One point separated the Miami Assassins from the Philadelphia Smoke when Team Boxing League crowned its 2026 MegaBrawl IV champions. After entering the championship with regular-season records of 7–1 and 8–0, respectively, the two city teams met for a second time with the league title at stake. Miami came away with a 14–13 victory.
The result gave Team Boxing League a championship finish worth revisiting. Philadelphia had defeated Miami earlier in the season, then carried its unbeaten regular-season record through the playoffs. Their August 30 meeting at FTL War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, gave the Assassins another opportunity against the team responsible for their regular-season loss.
Philadelphia Had Already Beaten Miami Once
The championship matchup carried a history that began months before MegaBrawl IV. On May 17, 2026, Philadelphia Smoke faced Miami Assassins at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, making the result a significant moment in their respective seasons.
Philadelphia won 20–14, handing Miami its first regular-season loss. The Smoke earned six points during the Launch Rounds, nine during the Middle Rounds, and five during the Money Rounds. Miami collected five, four, and five points across the same phases.
The difference emerged most clearly in the middle portion of the match. Philadelphia outscored Miami 9–4 during those eight rounds, establishing an advantage that the Assassins could not overcome before the final bell.
The individual performances were memorable, too. Philadelphia’s Lisandra Contreras opened the contest with a knockout against Jannat Rafeq, while Stacia Suttles secured another knockout during Round 11.
Miami had its moments, including a knockdown by Samantha Ginithan against Maria Antunez during Round 9. Philadelphia nevertheless finished with the six-point victory and continued its undefeated regular-season campaign.
For anyone who enjoys following a rivalry, the earlier meeting adds another layer to the championship. You can revisit the fighters who helped Philadelphia win in May, then see what happened when the Assassins earned their second opportunity against the Smoke.
