Former world title challenger Josh Padley won a 12-round split decision over Aqib Fiaz in a super featherweight bout in Sheffield, England.

Padley, 129.4 lbs won by scores of 115-112 and 114-113. Fiaz won a card 114-113.

Padley is now 15-1. Fiaz, 129.65 lbs of Oldham, ENG is 14-2/

Sulaimaan Decisions Nadim

Ibraheem Sulaimaan remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Ibrahim Nadim in a lightweight bout.

Sulaimaan, 129.45 lbs won by scores of 100-90 twice and 98-92 and is now 11-0. Nadim, 129.90 lbs is now 18-2.

Atang Stops Shaili in 1st

Leo Atang remained undefeated with a first round stoppage of Fouad Shaili in a six-round heavyweight bout.

Atang landed a barrage of shots that included some vicious rights and the fight was stopped at 2:30

Atamg, 238.20 lobs of York, ENG is 7-0 with six knockouts. Shaili, 263.8 lbs of Bordeaux, FRA us 5-5-2.

Bowen Stops Coleman in 9

Aaron Bowen stopped Troy Coleman in round nine of their 10-round middleweight bout.

Bowen beat-up, battered and bruised Coleman throughout the contest and landed plenty of flush right hands. In round nine, Bowen landed a huge assault of punches and yet another right snapped Coleman’s head back and the fight was stopped at 1:41.

Bowen, 161.9 lbs of Coventry, ENG is 8-1 with 8-1 with sox knockouts. Coleman, 159.45 lbs of Burinwoods, ENG is 15-5-1.

Adam Maca won a six-round decision over Cesar Ignacio Paredes in a super featherweight bout.

Maca, 129 lbs won by a 60-54 score and is now 6-0. Paredes, 130.65 lbs of Callo, PER is 18-35-1.

Ed Hardy stopped Jesus Carrasco in the sixth and final round of their featherweight bout.

In round six, Hardy landed a leaping left hook on the jaw that sent Carrasco to the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:47.

Hardy, 127.60 lbs of Doncaster, ENG is 7-0 with three knockouts. Carrasco, 128.05 lbs pf Madrid, SPA is 2-5-2.

Connor Mitchell stopped Rodrigo Matias Areco in the opening round of a four-round featherweight bout.

Mitchell landed a left that drove Areco into the corner. Four flush later forced a referee stoppage at 2:20

Mitchell, 129.05 lbs of Orsett, ENG is 3-0 with two knockouts. Areco, 129.70 lbs oi Buenos Aries, ARG is 5-22-2.

Chris Mulunda won a four-round decision over Connor Goulding in a middleweight bout.

Mulunda, 161 lbs of Sheffield, ENG won by a 40-36 score and is now 3-0. Goulding, 161.75 lbs of Liverpool is 6-13.

George Liddard stopped Kieron Conway in round nine of their 12-round middleweight fight at York Hall in Londoin

In round two, Conway began to bleed from his nostrils.

In round nine, Liddard rocked Conway and dropped him with a flurry that was capped off by a right hand. Liddard continued to pound away and the fight was stopped when towel came in after Liddard landed three more flush right hands at 49 seconds..

Liddard, 159.3 lbs of Billericay, ENG is 13-0 with eight knockouts. Conway, 159.7 lbs of Northampton, ENG is 23-4-1.

Shannon Ryan Decisions Chloe Watson Due to Closed Eye

Shannon Ryan won a technical unanimous Chloe Watson after round four of their 10-round super flyweight bout

In round two, Watson started to swell badly over her right eye. The ight was stopped after round three as the eye completely closed. The damage was caused by an accidental headbutt.

Ryan, 114.9 lbs of Watford, ENG won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 10-1. Watson, 114.6 lbs of Birkenhead, ENG is 8-2.

Sains Stops Coleman After 4

Jimmy Sains remained undefeated with a stoppage of Troy Coleman after round four of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round three, Coleman began to bleed from his nose. In round four, Sains put a beating on Coleman as in the last thirty seconds Coleman as battered and bleeding from around the left eye and the corner stopped the bout.

Sains, 159.6 lbs of Brentwood, ENG is 11-0 with 10 knockouts. Coleman, 159.5 lbs of Burntwood, ENG is 14-4-1.

Ayton Stops Valdebenito in 4

Tiah-May Ayton stopped Laura Belen Valdebenito in round four of a six-round bantamweight clash.

In round two, Ayton dropped Valdebenito with a right hand.

In round four, it was another right from Ayton that put Valdenbenito on the canvas. When Valdenbenito got to her feet the fight was stopped at 1:59.

Ayton, 120.2 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 3-0 with three knockouts. Valdebenito, 120.2 lbs of Argentina is 8-7-1.

Leli Buttigieg won an eight-round decision over Christian Schembri in a middleweight fight.

Buttogieg, 163.1 lbs of Eat London won by a 79-73 score and is now 10-0. Schembri, 163.7 lbs of of Hamron, Malta is 37-13-1.

In round two, Buttigieg was cut on the forehead from a clash of heads.

Taylor Bevan remained perfect with a fifth round stoppage of Lukas Ferneza in a super middleweight contest.

In round five, Bevan landed a left to the jaw that put Ferneza to his knees and the was topped upon him getting up at 1:!7

Bevan, 169.9 lbs of Southampton, ENG is 6-0 with six knockouts. Ferneza, 170.2 lbs of Slovakia is 6-4.

Adam Maca stopped Juan Alberto Batista in the fourth and final round of their super bantamweight fight.

In round four, Maca landed a hard right that hurt Batista. Maca followed up with 13 unanswered punches that forced a stoppage at 1:42.

Maca, 124.5 lbs of Brighton, ENG is 3-0 with three knockouts. Batista, 124.8 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 1-22.

Jermaine Dhilwayo stopped Mario Victorino in round four of their six-round junior lightweight bout.

In round four, Dhilwayo labded a perfect straight left to the solar plexas that put Victorino down for count at 1:23.

Dhilwayo, 131.5 lbs of London is 7-0 with three knockouts. Victorino, 128.6 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 8-10.

Pat McCormack remained undefeated by stopping Miguel Parra after round nine of their 10-round welterweight bout at Sunderland Live Arena in Sunderland, England.

In round six, McCormack was deducted a point for low blows. In round nine, McCormack hurt Parra with a huge flurry of punches and Parra had enough and the fight was stopped in between rounds.

McCormack, 146.95 lbs of Washington, ENG is 8-0 with six knockouts. Parra, 146.3 lbs of Tepic, MEX is 25-6-1.

McCormack, speaking to in-ring reporter Jamie Ward after a successful night headlining in his hometown, said: “I broke him  [Miguel Parra] down. He’s top 15 in the world, so I’m buzzing to make that statement in the ninth round. It was tough. Some of the shots I was hitting him with were just bouncing off him. He’s definitely the toughest man I’ve faced. He kept on coming. But I felt I was getting stronger as the fight went on. If Conah Walker wants it next, we’ll have it. I think I can beat him. I want the British, European or Commonwealth Title shot next – I want to start getting the belts. Thank you for everyone who came out to support me. It’s great to bring these nights to the North East.”

Troy Williamson Stops Mark Dickinson in 9

Troy Williamson stopped Mark Dickinson in round nine of their 10-round super middleweight bout.

In round nine, with Williamson down on the scorecards, he landed an over hand right to the head of Dickinson that put him on the canvas. Dickinson got to his feet, but ate a huge right hand and the fight was stopped at 1″51.

Williamson, 167.6 lbs of Darlington, ENG is 21-4-1 with 15 knockouts. Dickinson, 173.2 lbs of West Raylon, ENG is 8-2.

Williamson said: “I’m back! Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has come out and supported me tonight. I’ve got a lot of people here tonight and I could have sold even more. Mark’s a great fighter. I’ve had a few losses and I’ve even had a lot of close friends who have stopped speaking to me because of that. So to everyone who’s come out tonight and stuck by me, through the highs and the lows, I can’t thank them enough. There’s a lot more to come. There’s no easy fights at this level – and no disrespect to the English Title, but I know I am above this level.”

Leo Atang Cristian Uwaka in 2

Leo Atang stopped Cristian Uwaka in the opening round of their four-round heavyweight bout.

In Round one, Atang dropped Uwaka with a hard overhand right. Atang landed a left hook that froze Uwake and then sent him to the canvas with a pair of rights and the fight was stopped at 2:31.

Atang, 230.5 lbs of York, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts, Uwake, 216.3 lbsof Portsmouth, ENG is 1-6-1.

And Atang, 18, said: “I tried to be calm and look for the openings. When I found the right spot, that’s when I went for it. The main thing is that I won the fight. Boxing is my life – it means so much to me. That’s what keeps me so focused. And with everyone coming out to support me again tonight, it means so much to me. So, it’s important that I impress and they get their money’s worth when they are spending their hard-earned to support me. I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Activity is key. I’m nowhere near the finished article of where I want to be but I’m going to keep on working hard each day. I can’t wait to go again in Sheffield on October 11.”

Sandy Ryan Decisions Jade Grierson

Former world champion Sandy Ryan won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jade Grierson in a welterweight bout.

Ryan, 145.1 lbs of Derby, ENG won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 and is now 8-3-1. Grierson, 146.9 lbs of Newark, ENG is 5-1-1

Ryan said: “It meant everything [to win] because I had to get the fight back in me. You can see tonight that I enjoyed it, and there was that aggression. Jade [Grierson] was a tough girl and she really did set out to do what she said she was going to. She held in there and I respect her. You all know what I’m about – if they want to put me in a World Title fight next, then great. Let’s do it. I know Lauren price very well, we worked together at Team GB. She’s a great professional. She’s got the belts so it would be a great fight to have. Either way, it’s good to be back – and it’s good to be back on UK soil.”

Cameron Vuong won an eight-round decision over Reuquen Facundo Arce in a lightweight bout.

Vuong, 136.9 lbs of Blyth, ENG won by a 80-72 score and is now 9-0. Arce, 136 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 18-21-2.

Adam Maca stopped Francisco Rodriguez in the fourth and final round of their super bantamweight bout.

In round four, Maca dropped Rodriguez with a right to the side of the head. Several more big rights landed the forced the corner of Rodriguez to throw in the towel at

Maca, 123.1 lbs of Brighton, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Rodriguez, 120.6 lbs of Spain is 1-22.

Tiah-May Ayton stopped Lydie Bialic on round four of their six-round bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ayton dropped Bialic with an uppercut on the ropes.

In round four, two right hands put Bialic on the canvas and the fight was stopped at 48 seconds.

Ayton, 119.5 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Bialic, 116.45 lbs of France is 3-4-1.

Brad Casey made a successful pro debut with a four-round decision over Goran Kozul in a cruiserweight bout.

In round two, Casey dropped Kozul with a body shot.

In round four, Casey scored a knockdown with a right to the head.

Casey, 199.6 lbs of York, ENG won by a 40-34 score and is 1-0. Kozul, 197.4 lbs is 5-8.

The future is bright for Matchroom Boxing. And young Leo Atang has got everyone talking. 

Atang received the ultimate seal of approval from Anthony Joshua before he was the subject of a text to Eddie Hearn sent by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh proclaiming what a talent the 18-year-old Heavyweight sensation is when he announced himself to the world back in July.

After just two minutes and 29 seconds of his professional debut, Atang flattened Milen Paunov with a devastating, succession of shots to leave everyone purring at what lies ahead for the talented teenager.

In the build-up to his bow at Manchester’s AO Arena, Atang rubbed shoulders with British Heavyweight royalty in two-time World Champion AJ and the legendary, former World Champion, Frank Bruno at Matchroom Boxing’s exclusive rebrand launch in London.

It was a ‘pinch me’ moment for Atang, who dreams of one day realising his boyhood dream of emulating his heroes Joshua and Bruno. But he is smart enough to acknowledge that there is a long road ahead yet – continuing this Saturday when he steps inside the ropes for a second time, in front of a sold-out Sunderland Live – streamed live on DAZN.

“I’ve got a lot of work and maturing to do,” said Atang, speaking to John Evans at The Ring.

“It’ll come eventually but we’re in this game for a long time, we’re just going to enjoy every step, learn and progress as much as possible.”

Atang’s upcoming opponent is Cristian Uwaka – and he expects things to be more competitive this time.

“He’s a tough guy,” added Atang. 

“I think he’s been stopped once. He goes the rounds and he’s had a little draw upset with a debutant. It’ll be good to get in there with him. 

“I can’t just rely on blowing him out of there with a big flurry straight away. I’ve got to work on him and break him down.”

Things will be more settling for Atang this time round too. In Sunderland he is joined on the card by some of his best friends in the sport in fellow wonderkids, Adam Maca and Tiah-Mai Ayton – along with his Legions Gym stablemate from York, Brad Casey who makes his professional debut.

Maca – also contesting what will be his second fight in the pro ranks – takes on Spain’s Francisco Rodriguez.

The 18–year-old Brighton Super Bantamweight, who has a proud Albanian heritage, was nothing short of sublime when he made his impressive introduction just two weeks before Atang at The Theatre of New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, when he made light work of Rafael Castillo, defeating the Bronx veteran inside two rounds.

And Maca wants to make another show-stealing statement this weekend as he too plots his future path to a legendary status in the sport.

“I’ve got a large crowd coming a long way from home,” said Maca.

“I can’t wait to get in and put on a great performance for all of the travelling support.”

Bristol’s Tiah-Mai Ayton was another summer debutant for Matchroom Boxing – where she duly underlined her promise as one of Britain’s best female fighters when she knocked out Sara Orszagi in a dazzling performance in Birmingham last June.

Bantamweight Ayton, 19, faces Lydie Bialic on Saturday and she is determined to show why many in the sport believe she too is destined for greatness.

“I can’t wait to get in there for my second pro fight,” said Ayton. 

“I enjoyed every minute of my debut and hopefully this won’t be any different. 

“I’ve worked so hard in the gym over the last couple of months so I’m excited to show everyone what I’ve been working on and make it 2 and 0 on Saturday.”

Hear more from all three later today as they take part in the final Press Conference ahead of Saturday’s show. Stayed tuned to Matchroom Boxing’s social media channels for the very latest – including from the likes of Sandy Ryan, Cameron Vuong, Mark Dickinson and headliner, Pat McCormack.

Andy Cruz will face Hironori Mishiro in an eliminator for the IBF World Lightweight title at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday June 14, live worldwide on DAZN, leading the undercard for Richardson Hitchins’ first defense of his IBF World Junior Welterweight title against George Kambosos Jr.  TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT TICKETMASTER.COM  Cruz (5-0 2 KOs) is the highest rated contender with the IBF at 135lbs, sitting at #3 in the rankings with #1 and #2 vacant, and the Cuban Olympic gold medal man can take a massive step towards a World title tilt with victory in his first fight in New York City.Mishiro (17-1-1 6 KOs) sits at #5 with the IBF, and the former Japanese Lightweight champion makes his American debut in the biggest fight to date in his eight-year career, looking to upset Philadelphia-based Cruz and land the title shot for himself. “I’ve put in the hard work and dedication, and I can’t wait to step into the ring again,” said Cruz. “This fight isn’t just about winning; it’s about showing my people the passion I have for the sport. I’m ready to prove that I’m a contender and bring that W home!” “I want to thank Matchroom for giving me the opportunity to fight in the US,” said Mishiro. “I’m really excited and motivated for such a great opportunity. I have fought as the underdog many times and I look forward to making another big upset on June 14.” A host of stars join Cruz and Mishiro on the undercard in important fights, led by Canadian Heavyweight Alexis Barriere taking on Roney Hines for the WBC Continental Americas title. Barriere (12-0 10 KOs) penned a co-promotional deal with Matchroom and Groupe Yvon Michel after claiming the 12th win of his career on home soil in Quebec in February, and the 29 year old will be looking to make an impact on the WBC rankings by claiming the title against Cleveland’s Hines (14-0-1 8 KOs) who fights for his first pro belt. “I’m very grateful to my team for this opportunity, to DAZN, Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith at Matchroom, Yvon Michel at GYM and Brian Peters,” said Barriere. “I’m excited to fight at MSG in New York on such a big stage. I’m working very hard in Florida in camp with my trainer Sugar Hill. It will be a battle of two unbeaten fighters so I’m expecting a tough fight, but I know that is when I will be at my best. The bigger the challenge, the better I will perform.” Ernesto Mercado is making plenty of noise in the 140lb division, and Tito will face Jonathan Montrel for the IBF North American and WBC Continental Americas titles. Mercado (17-0 16 KOs) dispatched of former World champion Jose Pedraza in spiteful fashion inside four rounds of their clash in Las Vegas in January, and the talented Californian fights for his first belts in his Big Apple debut, and will be looking to make another statement against Montrel (19-3 13 KOs) the New Orleans man stepping into the biggest night of his career, and also fighting for his first belts – with Mercado sending a menacing message to show headliner Hitchins. “I’m happy to be making my debut in New York at MSG,” said Mercado. “It’s time to give New York some real entertainment and I’ll be delivering by putting someone on their back like I always do. Oh, and New York, I’m coming for your bum champion you guys got.” Zaquin Moses (3-0 2 KOs) opens the show on DAZN with his fourth fight in the paid ranks again over four rounds at Super-Featherweight against Carl Rogers (3-2), popular New Yorker ‘Pretty Boy’ Pablo Valdez (9-0 8 KOs) moves into double figures over eight rounds at Welterweight against Cesar Diaz (9-1 4 KOs), Indian Olympian star Nishant Dev (1-0 1 KO) showed his huge potential in the paid ranks with a first round KO win on debut in Las Vegas in January and takes on Josue Silva (3-2 1 KO) over six rounds at Super-Welterweight and the Before the Bell action is kicked off by the professional debut of British teenage talent Adam Maca, who makes his bow over four rounds at Bantamweight. “This is going to be a massive night in New York,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “The main event is a cracker, with Richardson getting a big stage for his first defense against a man in George that has very fond memories of this famous arena. “The supporting cast is brilliant too. Andy is one of the very top Lightweights in the world, and this is going to be a massive chance for him to show the 135lb champions that he’s ready to take their titles away. “Alexis impressed in Quebec in February and he’s ready to make an impact on the world rankings, as is the always entertaining and outspoken Tito, who wants all the smoke at 140lbs. “There’s some great young talent on the card with Zaquin Moses and Nishant Dev both back in action while one of our newest signings Adam Maca gets an incredible experience to make his debut in New York, and the ever-popular Pablo looks for another KO.”

Explosive Bantamweight prospect Adam Maca has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and is set to make his eagerly anticipated professional debut on the undercard of the IBF Super-Lightweight World Title clash between Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 14, live worldwide on DAZN.    The highly-touted talent, 17, earned a fearsome reputation in the amateur ranks by becoming a two-time Junior European Champion and five-time National Champion. At world level, he picked up a silver medal while representing his birth country, Albania.   Now based in Brighton, the Sam Jones-managed fighter trains out of the Ropes and Glory Gym in Chatham under the guidance of Dan Woledge. Maca becomes the latest addition to Matchroom’s UK stable following the signing of Heavyweight sensation Leo Atang.   “I feel like Eddie Hearn and the Matchroom team are the perfect fit for me,” said Maca. “They’re constantly pushing their fighters for better things – bigger shows, iconic venues and huge fights. They’re always striving for greatness like me.   “I was on the Albanian Olympic team. I could have waited for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles but that’s not what I wanted to do. Since I’ve been a little boy, I’ve wanted to be a professional boxer. I’m following my dreams.   “I feel my style is suited to the pro game because I don’t just come to score points and win by decision. I come to put on a show and know you out every time. The fans are going to love watching me fight.   “There’s been a lot of sacrifices along the way with my parents and family missing time off work to support my dreams. They too me all over the world to National Championships, European Championships and World Championships.   “I know I have what it takes to reach the very top of this sport, and I’ll repay the dedication they’ve shown me. I’ll become an undisputed World Champion one day, without a doubt.”    “Adam Maca is another hugely exciting addition to our growing stable of talent,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Adam possesses explosive power for his age and possesses all of the attributes that are guaranteed to make him a fan favourite. He looks to put on a show and deliver eye-catching knockouts every time he steps in the ring. Naturally, there was a lot of interest in securing Adam’s signature, and I’m delighted he has chosen us to guide his career. It all gets underway on the huge Richardson vs. Kambosos Jr card in New York on June 14 – don’t miss it!”    “Adam Maca is a fighter that every manager and promoter on this planet wanted to sign,” said Jones. “This kid has superstar potential and will be a natural fit to the professional code. Even as an amateur Adam was knocking opponents clean out, so with those 8oz gloves he is going to cause absolute chaos! This is a huge signing for Matchroom, and I can’t wait to watch his pro journey get underway at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 14 – live worldwide on DAZN. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.”   You can follow Maca’s journey on Instagram: adammaca01