Chrisean Rock Boxing Debut Set for April 25 After Nearly 6,000 Women Applied to Fight Her
Reality television star and entertainer Chrisean Rock is officially stepping into the world of professional boxing with her first sanctioned match set for April 25, 2026, in Chester, Pennsylvania—and the path to that fight was anything but ordinary. After 5,824 women applied to take on Rock in the ring, XRumble Fighting Championships selected wrestler and combat sports prospect Zenith Zion as her opponent for a three-round bout that will be part of a pay-per-view event on Triller TV.
For Rock — known for her appearances on reality TV series and her presence on social media — this fight marks the beginning of a new chapter in her public life as she transitions from entertainment personality to competitive boxer under the XRumble banner.
From Reality Star to Ring Debut
Chrisean Rock, 25, first hinted at her interest in fighting professionally after a viral street-style fight in Compton in December 2025. Since then, she actively pursued a boxing contract, ultimately signing with XRumble Fighting Championships, the combat division founded by promoter Damon Feldman. The deal was completed with her manager Kimberly Ross and even included the presence of her young son at the signing.
Rock has been training in Baltimore with renowned coach Calvin Ford, who has previously worked with elite professionals in the sport, adding credibility to her preparation for the upcoming bout.
Interest in her debut skyrocketed when XRumble announced an open call for female opponents, reportedly drawing 5,824 submissions from women across the country eager to challenge Rock in the ring. From that massive pool of hopefuls, Zenith Zion — a wrestler and slap-fight competitor who once held the AWA Women’s Television Championship — was selected as her first official opponent.
What Fans Are Saying and What to Expect
With the fight attracting attention on social media and combat sports forums, reactions have been mixed. Some fans embrace the spectacle of seeing a reality star take on a combat athlete, while others question whether the matchup is purely entertainment-driven rather than a competitive sporting contest. Regardless of the perspective, the bout has generated curiosity and buzz leading up to its late-April date.
Prior footage of Rock training with elite boxers — including a sparring session with welterweight star Ryan Garcia — has also added to the narrative that she’s serious about physical preparation, even as critics point out the unconventional nature of her path into professional boxing.
Tickets for the event are already on sale to witness the matchup live at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino, and boxing fans can also tune in via Triller TV’s pay-per-view stream.
A High-Profile Debut With Broad Appeal
Rock’s transition into boxing reflects a broader trend of entertainers and influencers parlaying fame into combat sports opportunities. Her fight — and the extraordinary number of women who applied to face her — underscores the promotional power she brings to the ring, as well as the unique fan engagement this matchup is generating.
Whether she emerges victorious or simply puts on a memorable performance, Chrisean Rock’s boxing debut on April 25 — following thousands of challengers willing to step up against her — is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about entry points into the sport this year.
