ENA, the former WWE NXT performer previously known as Edris Enofe, has publicly apologized following an incident at a Misfits Boxing press conference in which he slapped his opponent, Bobby, with a burger.
The confrontation took place during the promotional event ahead of ENA and Bobby’s scheduled boxing bout. While combat-sports press conferences regularly feature verbal sparring, physical posturing, and attempts to generate attention before fight night, ENA acknowledged that his actions crossed a line. In a statement shared on his social media pages, he said he was ashamed of what occurred and directly apologized to Bobby.
“I would like to apologize for my actions last night at the Misfits’ Press Conference. What I did is not a reflection of who I truly am as a person. I am ashamed. To Bobby, I am truly sorry. Let’s put this behind us and keep everything professional.”
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ENA also made clear that he does not want the incident to be seen as disrespectful toward boxing itself. The former NXT wrestler is entering a different competitive environment through Misfits Boxing, and his statement placed particular emphasis on maintaining respect for the sport as he prepares for the fight.
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“The last thing I want to do is disrespect this sport of professional boxing. Good Luck at Weigh-Ins today (granted you may not need luck). Looking forward to our bout tomorrow. Again, I am truly deeply sorry. Sincerely, ENA”
ENA Addresses Bobby Directly
The apology was notably direct. ENA did not simply offer a general statement about the press-conference incident; he addressed Bobby by name and said that he wanted both men to move forward professionally.
That approach is significant given the setting. Promotional events before a boxing match are often designed to create a tense atmosphere and encourage public interest in the fighters. Still, there is a difference between verbal confrontation and conduct that a participant later feels requires an apology. ENA’s message left little uncertainty about his own view of the burger incident. He described himself as ashamed and stated that the moment did not represent who he believes he is as a person.
His reference to the weigh-ins also kept the attention on the immediate schedule surrounding the event. ENA’s bout with Bobby is set for the day after the press conference, with weigh-ins taking place beforehand. Beyond the apology and the upcoming fight, no additional details about the match were included in ENA’s statement.
A Wrestling Background, a Boxing Appearance
ENA is known to wrestling audiences for his time in WWE NXT under the name Edris Enofe. His move into a Misfits Boxing event places him among the wrestlers and entertainment figures who have explored opportunities beyond the conventional professional-wrestling ring.
The transition from wrestling to boxing creates a distinct challenge, even when both fields share elements of athletic performance, showmanship, crowd engagement, and rivalry. A fighter’s public presentation can be part of building anticipation for a contest, but the contest itself is governed by the expectations of combat sports. ENA’s statement specifically acknowledged that distinction through his comment about not wanting to disrespect professional boxing.
For ENA, the Misfits appearance is also not his only activity since working in WWE NXT. During the summer, he wrestled for Soft Ground Wrestling in Uganda. That appearance showed that he has remained active in professional wrestling while also pursuing a fight in a separate discipline.
There is no indication in his apology that he is stepping away from wrestling or that the boxing match represents a permanent change in career direction. The available information establishes only that ENA wrestled for Soft Ground Wrestling over the summer and is now taking part in the Misfits Boxing event against Bobby.
The Importance of Keeping Fight Week Professional
Fight-week promotion can create memorable moments, but it can also complicate the focus of an event when attention turns away from the matchup itself. ENA’s statement appeared aimed at preventing that from happening. By apologizing before the scheduled bout, he attempted to draw a clear line between an incident at the press conference and the sporting contest still to come.
His wording also balanced contrition with a continued sense of anticipation for the fight. ENA said that he was looking forward to the bout tomorrow, making clear that the matchup remains on. The message did not contain a challenge, an escalation, or an attempt to defend the burger slap as a necessary part of promotion. Instead, it centered on regret, accountability, and a request to put the incident behind them.
That may be especially relevant for someone entering boxing from a professional-wrestling background. Wrestling fans are accustomed to seeing performers use extravagant personas and provocative angles as part of televised storytelling. Boxing promotion can likewise be dramatic, but ENA’s apology recognized that there are boundaries he did not believe he should have crossed at the press conference.
His description of boxing as “this sport of professional boxing” was a concise acknowledgment of the seriousness with which he is approaching the opportunity. Whatever the intent behind the initial stunt, ENA’s follow-up message did not treat it as a joke or merely an effective promotional clip. He instead apologized to Bobby and expressed regret over the situation.
What Comes Next for ENA and Bobby
The immediate focus now shifts to the weigh-ins and the scheduled bout. ENA’s note included a light remark when he wished Bobby luck, adding that Bobby “may not need luck,” but the overall tone remained apologetic rather than confrontational.
Whether the two competitors address the matter further before they fight remains to be seen. No response from Bobby was included alongside ENA’s public apology. Likewise, no additional outcome or disciplinary information was provided in connection with the press-conference incident.
What is clear is that ENA has chosen to address the moment publicly rather than allow it to stand without comment. The former Edris Enofe stated that the behavior was not reflective of him, said he was deeply sorry, and asked that he and Bobby keep matters professional going into their contest.
For wrestling followers familiar with ENA’s NXT run, the Misfits Boxing appearance is another chapter in a career that has already extended beyond one promotion and one format. His summer match for Soft Ground Wrestling in Uganda demonstrated his continued connection to wrestling, while this bout offers a new platform in boxing. The press-conference incident briefly became part of the story surrounding that appearance, but ENA’s apology has put the emphasis back on accountability and the fight ahead.
As weigh-ins approach and ENA prepares to meet Bobby, his message has established his position plainly: he regrets the burger slap, he does not want to disrespect boxing, and he wants the remaining events surrounding the bout to be handled professionally.
Darryl Polo
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