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Reality television star and musical artist Chrisean Rock has officially transitioned into the world of professional combat sports, signing a high-profile multi-fight deal with Xrumble Fighting Championships. The announcement, made on January 7 , 2026, confirms that Rock (born Chrisean Malone) will be the centerpiece of the promotion’s expansion into women’s boxing. In a historic move, she is set to compete in the organization’s first-ever female Super Middleweight Title fight.
The deal comes after months of training footage surfaced on Rock’s social media, showing the 25-year-old athlete working with professional coaches in Baltimore and Los Angeles. Known for her collegiate background as a standout track and field athlete, Rock has often boasted about her physical toughness and natural fighting ability. Xrumble executives stated that her “raw power and undeniable drawing power” made her the ideal candidate to spearhead their new women’s division.
The upcoming championship bout, scheduled for March 28, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, will see Rock face off against a yet-to-be-named veteran opponent. The Super Middleweight division (typically capped at 168 pounds) is a relatively underserved category in women’s professional boxing, and the creation of this title marks a significant push for more visibility in heavier weight classes. “I’m not just a reality star; I’m a real-life athlete,” Rock said during the contract signing ceremony. “I’ve been fighting my whole life, but now I’m getting paid to do it the right way.”
The move to Xrumble coincides with a period of personal and legal restructuring for Rock. Following her release from incarceration in late 2024 and her ongoing efforts to maintain sobriety, the athlete has framed this boxing venture as a “rebirth.” The deal is also a significant financial win for Rock, with industry insiders estimating the contract to be worth into the low seven figures, including pay-per-view bonuses.
While critics have questioned the celebrity-to-boxer pipeline, Xrumble CEO Marcus Thorne emphasized that Rock will be held to professional standards. “This isn’t an exhibition or an ‘influencer’ gimmick,” Thorne stated. “Chrisean is an elite athlete who has passed her medicals and is training full-time. She is fighting for a sanctioned title, and the world is going to see what she’s truly capable of in that ring.”