Joey Essex set for shock £1million career move after he was 'hit with a £300K tax bill' weeks after returning from Love Island with Jessy Potts
Joey Essex is set to face off against Jake Paul, KSI, or fellow Love Island star Tommy Fury as early as next year in a bumper payday inside the boxing ring. The reality TV star, 34, who starred on Love Island earlier this year, will soon be stepping into the boxing ring as talks of a £1million fight are said to be underway. Celebrity promoters Misfits Boxing are negotiating Joey’s first fight, which could happen as soon as November, MailOnline understands.The organisation is behind a resurgence in influencer boxing, as more names away from the sport look to try their luck inside the ring.According to The Sun, it's an opportunity Joey is extremely keen on, and a bout against Tommy, KSI or Jake could happen as early as next year. Joey Essex is reportedly set to face off against Jake Paul, KSI, or fellow Love Island star Tommy Fury as early as next year in a bumper payday inside the boxing ring (pictured this month) The reality TV star, 34, who starred on Love Island earlier this year, will soon be stepping into the boxing ring as talks of a £1million fight are said to be underway (pictured on the show)YouTube boxer Deji Olatunji is another name being speculated as a potential opponent.Read More Love Island's Jessy Potts looks sensational in floral bikini bikini and declares she is at her 'happiest' after claims she and Joey Essex 'barely spend time together' A source told the publication: 'Joey’s always been into his fitness but in recent years has become more and more passionate about boxing,''Joey is excited about this new venture and looks forward to one day taking on the titans of the ropes.'Joey's family is no stranger to the sport, either as his uncle is Tony Sims, who has previously coached the likes of Anthony Joshua.Mams Taylor, who co-founded Misfits Boxing, previously opened up on getting Joey in the ring. He said: 'Joey’s got a family background in boxing so I think he’s excited to get in the ring and we’re excited to have him.''Joey’s going to be very committed, we’ve spoken daily for the last few days and he’s really on it.'The news comes after Joey was reportedly slapped with a near £300,000 tax bill just weeks after landing back in the UK with girlfriend Jessy Potts following his stint on Love Island. it's an opportunity Joey is reportedly extremely keen on, and a bout against Tommy (right), KSI or Jake (left) could happen as early as next year (pictured in February last year)The TOWIE star also has to return a £30,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan, according to The Sun.In July, the TV personality was believed to have potentially faced a court battle when his performing arts firm, Joey Essex Management, was given a winding-up petition.A winding-up petition is a legal document filed by a creditor with the court to force a company into liquidation and close it down.After finding love in the villa with Jessy, Joey claimed he would voluntarily close the company but he reportedly now has a lineup of huge tax bills. Joey reportedly has to pay £259,000 for a corporation tax bill and £30,900 in VAT.He also has to pay £30,000 for a Covid Bounce Back Loan, according to the publication.The loan was given to struggling business owners by the government to help them during the pandemic.Joey is also said to owe £11,250 to unnamed trade creditors.He is reportedly returning a £780,000 loan from the company which means the company which indicates he will have money to cover the tax bills. The news comes after Joey was reportedly slapped with a near £300,000 tax bill The TOWIE star also reportedly has to return a £30,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan just weeks after landing back in the UK with girlfriend Jessy Potts following his stint on Love IslandJoey has had to sign a Declaration of Solvency document stating: 'I have formed the opinion that this company will be able to pay its debts in full together with interest at the official rate within 12 months.'Accounts for the firm were several years behind and his three other active companies are JDE Property Limited, Fusey Productions Limited and The Top TT Limited, which he set up in 2023 and is yet to file accounts.A representative for Joey was approached by MailOnline for a comment.The unearthing of his tax bill comes after Joey and Jessy, 25, were accused of faking their romance following their stint in the Love Island villa, despite claiming the romance was the 'real deal'.After missing out on a spot in the ITV2 final and being voted 'least compatible' the pair returned to the UK and have been busy attending numerous events separately.While Joey has been raking in a reported £250,000 on a club tour, Jessy has been partying with pals and attending movie premieres.The couple have appeared together for TV and magazine interviews, where Joey hinted at them starting a family.
