Off The Hook Boxing Series is set to debut next month under the leadership of combat sports executive Dean Toole. The inaugural event is slated for Saturday, May 3rd, at the Biloxi Civic Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, signaling the start of an ambitious venture in professional boxing. O'Toole is currently the CEO of Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA, Gamebred Boxing and the founder of Island Fights. 

 

Off The Hook Boxing Series will focus exclusively on professional boxing, delivering consistent and active events nationwide. Toole’s vision is to build fighters from the ground up into world champions, addressing a critical gap in the sport. “Even at the highest level, there just isn’t a consistent event providing real opportunities for fighters early in their careers,” Toole said. “Too often, these athletes lack an outlet to compete and stay active. We’re here to change that. We believe some of the greatest fighters on earth don’t exist because they never had the chance—Off The Hook will give them that shot.”

 

The promotion has big plans, targeting four to five events by the end of 2025 and aiming to scale up to 12-24 events annually. Toole and his team are already in talks with several casinos and venues across various cities and states about bringing this vision to life. “We want to build an amazing roster and create opportunities for boxers that haven’t been there before,” Toole added.

 

O'Toole's other venture, Island Fights, has been around since 2010, with 88 events under its belt, primarily hybrid MMA and boxing cards. With the organization’s rapid growth, Toole recognized the need to separate the two sports at the professional level to maximize opportunities for fighters. “We have so many talented boxers and MMA competitors,” Toole explained. “If we have 12 pro fights and split the card down the middle, we’d only get 6 MMA and 6 boxing matches, which limits opportunities for more athletes to compete. This move ensures more MMA fights for Island Fights and more boxing matches for Off The Hook, opening doors for more fighters.” Island Fights’ amateur events will continue to feature a mix of all disciplines. Tickets for the debut event are on sale now at www.offthehookbx.com