Matchroom Boxing is delighted to announce today that George Liddard and Giorgio Visioli have signed new, long-term contract extensions.

Liddard, 23, successfully defended his British & Commonwealth Middleweight Titles as the headliner at London’s Copper Box Arena, where he defeated Tyler Denny in a unanimous points decision.

Visioli retained his English Lightweight Championship in the co-Main Event, after the 22-year-old overcame Levi Giles in a comprehensive, unanimous points win too.

Now both have committed their futures to Eddie Hearn’s world class Matchroom Boxing stable as the pair look forward to bright careers ahead.

“I am delighted to have signed a new, long-term deal with Matchroom. Look at where they have got me in my career so far,” said Essex fighter Liddard.

“I’m incredibly grateful for all the opportunities that have been given to me by Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith, including the biggest venue I’ve headlined at for my last fight. 

“So, I look forward to many more special nights over the years to come and many huge fights, brought to you live on DAZN.”

English king Visioli believes his new deal will provide the launchpad to further titles in his ultimate quest to one day rule the Lightweight division.

“I am thrilled to sign a new, long-term deal with Matchroom Boxing,” said Visioli.

“It’s mad to think how quick the first two-and-a-half years have gone since I turned pro in November 2023. I’ve fought all around the world and had so many great experiences. 

“Thank you to my manager Anto, Sunny Edwards, for believing in me, and to Frank Smith and Eddie Hearn for continuing to give me opportunities to shine on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.”

Promoter – and Matchroom Sport Chairman – Eddie Hearn believes both fighters have everything that it takes to succeed in the sport after congratulating them on their extended terms.

“George and Giorgio have been with us from the start of their careers and we couldn’t be happier to see the incredible progress they are making,” said Hearn.

“They’ve worked hard and totally deserve their new contracts. Both young men undoubtedly have what it takes to go right to the very top and you will see them continue to take the best fights as we steer them towards their dream destination of ruling the world.

“We have a truly, world class stable of fighters – and you will see more announcements soon for others signing extended terms with us, along with some new signings.”

For all the latest news and updates, follow @matchroomboxing on social media.

George Liddard successfully defended his British & Commonwealth Middleweight Titles over 12 rounds last night – and then courageously completed 13-and-a-half miles in the Matchroom Brentwood Half Marathon, in association with Bakers, the following morning.

After overcoming former European ruler Tyler Denny with a unanimous points decision to claim the vacant IBF Intercontinental crown following a hard-fought battle over the distance at the Copper Box Arena, the 23-year-old joined thousands of other runners on the start line in Essex on Sunday.

Matchroom President Barry Hearn OBE and Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn were there to welcome the ‘Billericay Bomber’ across the finish line, where he recorded an impressive time of just over two-and-a-half hours.

Beaming, with his trademark sunglasses on to cover up the battle scars from his victory over Denny, Liddard insisted he was a “man of his word” after running to raise awareness for the stricken three-year-old son of two of his close friends, after the young boy recently suffered a heart wrenching accident whilst on holiday – more information on how to donate, can be found here.

“I’m a little bit sore and I didn’t get too much sleep last night, but I had to be here to do my bit for that family today,” said Liddard.

“I’m a man of my word. And I had to turn up to support their cause. I was understandably a little bit slower than usual, but it was so great to join thousands of other runners who are raising money for charities like I am too. 

“I’ve earned myself a little break now and I don’t think ‘ll be running for at least another week. But I hope I’ll be back out in the ring very soon. I’ll fight any man.”

Matchroom pledged its support to be the headline partner for the Brentwood Half Marathon, penning a five-year sponsorship deal worth over £100,000, which kickstarted with Sunday’s 2026 edition.

The partnership marks an exciting new chapter in the event’s 44-year history of bringing runners, charities, and the Brentwood community together.

Liddard’s trainer Tony Sims also completed the race under two hours with former fighter John Ryder and Liddard’s gym stablemate, Light-Heavyweight star Craig Richards also posting impressive times.

And Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn vowed to take part next year after paying homage to Liddard.

“It truly is remarkable what George has done today, off the back of a solid 12-rounds last night,”said Hearn.

“George has a fantastic future ahead of him and he is becoming a proper hero on the streets of Essex.

“The weather has been great and it was wonderful to see so many people in the local community come together for today’s race – it just shows you how important it is to stage events like this and we are really proud to sponsor this Half Marathon. We had many people from the team at Matchroom taking part today too. And I’ll be on the starting line next year, that’s for sure.”

Barry Hearn OBE started the race and said: “Matchroom is a global powerhouse, but home is always where the heart is – and today was incredibly special. I loved being here.

“We are delighted to play our part as sponsors and we are very grateful to all the volunteers and supporters who make all of this possible. Roll on next year.”

For more information on the Matchroom Brentwood Half Marathon, visit the official website here: https://www.brentwoodhalf.org/

A confident George Liddard lapped up his vocal home support before he bids to successfully defend his British & Commonwealth Middleweight Titles on Saturday night, after comfortably weighing-in for his showdown with challenger Tyler Denny – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

The pair both hit the scales at the identical weight of 159.7lbs and exchanged an intense final stare down before they collide at London’s Copper Box Arena.

In the co-Main Event, Giorgio Visioli defends his English Lightweight Title against Levi Giles as Liddard’s stablemate Jimmy Sains puts his English Middleweight belt on the line against Derrick Osaze. Leli Buttigieg will have his eye on facing the winner of that fight, should he overcome Jake Goodwin in an eliminator for that strap earlier in the evening.

In the prelims, Connor Mitchell – son of British boxing cult hero Kevin Mitchell, steps into the ring for his second pro fight when he faces Italy’s Yuri Zanoli. Rising Super Middleweight sensation Taylor Bevan goes toe-to-toe with Martin Ezequiel Bulacio, as undefeated Featherweight prospect Adam Maca meets Malta’s Lydon Chircop. And impressive, amateur Super Featherweight standout Louie Ward – trained by John Ryder – makes his professional debut againstJ ahfieus Faure.

COPPER BOX ARENA FIGHT CARD, RUNNING ORDER AND OFFICIAL WEIGHTS: SATURDAY, MARCH 21 – Live on DAZN

PRELIMS – Live on DAZN from 5pm

Louie Ward (132.9lbs) vs Jahfieus Faure (131.8lbs)
Super Featherweight Contest
4 x 3-minute rounds

Taylor Bevan (169.6lbs) vs Martin Ezequiel Bulacio (170bs)
Super Middleweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

Adam Maca (129.7lbs) vs Lydon Chircop (127.2lbs)
Featherweight Contest
6 x 3-minute rounds

Connor Mitchell (127.7lbs) vs Yuri Zanoli (122.6lbs)
Super Bantamweight Contest
4 x 3-minute rounds

MAIN CARD – Live on DAZN from 7pm

Leli Buttigieg (159.4lbs) vs Jake Goodwin (159.6lbs)
Eliminator for English Middleweight Championship
10 x 3-minute rounds

Jimmy Sains (159.6lbs) vs Derrick Osaze (159.6lbs)
English Middleweight Championship
10 x 3-minute rounds

Giorgio Visioli (134.9lbs) vs Levi Giles (134.6lbs)
English Lightweight Championship
10 x 3-minute rounds

George Liddard (159.7lbs) vs Tyler Denny (159.7lbs)
British, Commonwealth & IBF Intercontinental Titles
12 x ?3-minute rounds

The talking is over for George Liddard and Tyler Denny as they went head-to-head at the final Press Conference ahead of their showdown this Saturday.

Liddard, 23, defends his British & Commonwealth Middleweight Titles for the first time as part of a huge Matchroom Boxing double header live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

Across the pond, in the USA, at the Caribe Royale resort in Orlando, Florida, Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams challenges Carlos Adames for the WBC World Middleweight Championship.

Attention focuses on East London first, however, as Liddard and Denny headline a stacked card at the Copper Box Arena.

Giorgio Visioli defends his English Lightweight Title against Levi Giles as Liddard’s stablemate Jimmy Sains puts his English Middleweight belt on the line against Derrick Osaze. Leli Buttigieg will have his eye on facing the winner of that fight, should he overcome Jake Goodwin in an eliminator for that strap earlier in the evening.

Connor Mitchell – son of British boxing cult hero Kevin Mitchell, steps into the ring for his second pro fight when he faces Italy’s Yuri Zanoli. Rising Super Middleweight sensation Taylor Bevan goes toe-to-toe with Martin Ezequiel Bulacio, as undefeated Featherweight prospect Adam Maca meets Malta’s Lydon Chircop. And impressive, amateur Super Featherweight standout Louie Ward – trained by John Ryder – makes his professional debut against Jahfieus Faure.

Here are some selected quotes from Thursday’s Press Conference – which you can watch back in full in the video player below.

For all the latest updates, follow @matchroomboxing on social media.

MATCHROOM BOXING CEO, FRANK SMITH
I have to say George Liddard looks like he could be the next James Bond! Perhaps, once it’s all finished for him in boxing later down the years, he can pursue that. For Saturday, it’s another step up for him. A lot of people thought Kieron Conway was a step too soon for George Liddard last October. We’ve all seen that Kieron Conway has been in the ring over the years with a lot of great fighters and Tyler Denny has done the same as well. He’s got to keep progressing and being in those type of fights. George is in a position now where he wants to really push on in the world rankings. The Middleweight division is really open. There’s not a huge number of stars out there. We’ve obviously got Ammo Williams fighting for the WBC World Title on Saturday night as well over in Orlando against Carlos Adames. George wants to put himself in the position to go for those World Title shots in the next 12-18 months, I would say. He’s not far off that and Tyler Denny is the perfect opponent for George to try and step through those levels, because Tyler’s been up there and he’s been through those fights. It’s going to be by no means an easy night. George has sold over 800 tickets on Saturday night at the Copper Box. It’s going to be banging in there and a load of the undercard fighters have sold well too, like Jimmy Sains, who has done over 700. So George is doing everything right and he’s delivering in his performances – and looks like that. I want to look like that! The sunglasses, the suit… I wish I had my hairline like his too. He’s out-dressing everyone these days. Everything is perfect. But he has got to keep on delivering in the ring. He gets the game, he gets what he needs to do and every time he keeps on testing himself, stepping through the levels at the right time. A lot of young fighters aren’t always prepared to do that. George believes in himself, as do we in him, along with Tony Sims and Charlie Sims, to where he can get to in the sport.   

GEORGE LIDDARD
I’m very excited for Saturday night. I cannot wait. All the hard work is done now. This is the fun part for me now. It’s an ocassion for me where I can turn up and enjoy all of this. The real business is Saturday night and that’s what I’m looking forward to. Tyler is a good fighter – he;s been in with some good fighters and has plenty of experience. I just believe that I am the better man. I believe I am the better fighter and you’ll see that on Saturday night. He’s saying I’m a nice kid but I’ve got a very dark side to me, which comes out when I fight. The last person who told me I was acting, look what happened. That’s all I’ve got to say. There isn’t an act to this. I love what I do. I live for this and I love the whole art of this fighting game. I think in the last two years I have really grown from a boy to a man. I just believe that I am bigger, stronger, faster and better in every aspect. I will get the job done by any means. If it has to be a 12-round war, then I’m ready for that. If it got changed to a 15-rounder, I’d be ready for it. I train for 15 and 18-rounds. We can go into deep waters, if he wants to go into deep waters. But when I’m on my game, there aren’t too many people who would be able to survive with me for long. I do believe that I will get the job done in style.

TYLER DENNY
It’s just business as usual for me. For most of my career, in all the big fights, I have always been the underdog. So it means nothing to me. I’m glad there’s going to be loads of people there watching because it works in the favour of when they’re cheering him, and I’m punching his head in, it will be nice and I’m going to thrive of that. They obviously believe in him and have made him a headliner at the Copper Box. Even the West Ham stuff yesterday, they clearly believe in him. Fair play. But I’m on my own path and I’ve still got a lot left and I feel like I’m even better than ever. He’s a good fighter and he’s someone who i have a lot of respect for. You don’t have his amateur accolades or become a British & Commonwealth Champion if you’re not a good fighter. I never understand when people are fighting someone and they say they are no good. If you beat them, then you’ve not beaten anyone who is good. I think he is a top fighter and he’ll have a good future. But Saturday is not going to be his night. My confidence is at an all time high. I’m going to take those belts. I feel unbelievable at the minute and I can’t wait for Saturday. 

JIMMY SAINS
These are the sort of fights that I want and the sort of fights that make me want to train harder in the gym. When I train hard, it ensures that I am ready for this level of fight, so it’s great motivation. On paper, this is definitely the hardest fight I’ve had so far. Obviously, he’s game and he’s ready because he wants to win. He wants to keep pushing up the ranks, but so do I. That is going to bring out a better Jimmy Sains on the night and I’m going to have to make sure that I am on my game. George [Liddard] has given me a few tips but that was a different fight. Derrick could have gone back and completely changed what he wants to do and what he has worked since because that was a long time ago now. He may be a different fighter. I know I’m a different fighter to George, so I can’t look too much into what he did – I’ve just got to get in there and quickly work it out myself. Obviously I want knockouts because everybody wants to see knockouts. But as long as I come away with the win and bring that English title back to Brentwood, then I’ll be very happy.

DERRICK OSAZE
Firstly, thank you to Matchroom and to Ftank Smith and Eddie [Hearn] for the opportunity. They did say they’d get me on again, and they have. They are men of their words. In terms of this fight, I hear the terminology and words such as ’stepping stone’ and ’test’. But I’ll say what I said in my last Press Conference with [George] Liddard: I’m not trying to be a test or a stepping stone. All respect to Jimmy [Sains]. He’s genuinely a great guy. But I refuse to be the name in the gym that both he and Liddard boxed. In comparison to that fight, I’m feeling a bit darker if I’m being honest. I’ve got some serious, dark intent and you can see in the way I’ve dressed here today, that I’m not here to play any games. I’m going to do what I need to do when I get in that ring and let my hands go. I’m grateful to God that I’m still here in this sport and still physically capable. I’ve been around for a long time and haven’t had the activity I would have perhaps wanted – but I’m low mileage. For me, the goal remains to go as far as I can and keep doing what I do. Whenever that time comes, I want to look back and say I had no regrets and did everything I could do. For me, I need to win by all means necessary. Jimmy’s a good fighter and it will be a good fight.

GIORGIO VISIOLI
I’ve gained a massive experience from training in America. I went last March as well and sparred many great fighters out there. I came back then, sharp as anything against Kane Baker, and you saw that I stopped him in four rounds. So I thought for this camp, let’s go to Vegas again. I needed to invest in myself, which not many people are always willing to do. It came out of my own pocket but that’s the sort of sacrifice you need. I got some great training over there. I sparred Regis Prograis and just gained some great experience. Coming back, I think it is going to stand me in good stead for Saturday. Of course, I’d welcome a stoppage. But, for me, I always just go into the ring and do my thing, then let the stoppages come. Yes, Levi has never been stopped before. But he’s never faced someone like me before. Big respect to him for taking the fight, but there will be levels shown on Saturday. I know how good I am and I know what I’ve done in this camp to show what I can do. By any means, I want to win.  

LEVI GILES
I’ve had a fantastic camp and I’m going to give him [Giorgio Visioli] a tough night on Saturday night. Everything has gone really well. Giorgio is a good kid and he’s done everything that has been asked of him, making a noise in gyms and that – it’s funny, it’s good. He’s obviously got a massive following, so it is a massive opportunity for me and one I am going to grasp with both hands. It’s going to be a hard fight but every fight at this level is hard. I’ve been in with the Reece Bellotti’s of this world. And stepping up to Lightweight is going to be a big move for us, because there isn’t as much struggle in making the weight. Of course, it is a struggle but nothing like what Super Featherweight was for me. I feel good at the weight, I feel big, and I’ve always sparred heavier lads anyway. So, yes, it’s another tough night but one that me and my team are fully confident going into that I can overcome. 

LELI BUTTIGIEG 
I think Jake Goodwin is very tough and strong. He’s going to come to fight – which is what I want. The last couple of opponents I’ve had haven’t tried to do that at all. They went on the back foot and went running for eight rounds. He’s going to come forward and that is going to bring out the best in me. I’m stepping up every time and Jake Goodwin coming to fight just adds more fuel to the fire for me. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jimmy [Sains – the current English Middleweight Champion, which this fight is a final eliminator for]. I’ve known him for a long time. I’ve got one mission for now and that is to win on Saturday night. After that, we will sit and talk about what is next.

TAYLOR BEVAN
I’ve only been a pro for 16 months, so I’m massively thankful to Matchroom, and to Eddie [Hearn] and Frank [Smith] for keeping me so active. I’ve got a tough, durable opponent on Saturday night who will hopefully take me through some more rounds, which will give me the opportunity to show a bit more of my boxing skills and boxing IQ. Previously, I’ve gone in there and blasted people out of there. It looks good for the cameras and the showreel but I want to show that I can box as well, and I want to show that on Saturday night. I’ve really enjoyed my journey so far – I’ve been super busy. I haven’t really had too much time to sit and reflect on it so far. But I feel like I’m only just starting to settle into it, with the stage I’m at right now. I know for my last fight, I certainly settled into it a lot more and showed that I can box, as well as knock people out. I’d love to one day headline a show down in Southampton. I’ve had great support coming to cheer me on all around the country since I turned over, so it would be amazing to have a show down there. Boxing on the South Coast is growing all the time, so it is definitely something I am interested in.

LOUIE WARD
It all feels a bit surreal. It’s a big moment for me and I can’t wait to get in the ring on Saturday night and shine. I’m getting used to things but it’s obviously very different to being in the amateurs. I’m sitting down on my punches more and slowing things down. I’m taking in all the lights and the cameras – it’s different. I’m just going to soak it all in and enjoy every moment. You only get one debut. The dream is for a stoppage win.

ADAM MACA
i’ve got that extra bit of confidence in myself now. I know now that I don’t have to go out and rush anything. I can take my time and show off my boxing ability, that perhaps I haven’t shown too much yet in my first four fights. I’ll definitely feel more comfortable getting behind my jab for the first few rounds then probably taking them out quicker. I think my opponent has only lost to the likes of Josh Padley, Aqib Fiaz and one other – so they are top fighters. For me to go in there on Saturday and put on a great performance, then take him out, would be a bit of a statement win.

CONNOR MITCHELL
I wasn’t nervous at all for my debut [last December]. I remember my dad [Kevin Mitchell] saying to me, ‘Don’t be nervous, son’. I was fine. It was quite weird in that snese but it was a good stoppage victory and I showed my power. As an amateur, I never stopped anyone so it was a good thing to do [on my debut]. It’s important for me now to keep stepping up and keep stepping up with the quality of opponents because once I get to the level I want to be at, there’s no going back. So, I am keen to keep on learning, keep on having these step-ups and show just how good I am. 

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George Liddard will defend his British & Commonwealth Middleweight Titles for the first time against Tyler Denny at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday, March 21 – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

Liddard delivered a masterclass to be crowned champion last October, just down the road at the East End’s fabled York Hall, when he sensationally stopped Kieron Conway in the 10th round.

Now the 23-year-old, whose sights are firmly set on becoming a future World Champion, is ready to overcome another stern test in what promises to be a sold out arena for an action-packed night in Stratford when he comes up against the former English and EBU European Middleweight ruler in Denny.

“I’m really looking forward to March 21 at the Copper Box,” said Liddard. 

“To be headlining at such a big arena is great and I will put on a performance worthy of it. 

“Tyler is a vastly experienced opponent so I cannot take him or anything lightly going into this. He’s a former European Champion, so when I win this fight it will stand me in good stead to fight for that title next. Let’s get it!”

Midlands man Denny, meanwhile, is confident his experience will help him prevail in the capital.

“I’m buzzing to be fighting for the British and Commonwealth Titles and would like to thank Matchroom Boxing for the opportunity,” said Denny, who bounced back last year with two wins over Grant Dennis and Elvis Ahorgah after suffering defeat by Hamzah Sheeraz at Wembley Stadium in September 2024. 

“I’m expecting a tough fight, as I have a lot of respect for George as a fighter. But I will be taking the belts back home with me.”

Giorgio Visioli has been making plenty of noise Stateside after his gym run-in with fellow top prospect Curmel Moton recently. But he returns to the capital on March 21 to make the first defence of his English Lightweight Title against a seasoned campaigner in Levi Giles. 

Visioli is earmarked for a bright future after he unanimously overcame Joe Howarth when he headlined at the Indigo at The O2 last December – and he’s eager to kick on for the year ahead.

“I’m looking forward to being out again in London defending my English Title,” said Visioli. 

“Levi Giles is a good opponent for me. He’s been in with some well-known English names and he’s got a good record but on fight night I’m going to show exactly where I stand in this division. There are levels to this, and they’ll be shown on March 21.”

Jimmy Sains is another youngster who is determined to push ahead in 2026 as he looks forward to facing Derrick Osaze. 

The ‘Brentwood Beterbiev’ is a stablemate of George Liddard’s at Tony Sims’ Matchroom Elite Gym in Essex, and he is excited to be kicking off his campaign for the year in east London.

“It’s a great card and I am looking forward to a step-up in opponent which gives me the perfect opportunity to show more of my boxing ability and show what level I’m at – and where I’m eventually destined to be.”

Now undefeated in seven fights, with all seven by way of knockout, rising Super Middleweight sensation Taylor Bevan will bring his legion of fans from the South Coast – along with local lad, and exciting Middleweight prospect, Leli Buttigieg who will have his East End faithful in attendance.

Connor Mitchell – managed by Conor Benn – delivered one of the most impressive debuts in recent times when the 21-year-old Featherweight staged a two-round demolition over Fernando Joaquin Valdez just before last Christmas.

And Mitchell is hungry to continue his early momentum on March 21, on the doorstep of his beloved West Ham United Football Club.

“It’s my second professional bout and the first fight of 2026, in what should be a big year ahead,”said Mitchell.

“I’m looking forward to being on another exciting Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN, with a host of other great fighters. I can’t wait to pick up from where I left off. Let’s go!”

In the same weight class, the energetic Adam Maca is back for his fifth contest – with all four so far resulting in stoppage wins. 

A focused Maca said: “This is my first one of 2026. I cannot wait to build off the last performance, where I stopped Brandon Gallardo Vargas in round two back in December, and show what I can do.”

Plus, amateur Super Lightweight standout – and 2025 Haringey Box Cup winner – Louie Ward makes his entry to the professional code, under the expert guidance of trainer Tony Sims. 

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said:“George Liddard was destructive against Kieron Conway last October and he’ll need to be back at his best against a game, and experienced, Tyler Denny. I’m looking forward to seeing a host of our exciting young guns on the undercard too. The Copper Box will be absolutely rocking for what will be a cracking fight night live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.”

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.

Dave Allen stopped previously undefeated Johnny Fisher in round five of their 10-round heavyweight rematch at the Copper Box Arena in London England.

Fisher boxed well over the first four-plus round until he ate a thudding combination that was punctuated by a right hand to the top of the heas that put Fisheron the canvas. Fisher was hurt and Allen landed a devastating left hook that plummeted Fisher face-first on the canvas and the towel was thrown in at 3:00.

Fisher, 265 lbs of Dorncaster, ENG is 24-7-2 with 19 knockouts. Fisher, 245.3 lbs of Romford, ENG is 13-1.

The fight was a rematch of Fisher’s controversial split-decision win on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

George Liddard remained undefeated with a fifth round stoppage over Aaron Sutton in a 10-round middleweight bout.

In the first minute of the fight, Liddard dropped Sutton with a big left hook to the jaw. In round two, it was another big left hook that put Sutton on his back. In round five, Liddard ended things with a perfect counter right to the jaw that put Sutton down again and the fight was stopped at 2:20.

Liddard, 159.3 lbs of Billerlcay, ENG is 12-0 with seven knockouts. Sutton, 159.6 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 19-2.

Kieron Conway stopped Gerome Warburton in round four of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round four, Conway hurt Warburton with a a right to the body. A follow up flurry forced the corner of Warburton to throw in the towel at 1:26.

Cinway, 159.4 lbs of Northampton, ENG is now 23-3-1 with seven knockout. Warburton, 168.5 lbs of Colwyn Bay, WAL is 15-2-2.

Jimmy Sains went the distance for the first time, but easily outpointed Gideon Onyenani over 10-rounds in their middleweight bout.

Sains, 159.3 lbs of Brentwood, ENG won by scores of 100-90, 100-91 and 98-92 and is now 10-0. Onyenani, 158.3 lbs of Chatham, ENG is 7-5.

John Hedges won a 10-round unanimous decision over Nathan Quarless in a cruiserweight bout.

Hedges, 199.5 lbs of Takeley, ENG 99-92, 98-92 and 97-03 and is 11-0. Quarless, 198.5 lbs of Liverpool is 13-2.

Taylor Bevan remained perfect with an second round stoppage over Juan Cruz Cachero in a six-round super middleweight fight.

Bevan landed a hard flurry along the ropes and the fight was stopped at 1:33.

Bevan, 169.5 lbs of Southampton, ENG is now 4-0 with four knockouts. Cachero, 169.4 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 7-5.

Lelli Buttigieg stopped Novak Radulovic in round three of their six-round middleweight bout.

In round two, Buttgiieg landd a big uppercut that hurt Radullovic. Buttigieg follows up with a flurry that sent Radulovic to the canvas. Radulovic came out for round three but the fight was stopped at 45 seconds.

Buttigieg, 163.6 lbs of Newhan, ENG is 9-0 with three knockouts. Raulovic, 161.1 lbs of Nis, SER is 20-13-1.

Shannon Ryan won an eight-round decision over Fara El Bousari in a super flyweight bout.

In round six, El Bousari was cut under the right eye.

Ryan, 114.2 lbs of Watford, ENG won by a 77-74 score and is now 9-1. El Bousari, 114.4 lbs of Palma de Mallroca, SPA is 10-6.

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).

In a battle of undefeated welterweights. Conor Benn took a 12-round unanimous decision over Peter Dobson at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

Benn landed a lot of more of the telling shots in the fights, but Dobson was feisty and landed several solid right hands in the middle rounds. It was Benn’s work rate and effective punching that won him most of the rounds to the tune of 119-109 and 118-110 twice.

Benn landed 246 of 552 punches. Dobson was 146 of 505.

Benn, 150.6 lbs of Essex, ENG is now 23-0. Dobson, 150.6 lbs of Bronx, NY is 16-1.

Ammo Williams Stops Mbumba-Yassa in 7

World-ranked middleweight Austin Williams stopped Armel Mbumba-Yassa in a scheduled 10-round bout.

In round six, Williams hurt Mbumba-Yassa as he landed a body shot that sent hurt Mbumba-Yassa, Williams put him down with a barrage of punches in the corner. Williams continued the assault and hurt Mbumba-Yassa again in the round. In round seven, Mbumba-Yassa landed a perfect left that put Mbumba-Yassa straight down on his back under the bottom rope, and the fight was halted at 2:52

Williams, 159.8 lbs of Houston is now 16-0 with 11 knockouts. Mbumba-Yassa, 159.8 lbs of Leverkusen, GER is 10-1.

Fisher Stops Bezus in One

Popular English heavyweight Johnny Fisher brought his act to Las Vegas and his adoring fans followed as he scored an opening round stoppage over Dmytro Bezus in a scheduled eight-round bout.

Fisher unleashed a vicious flurry of head shots that forced referee Robert Hoyle to stop the bout at 2:51.

Fisher, 242.8 lbs of Romford, ENG is 11-0 with 10 knockouts. Bezus, 270 lbs of Severodonesk, UKR is 10-2.

Coe Destroys Osuna in 2

Khalil Coe scored the biggest win of his career with a second round stoppage of Gerardo Osuna in a light heavyweight bout.

In round two, Coe dropped Osuna with a hard right to the body. Seconds later Coe dropped Osuna for a second time with the same body shot. Coe made it three knockdowns with a jab to the body and referee Allen Huggins stopped the bout at 1:14.

Coe, 175.8 lbs of Jersey City, NJ is 8-0-1 with six knockouts. Osuna, Baja California, MEX 20-1.

George Liddard remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Andrew Buchanan in a battle of undefeated middleweights.

Liddard, 162.4 lbs of Essex. ENG won by 60-54 scores and is now 6-0. Buchanan, 164.4 lbs of Hesperia, CA is 3-1-1.

Jimmy Sains remained perfect with a first round stoppage of Alejandro Avalos in a four-round middleweight fight.

In round one, Sains dropped Avalos with a right hand to the head. Sains finished things off by landing a booming right that put Avalos down and the fight was immediately stopped by referee Alan Huggins at 2:47

Sains, 165.4 lbs of Essex, ENG is 3-0 with three knockouts. Alvalos, 161.6 lbs of Sam Antonio is 1-3.

Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua took out Robert Helenius in round seven of their 12 round heavyweight bout at The O2 Arena in London.

The fight lacked action for the most most part. Joshua slowly turned up his punch rate in round’s five and six. In round seven, Joshua uncorked a right hand that landed on the jaw that plummeted Helenius on his back and the fight was over at 1:27.

Joshua, 250 lbs of Watford, ENG is now 26-3 with 23 knockouts. Helenius, 249.4 lbs of Mariehamm, FIN is 32-5.

Helenius took the fight on about four-days notice after original opponent Dillian Whyte was taken out of the fight due to a failed test for a banned substance,

Chisora Decisions Washington

In a battle of former world title challenger, Derek Chisora grinded out a 10-round unanimous decision over Gerald Washington in a heavyweight bout.

Chisora, 251.1 lbs of Finchley, ENG won by scores of 98-93, 97-94 and 96-94 and is now 34-13. Washington, 237.9 lbs of Vallejo, CA is 20-6-1.

Hrgovic Stops McKean in 12th

IBF number-one ranked Filip Hrgovic stopped previously undefeated Demsey McKean in the 12th and final round of their heavyweight fight.

The fight mostly lacked action. In round 12, Hrgovic landed an overhand right that hurt McKean, who staggered into the ropes. The referee started a count and then the fight was stopped at 1:01.

Hrgovic, 243.1 lbs of Zagreb, CRO is 16-0 with 13 knockouts. McKean, 245.5 lbs of Queensland, AUS is 22-1.

Fisher Stops Armstrong in 7

Johnny Fisher remained undefeated with a seventh round stoppage of Harry Armstrong in a 10-round heavyweight bout,

Fisher went to work right away as he dropped Armstrong 10 seconds into the fight when he came out swinging from his heels and landed a big right hand.

In round seven, Fisher dropped Armstrong with a massive overhand Fisher followed that up with a big flurry that was highlighted by a crushing right on the ropes that forced a referee stoppage at 1:19.

Fisher, 242.8 lbs of Romford, ENG is 10-0 with nine knockouts. Armstrong, 250,8 lbs of Torquay, ENG is 5-2-1.

Hatton Decisions Ansell

Campbell Hatton remained undefeated with a eight-round decision over Tom Ansell in a super lightweight contest.

Hatton, 141.8 lbs of Hyde, ENG won by a 78-74 score and is now 13-0. Ansell, 141.9 lbs of Hitchin, ENG is 10-5.

George Liddard stayed undefeated with a six-round decision over Bas Ootwerweghel in a middleweight bout.

Liddell, 162.3 lbs of Billericay, ENG won by a 59-55 tally and is 4-0. Ooterweghel, 164.7 lbs of Tilburg, NET is 5-2.

Brandon Scott remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Louis Norman in a featherweight fight.

Scott, 131.9 lbs of Swansea, WAL won by a 60-54 score and is now 6-0. Norman, 133.9 lbs of Shepshed, ENG is 14-14-1.

Maiseyrose Courtney remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Gemma Ruegg in a super flyweight contest.

Courtney, 114.4 lbs of Eltham, ENG won by a 60-54 score and is now 4-0. Ruegg, 113.8 lbs of Bournemouth, ENG is 7-8.

Sunny Edwards made the fourth defense of the IBF Flyweight title with a 12-round unanimous decisions over Andres Campos at the OVO Arena in London.

Edwards, 111.1 lbs of Croydon, ENG won by scores of 117-111 on all cards and is now 20-0. Campos, 111.6 lbs of Santiago, CHL is 15-1.

Johnny Fisher remained undefeated with an opening round stoppage over Emilio Salas in a eight-round heavyweight bout.

Fisher sent Salas down with an overhand right. Salas got to his feet as the referee reached the count of 10 at

Fisher,238.4 lbs of Romford, ENG is 9-0 with eight knockouts. Salas, 229.9 lbs of San Sebastian, PR is 7-5-1.

Ellie Scotney won the IBF Super Bantamweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Cherneka Johnson.

In round six, Johnson was cut around the right eye.

Scotney, 121.4 lbs of Catford, ENG won by scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93 and us now 7-0. Johnson, 120.8 lbs of Melbourne, AUS is 15-2.

Cheavon Clarke stopped David Jamieson in round five of their 10-round cruiserweight fight

In round four, Clarke dropped Jamieson with an uppercut. In round five, Clarke dropped Jamieson again with a hard combination to the head and the fight was stopped at 35 seconds.

Clarke, 199.2 lbs of Gravesend, ENG is 6-0 with five knockouts. Jamieson, 199.1 lbs of East Kilbride, SCO is 10-3.

Nina Hughes retained the WBA Bantamweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Katie Healy.

Hughes, 117.3 lbs of Billericay, ENG won by scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 and is now 6-0. Healy, 117.5 lbs of Wolverhampton, ENG is 6-1.

Reece Bellotti won a 10-round unanimous decision over Youssef Khoumari in a super featherweight bout.

Bellotti, 129.4 lbs of Watford, ENG won by scores 97-93, 97-94 and 96-94 and is now 16-5. Khoumari, 129.8 lbs of Wembley, ENG is 15-2-1.

George Liddard remained undefeated with a first round stoppage of Nikolas Dzurnak in a scheduled six-round middleweight fight.

In round one, Liddard dropped Dzurnak with a body punch. A moment later, Liddard put Dzurnak down with a left hook to the head. Liddard ended things as he jumped on Zurnak and a right hand put Dzurnak down for a third and final time at 2:29.

Liddard, 162 lbs of Billericay, ENG is 3-0 with three knockouts. Dzurnak, 160.5 lbs of Vyskov, CZE is 5-4-2.

Shannon Ryan remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Martina Bernile in a super flyweight bout.

Ryan, 115 lbs of Watford, ENG won by an 80-72 score and is now 5-0. Bernile, 114.4 lbs of Milan, ITA is 5-2-1.

Muhammad Ali won a four-round decision over Bryan Castro in a super bantamweight fight.

Ali, 123.8 lb of Leicester, ENG won by a 40-36 contest and is now 2-0. Castro, 123.3 lbs of Managua, NIC is 2-6-1.

Diego Pacheco remained undefeated by stopping Jack Cullen in round four of their 10-round super middleweight bout in Liverpool, England

In round four, Pacheco landed a perfect left hook to the body that put Cullen on the canvas. Pacheco landed a big right that hurt Cullen badly and the fight was stopped as Cullen was going down at 47 seconds.

Pacheco, 166.10 lbs of Los Angeles is 18-0 with 15 knockouts. Cullen, 167.8 lbs of Little Leaver, ENG is 21-4-1.

Darragh Foley stopped Robbie Davies Jr. in round three of their 10-round super lightweight contest.

In round two, Foley dropped Davies with a right hook just before the bell sounded to end the round. Early in round three, Foley landed another right hook that put Davies down again. Davies appeared to snap his right foot and he could not continue and the fight was stopped at 26 seconds.

Foley, 139.6 lbs of Bondi, AUS is 22-4-1 with 10 seconds. Davies, 139.12 lbs of Liverpool, ENG is 23-4.

Johnny Fisher stopped Alfonso Damiani in round four of their scheduled eight-round heavyweight bout.

In round four, Fisher landed a big body shot that set off a big flurry that was ended by a booming right in the corner that hurt Damaiani, and the bout was called at 2:05.

Fisher, 240.12 lbs of Romford, ENG is 8-0 with seven knockouts. Damiani, 233,13 lbs of Subiaco, ITA is 6-3.

Peter McGrail won a 10-round unanimous decision over Nicolas Nahuel Botelli in a super bantamweight fight.

In round eight, Botelli was bleeding from his nose.

McGrail, 123.8 lbs of Liverpool, ENG won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 7-0. Botelli, 123.12 lbs of Salta, ARG is 14-8.

Rhiannon Dixon stopped Vicky Wilkinson in round six of their scheduled 10-round lightweight bout.

In round six, Dixon dropped Wilkinson with a body shot. Seconds later Dixon dropped Wilkinson with a right hand and the referee stopped the fight at 1:06.

Dixon, 134.12 lbs of Warrington, ENG is 8-0 with one knockout. Wilkinson, 132.1 lbs of Wombourne, ENG is 5-1-1.

Aqib Fiaz stopped Dean Dodge in the eighth and final round of their super featherweight bout.

Fiaz hurt Dodge with a right hand in round eight. Fiaz landed a hard flurry of punches on the ropes, and the bout was stopped at 2:20.

Fiaz, 134.7 lbs of Oldham, ENG is 11-0 with one knockout. Dodge, 132.15 lbs of Yeovil, ENG is 9-3-1.

In a battle of Liverpool based middleweights, Paddy Lacey won a six-round decision over James McCarthy.

Lacey, 162.14 lbs won by a 60-54 score and is now 8-0. McCarthy, 160.15 lbs is 2-5-1.

Campbell Hatton remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Michael Gonxhe in a super lightweight bout.

Hatton, 140.5 lbs of Hyde, ENG won by a 59-55 tally and is now 10-0. Gonxhe, 136.14 lbs of Frankfurt, GER is 4-3-1.

George Liddard stopped Daniel Przwieslik in round three of a scheduled four-round middleweight contest.

Liddard hurt Przwieslik with a hard right and continued to batter his opponent and the fight was stopped at 2:32.

Liddard, 162.1 lbs of Billericay. ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts.

Billericay Middleweight prospect George Liddard has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. 
 
The 20-year-old Essex native made a perfect start to life in the paid ranks by halting Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Nikola Matic in two rounds on the undercard of Dillian Whyte’s clash with Jermaine Franklin at Wembley’s OVO Arena last November. 
 
As an amateur Liddard represented the Billericay and Wickford ABC and went on to clinch four National Titles and two International Gold Medals during an impressive stint before deciding to turn professional last year. 
 
Trained by two-time Lightweight World Title Challenger and fellow Hammer Kevin Mitchell alongside Tony Sims at the Matchroom Boxing Elite Gym, Liddard wants his dominant debut win to be the start of a special journey in the 160lbs division.
 
“Signing for Matchroom has been my goal  for as long as I can remember,” said Liddard. “For a boy from Billericay to have joined the biggest promotional company in the world, that just happens to be based around the corner from where I’ve grown up, is a dream come true.
 
“With Matchroom and my team of Kevin Mitchell and Tony Sims behind me I’m confident I can go all the way in the sport and fulfil my full potential. I’m very grateful for the opportunity and I’m looking forward to boxing on some big shows and putting on some great performances.”
 
“I’m delighted to welcome talented Middleweight prospect George Liddard to the Matchroom Boxing team,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “George gave us a taster of what he’s all about during his impressive debut win last November and I’m excited to see how his young professional journey develops under the guidance of Kevin Mitchell and Tony Sims. George already enjoys a big following in and around Essex that will only grow as he moves up the levels. We’re looking to get George as active as possible in 2023 and we’ll have news on his next fight dropping soon.”
 
You can follow Liddard’s journey on Instagram: georgeliddard_ and Twitter: @GeorgeLiddard

In an entertaining heavyweight battle former world title challenger Dillian Whyte won a 12-round majority decision over Jermaine Franklin at The Wembley Arena in London.

The action went both ways with Franklin using quick hands to score some solid combinations. Whyte got into the fight in the middle rounds by landing some solid power shots, The 12th round saw some furious action with Whyte landing a big right hand that sent Franklin to the ropes. Franklin fought off the ropes and landed a nice right of his own. Many observers thought that Franklin deserved better. Whyte won by scores of 116-112 twice and 115-115.

Whyte landed of 608 punches; Franklin was 165 of 606.

Whyte, 241 lbs of Brixton, ENG is 29-3. Franklin, 257 lbs of Saginaw, MI is 21-1.

Wardley Remains Perfect and Stops Gorman in 3

Fabio Wardley kept his perfect knockout record as he stopped Nathan Gorman in round three of their 12-round heavyweight bout.

In round two Wardley dropped Gorman twice, both from hard right hands. In round three, Wardley dropped Gorman again with a big right that was followed by a left. Moments later, Gorman’s corner threw in the towel after sustaining more punishment, and the fight was stopped at 2:33.

Wardley, 240 lbs of Ipswich, ENG is 15-0 with 15 knockouts. Gorman, 271 lbs of Nantwich, ENG is 19-2.

McCormack Decisions Andino

Pat McCormack remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Christian Nicolas Andino in a welterweight bout.

McCormack landed 69 of 204 punches; Andino was just 17 of 121.

McCormack, 152 lbs of Sunderland, IRE won by 60-54 score and is now 3-0. Andno, 146 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 16-6-2.

Sandy Ryan Decisions Sanchez

Sandy Ryan won a 10-round unanimous decision over Anahi Ester Sanchez in a super lightweight fight.

Ryan landed 120 of 355 punches; Sanchez was 105 of 419.

Ryan, 139 lbs of Derby, ENG won by scores of 100-92, 99-91 and 98-92 and is now 5-1. Sanchez, 138 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 21-6.

Clarke Takes out Ulrich in 2

Cheavon Clarke stopped Jose Gregorio Ulrich in round two of their eight-round cruiserweight bout.

In round one, Clarke dropped Ulrich with a straight right. In round two, Clarke uncorked a vicious uppercut that twisted the body of Ulrich and the bout was stopped at 32 seconds.

Clarke. 198 lbs of Gravesend, ENG is 4-0 with four knockouts. Ulrich, 194 lbs of Maria Juan, ARG is 17-6.

Dickinson Decisions Onyenani

Mark Dickinson won a six-round decision over Gideon Onyenani in a middleweight contest.

Dickinson landed 74 of 293 punches; Onyenani was 72 of 243.

Dicksinson, 164 lbs of West Rainton, ENG won by a 59-56 tally and is now 4-0. Onyenani, 163 lbs of Chatham, ENG is 4-3.

George Liddard made a successful pro debut with a second round stoppage over Nikola Matic in a four-round middleweight bout.

At the end of the opening round, Liddard dropped Matic with a right to the body. The bout was stopped after a barrage from Liddard at 25 seconds of round two.

Liddard, 162 lbs of Billericay, ENG is 1-0 with one knockouts. Matic, 161 lbs of Caplinja, BOS is 18-51.

Thomas Carty remained undefeated with a fifth round stoppage over Pavlo Krolenko in a scheduled six-round heavyweight contest.

In round five, Carty dropped Krolenko with a short left hand. Carty scored a second knockdown after landing a hard flurry on the ropes. Krolenko got to his feet, but could not continue and the bout was stopped at 1:12.

Carty, 252 lbs of Dublin, IRE is 4-0 with three knockoouts. Krolenko, 242 lbs of Khartkiv, UKR is 3-10-1.