Ben Whittaker stopped Braian Suarez in the opening round of their 10-round light heavyweight bout at the M&S Arena in Liverpool, England.

In round one, Whittaker landed a big right cross to the side of the head and Suarez was down for the count at 2:24.

Whiitaker, 182,14 lbs is now 11-0-1 with eight knockouts. Suarez, 182.1 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 21-5.

McCann Decisions Johnson

Molly McCann won an eight-round decision over Ashleigh Johnson in a super bantamweight fight,

McCann, 121.7 lbs of Liverpool won by a 78-74 score is now 4-0. Johnson, 120.15 lbs of Swansea, WAL is 3-4.

McGrail Stops Hayden in 5

Joe McGrail stopped Aaron Hayden in round five of a 10-round super bantamweight bout.

In round five, McGrail landed a left hook that caused a cut over the left eye of Hayden. Later in the round, McGaril landed a left to the Solar Plexus that sent Hayden down for the count and the fight was stopped at 2:22

McGrail, 121.14 lbs of Liverpool is 13-0 with six knockouts. Hayden, 1201.15 lbs of Rovtanstall, ENG is 10-1.

Atang Decisions Chvarkou

Leo Atang won a six-round decision over Viktar Chvarkou in a heavyweight fight.

In round four, Atang was deducted a point for hitting behind the head.

Atang, 238.1 lbs of York, ENG is 6-0. Chvarkou, 217.1 lbs of Kazakhstan is 6-33.

Ste Clarke had to get off the canvas but cruised to an eight-round decision over Luis Enrique Montelongo in a middleweight fight.

In round four, Montelongo dropped Power with an overhand right.

Clarke, 161.8 lbs of Liverpool won by a 78-73 score and is now 10-0. Montelongo, 160.10 lbs of Mexico City is 18-17.

Jack Power stopped veteran Novak Radulovic in round three of their six-round middleweight contest.

I round three, Power landed a right uppercut that stunned Radulovic. Power followed up with a flurry and the fight was stopped at 1:37.

Power, 161.7 lbs of Runcorn, ENG is 8-0 with two knockouts. Radulovic, 161.6 lbs of Serbia is 21-16-1.

Sam Norris won a four-round decision over Jahfieus Faure in a super featherweight bout.

Norris 132.8 lbs of Liverpool won by a 40-36 score and is now 3-0. Faure, 132.5 lbs of Oldbury, ENF is 4-24-3.

Tom Rafferty remained undefeated with a stoppage of over Pablo Sosa in a six-round super middleweight fight.

In round three, Rafferty dropped Sosa with a left hook to the body. After the round, Sosa had enough and the fight was halted.

Rafferty, 163.3 lbs of Shaw, ENG is 17-0 with seven knockouts. Sosa, 162 lbs of Spain is 12-11-3.

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

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

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

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

Troy Williamson Stops Mark Dickinson in 9

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

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

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

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

Leo Atang Cristian Uwaka in 2

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

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

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

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

Sandy Ryan Decisions Jade Grierson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“He’s a tough guy,” added Atang. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Catterall won a technical unanimous decision over Harlem Eubank in a scheduled 12-round welterweight bout at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.

In round six, Catterall was cut badly over his right eye from an accidental headbutt. Eubank was cut over his right eye and he was deemed unable to continue after the round. The fight was stopped one second into round seven.

Catterall, 146.5 lbs of Chorley, ENG won by scores of 69-65 and 69-66 twice and is now 31-2. Eubank, 146.5 lbs of Brighton, ENG is 21-1.

Cordina Decisions Gonzalez Quiros

Former world champion Joe Cordina won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jaret Gonzalez Quiros in a lightweight bout.

Cordina, 134.7 lbs of Cardiff, WAL won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 and is now 18-1. Quiros, 133.6 lbs of Monterrey, MEX is 17-2.

Fiaz Decisions Murphy

Aqib Fiaz won a 10-round unanimous decision over Alex Murphy in a lightweight bout.

Fiaz, 133.4 lbs of Oldham, ENG won by scores of 97-93,96-94 and 96-95 and is now 14-1. Murphy, 136 lbs of Salford, ENG is 13-2.

Brown Dismantles Oakford in 1

Pat Brown annihilated Lewis Oakford in the opening round if their eight round cruiserweight bout.

Brown jumped on Oakford and landed a heavy barrage of punches on Oakford who had no answer for and the bout was stopped at 2:06/

Brown of Manchester is 3-0 with three knockouts. Oakford of Wycomnbe, ENG is 6-3/

Atang Scores 1st Round Stoppage in Debut

Leo Atang made a successful pro debut with an opening round stoppage over Milen Paunov in a four-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Atang was all over Paunov and then landed a crushing left to the body for a knockdown. Atang continued to pound on the body of Paunov and the fight was stopped at 2:29.

Atang, 18 years old of York, ENG is 1-0 with one knockout. Paunov, 248.7 lbs of Burgas, BUL is 7-16.

Frazer Wilkinson shocked previously undefeated William Crolla in round six of their eight-round junior middleweight bout.

In round two, Wilkinson began to bleed from his nose. In round six, Wilkinson landed a straight left that hurt and backed Crolla to the ropes. Wilkinson followed up with six unanswered punch that forced a referee stoppage at 1:07.

Wilkinson, 154.8 lbs of Monterrey, SCO is 12-2 with three knockouts. Crolla, 155.7 lbs of Manchester is 8-1.

In round five Crolla are a big left hand that rocked him. Wilkinson followed up with a flurry that dropped Crolla.

Alfie Middlemiss won a four-round decision over Mohammad Wako in featherweight contest.

Middlemiss was cut above the left eye in the opening minute of the fight.

Middlemiss, 127,3 lbs of Manchester won by a 40-36 score and is now 4-0. Wako, 127.4 lbs of York, ENG is 1-6.

Former world champion Skye Nicolson stopped Carla Gonzalez in round two of their eight-round super bantamweight bout.

In round two, Nicolson hurt Gonzalez with a straight left and followed up with a four-punch combination that forced a referee stoppage 1:21.

Nicolson, 123.9 lbs of Brisbane, AUS is 13-1 with two knockouts. Gonzalez, 122.7 lbs of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BOL is 9-4.

Niall Brown stopped Victor Ionascu after round four of their six-round super middleweight fight.

In round one, Brown dropped Ionascu with a left hook;

In round four, Brown dropped Ionascu with a left hook that was followed by a left hook. Ionascu continued to take a lot of punishment, but was able to make it out of the round. After the round the corer stopped the fight.

Brown, 171.4 lbs of Stockport, ENG is now 16-0 with six knockouts. Ionascu, 168.6 lbs of Frankfurt, GER is 14-7.