Harley Morenstein, popular for co-owning Epic Meal Time, has backed out of the highly anticipated event Creator Clash 3, sending shockwaves through the influencer boxing world. The announcement arrived unexpectedly on April 29, 2025, weeks before his scheduled fight with Kevin Thomas, the L.A. Beast. This fight was planned to be the main attraction at Creator Clash 3, the latest installment of the pay-per-view event hosted by YouTuber Ian "iDubbbz."
Morenstein, who previously competed in Creator Clash 2 and gained attention for his towering presence (Harley Morenstein's height is approximately 6'6"), had been training for months. Before cancelling the fight, he uploaded a photo on his X account of a trailer park, confirming he had been living there to prepare for the fight. The post reads:
And just hours later, he posted bluntly on X, saying he won't box.
This has sparked confusion among fans and the Creator Clash audience.
The statement came out after the heated argument between Morenstein and controversial content creator Bad Empanada. The latter accused Morenstein of supporting war crimes because of his vocal pro-Israel stance. The X posts escalated into threats of character assassination via SEO-optimized content and public challenges to debate. Morenstein, in turn, answered aggressively, suggesting that he didn't want to participate in the interaction.
While neither iDubbbz nor Creator Clash 3 organizers have issued any official statements, speculation has been circulating as to whether the online controversy affected Morenstein's decision to withdraw from the fight.
The news has quickly spread over social media platforms, and fans are debating whether the X post was engagement bait or a genuine pullout. Many hope that there weren't "some BS shenanigans" behind the scenes, echoing the chaotic fallout of past influencer events. With Sam Hyde and other polarizing figures also mentioned by fans, this drama has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a showcase of positivity and sportsmanship.
It's still unclear how this will influence Harley Morenstein's net worth or upcoming Creator Clash events, but one thing is clear—Morenstein's sudden withdrawal is currently one of the most controversial moments in the history of Creator Clash.