Harley Morenstein, the boisterous creator behind Epic Meal Time and main card fighter, has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Creator Clash 3 boxing event. The Canadian content creator announced his withdrawal in a brief statement on social media, simply stating, “I’m not boxing” without offering further explanation.
I’m not boxing
— Harley Morenstein (@HarleyPlays) April 29, 2025
Morenstein was expected to be a main attraction for the third installment of the influencer boxing event founded by YouTuber Ian “iDubbbz” Jomha. His participation would have marked a return to the ring following his memorable bout in the inaugural Creator Clash event.
Creator Clash has positioned itself as a charity fundraiser through combat sports, bringing together internet personalities for boxing matches. The events aim to raise money for organizations like Stand Up To Cancer, the American Heart Association, and the Alzheimer’s Association. However, they lost money last year and could barely pay their fighters.
Morenstein’s exit comes at a challenging time for the Creator Clash brand. The previous event reportedly operated at a $250,000 loss, resulting in no charitable donations from Creator Clash 2. This financial shortfall has led to more questions and concerns regarding the event’s transparency and management.
Since launching Epic Meal Time in 2010, Morenstein has built a reputation for extreme cooking videos featuring calorie-packed creations and outlandish food challenges. His imposing physical presence and larger-than-life personality made him a natural fit for the boxing event series.
The timing of Morenstein’s came shortly after an exchange with known political troll BadEmpanada, where he labeled Harley a genocide supporter.
I’d rather you just try and fuck my life up in your little stupid way than spend a minute listening to your voice or looking at your ugly face George pic.twitter.com/mncb4eKsFf
— Harley Morenstein (@HarleyPlays) April 28, 2025
The withdrawal raises questions about Creator Clash 3’s future lineup, and if the exchange with BadEmpanada is related. No replacement fighter has been announced yet, leaving a significant gap in the event’s roster. iDubbz hasn’t made any public comments regarding the matter.
