Misfits Boxing: Gabriel Rosado Fights On in Derby, Eyes One Last Run
misfits boxing brings Philadelphia veteran Gabriel Rosado back into the ring tonight (Saturday) in Derby, England, where he will face former pro Ty Mitchell as Rosado says he may have one final run left in him. Rosado, a 40-year-old who has boxed 47 times as a professional, is doubling down on experience and heart as he prepares to fight on this card. He told reporters he plans to box smarter while still delivering the kind of fights fans pay to see.
Key facts up front
Gabriel Rosado will fight on a Misfits card in Derby, England, against ex-pro Ty Mitchell tonight (Saturday). Rosado has 47 pro fights to his name, works as a broadcaster, and has acting credits that include playing Leo “The Lion” Sporino in the film Creed. He framed this outing as another chapter rather than a farewell, saying he believes he might have one last run in him.
Immediate reactions: Rosado on camp, Philly and style
Gabriel Rosado, veteran Philadelphia boxer and broadcaster, described a recent decision to move camp after finding the city’s sparring scene changed from what he remembered. “One of my last camps, I wanted to do it in Philly, ” Rosado said. “So I went to Philly for about a week, and it was not how it used to be, man. I left and I told my team, ‘Now let’s go switch camps. We gotta get out of here. ‘”
Rosado reflected on the intense sparring era that shaped him—working with names from the Philadelphia scene and helping legends prepare. He recounted aiding Bernard Hopkins in camps and adopting southpaw work to prepare Hopkins for fights, noting a favorite camp preparing for Kelly Pavlik that he described as “legendary. ” On his approach to the Mitchel matchup, Rosado said, “I think win, lose or draw, the fans just want to see a fighter step in the ring and really give them a fight. And that’s what I want to do. ” He added a promise that experience will show: “And I think it’s going to definitely show versus Mitchell. “
Misfits Boxing card context
The Misfits platform is the ring Rosado selected for this return, placing a veteran known for durability and effort into a card that blends retired pros and media-driven matchups. Rosado acknowledged the need to rely more on ring IQ at this stage: “I should box smarter and use all of the experience I have gained over the years, ” he said, underlining a tactical shift even as he commits to competitive, crowd-pleasing fights.
Quick background
Rosado has laced up the gloves 47 times as a pro, worked as a broadcaster, and acted—portraying Leo “The Lion” Sporino in Creed. He remains connected to Philadelphia’s boxing fabric, having shared camps and sparring sessions with multiple notable fighters over his career.
What’s next
Tonight (Saturday) ET will show whether Rosado’s move to rely on experience pays off against Ty Mitchell on the Misfits boxing card in Derby. Expect announcements from Rosado’s team after the fight about his next steps; he says this outing will clarify whether a final run is realistic and how much the veteran can adapt his style while still delivering the action fans want to see.
