front of a crowd hungry for action.

Jordan Banjo’s Boxing Roots Run Deep

It is easy to brush off celebrity fights as gimmicks, but Jordan Banjo brings more to the table. His dad, Funso Banjo, was a Southern Area champion in the ‘80s, even facing Marvis Frazier, son of the legendary Joe Frazier. Boxing runs in the family, even if Jordan took a different path.

Growing up, Jordan wasn’t allowed in the gym. His dad, cautious about the fight world, kept him and brother Ashley focused on performance and dance. But that early exposure planted a seed. Jordan didn’t forget it.

And now, years later, he is finally getting his shot in the ring.

Jordan Banjo vs. Wil Anderson

This isn’t just a one-off for likes. Jordan Banjo’s bout with Wil Anderson carries weight. Anderson, best known for “Love Island,” has been training hard and talking tougher.

Both men are new to the ring, but that is what makes the stakes real. Neither wants to be the meme after the bell.

Banjo / IG / This Misfits Boxing event promises more than just flash. The audience wants blood, drama, and surprise.

For Banjo, this fight could be the start of a new chapter, or a very public misstep. Either way, he is betting big on himself.

Training, Pressure, and the Transition to Combat

Banjo isn’t walking into this blind. He has been training quietly, keeping his game plan tight. Transitioning from dancer to boxer isn’t as strange as it sounds. Dancing builds agility, stamina, balance – everything you need to survive in a ring. But sparring is different. The punches come fast. The pressure is real.

However, what is impressive is how seriously Jordan Banjo is taking it. He is not treating this like a one-night joke. He has got trainers, a plan, and something to prove. Not just to fans, but maybe to his father too. Stepping into the same sport his dad once ruled, even if it is a different arena, isn’t lost on him.

Some fans are surprised. Jordan Banjo? In a boxing ring? But in the influencer era, crossover events like Misfits Boxing have become the new frontier of entertainment. They pull big numbers, bigger reactions, and blur the line between sport and spectacle.