Ring girl-turned-boxer Carla Jade, 37, tells teen social media star Erika Night her 250k TikTok fans can’t save her

FORMER ring girl turned boxer Carla Jade has told teenage social media star Erika Night to leave her 250,000 followers at home — insisting: “I’ll bring my fists.” The 37-year-old mother-of-four is 18 years older than Icelandic rival Erika, 19, and has a son who is actually older than her teenage opponent. Carla Jade is ready to bring her fists to the party as she prepares to face Erika Night Credit: David Cavan Former ring girl Carla Jade being interviewed Carla, the current 115lb Misfits Boxing women’s lightweight title holder, is making her comeback on October 10 after suffering the first defeat of her professional boxing career against Pearl Gonzalez in March. And she has already fired the first shots at her young opponent, claiming Erika’s huge social media following will count for nothing once the bell rings. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Carla said: “I’ve learned that she’s become more known for her intentionally provocative social-media clips and ‘unpopular opinions’ on TikTok than for her boxing or any real skill she’s displayed during her amateur career. “I’m interested to see how that confidence translates when it’s just the two of us in the ring. “I’m not going to get drawn into a social-media war with her. I’m 37, I’ve got four kids and I’m a grown woman. She’s just a kid. “I don’t need to argue with someone on TikTok to prove anything. She’s going to find me a very different opponent to what she’s used to. I’ve got a lot more life experience and I’ve been through some very hard fights. “People are going to be interested to see what happens when the social-media world disappears, the cameras stop and the bell rings. She can bring her 250,000 followers with her – I’ll bring my fists.” Carla went the distance in a brutal five-round battle in her 125lb middleweight title bout against champion Gonzalez, with the judges handing the American combat sports star a narrow 3-2 decision in March. Most read in Sport The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It has already been a blockbuster year inside the ring, and it is not going to stop anytime soon! All eyes are focused on when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will get in the ring, with the pair due to finally settle their decade-long rivalry. In his first world title fight, Conor Benn has been beaten in TWO ROUNDS by WBC champion Ryan Garcia. October’s action doesn’t stop either, with Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois facing off in the rematch of their thrilling fight in May, while Canelo Alvarez returns against Christian Mbili on Halloween. Here’s all the big fights coming up… September Sat 19 – Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo – DAZN October Sat 3 – Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace – DAZN Sat 17 – Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 – DAZN Sat 31 – Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbili – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS The lightweight battled through five gruelling rounds before her unbeaten record finally came crashing down. But the Misfits star is already back in training and determined to put the defeat behind her and return to winning ways when she faces Erika on October 10. Reflecting on the Gonzalez defeat, she said: “It was a really close five-round fight that went all the way to the final bell. I was genuinely really pleased with how I boxed. “Of course, I was gutted to lose because nobody gets into boxing to lose, but it taught me a lot. It was my first defeat, and I actually came away from it feeling more motivated than ever. “Now I’ve got Erika in front of me and I’m ready to get back in there and show exactly what I’m capable of.”Carla’s path to the ring is far from traditional. The Birmingham-born fighter built her career on the outside of the ropes as a high-profile glamour and promo model. She worked as a ring card girl for major combat promotions, including Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. But Carla swapped holding cards for hand wraps to compete herself. Erika Night has a big social media following Carla Jade celebrates following a spilt draw against Melanie Shah in January 2025 Credit: Richard Sellers/PA Wire She carved out an undefeated run in crossover promotion Misfits Boxing. Carla claimed their 115lb belt and earned notable victories over tough opponents like former BKFC star Taylor Starling. Her momentum was tested in March against ex-UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez in Derby. Personal insults exploded at the press conference, where Carla slapped her rival at the face-off. The bad blood spilled into a brutal five-round war. Carla managed to bloody her opponent’s nose before losing a razor-thin decision in her first career setback. Now, she is using that vital ring experience against veteran fighters to sharpen her game ahead of her return to action next month. Comment now