6 x 2 mins International Flyweight contest
MAISEYROSE COURTNEY 111.9 lbs v JASMINA NAD 110.5 lbs
(Eltham, England)                                   (Subotica, Serbia)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Super-Lightweight contest
JESSE BRANDON 142.2 lbs v JONATAS RODRIGO GOMES DE OLIVEIRA 137 lbs
(Colindale, England)               (Muana, Brazil)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Middleweight contest
LELI BUTTIGIEG 162.6 lbs v JAMES TODD 163.4 lbs
(Newham, England)                (Swansea, Wales)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Super-Middleweight contest
TAYLOR BEVAN 169.5 lbs v SZYMON KAJDA 166.2 lbs
(Cardiff, Wales)                     (Olkusz, Poland)

19:00 LIVE ON DAZN

8 x 3 mins International Super-Featherweight contest
GIORGIO VISIOLI 133 lbs v FRANCISCO JAVIER LUCERO 134.9 lbs
(Aldershot, England)          (Hermosillo, Mexico)

followed by

8 x 3 mins International Middleweight contest
JIMMY SAINS 164.4 lbs v PIERRE ROSADINI 163.3 lbs
(Brentwood, England)             (Marseille, France) 

followed by

10 x 3 mins vacant English Super-Welterweight Title
JUNAID BOSTAN 153.6 lbs v BILAL FAWAZ 152.9 lbs
(Rotherham, England)            (London, England)

followed by

10 x 3 mins vacant Commonwealth Silver Middleweight Title
GEORGE LIDDARD 159.4 lbs v DERRICK OSAZE 159.7 lbs
(Billericay, England)                   (Nottingham, England)

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“I think George Liddard is probably, and it’s difficult to say, the most improved fighter. The way that he’s come on in the last three or four fights has exceeded expectation. We always knew he was going to go on, British, Commonwealth, European, but the way he is dealing with opposition, the way he is sitting down on his shots, the punch power that he has. I love this fight, because it’s a whole different level of the step-up. He’s headlining, and he deserves the spot. He’s been out selling tickets consistently. We talked about being a ticket-seller, he was a ticket-seller with loads of ability, now he’s a ticket-seller with star headline ability. Massive fight for him. This is a serious fight. Serious test. I mean the confidence.. look at the whistle on him! Those loafers are naughty! Confidence through the roof, but a real fight – and that’s what we want.”

George Liddard:

“I’m extremely grateful to God as well for the opportunity. I’m grateful to Matchroom. I’ve boxed on loads of your shows. To now headline one, I’m very grateful. I’m excited. The hard work is done and this is the fun part for me. I’m just looking forward to fight. This is what I do. I never shy away from a test. Like you say, Derrick is a good test – I’m ready to pass it. That is what it is. If you look at my record; I’ve never shied away from anyone. I’ll fight any man. I’m a fighting man. That’s what I do. My last six or five fights have all been a step up after step up. I think they’ve all come to flip the script. Someone is yet to do that. Good luck to him. I hope he gives it his all on Friday night and I’m sure he will. He comes to fight. I know that. I’m more than ready. I’m ready for this level and I’m ready to show the level that I’m at and push on for big things in 2025. Like you say, first title on the line. I’ve treated every fight of mine like it is a title fight. Nothing changes for me. Nothing changes. I’m ready to do the business. It doesn’t matter what Derrick turns up. He can come to fight, he can box – it doesn’t matter to me. I’m sure he’s going to come to fight. Whatever is in front of me I’ll beat. All I’ve focused on is being the best version of myself. That’s what I’ll show on Friday with another dominant performance.”

Derrick Osaze:

“Firstly I just want to say thank you for the opportunity to be here. I’m thankful to God, faith has been important to the foundation of my life. What do I know about George? He supports West Ham. That’s all I know, and he dresses like Eddie Hearn. As you can see, they’ve probably gone to the same designer. They look good. Eddie Hearn is a lot taller in person. In terms of George, he’s a good fighter. You’re not going to be sitting in this seat and topping a Matchroom bill if you’re not a good fighter. As for the fight, Eddie is right when he says it’s a tough test. If you know me, I’m not really into all this talking. I like to do my talking on Friday. It should be a very good fight. I didn’t get into this sport to become some sort of gate keeper, some sort of stepping stone or some sort of test. My career has not been the easiest or straightest road. I’ve never missed a fight through injury. I’ve never pulled out of fights, but I’ve had fights missed because of COVID tests, I’ve had a fight because of the Queen passing. I’ve had fights cancelled literally days before. It’s not been straight forward, but at the same time, I refuse to become anyone’s stepping stone. They’ve brought me in here for a reason and I’m here to mess up the script.”

Junaid Bostan:

“You don’t have a Scooby Doo on what you’re doing. One minute you’re on the front foot, one minute you’re on the back foot. When I’m asked, ‘how are you going to beat Bilal?’, the truthful answer is I’ll see what’s in front of me because I haven’t got a f*****g clue, and neither has he! You’re here to make the numbers up. Let’s just be real yeah. You’re going to get dealt with. Everyone can have a little bit of a Cinderella story, ‘I’ve had this happen to me or I’ve had that’, and it’s a very good story for you – fair play. I don’t take any credit away. I’ve got story too. The difference is I don’t go around singing my praises and saying, ‘look at me’. I’m doing what I’m doing. You may get your moment, but unfortunately it isn’t going to be on Friday with me. You may get it when I vacate. Potentially this is my toughest fight yet, take nothing away from him. He’s a character and he’s got a vast amateur background with 90 fights. He’s done a lot of unlicensed stuff when he was struggling to get his board license. Since then he’s been professional and he’s fought a few good guys. I’m going to deal with him. I know what I need to do and that’s what I’m going to go and do.”

Bilal Fawaz:

“This is a momentous moment. It is a moment that will change the trajectory of my career. I’ve came so far in such a short space of time. I’ve never fought on the stage of Matchroom before. Thank you by the way, thank you so much Eddie. This is huge for me. I’ve never fought on this magnitude before. The first time I’m fighting; I’m the headliner. Here’s the deal; I’ve came so far in a short space of time. That should rattle anyone that I’m going to be facing. I had to go up to Middleweight to fight for the Southern Area Title. I kept on drinking water to step on the scale to make weight to fight people. It’s a huge moment for me and this will change everything. It will change my life. My life has been a rollercoaster. Not in a good way, but in a very unpracticable manner.  So this right here is sensational. I think he’s a pretty boy. I’ll call him pretty boy. He’s a cheeky guy. Junaid is a good fighter, but the thing is, you don’t command power. There’s no power with it. Look at the people I’ve fought. He’s fought riff raff and vagabonds. It’s realistic, you can see it. I’m not condemning you in any way – I’m saying you’re a good fighter. It’s okay to have confidence, because having confidence will take you further than you would be without it. I adapt. I don’t have a style.”

Jimmy Sains:

“This will be my first eight-rounder. I know that I haven’t gone the distance yet but I’ve done a few six-rounders. It’s just a natural progression to eight rounds. I’ll look for titles next. To be honest I try to put my perfect record to the back of my mind. I don’t really think about it at all. I think everyone wants to have the knockout and it looks good to have a knockout. People want to see a knockout, but if it doesn’t happen it don’t happen. I just go in there and try to put on the best boxing performance I can and if the shot happens it happens. So far it has done. I’ll keep it the same every fight.”

Giorgio Visioli:

“I think the extra 6 minutes gives me a bit more time. I’m happy to do the eight rounds. I only knew about two weeks ago. I thought I was doing six rounds for some reason. I’m happy I’m doing the eight. I think it gives me more time and I think you’ll see even more of my class. It’s different you know. In the amateurs you don’t do any of this media stuff. I’ve really enjoyed it so far. At the start I was a bit nervous but I’m thriving off it now. I enjoy all of this and I’m looking forward to doing more. You train hard. I’ll beat any man that you put in front of me. I was meant to fight someone else who pulled out on Monday. Another good opponent, but I think on paper this guy has got a better record. A Mexican, tough guy. They’re born to fight but I’m ready. I’m always ready.”

Taylor Bevan:

“I’m very happy with my debut. I’ve had loads of compliments about the way it went. I couldn’t have asked for much more really. I think I’d score myself an eight or a nine out of ten. There’s always thing that you can improve on but I’m happy to be out again so soon and I’m just looking to build on from that and keep the momentum going. I just want to stay as active as I can. Eddie made it clear after my debut that that’s what they want to do with me. I’m very happy with that. I like to get straight back into camp and work towards my next date. I want to stay as active as I can over the next 12 months, keep developing and keep the momentum going.”

Leli Buttigieg:

“He’s a good strong man. He comes to fight. I remember watching that fight. He even dropped Aaron Bowen. He ain’t been in the ring with me yet. My team know how good I am. I know how good I am. I’m going to do the business on Friday. Just to keep performing and keep learning. Just keep doing the best I can. I’m ready for whatever. I train hard. I put my hours in. Al and Eddie know how good I am. Whatever comes my way I’ll be ready for it. He can come. I don’t hide. I’ll be ready for him.”

Jesse Brandon:

“Everyone just supports and appreciates what I’m doing from my community. I’m just trying to transition. I was in the streets and all of that. Now that I’m doing the boxing I feel like everyone is appreciative of what I’m trying to do and for the next generation as well. I appreciate everyone that is buying tickets because obviously they’re spending their hard-earned money for me. I just know on fight night I’ve got to go in there and show this guy who I am. Boxing saved my life and I feel like that’s why me and ‘AJ’ relate so much. I feel like that’s why he’s always so willing to help. When I was venting to him he just called you or whatever and then we’re here now. He’s given me the opportunity, you’ve given me the opportunity. Fight night, just go out there and show out. Look to be busy because of my age. People at my weight are ahead of me, only due to experience. I don’t feel like they’re better than me. I’ve just got to prove it. I’ve got to be active. When the time comes I will be calling out who I need to call out. Until then, just get rid of the cobwebs and get this man out of there.”

Maiseyrose Courtney:

“Do you know what? I feel very good. In hindsight I’m very grateful, in a sense, that what has happened early on in my career because you don’t realise when things are going wrong and thing aren’t working out, something happens to bring it to the forefront. I work hard. I like to fight. That’s it. I need to make sure it stays like that and everything in perfect. Like Eddie said, I’ve got one more chance to prove how good I am. Another win under my belt and that’s it. Onwards and upwards from there. Anyone, anywhere, any place. The O2 or my mum’s back garden, even Tesco’s car park. Anywhere, I don’t care. I’ll fight anyone. I’ve got nothing to lose now. I’m not fearful. I’ll fight anyone.”

Undefeated Middleweight prospect George Liddard says he will announce himself on the domestic scene in style this Friday by taking out Derrick Osaze to claim the first professional title of his career.

The Essex native fights for the Commonwealth Silver Title at Indigo at The O2 – live worldwide on DAZN – promising another destructive performance following on from eye-catching stoppage wins over George Davey and Omar Nguale Ilunga at the back end of 2024.

Liddard (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of the Matchroom Boxing Gym under the guidance on Tony Sims, believes he is already one of the best fighters at 160 lbs in the UK, and the 22-year-old ‘Billericay Bomber’ is confident he will shine in his first headline fight for Matchroom.

“I think I’m one of the best domestically,” said Liddard. “People might laugh at that, but I am. I know I’m 22 and I’ve got plenty of time, but I’m ready to be let off the leash and takeover the domestic scene. We’ve got some good fighters over here at Middleweight and there’s some great fights to be made, but I like the look of those fights in 2025. I don’t look past anyone. I’ve got to beat Osaze first. That’s for sure.

“Derrick is experienced domestically. He’s been around. He won a tournament at Super-Welterweight. He’s beaten a couple of good fighters and lost to a couple of good fighters. I think it’s a good gauge, a good marking stick, of where I’m at on the domestic scene. I have no doubt that it’s going to be a destructive performance and I’m going to get the job done in style. Credit to him for taking the fight and stepping in there with me, because not many people want to.

“I go out there and I knock him out. He’s game, and I know he’s going to come to fight. I know he’s there to win, but that suits me. I like when they’re coming to fight. I like when they leave that little opening that split second, they think they’re going to catch me. I’m really excited for these fights. I’m fast, I’m strong. There’s not really anything I don’t have in the locker now. I’m fit. I’m ready to do the ten rounds if needs be, but I don’t see it going that long.”

The four-time National Champion has already headlined at the famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, but this Friday’s clash with Osaze will be the first of his at the top of an Eddie Hearn-promoted card. However, Liddard insists that he isn’t feeling the pressure ahead of what he believes will be a breakout fight.

“All of those press conferences sitting on the bottom table; now it’s my time to be the main event. I’m very grateful for the opportunity. I’ve got a little bit of experience headlining already on other cards. It’s a fight at the end of the day. That’s how I treat it. Whether I’m at the top of the card or the bottom of the card; it’s a fight. All I’ve got to do is win.

“I think I went from a boy to a man last year. Back of 2023, going into 2024, a couple of stale performances from me I’d say. I think that was just me transitioning from a boy to a man. I think I needed them to learn and push on. Obviously, the fight in Vegas weren’t my best performance but I beat an unbeaten guy in his own country and I learnt a lot while I was out there.

“From then, we’ve been on one hell of a run. I’ve beaten a couple of unbeaten fighters; a couple of prospects and I’ve knocked people out. I think I’m really honing my skills. I’m looking forward to using them again on Friday.”

The die-hard Hammer dreams of one day selling out the 60,000 seater London Stadium, home to his beloved West Ham United, and with the East End club already heavily backing him, Liddard hopes to turn that dream into a reality by continuing his climb up the domestic ladder.

“It’s unbelievable to have the support of West Ham. For my childhood club to get behind me like they do is brilliant for me. I’ve been pitch-side at games a few times doing interviews. I’ve been in the match-day programme. They collab with me on social media. It’s crazy. I can’t thank them enough for their support.

“I think they can see the potential that I’ve got. I’ve already said it to them; one day I want to sell-out the London Stadium for a fight. That’s my goal. I want to sell that stadium out one day. I’m sure with their backing, all I’ve got to do is keep up my end of the bargain and keep winning.”

Liddard vs. Osaze tops Matchroom’s first NXTGEN card of 2025, Rotherham talent Junaid Bostan (10-0, 8 KOs) battles London’s Bilal Fawaz (9-1, 2 KOs) with the English Super-Welterweight crown up for grabs, Brentwood Middleweight Jimmy Sains (8-0, 8 KOs) fights France’s Pierre Rosadini (6-6-3) over eight rounds, Aldershot Super-Featherweight Giorgio Visioli (5-0, 4 KOs) looks to kick the year off in style against Mexcio’s Francisco Javier Lucero (16-6-4, 12 KOs), Newham Middleweight Leli Buttigieg (6-0, 1 KO) squares off with Welshman James Todd (4-4-2) over six rounds, Cardiff Super-Middleweight Taylor Bevan (1-0, 1 KO) faces Poland’s Szymon Kajda (1-0-1, 1 KO) over six rounds in his second pro fight, Coinsdale Super-Lightweight Jesse Brandon (4-0, 1 KO) fights Estonia’s Semjon Kamanin (5-2, 3 KOs) over six rounds and Eltham Flyweight Maiseyrose Courtney (7-1) kicks off the Before The Bell action against Serbia’s Jasmina Nad (11-33-5, 4 KOs).

London, UK (11 May 2019) Derrick Osaze was crowned winner of Ultimate Boxxer III: The Middleweights in a thrilling night of action at The Indigo at The O2 in London last night, exclusively live on BT Sport.

In the Final, the Punching Preacher, who was MansionBet 10/1, defeated the resilient Grant Dennis to win the Gold Robe and a large share of the £50,000 prize money.

The 25-year-old from Peckham, now based in Nottingham, who is a Minister at his local church, said before the tournament that he had the most powerful support from God to take him to victory and he proved it by defeating his UB III rivals.

In the Quarter Final, Osaze was drawn against Grays’ Tey Lynn Jones and produced a dramatic knockdown in the second round before going on to win on points.

He then caused the biggest shock of the tournament in the Semi-Final by defeating the MansionBet favourite Northampton’s Kieron Conway in a very close fight by split decision.

On the opposite side of the draw, Dennis had a great run to the Final with a third round TKO of Joe Hurn in the Quarters and then in the Semis he floored Sean Philips twice in the opening round and had to get up from a knockdown in the third to win by one point.

The final was a very close and intense with so much on the line for both men but Osaze dropping Dennis in the third round clinched it for him with judges’ scores of 29-27, 29-27, with one judge scoring 28-28. Osaze was presented with the Golden Robe by former World Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs.

An emotional Osaze said afterwards, “It’s unbelievable to win Ultimate Boxxer, but I always believed that I would win. There was never any doubt in mind that I wouldn’t come out the winner. It’s my self belief and pure hard work. All the other boxers wanted to win but I wanted it more. I know how hard I trained for this and how much I believed in myself so there was never any doubt in my mind. I was never coming here for one or two fights, it was always for the three fight and I was going to leave the Ultimate Boxxer. I said it and I achieved it. Now I want to push for an English title and then the British title. Ultimate Boxxer has given me a fantastic opportunity and I grabbed it and I hope that this will be an inspiration for other boxers.”

On the undercard, Manchester lightweight Sean Fennell defeated Lithuanian Simas Volosinas 40-36; Birmingham’s undefeated light-heavyweight talent and UB II winner Shakan Pitters made a welcome return and defeated Dmitrij Kalinovskij 60-54; Birmingham middleweight and Love Island star Idris Virgo saw his fight against Rene Molik end in a technical draw after an accidental clash of heads in the second round.

ULTIMATE BOXXER III FULL RESULTS

Quarter-Final 1
Kieron Conway WUD3 (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) Kaan Hawes

Quarter-Final 2
Derrick Osaze WUD3 (27-29, 27-29, 27-29) Tey Lynn Jones

Quarter-Final 3
Sean Philips WTKO1 Josh Groombridge

Quarter-Final 4
Grant Dennis WTKO3 Joe Hurn

Semi-Final 1
Derrick Osaze WSD3 (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) Kieron Conway

Semi-Final 2
Grant Dennis WUD3 (28-27, 28-27, 28-27) Sean Phillips

Final
Derrick Osaze WMD3 (29-27, 28-28, 29-27) Grant Dennis

London, UK (1 May 2019) Gritty Gravesend gunslinger Sean Phillips is the youngest entrant in the field when eight middleweights collide for Ultimate Boxxer III glory at The Indigo at The O2 on Friday 10th May, and only Derrick Osaze has boxed fewer pro rounds. However, the undefeated 22 year old Kent clouter claims only the foolish will dismiss him.

UB III, sponsored by MansionBet, is exclusively live on BT Sports, BT Sports’ You Tube channel – available to anyone to watch for free – and the dedicated boxing channel BoxNation.

‘I want them all to underestimate me. They’ll get a big shock! I’m not in this to play about,’ claims ‘The Captain’ who, at 6ft 1in, is the tourney’s joint tallest competitor.

‘Forget my age, my heart will set me apart from all the others. I’ll also be the fittest. I’ve always loved my running – I was training for the London marathon before this opening cropped up – so I can sustain a very high work rate. And I’m aggressive. I guarantee pure excitement.’

The Reigate born redhead has been fine tuning his fighting skills for over a decade now and even passed through the famous Fisher Downside facility in Bermondsey, south London, which previously produced world champions Sid Smith, Terry Downes and Lloyd Honeyghan.

‘When I was 12, my dad took me down the local Nemesis gym because I had too much energy. I later moved to the Fisher but I was a hopeless amateur, to be honest. All that darted in and out just didn’t suit me,’ states Phillips who still triumphed in 15 of his 20 unpaid bouts.

After shedding his singlet in July 2017, the then 20 year old was restricted to a share of the spoils against Wiltshire’s wily Anthony Fox on his paid bow.

However, sharpshooter Sean – who is trained and managed by Martin Bowers at The Peacock Gym in Canning Town, east London – has not conceded a single round in five subsequent starts and will land at Indigo haemorrhaging confidence.

‘I’m not in boxing to turn down good opportunities like this,’ says Phillips who has been drawn against Uttoxeter action man Josh Groombridge in a salivating quarter-final.

‘Groombridge is a decent lad. Like me, he’ll come and have a go and we’ll find out who’s better on the night.

‘There’s some very good fighters on the other side of the draw. I see Osaze meeting Conway in the other semi. Derrick’s very strong whereas Kieron’s a good counter puncher so whoever comes through will be a worthy finalist.

But I’m gonna prove that I can dig deepest, bite hardest on my gumshield. Winning this should lead to titles, Southern Area, English…then I’m on my way.’

Ultimate Boxxer III is on Friday 10th May at The Indigo at The O2 and starts off with the exciting showdowns:

Quarter-Final 1: Kaan Hawes v Kieron Conway
Quarter-Final 2: Tey Lynn Jones v Derrick Osaze
Quarter-Final 3: Sean Philips v Josh Groombridge
Quarter-Final 4: Joe Hurn v Grant Dennis

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An action packed undercard will see the return of the highly-rated and undefeated Light-Heavyweight talent and UB II winner Shakan Pitters and unbeaten super-middleweight prospect Idris Virgo who is out to prove to critics he is more than just a reality star.

Remaining tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk AXS.com and ultimateboxxer.com priced at:

£30 Balcony Standing (General Admission)
£35 Floor Standing (General Admission)
£55 Upper Balcony Seats
£70 Outer Ringside
£100 Inner Ringside
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London, UK (24 April 2019) South London scrapper Derrick Osaze launches himself into next month’s spectacular Ultimate Boxxer III: The Middleweights on Friday 10th May at the Indigo at The O2, bolstered by the strongest support network in the sport, The Lord Almighty, no less!

UB III is exclusively live on BT Sports, BT Sports’ You Tube channel – available to anyone to watch for free – and the dedicated boxing channel BoxNation.

After surviving an austere early life on the maligned streets of Southwark, determined ‘Del’ now earns his crust as a youth pastor at God’s Vineyard Ministries in Nottingham whilst simultaneously forging a career as a prizefighter.

‘Growing up, I had some anger issues; fighting in school, a few red cards playing sports. I wouldn’t say I was especially violent but I certainly had a short fuse,’ confides the 25 year old ‘Punching Preacher, who has won six straight since first punching for pay 18 months back.

‘So I started attending a boxing gym in Charlton, in an attempt to keep out of trouble. Gradually, my hobby became my passion, then my lifestyle. Boxing changed my life, helped me deal with my aggression, instilled self-discipline.’

‘I grew up a Catholic and weekends were always spent in Church. Once I got to uni, living on my own, I wavered a bit before rededicated my life to The Lord in my final year. Today, as a pastor I give sermons and lead prayers at a Pentecostal Church, and I mentor young people.

‘My faith in God keeps me grounded and reassures me that nothing I face can break me. There’s a big misconception that just because you go to church, life is plain sailing. It’s not. Christians too face challenges and tests but The Lord guides us through. Something good comes out of each challenge which makes us stronger.

‘My faith certainly helps with the mental side of the sport. Above all, it gives me peace and serenity and a happy boxer is a dangerous boxer.

‘Before fights, I pray that neither my opponent or myself sustain any life-threatening injuries but there’s no conflict. Boxing’s like a martial art, hit and don’t get hit. It’s competition. God understands I’m just doing my job.’

The Jimmy Gill managed minister, who owns a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management and a Masters in Sport Psychology, has unleashed plenty of fire and brimstone inside the ring since first dipping between the ropes at the Phoenix ABC (alma mater to Carl Froch), aged 19.

‘Officially I only won 13 of my 19 bouts but, in reality, I only lost two. Let’s just say, there were a few mysterious decisions,’ claims Osaze who is now coached by ex-pros Barrington Brown and Mark Howell at the Dreams Come True (DCT) facility in Nottingham’s Hyson Green district.

‘But the amateurs was great experience. I attended a few England camps without winning a vest and was approached by Nigeria to try out for the 2016 Rio Olympic qualifiers but couldn’t make it.’

With God in his corner, dazzling Derrick is confident of scaling the sport’s highest peaks.

He states: ‘It’s my ambition to go all the way, to be world champion. I don’t want money, I want to achieve. In addition to Ultimate Boxxer, I’d like a title this year, maybe Area or English, then British, European…..

‘On May 10th, fans are going to witness the very best version of me, in the best possible physical condition.

‘The three round UB format will suit me because I always start fast. I’ve a counter aggressive style. I’m adaptable, can go front foot or back. I pose different challenges to every opponent, do whatever is necessary to win. Expect the unexpected!’

Osaze is one of five runners and riders who’ll be risking their unbeaten tag at the sizzling UB shootout – the other three entrants have each lost just once – but his faith is such that he is fearless of the competition.

‘I love the concept of all the best young prospects in a category coming together because it forces match-ups that wouldn’t be made outside such a tournament,’ concludes the middleweight minister.

‘I’m not into all the razzamatazz of unbeaten records. So many are padded. If you want to get somewhere in the rankings, you have to take risks, test yourself. This is ‘nothing to lose, everything to gain’. It’s a perfect launch pad that can provide great exposure.

‘They’ve all got two eyes, two fists, two legs so they’re all an equal threat but it’s my time to shine and God is on my side!’

Ultimate Boxxer III features Tey Lynn-Jones, Derrick Osaze, Kieron Conway, Grant Dennis, Sean Phillips, Josh Groombridge, Kaan Hawes and Joe Hurn as they battle it out to become Ultimate Boxxer on Friday 10th May at The Indigo at The O2.

An action packed undercard will see the return of the highly-rated and undefeated Light-Heavyweight talent and UB II winner Shakan Pitters and unbeaten super-middleweight prospect Idris Virgo who is out to prove to critics he is more than just a reality star.

Tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk AXS.com and ultimateboxxer.com priced at:

£30 Balcony Standing (General Admission)
£35 Floor Standing (General Admission)
£55 Upper Balcony Seats
£70 Outer Ringside
£100 Inner Ringside
£200 Kings Row (Padded Balcony seats, separate bar, VIP entrance)

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