John Hedges is backing himself to silence the boo boys and beat Pat Brown in his own backyard at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday night – live worldwide on DAZN.

Brown was afforded a heroes’ reception as he tipped the scales at 199.15lbs in front of a bumper home crowd on Friday night.

‘The Bomber’, undefeated since turning pro over a year ago with a flawless 6-0 record with as many knockouts, faces his toughest test to date in the form of Essex’s 12-0 (3 KOs) southpaw Hedges with the vacant British & Commonwealth Cruiserweight titles on the line, along with his WBA International and IBF Intercontinental belts.

As Brown was serenaded by his vocal support, Hedges told the partisan crowd he plans to spoil their party tomorrow night.

Speaking on stage, ‘The Gentleman’ Hedges said: “Look, it’s a hostile environment but I’m used to it now.

“Pat knows the score and he’ll need to go into the trenches. This is nothing new to me. We are two fighting men and we will put on a fight come Saturday night. I’m ready to put on a hell of a performance.

“I’ve got used to this now. It is my 13th fight as a pro and I plan to give my best performance come Saturday night, I promise you that. I don’t predict fights but I must win at all costs. I need to get my arm raised.”

Brown, meanwhile, played up to his support and promised to deliver fireworks in his quest to be crowned the best in Britain and take home to coveted Lord Londsale strap.

“Thank you everyone for coming out,” said Brown. 

“This is what I have been born to do since seven years of age, my Dad has taken me to the gym. This is what I have been made to do since I was a lad.

“I am going to be on him [John Hedges] like a rash. Trust me. I’m f****** on it. Let’s go.”

The stacked card in Manchester sees Stoke’s Shabaz Masoud return to take on Ckari Cani Mansilla for the WBA International & IBF Intercontinental Featherweight Titles, plus Kieron Conway challenging Mark Jeffers in an eliminator for the British Super Middleweight Championship and Joe Howarth taking on arch-nemesis Corey O’Regan for the English Lightweight strap.

See the official Weigh-In results in full below along with a confirmed running order for Saturday’s show.

MANCHESTER FIGHT NIGHT: WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND RUNNING ORDER

PRELIMS LIVE ON DAZN FROM 4.15PM

Emily Whitworth (119lbs) vs Beata Dudek (120.4lbs)
Bantamweight Contest
6 x 2-minute rounds

Garan Croft (156.6lbs) vs Mohammed Graich (156.6lbs)
Super Welterweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

Jack Power (161.5lbs) vs Victor Ioanscu (160.3lbs)
Middleweight Contest
6 x 3-minute rounds

Tom Rafferty (161.13lbs) vs Liam Walsh (161.13lbs)
Middleweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

Alfie Middlemiss (129.10lbs) vs Christopher Mondongo (128.10lbs)
Featherweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

MAIN CARD – LIVE ON DAZN AT 7PM

Joe Howarth (134.4lbs) vs Corey O’Regan (134.4lbs)
English Lightweight Championship
10 x 3-minute rounds

Kieron Conway (167.12lbs) vs Mark Jeffers (167.8lbs)
Eliminator for British Super Middleweight Title
10 x 3-minute rounds

Shabaz Masoud (125.7lbs) vs Ckari Cani Mansilla (125.4lbs)
WBA International & IBF Intercontinental Featherweight Titles
10 x 3-minute rounds

John Hedges (199.3lbs) vs Pat Brown (199.15lbs)
British, Commonwealth, WBA International & IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Titles
12 x 3-minute rounds

Matchroom BoxingCEOFrank Smith says Manchester is in for an “amazing” night this Saturday when John Hedges and Pat Brown collide at the Co-op Live – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

The two, undefeated Cruiserweight rivals met at Thursday’s Press Conference as the countdown to their powderkeg clash for the British, Commonwealth, WBA International and IBF Intercontinental Titles edges closer.

Both fighters share great expectations of eventually fighting for a World Title. Brown hopes to set off on that journey this weekend when he enjoys the home city advantage, confident of delivering a performance in front of his majority fans. However, Hedges insists the pressure is completely off as he goes in search of the coveted Lonsdale belt.

Smith stated, that with both men going into the fight with unbeaten records, it provides the backdrop for a memorable fight night in the North West of England.

“The reality is one of these fighters is going to win and one is going to lose,” said Smith.

“But both of these men deserve a huge amount of respect for stepping in there and taking a challenge. How long have we seen in this sport of boxing fighters go through their careers taking easy fights, but never getting anywhere? 

“Both these guys are going to go in there, take a challenge and they deserve all the respect. It’s going to be some night in there on Saturday. 

“We’ve had some amazing nights in Manchester over the years, and I believe Saturday night is going to deliver another one of those.”

You can watch the Press Conference in full and read the quotes below – including the full, stacked card which sees Shabaz Masoud return to take on Ckari Cani Mansilla for the WBA Intercontinental & IBF Intercontinential Featherweight Titles, plus Kieron Conway challenging Mark Jeffers in an eliminator for the British Super Middleweight Championship and Joe Howarth taking on arch-nemesis Corey O’Regan for the English Lightweight strap.

Keep track of all the latest news and updates on social media @matchroomboxing

Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing CEO:
“We want to make the best fights in the sport. I think both these guys deserve all the respect. Boxing is the most fickle sport in the world. I’m not a boxing expert; I always profess that I’m not a boxing expert. I like putting on shows, I love the events around it. The reality is one of these fighters is going to win and one is going to lose. But both of these men deserve a huge amount of respect for stepping in there and taking a challenge. How long have we seen in this sport of boxing fighters go through their careers taking easy fights, getting to 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 0, but never getting anywhere. Both these guys are going to go in there, take a challenge and they deserve all the respect. It’s going to be some night in there on Saturday. We’ve had some amazing nights in Manchester over the years, and I believe Saturday night is going to deliver another one of those.”
 
John Hedges:
“For me personally, listen, coming here, Co-op Live, this is absolutely crazy. I’ll be real with you. Life-long dream to get anywhere close to this let alone doing it myself. I’ve been in the game a lot of years. I’ve done it since I’ve been 5 years old. Like I say, people have different dreams in the boxing world in what they want to achieve. Genuinely when I say I was happy to fight on the telly and walk away, that’s the sort of mentality I have. I’ve always never really backed myself a lot. Slowly slowly I’ve just started winning fights, getting through them with ease and now look, I’m here. These are nights you dream of. I’ve had 12 fights now and I’ve barely lost a round. I turn up on the night and that’s exactly what I’ll do on Saturday night.
 
“They do say pressure is a privilege. I’ve still got pressure on my shoulders, I know what I want to achieve in this sport. It’s more than a British Title if I’m honest with you. I know what I want to get to, I know what I’m capable of. It’s just one of them things. When you get in there, we’ve seen it time and time again, it’s a lot of pressure put on your shoulders. Ultimately, we’re only human. We’ve all got two arms and two legs; you can only go out there and do your best. If this was back in London, I’d feel the pressure a little bit more. It doesn’t really change a lot.”
 
Frank Greaves, trainer of John Hedges:
“Well, it’s all three of those things, his dedication, mindset and his ability. He came to the gym literally a few weeks before the Zorro fight. It was an emergency camp shall we put it. We literally gelled from the first moment that he came in the gym. He’s a senior pro now. He ticks all of the right boxes; he does everything that’s asked of him. I couldn’t ask for more.”
 
Pat Brown:
“Yeah, it’s obviously massive. I’ve had fights in stadiums, I’ve been in the AO (Arena) before. So, I’ve been here. I’ve visualised it. I know the long walk outs. I know the big changing rooms. I’m not really letting it get to my head to be honest with you. It’s brilliant obviously – it’s what you dream of isn’t it. All I know is the fight game. All this stuff is brilliant but all I’m focusing on is Saturday night and I can’t wait now. It’s nearly here. 
 
“That’s really what it’s for, for me. My dad runs a club; Nigel runs a boxing club. I know the grass root level of amateur boxing clubs the most – I’ve seen it all and I know how much work they put into it. You don’t get your Pat Browns, you don’t get your John Hedges, you don’t get all these fighters on the undercards and all of these main events without amateur boxing clubs. That’s where the stars really become who they really are – disciplined, morals. Everything. That’s what boxing truly is. All I care about is showing them kids that have come from nothing like I myself can get here as well.”
 
Jamie Moore, trainer of Pat Brown:
“I think it’s been clear to see since the off how much of a special talent Pat is. It’s been an important part of our job to make sure that we don’t blow too much smoke up his ass. Just to make sure that he keeps his feet on the ground because it’s very easy to get carried away when you’ve done the type of job on people that Pat has. We’ve got a lot of respect for John Hedges. We understand the problems that he’s going to come and cause but my main focus has always been on Pat Brown. I 100% believe that he has the ability to become a World Champion. The dream has always been to win the British Title along the way. On Saturday night he gets to prove to everyone how good he is.”
 
Shabaz Masoud:
“It was one of them. It got to a stage in my career where I felt like it was the right time to move up. I’ve moved up now and I’m excited to go. 
 
“It’s a lot better man. I’m enjoying it a lot more as well. I’m just enjoying fight week. 
 
“I was literally back in the gym after a few weeks. I’ve been in the gym the whole year just working away. It’s one of them man. This game is no joke. I’m just more than ready.
 
“He’s a good fighter. I’ve seen bits and bobs of him. I’m just very confident in myself though. I know what I’ve got to do. 
 
“My main focus is Saturday. Then we’ll let the team talk and decide what is next.”
 
Mark Jeffers:
“Yeah, it’s a massive opportunity. Obviously, the fight was meant to happen in May. So, I had a camp for that. I’ve not boxed for a year but I had a full camp for that May one. Unfortunately that fell through. 
 
“I’m in unbelievable shape. It’s going to be a good night Saturday. He’s a top fighter. The British Title – that’s one of my dreams. He’s won that. It’s a massive fight, one I’ve taken very seriously. I did two weeks in Tenerife for my camp. 
 
“Get to him, beat him up and get him out of there.”
 
Kieron Conway:
“It was a decision that had to be made. It probably should have been made a couple of years ago. But I feel good. I’ve got energy on fight week and I’m looking to take that in on Saturday. 
 
“I know that he’s a very good fighter. He’s very rough, tough and very fit. I can tell you for a fact that I’m glad I’m not in a running race with him because I know he’s very good at that. I’m looking forward to Saturday and getting back on track.
 
“That’s exactly what I expect him to bring. That’s what I’ve been working on for the last 9 months, making sure that cannot happen. I’m here to win by any means necessary.”

Pat Brown channeled his inner ‘Gentleman’ as he faced-off with ‘The Gentleman’, John Hedges, ahead of their showdown this Saturday for the vacant British & Commonwealth Cruiserweight Titles – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

The undefeated rivals both share great expectations and stood, suited and booted, toe-to-toe for the first time during fight week at the lavish, sprawling country grounds of Arley Hall in Cheshire before they battle it out for the prestigious Lonsdale belt at Manchester’s Co-op Live.

Team GB Paris 2024 Olympian Brown, 26, has registered six wins with six stoppages since he turned professional back in 2025.

However, his fast track to what many believe will ultimately journey towards in a World Title faces its toughest test to date in the form of Essex’s 12-0 (3 KOs) Hedges this weekend.

Despite being the ‘A-side’, the Hedges acknowledges that he may not be the favourite for the fight in Brown’s home city.

But the 24-year-old believes he is the man to defuse ‘The Bomber’ in front of his fans and capture the WBA International & IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Titles, which are also at stake.

“Although I’m the A-side in this fight, I know I’m definitely the B-side. But I kind of like that. There’s no pressure,” said Hedges.

Brown, meanwhile, is excited about a major opportunity in front of him and expects an entertaining, old school shootout.

“I want to be in good fights to see what I’m about,”said Brown.

“I understand people get excited and they want to fast-track me. But I need to learn about being in deep waters.

“People get excited because I have got an exciting style. There is always pressure and the higher I go there will be more. That is up to me to get used to it.”

Brown and Hedges will meet again at Thursday’s Press Conference – media registration details are listed below.

Keep track of all the latest news and updates throughout fight week on social media @matchroomboxing

MANCHESTER FIGHT CARD: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – LIVE ON DAZN

John Hedges vs Pat Brown
British, Commonwealth and WBA International & IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Titles
12 x 3-minute rounds

Shabaz Masoud vs Ckari Cani Mansilla
WBA Intercontinental & IBF Intercontinental Featherweight Titles
10 x 3-minute rounds

Kieron Conway vs Mark Jeffers
Eliminator for British Super Middleweight Title
10 x 3-minute rounds

Joe Howarth vs Corey O’Regan
English Lightweight Championship
10 x 3-minute rounds

Alfie Middlemiss vs Christopher Mondongo
Featherweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

Tom Rafferty vs Liam Walsh
Middleweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

Jack Power vs Victor Ioanscu
Middleweight Contest
6 x 3-minute rounds

Garan Croft vs Mohammed Graich
Super Welterweight Contest
8 x 3-minute rounds

Emily Whitworth vs Beata Dudek
Bantamweight Contest
6 x 2-minute rounds

A huge night of Championship boxing is locked in at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday, September 19 – live worldwide on DAZN – as Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing today announced an exciting undercard, featuring Shabaz Masoud.

John Hedges and Pat Brown headline at the state-of-the-art venue when the two undefeated rivals collide for the vacant British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight Titles.

And the unbeaten ‘Maverick’ Masoud moves up a weight division as he challenges Argentina’s Ckari Mansilla (19-4, 13 KOs) for the vacant IBF Intercontinental and WBA International Titles.

The Stoke-on-Trent star was sensational in his last outing back in December last year when he overcame Peter McGrail for the European Super Bantamweight crown with a classy, unanimous points victory.

Now the 15-0, 4 KOs, fighter – who is trained by Ben Davison – is looking to rise up the rankings and challenge for honours in the 126lbs division.

Another fighter looking to make his mark at a bigger weight division is Northampton’s Kieron Conway.

Conway (23-4-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time since last October when he bravely surrendered his British and Commonwealth titles in a stoppage defeat by George Liddard at York Hall.

But he is bidding to campaign for the prestigious Lonsdale belt once more at Super Middleweight when he steps up to challenge former English Super Middleweight ruler Mark Jeffers in a British title eliminator. 

The ‘Wigan Warrior’ Joe Howarth (15-2, 4 KOs), in his first fight since February, is back too as he takes on Lancashire’s undefeated Josh Holmes (18-0, 7 KOs). 

Manchester’s own Alfie Middlemiss – trained by Jamie Moore – looks to extend his impressive start to life as a professional when the 23-year-old 6-0 charge faces Ireland’s ’Short Fuse’ Featherweight Gerard Hughes (6-1-1).

Another local lad in Lancashire’s Tom Rafferty (187-0, 7 KOs) is out to ensure he maintains his 100 per cent record too when the Middleweight prospect takes on Ireland’s ‘Kingdom Kid’ Liam Walsh (9-1-2, 4 KOs).

And exciting Welsh youngster Garan Croft, who trains out of former World Champion Anthony ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla’s Manchester gym, joins the card as the 6-0, 2 KOs Middleweight hopeful bid to continue his flourishing career with his seventh career victory.

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn said: “Hedges versus Brown is one of the best domestic showdowns of the year – and now we have an undercard stacked with some of the country’s most promising young talent and seasoned campaigners.

“You’d pay to see the Main Event alone, but this entertaining undercard is guaranteed to provide proper value for money at the Co-op Live on September 19. Be there or tune in, live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.”

Tickets are on sale now. For more information, head to matchroomboxing.com

September 19, Co-Op Live (Manchester): Hedges vs Brown
Ticket prices: £40, £60, £100, £200 Ringside

A Christmas cracker is coming to London as one of the UK’s hottest prospects Giorgio Visoli headlines a card stacked with the next generation of British boxing superstars on Wednesday, December 17, at Indigo, at The O2 – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

The festive Fight Night sees the unbeaten 9-0 (6 KOs) Lightweight return to the UK, fresh from his impressive US debut in Philadelphia earlier this month when he defeated James Wilkins.

Now he faces a tough test in an eliminator for the English title against the 14-1 (4 KOs) ‘Wigan Warrior’ Joe Howarth – managed by popular Heavyweight star, Dave Allen.

Visioli said:“I want to say a massive thanks to Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith at Matchroom Boxing for giving me the opportunity to headline at such a young age — it shows the belief they have in me. I’m buzzing to be doing it so close to home and I can’t wait to put on a show.

“I can’t wait to keep showing my class to the boxing world and make my mark on the 135-pound division.”

Howarth is confident he can upset Visioli and underline why he is a top prospect to watch in 2026.

“Finally, this is my chance to show how good I am,”said Howarth. 

“It’s good for me to box someone as talented as Visioli. In everyone’s eyes he’s a future World Champion, but I believe I’m every bit as good as him. I want to prove I’m a world class prospect.”

In the co-main event, the English Cruiserweight Title is on the line as ’The Gentleman’ John Hedges collides with Ellis Zorro.

Zorro, a former WBO European and British title challenger, stepped up to face the ‘King of the Cruiserweights’, Jai Opetaia, in December 2023 and was spectacularly stopped in the first round.

The Bromley fighter fell to Chev Clarke a year ago in Leeds too and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after falling on points to Aloys Junior in Bournemouth back in July.

Former Southern Area holder Hedges is determined to add the huge domestic scalp of Zorro to his CV, and notably stage a winning performance in honour of his late trainer, Ricky Hatton.

Hedges said:“Winning the English Title puts my name in with the best. Zorro has been in with some top contenders and beating him style puts eyes on me. This one is for Ricky!”

Zorro believes he has a chance to restart his career and has vowed he will not let this opportunity pass by.

He sad:“This is the part two of my career, a chance to win the English title, resurrect myself and move forward to where I feel I belong”.

Promising Super Bantamweight sensation Conor Mitchell – the son of cult British boxing favourite, Kevin Mitchell – makes his professional debut for Matchroom Boxing in his home city of London, with a bumper crowd expected to cheer on the two-time amateur National Champion.

Mitchell said:“I’m buzzing to be making my Matchroom debut. It’s a massive platform and the perfect stage to show everyone what I’m about. I’ve been working hard in the gym and I’m ready to put on a statement performance for the fans.”

Tiah-Mai Ayton – the teenage wonderkid dubbed by the legendary Katie Taylor as the future greatest of all time – returns to action in what is the Bristol fighter’s fourth professional contest of the year. 

And after a successive first outing to the capital earlier this month, Ayton is ready to light up The Indigo at The O2 and kickstart her push to claim championships next year.

Ayton said:“I had a week off last week but now it’s straight back in the gym again for December 17th. I can’t wait to get back to London again and make it 4 and 0 as a pro and then in 2026 I want to start chasing titles.”

Fellow exciting prospects Leli Buttigieg, Taylor Bevan and Adam Maca are also on the exciting card – with the trio plotting to make respective statements to close out the year.

Buttigieg said: “I can’t wait to be back out again just before Christmas, ready to finish the year in style. Expect a big turn out and win from myself.”

Bevan added:“I’m very grateful to Matchroom for keeping me so busy since turning professional. This will be my 7th fight in just over a year so it’s been very busy but I’ve loved every minute of it so far. It’s great to be back out so soon again and I’m looking forward to another great night on December 17 and ending the year with another good win.”

And Maca said: “Having back to back fights in London is really exciting. I’m grateful to Matchroom for keeping me active, I think that is key. I’m looking forward to once again showcasing my skills and continuing to bring everyone watching along on my journey.”

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn says British fight fans are in for a real treat before Christmas with a glimpse into the future of the sport.

Hearn said: “If you want to see some of the future stars of British Boxing, then look no further. This festive fight night has got it all. It’s a great test for Giorgio Visioli in London, in what I am sure will be the first of many events in which he headlines. This is a Christmas cracker!”

Tickets – priced at £40, £60, and £120 – go on general sale next Tuesday. For more information visit: matchroomboxing.com

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.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua won a 12-round unanimous decision over Jermaine Franklin at The 02 Arena in London.

Joshua landed 117 of 376 punches. Franklin was 58 of 426.

Joshua won by scores of 118-111 and 117-111 twice and is now 25-3. Frankilin of Saginaw, MI is 21-2.

Fabio Wardley Stops Coffie in 4

Fabio Wardley stopped Michael Coffie in round four of a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Wardley was bleeding from his nose. In round four, Wardley landed a hard right that backed Coffie up on the ropes. Wardley landed a big assault in the ropes and the referee stopped the bout (maybe a punch or two prematurely) at 45 seconds.

Wardley, 242.9 lbs of Ipswich, ENG is 16-0 with 15 knockouts. Coffie, 269.4 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is 13-4.

Gala Yafai Stops Calleros in 4

2021 Olympic Gold Medal winner Galal Yafai stopped former world title challenger Moises Calleros in round four of a 10-round flyweight bout.

Yafai dropped Calleros in round four, and the fight was stopped by the referee at

Yafai, 113.8 lbs of Birmingham, ENG is 4-0 with three knockouts. Calleros, 114.2 lbs of Monterrey, MEX is 36-11-1.

Campbell Hatton Stops Fielding in 1

Campbell Hatton remained undefeated with a first round stoppage over Louis Fielding in a scheduled eight-round super lightweight contest.

Hatton landed a perfect left hook to the rib area that put Fielding on the deck for the 10-count at 1:29. Fielding, 138.8 lb of Tamworth, ENG is 10-8.

Hatton, 139.12 lbs of Hyde, ENG is 11-0 with four knockouts.

Ammo Williams Stops Wilson-Bent in 8

Austin Williams remained undefeated with an eighth round stoppage over River Wilson-Bent in a scheduled 10-round middleweight bout.

In round seven, Williams dropped Wilson-Bent with a straight left Wilson-Bent began to bleed over his right eye. In round eight, Williams continued the assault and the towel was thrown in at 1:01.

Williams, 162.3 lbs of Houston, TX is 14-0 with 10 knockouts. Wilson-Bent, 162.7 lbs of Coventry, ENG is 14-3-1.

John Hedges won a eight-round unanimous decision over Daniel Bocianski in a light heavyweight bou

Hedges, 189.14 lbs of Takely, ENG won by an 80-72 and is now 8-0. Bocianski, 186.4 lbs of Nowy Saczm POL is 11-3.

Ziyad Almaayouf won a four-round decision over Georgi Velichkov in a welterweight bout.

Almaayouf, 145.14 lbs of Saudi Arabia won by a 39-37 score and is now 3-0. Velchkov, 142.7 lbs of Sofia, BUL is 3-12.

Jordan Flynn remained undefeated with a hard fought eight-round decision over Kane Baker in a super featherweight bout.

Flynn, 129.10 lbs of Oxford, ENG won by a 77-75 score and is now 9-0. Baker, 129.8 lbs of Birmingham, ENG is 18-10-1.

In a mild upset, Benoit Huber won a eight-round decision over Juergen Uldedaj in a heavyweight bout.

Huber, 200 lbs of Sjon, SWI won by a score of 77-75 and is now 9-3. Uldedaj, 203.8 lbs of Lezhe, ALB is 15-1.

Peter Kadiru stopped Alen Lauriolle after the opening round of their six-round heavyweight bout.

Kadiru’s body work hurt Lauriolle’s ribs and the bout was stopped in between rounds.

kadiru, 239.3 lbs of Hamburg, GER is 15-1 with eight knockouts. Lauriolle, 273.2 lbs of Skopie, MAC is 6-2.

Katie Taylor retained the Undispted Lightweight world title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Karen Elizabeth Carabajal at The OVO Arena in London.

Taylor, 134.5 lbs of Bray, IRE won by scores of 99-91 and 97-93 and is now 22-0. Carabajal, 134.2 lbs of Buenis Aires, ARG is 19-1.

Former world champion Kiko Martinez upset Jordan Gill via fourth round stoppage in their scheduled 10-round featherweight contest.

In round three, Martinez dropped Gill with a right hand. Later in the round, Martinez sent Gill to the canvas with a right uppercut. In round four, Martinez dumped Gill with a perfect right to the head. Martinez ended things by landing a big left hook that put Gill down for a fourth and final time at 2:44.

Martinez, 124.8 lbs of Alicante, SPA is 44-11-2 with 31 knockouts. Gill, 125.8 lbs of Chatteris, ENG is now 27-2-1.

Johnny Fisher remained undefeated as he obliterated Dominik Musil inside of a round in their six-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Fisher dropped Musil with a overhand right. Fisher then ran after Musil and dropped him again with a two punch combination. Fisher then landed a plethora of right hands that forced a referee stoppage at 2:03.

Fisher, 233.4 lbs of Romford, ENG has a rabid fan base and they went home happy as Fisher upped his mark to 7-0 with six knockouts. Musil, 262.7 lbs of the Czech Republic is 7-5.

Ellie Scotney remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Mary Romero in a super bantamweight fight.

Scotney, 121.5 lbs of Catford, ENG won by scores of 97-93, 97-94 and 96-94 and is now 6-0, Romero, 120.5 lbs of Murcia, SPA is 8-3.

In a battle of undefeated lightweights, Gary Cully destroyed Jaouad Balmedhi in a scheduled 10-round bout.

Cully landed one left to the chin that dropped and stopped Belmedhi at 35 seconds.

Cully, 135.5 lbs of Naas, IRE is 15-0 with nine knockouts. Belmedhi, 136.3 lbs of France is 16-1-3.

Mickey Ellison won a 10-round light heavyweight bout with a decision over previously undefeated Thomas Whittaker Hart.

Ellison, 174.9 lbs of Darwen, ENG won by a 96-95 score and is now 14-4. Hart, 174.8 lbs of Liverpool, ENG is 7-1.

Jordan Reynolds remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Jose Manuel Lopez Clavero in a middleweight fight.

Reynolds, 163.1 lbs of Luton, ENG won by a 60-55 score, and is now 4-0. Clavero, 161.3 lbs of Granda, SPA is 16-19-1.

John Hedges remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Ales Makovec in a light heavyweight contest.

In round one, Hedges dropped Makovec with a body shot.

Hedges, 181.6 bs of Takeley, ENG won by a 60-53 score and is now 7-0. Makeovec, 180.2 lbs of Tabor, CZR is 3-1.

Maiseyrose Courtney made a successful pro debut with a four-round decision over Judit Hachbold in a flyweight bout.

Courtney, 113.5 lbs of Ektham, ENG won by a 40-36 score.

Joshua Buatsi remained undefeated with a 12-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Craig Richards at The O2 Arena in London.

Buatsi, 174.75 lbs of Croydon, ENG won by scores of 116-112 and 115-113 twice and is now 16-0. Richards, 174.25 lbs of Crystal Palace, ENG is 17-3-1.

Cameron Decisions Bustos; Retains Unified 140 lb. Titles

Chantelle Cameron defended the WBC/IBG Super Lightweight titles with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Victoria Bustos.

Cameron, 140 lbs of Northamptonm ENG won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 16-0. Bustos, 137.3 lbs of Rosario, ARG is now 23-.

Babic Decisions Balski

Alen Babic went the distance for the first time and won a 10-round unanimous decision over Adam Balski in a bridgerweight fight.

In round one, Balski dropped Babic with a left hook to the top of the head.

Balski was deducted a point for clocking and hurting Babic after hitting after the ninth round bell.

Babic, 208.4 lbs of Zagreb, CRO won by scores of 97-91 twice and 95-93 and is now 11-0. Balski, 210.2 lbs of Warsaw, POL is 16-2.

Scotney Decisions Roman

Ellie Scotney won a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Cecilla Roman in a super bantamweight bout.

Scotney, 121.7 lbs of Catford, ENG won by scores of 100-90 and 99-91 twice and is now 5-0. Roman, 121.7 lbs of San Juan, ARG is 16-7-1.

Davies Jr. Decisions Javier Molina

Robbie Davies Jr. won a 10-round split-decision over former United States Olympian Javier Molina in a super lightweight fight.

Davies Jr., 139.75 lbs of Liverpool, ENG won by scores of 96-94 twice while Molina took a card 97-94.

Davies Jr. is 23-3. Molina, 139.75 lbs of Norwalk, CA is 22-5.

Cheavon Clarke remained undefeated with a third round stoppage over Paweil Martyniuk in a scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

In round three, Clarke dropped Martyniuk with a body shot. Seconds later, it was another body shot that put Martyniyuk down and the fight was stopped at 1:10.

Clarke, 199 lbs of Gravesend, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts.

Cyrus Pattinson remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage over Dimitri Trenel in a scheduled eight-round welterweight bout.

In round three, Pattinson dropped Trenel with a left to the body. Seconds later, a flurry of shots that were mostly to the body had the corner throw in the towel at 2:21

Pattinson, 150 lbs of Alnwick, ENG is 4-0 with two knockouts. Trenel, 149.9 lbs of Dainville, FRA is 8-1.

John Hedges stopped Robert Baltrau in round three of a six-round light heavyweight contest.

In round three, Hedges landed a perfect left that sent Baltaru to the canvas. Baltaru got to his feet but the fight was stopped at 2:24.

Hedges, 182.7 lbs of Talkaley, ENG is now 6-0 with two knockouts. Baltaru, 181.2 lbs of Braga, PR is 2-1-1.

Shiloh DeFreitas remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Iliyan Markov in a super lightweight contest.

In round three, Markov began to bleed from his mouth. In round six, DeFreitas with a right to the body.

DeFreitas, 146.75 lbs of London won by a score of 60-54 and is now 4-0. Markov, 146 lbs of Sofia, Bulgaria is 6-20-2.

Heavyweight Filip Hrgovic dominated and stopped Mark Radonjic in round three of a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout in Austria.

Hrgovic dropped Radojic four-times in round two and once again in round three, and the bout was stopped.

Hrgovic of Croatia is now 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Radonjic of Montenegro is 22-1.

Dalton Smith remained undefeated with 10-round unanimous decision over Brian Pelaez in a junior welterweight bout.

Smith of England wo by scores of 99-91 on all cards and is now 9-0. Pelaez of Madrid, SPA is 10-6.

Abass Baraou stopped Jay Harris in the opening round of their eight-round super welterweight fight.

Baraou landed two hard rights that froze Harris and the fight was stopped at 2:43.

Baraou of Berlin, Germany is 10-1 with seven knockouts. Harris of Dusseldorf, GER is 11-3.

Former belt holder, John Ryder stopped Jozef Jurrko in a scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout

In round four, Jurko began to bleed from his nose. In round five, Ryder continued to pound away at an overmatched Jurko and the fight was stopped at 1:29.

Ryder of England is now 30-5 with 17 knockouts. Jurko of Slovenia is 7-3.

John Hedges remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Frane Radnic.

Hedges won by a 60-54 score and is 3-0.

John Hedges says he can’t wait to showcase the improvements he has made under new trainer Mark Tibbs when he takes on Stanko Jermelicin a four round Light-Heavyweight contest this Saturday April 10, shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories.

‘The Gentleman’ overcame a tricky introduction to life in the paid ranks with a hard-fought 39-37 points win over the tough and game Manchester-based Czech Jan Ardon at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes last October on the Buatsi vs. Calic undercard. 

Despite making his pro debut at the tender age of 18, the S-JAM Boxing prospect came under criticism from some quarters, but Hedges hasn’t let his critics get to him and is fully focused on starting 2021 in impressive fashion in the Capital.

“It was just one of those things,” said Hedges. “I had to get it done. I rushed it a little bit. I was only a pro for about two or three months heading into my first fight. Looking back at it, I’m glad I took that risk. I boxed a good opponent and I got the win, and now we move forward into a bright 2021. 

“It was a last-minute opponent that we took on short notice. It wasn’t what we’d prepared for, but we took it. I’m just happy that I got my first fight under my belt. The circumstances weren’t the best but I got the job done. It was my first fight out of a headguard and my first fight against a senior. It was all new to me so it was good to get it out of the way.”

The 6’ 5” Takeley native made the switch from the Hoddesdon Boxing Academy, where he enjoyed a long and successful stint in the amateurs, to the Origin Gym in Rainham earlier this year where he now trains alongside the likes of WBO Super-Middleweight ruler Billy Joe Saunders and Southampton Light-Heavyweight contender Lewie Edmondson. 

Tibbs won’t be in Hedges’ corner this weekend as he is busy preparing Saunders for his huge unification clash with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Texas next month, but Hedges says the well-respected coach has already had a big influence on him in the short time they have been working together. 

“It was a big move in my career. I needed a freshen up and I’ve got that. I was advised to make this move and I’ve listened to that advice. Since I’ve been down here, I feel like I’ve come on loads already. I’m enjoying my training and I feel blessed to have so many good fighters around me. We’re all on the same mission to make it to the top. 

“We’ve had some cracking rounds with Lewie Edmondson. We both work hard and we’re bringing each other on. You can’t knock it, it’s unbelievable. They’ve welcomed me with open arms. They chucked me in at the deep end. That’s the type of sparring you need to develop as a fighter.

“Eddie told me to stay ready and stay in shape. I’m feeling really strong. I’m hitting hard and training well. I’m in a really good place at the moment. It’s still early days with Mark but you can feel the improvements in yourself. I’m improving in every session and I’m coming out of the gym knackered. It’s just little improvements here and there. 

“I can hold my own with whatever weight I’m put in with. Mark will tell you, anyone that I get put in there with in sparring I hold my own with. He’s not concerned about that. All he’s worried about is keeping me strong and keeping me flowing. I might be young, but I don’t care if I’m in the deep end or who I fight. I just listen to my team and my management.”

Hedges vs. Dvorak is part of a big night of action on April 10, rising Welterweight star Conor Benn (17-0, 11 KOs) defends his WBA Continental Title against Samuel Vargas (31-6-2, 14 KOs) in the main event, Watford’s Shannon Courtenay (6-1, 3 KOs) faces Australia’s Ebanie Bridges  (5-0, 2 KOs) for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title, Hartlepool’s Savannah Marshall (9-0, 7 KOs) returns after her win over Hannah Rankin, Glasgow Bantamweight Kash Farooq (14-1, 6 KOs) challenges Alexander Espinoza (20-2-2) for the WBC International Silver Bantamweight Title and Glasgow Heavyweight Nick Campbell makes his professional debut. 

Takeley Super-Middleweight giant John Hedges isn’t short on confidence ahead of his keenly anticipated professional debut on the undercard of Joshua Buatsi vs. Marko Calic on Sunday October 4, shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. 

The elusive 6’ 5” southpaw, recently signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, meets Jan Ardon over four rounds on his introduction to the paid ranks following a glittering spell in the amateurs in which he won four National Titles and seven International Titles, amassing an impressive 40 wins from 44 fights. 

Known as ‘Gentleman John’, the gifted 18-year-old prospect fights out of the Hoddesdon Boxing Academy in Hertfordshire under the guidance of his trainer Sab Leo, and now finds himself part of a Matchroom stable that boasts two undefeated 168lbs World Champions in Callum Smith and Billy Joe Saunders.

Essex native Hedges, also guided by Sam Jones of S-JAM Boxing, believes his flashy style is well-suited to the pro game and will help establish him as a fan favourite as he looks to become the latest traveller to make a name for themselves in the squared circle. 

“It’s a big ‘un isn’t it!” said Hedges. “My first fight live on Sky Sports on a massive undercard, what more could you ask for? This is where I want to be, and I’ll start as I mean to go on. This is a big show and I hope it brings big things for me. 

“I’m buzzing with everything at the moment. Seeing all of the publicity around my signing and my debut is amazing. I’ve got a great following and I’m loving every minute of it. I’ve been in the gym every day training hard so roll on October 4, we’re ready to go.

“Naturally you feel a bit of pressure. Being this young it’s all new to me. Any young fighter will say it’s natural pressure from being put on the big stage live on Sky Sports. I’m getting put in at the deep end and I think I’ll shine brighter because of it.

“Some people crumble under pressure but I believe this is the best way I could have gone about things, going straight in at the deep end and into the limelight. I want to be the best prospect in Britain. That’s my main aim for now.

“I honestly believe that I will become a World Champion one day. I will get to that level. I’m not in a rush. I’ve got to prove myself, and October 4 is the first step of my mission. I’m going to take things step-by-step. When the opportunities present themselves, I’m going to take them as quickly as I can.”

Hedges vs. Ardon is part of a big night of action topped by Croydon’s rising Light-Heavyweight star Joshua Buatsi (12-0, 10 KOs) defending his WBA International Title against undefeated Croat Marko Calic (11-0, 6 KOs), Chantelle Cameron (12-0, 7 KOs) land a World Title shot in her very first bout as a Matchroom fighter as she takes on Brazil’s Adriana Dos Santos Araujo (6-0, 1 KO) for the vacant WBC Super-Lightweight crown, ‘The Savage’ Alen Babic (4-0, 4 KOs) returns to the UK looking to impress again as he locks horns with Irishman Niall Kennedy (13-1-1, 8 KOs) in an eight round Heavyweight contest, Luton’s Linus Udofia (15-0, 7 KOs) puts his English Middleweight Title on the line for the first time against Dillian Whyte-backed Brixton man John Harding Jr (8-1-1, 2 KOs) and Aqib Fiaz (5-0) and Kane Baker (13-6) look to settle the score after their Fight Camp disappointment.