LONDON, UK (October 18, 2024) – Adam Azim and Ohara Davies both made weight ahead of their explosive super lightweight showdown at the Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday, October 19th, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

The British rivals collide as part of a blockbuster night of action in East London that will see one of boxing’s brightest young stars Azim (11-0, 8 KOs) step up to face Hackney’s hard-punching ‘Two Tanks’ Davies (25-3, 18 KOs).

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM LONDON:

4×2 Featherweight

Shannon Courtenay: 9st 2lb 5oz

Catherine Tacone Ramos: 8st 12lb

4×3 Middleweight

Sam Hickey: 11st 7lb 5oz

John Henry Mosquera: 11st 8lb

8×2 Vacant WBA Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Title

Francesca Hennessy: 8st 9lb 5oz

Ana Karla Vaz De Moraes: 8st 8lb 5oz

10×3 English Heavyweight Title Eliminator

Jeamie TKV: 18st 6lb

Franklin Ignatius: 16st 6lb 5oz

12×3 Vacant IBO World Welterweight Title

Michael McKinson: 10st 6lb 5oz

Tulani Mbenge: 10st 6lb 5oz

12×3 Vacant British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Titles

Dan Azeez: 12st 6lb

Lewis Edmondson: 12st 6lb 5oz

10×3 Light-Heavyweight

Anthony Yarde: 12st 11lb

Ralfs Vilcans: 12st 9lb 5oz

12×3 Super-Lightweight

Adam Azim: 10st

Ohara Davies: 9st 13lb

Fights fans can expect a highly-charged atmosphere when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

WBO #1 ranked light heavyweight star Anthony Yarde makes his highly anticipated return to the ring against Ralfs Vilcans, Dan Azeez faces unbeaten rival Lewis Edmondson in a crunch light heavyweight clash, Michael McKinson takes on South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge for the vacant IBO World Welterweight Title, Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius reignite their amateur rivalry in a hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown, former world champion Shannon Courtenay and rising star Francesca Hennessy return to action, and Scottish amateur standout Sam Hickey makes his professional debut.

Limited tickets, starting from £35, are still available via BOXXER.com

This event is presented in association with official partners Betfred, HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy. 

LONDON, UK – (October 7, 2024) – Scottish amateur standout Sam Hickey will make his professional debut on BOXXER’s High Voltage fight night on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

The 24-year-old from Dundee joins the paid ranks following a hugely impressive amateur career. Hickey claimed gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where he was also named the tournament’s ‘Best Male Boxer’, and bronze at the 2022 European Championships, making him the first Scottish athlete in 16 years to win a senior European medal.

Hickey, who was unfortunate to miss out on a place at the Paris 2024 Olympics after his weight category was removed, is also a five-time Scottish National Champion, GB Champion, European Junior Silver Medallist, European Youth Bronze Medallist and European Under 21 Bronze Medallist.

Sam Hickey said: “I’m looking forward to making my professional debut on a great card and on a huge platform. It’s been a long time coming.

“I decided to turn pro as I think my style suits the pro game. I’ve done my bit in the amateurs which sets me in good stead to go on and do great things in the pro game.

“I want to go all the way while becoming a big name in British and Scottish boxing and bringing big shows and fights up to Scotland.”

BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “Sam Hickey is one of the most exciting prospects in British boxing. He has had an incredible amateur career so far and I’m sure he will go on to emulate this success in the professional game. This can be the start of something special for Sam and for Scottish boxing.”

Fights fans can expect a highly-charged atmosphere when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

WBO #1 ranked light heavyweight star Anthony Yarde makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, Dan Azeez faces unbeaten rival Lewis Edmondson in a crunch light heavyweight clash, Michael McKinson takes on South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge for the vacant IBO World Welterweight Title, Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius reignite their amateur rivalry in a hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown, and former world champion Shannon Courtenay and rising bantamweight star Francesca Hennessy return to action.

Tickets, starting from £35, are on sale now via BOXXER.com

This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy.

LONDON, UK (October 5, 2024) – Former World Champion Shannon Courtenay returns to the ring on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Courtenay captured the WBA World Bantamweight Title with a unanimous points win over Ebanie Bridges at the Copper Box Arena in April

2021. 

The 31-year-old from Watford is back in action for the first time since a points victory over Gemma Ruegg in December 2022 as she looks to revive her promising career and recapture world honours. 

Shannon Courtenay said: “It’s been a long time coming but I’m excited to finally be back and looking to make a statement to announce myself back on the big stage and get back in the mix winning more world titles.”

BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “It’s great to see Shannon back in the ring and back at the Copper Box Arena where she won her WBA World Title in 2021. She is another exciting addition to a stacked card on October 19th. With the backing of Spencer Brown and Goldstar, I’m sure she’s got a big future ahead of her.”

Spencer Brown, Goldstar CEO, said: “We’re looking forward to getting Shannon back in the ring for the first of many exciting fights on her road to becoming undisputed world champion.”

Fights fans can expect a highly-charged atmosphere when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA. 

WBO #1 ranked light heavyweight star Anthony Yarde makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, Dan Azeez faces unbeaten rival Lewis Edmondson in a crunch light heavyweight clash, Michael McKinson takes on South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge for the vacant IBO World Welterweight Title, Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius reignite their amateur rivalry in a hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown, and rising bantamweight star Francesca Hennessy returns to action. 

Tickets, starting from £35, are on sale now via BOXXER.com 

This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy. 

Tickets, starting from £35, are on sale now via BOXXER.com 

This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy. 

LONDON, UK (October 3, 2024) – WBO #1 ranked Light heavyweight superstar Anthony Yarde returns to the ring as part of BOXXER’s High Voltage fight night on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and on Peacock in the USA. Yarde’s highly anticipated ring return is brought to you in partnership with BOXXER and AY Promotions.

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The former two-time world title challenger will provide chief support for the explosive super lightweight contest between fast-rising star Adam Azim and Ohara Davies.

Yarde went toe-to-toe with unbeaten light heavyweight champion Artur Berterbiev in the back and forth, fight of the year for the WBC, IBF and WBO World Titles in January 2023 at Wembley Arena.

The Hackney-boxer has since claimed explosive stoppage wins over Jorge Silva and Marko Nikolic and his highly anticipated ring return will be at the Copper Box Arena as he looks to move back into major title contention.

Anthony Yarde said: “On October 19th, I’m back in my home city and I can’t wait. Everything about it – the occasion, the journey, the arena, the whole event – I’m very excited. The Copper Box Arena is a special venue for me. It’s near where I grew up and I’ve had some great nights there. I’ve been training hard and waiting to get back in the ring to deliver another explosive knockout performance.”

BOXXER CEO and Founder Ben Shalom said: “We are excited to introduce the electrifying talent of Anthony Yarde to our High Voltage fight night on Saturday, October 19th. It’s a huge addition to an already stacked fight card. Fans can look forward to an incredible atmosphere and an action-packed night of boxing at the Copper Box Arena in London.”

Fights fans can expect a highly charged atmosphere when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

Dan Azeez faces unbeaten rival Lewis Edmondson in a crunch light heavyweight clash, Michael McKinson takes on South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge for the vacant IBO World Welterweight Title, Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius reignite their amateur rivalry in a hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown, and rising bantamweight star Francesca Hennessy returns to action.

Tickets, starting from £35, are on sale now via BOXXER.com

This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy.

LONDON, UK (September 5, 2024) – Adam Azim and Ohara Davies are set for an explosive super lightweight clash on Saturday, October 19th at The Copper Box Arena in London, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.  

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The British rivals collide as part of a blockbuster night of action in East London that will see one of boxing’s brightest young stars Azim (11-0, 8 KOs) step up to face Hackney’s hard-punching ‘Two Tanks’ Davies (25-3, 18 KOs).

Having won and defended the European Title in record time, Azim puts his undefeated record on the line as he looks to continue his impressive career trajectory and prove he is ready for the biggest names in the division.

Davies, a former British and Commonwealth Champion, returns to the ring with a point to prove following an unsuccessful attempt at the WBA Interim Super Lightweight crown and the chance to get back into world title contention.

Both men started their boxing journeys at East London’s iconic Peacock Gym with Azim, a prodigious young talent, looking up to Davies who, ten years his senior, was already building a fearsome reputation on the amateur circuit. 

Adam Azim said: “I can’t wait to get back in the ring and back to what I do best. It was a great honour to win and defend the European Title but now I’m ready for my next challenge. I’ve known Ohara Davies for many years. I respect him and what he’s achieved in the sport but when we meet in the ring, he’s just another opponent and another step on my journey to the top. He’s a good fighter. I think our styles will make for an exciting fight but there’s only going to be one outcome. I’m ready to make a statement and show everybody that I’m ready for the biggest names in the division.”

Ohara Davies said: “I’m excited for this fight. I like Adam Azim. I’ve known him since he was very young and it’s amazing to see his success so far in boxing. I followed him in the amateurs, and I’ve always respected him. But he isn’t a kid anymore. He’s grown into a man with massive potential. And that’s why it’s a shame that I have to hand him his first defeat.  No needle, no hate, I want us to go back to our families happy and healthy after the fight. But this is where it all changes for him. I’m sorry Adam. This is where it ends.”

BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “We’re delighted to confirm this blockbuster super lightweight showdown between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies. Adam Azim is undoubtedly one of the brightest young stars in world boxing. At just 22 years of age, he has already won and defended the European Title, and can now prove he’s ready for world level by taking on a very dangerous opponent in Ohara Davies. Ohara will have experience on his side, he has fought at a much higher level and possesses great knockout power. It’s going to be a big step up for Adam in just his twelfth fight but I’m sure it’s a fight that fans are going to enjoy and we look forward to an action-packed fight night on October 19th at The Copper Box Arena.”

Fights fans can expect an electric atmosphere in East London when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe in a highly charged contest on Saturday, October 19th at The Copper Box Arena.”

Tickets, starting from £35, go on sale next week. Sign up now for access to presale tickets and exclusive discounts at BOXXER.com

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Vergil Ortiz Jr. came back after a 17 month layoff to score a dubious first round stoppage over Fredrick Lawson in a 10-round middleweight bout at The Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas.

In the opening round, Ortiz drove Lawson back with a jab, and followed up with a flurry of punches that Lawson took. The punches were getting through but not enough for Tony Weeks to stop the bout, but the veteran referee did in fact stop the contest at 2:33.

Ortiz, 157 lbs of Grand Prairie, TX had several fights cancelled due to illness, but got back on this night to raise his perfect mark to 20-0 with all wins coming early. Lawson, 152.4 lbs of Accra, GHA is 30-4.

“I’m ready for anyone. It felt like I’m back to doing what I usually do,” said Vergil Ortiz Jr. “This is my calling; this is what I was made to do and I want to continue doing this. There’s a lot of fighters that I want to fight, but Tim Tszyu, with all due respect, I want him next. He’s a hell of a fighter and it would be an honor to take him next.”

Barroso Shocks Davies in 1; Wins Interim Super Lightweight Title

Ismael Barroso won the WBA Interim Super Lightweight title with a stunning first round stoppage over Ohara Davies.

Barroso landed the first hard left of the fight that hurt and eventually put Davies on the canvas. Davies was hurt badly and ate more power shots and was sent to the canvas for a second time. Upon getting to his feet, referee Celestino Ruiz stopped the bout at 1:53.

Barroso, 139.6 lbs of El Tigre, VEN is 25-4-2 with 23 knockouts. Davies, 140 lbs of Hackney, ENG is 25-3.

“When I started boxing, they told me that I have a lot of power, and with God on my side I have that power.” said Ismael Barroso. “When I threw the first punch, I knew I had hurt him, I knew that I had him. The public has been calling for the fight with Romero, and I just want to say, I’m right here!”

Arnold Barboza Jr. stops Ndongeni After 8

Arnold Barboza Jr. was dominant in stopping Xolisani Ndongeni after round eight of a scheduled 10-round super lightweight bout.

Barboza slowly broke Ndongeni down and tuned up the in round eight as he battered Ndongeni all over the ring. referee Raul Caiz Jr. stopped the bout in between rounds eight and nine.

Barboza, 139.4 lbs of El Monte, CA is 29-0 with 11 knockouts. Ndongeni, 139.2 lbs of Eastern Cape, SA is 31-4.

Curiel Stops Diaz in 8

Raul Curiel remained undefeated with an eight-round stoppage over Elias Diaz in a scheduled 10-round welterweight bout.

In round five, Diaz began to bleed around the left eye. Later in the round, Curiel landed a right hand around that eye that put Diaz on the canvas. Curiel continued to bear up Diaz and the fight was stopped at 1:06 of round eight-eight

Curiel, 146.8 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is now 14-0 with 12 knockouts. Diaz, 146.2 lbs of National City, FL is 12-2.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (December 8, 2023): With less than a month away for the highly anticipated return of undefeated, knockout sensation Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas, who will participate in a 12-round super welterweight fight against Accra, Ghana’s Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs), Golden Boy has finalized a stacked undercard. The event is scheduled to take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on January 6, 2024 and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

As the co-main event, the U.K. ‘s Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies (25-2, 18 KOs) will fight against El Tigre, Venezuela’s Ismael Barroso (24-4-2, 22 KOs). The fight, which was rescheduled from the original Dec. 2 fight date, is a 12-round match for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Championship and is presented in association with TGB Promotions.

Making a splash as a newly-signed Golden Boy fighter, El Monte’s Arnold Barbosa Jr. (28-0, 10 KOs) will participate in a 10-round super lightweight clash. Also on the DAZN undercard, Ukraine’s Sergiy Derevyanchenko (14-5, 10 KOs) will participate in a 10-round fight. Opponents for both will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson are on sale and are priced at $200, $150, $100 and $50 plus applicable fees. A limited amount of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

On the Golden Boy Boxing Prelims: Ortiz vs. Lawson card streamed live on YouTube and Facebook Watch, undefeated NABF Welterweight title holder Raul “El Cugar” Curiel (13-0, 11 KOs) will participate in a 10-round fight against Elias Diaz (12-1, 7 KOs) of National City, California. In an eight-round cruiserweight fight, Tristan Kalkreuth (12-1, 9 KOs) will return to fight after a vicious fifth-round knockout victory last October 2023. He will face Tacoma, Washington’s Marquise Weston (15-2-1, 8 KOs).

Also in the prelims, Santa Ana’s Johnny “Sugar Cane” Cañas (2-0, 1 KO) will participate in a four-round super lightweight fight. Opening the fight night and making their professional debut, Emiliano Gandara of Dallas, Texas will participate in a four-round super welterweight fight. Opponents for both will be announced soon.

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Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight will take place on Saturday, January 6 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN. Davies vs. Barroso is a 12-round fight for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Championship presented by Golden Boy in association with TGB Promotions.

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The Theater provides an immersive setting for guests to experience both legendary and groundbreaking artists on a variety of levels, from intimate performances with 1,800 guests to large-scale, full-capacity experiences with 4,600 guests. Setting the bar for the most luxury in-venue concert experience, The Theater offers exclusive VIP offerings, including luxury private suites tended by dedicated VIP hosts, top-shelf spirits, a private expedited entry, in-venue merchandise delivery, custom swag, VIP social lounges and more, guaranteed to give guests an unparalleled live entertainment and VIP experience at every touchpoint. To learn more about the venue’s VIP service or to book, please email [email protected]. For tickets or more information on The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, visit virginhotelslv.com/venue/the-theater.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has called for a Purse bid to grant the promotional rights of super lightweight world title fight between champion Rolando Romero and challenger Ohara Davies on July 24, in Panama City, Panama.

Muhammad Waseen won a 12-round unanimous decision over Ronald Barrera in a flyweight bout in Dubai.

Waseem, 112 lbs won by scores of 115-114, 117-111 and 115-113 and is now 12-1. Barrera of Colombia is 23-4.

Jack stops Crossed in 2

Former two-division world champion Badou Jack made his cruiserweight debut with a 2nd round stoppage over Sam Crossed in a scheduled 10-round bout.

In round two, Jack dropped Crossed with a right hand. Moments later, it was another straight right hand that put Crossed down. The fight was over when Jack landed a left to the body that put Crossed down for a 3rd and final time at 2:20.

Jack of Las Vegas via Stockholm, SWE is 25-3-3 with 15 knockouts. Crossed, 194 lbs of Greenbelt, MD is 11-2-1.

Davies Decisions Mwangi

Ohara Davies won a 10-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Mwangi in a junior welterweight bout.

Davies, 139.3 lbs of England won by scores of 99-89 on all cards and is now 23-2. Mwangi, 139.75 lbs of Kenya is 10-4-1.

Bader Samreem stopped Digari Mahesh in the opening round of their six-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Samreem dropped Mahesh with a right hand. It was a booming right hand that put Mahesh down for a 2nd time. Samreem ended things with a hard four punch combination that was punctuated by a right to the head that put Mahesh down again and, the fight was stopped at 2:51.

Samreem of Jordan is 4-0 with three knockouts. Mahesh of India is 5-3-1.

Fielding Stops Danso in 3

Rocky Fielding stopped Emmanuel Danso in round three of a scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout.

In round two, Danso was deducted a point for holding. Later in the round, Fielding sent Danson to the canvas with a left hand. Danso did not answer the bell for round three.

Fielding, 174.3 lbs of Liverpool, England is 33-6 with 17 knockouts. Danso, 169 3/4 lbs of Accra, GHA is 32-7.

Ohara Davies won a 10-round majority decision over Tyrone McKenna in a super lightweight bout in Yorkshire, England to win the Golden Contract Tournament.

Davies, 139.9 lbs of Essex won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95 and is now 22-2. McKenna, 139.9 lbs of Belfast, IRL is 21-2-1.

Serge Michel stopped Liam Conroy in the 4th round of their light heavyweight bout.

Michel of German is 11-1 with eight knockouts. Conroy is 18-6-1.

Steven Ward won a six-round decision over Jone Volau in a cruiserweight bout.

Ward, 202.4 lbs of Belfast, NI won by a 59-55 tally, and is now 13-1. Volau, 197 lbs is 5-6.

Ben Fail made a successful pro debut with a six-round decision over Robbie Chapman in a middleweight fight.

Fail, 158.2 lbs of Northhampton won by a 60-54 score and is 1-0. Cha,pman, 163.4 lbs is 6-5.

(September 22, 2020) — Two MTK Global Golden Contract champions will be crowned Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Production Park Studios in Yorkshire, England. The 10-round super lightweight and featherweight championship matches will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. 
 
Here’s what’s in store when the championship combatants fight behind closed doors.
 
Ryan Walsh (26-2-2, 12 KOs) vs. James “Jazza” Dickens (29-3, 11 KOs)
Featherweight
Walsh has run roughshod through the featherweight bracket, toppling Hairon Socarras by ninth-round stoppage and knocking down Tyrone McCullagh twice en route to a decision victory. A former British champion, Walsh has not tasted defeat since October 2016. Dickens has won seven in a row since back-to-back losses and won a majority decision over Leigh Wood in their semifinal bout.
 
Ohara Davies (21-2, 16 KOs) vs. Tyrone McKenna (21-1-1, 16 KOs)
Super Lightweight
Davies entered the tournament coming off a controversial decision over former world champion Miguel Vazquez, but the former English champion has appeared revitalized. He knocked out Logan Yoon in seven rounds in his quarterfinal match and stopped Jeff Ofori in six rounds to advance to the championship. McKenna, from Belfast, bested French contender Mohamed Mimoune in the semifinals via decision.
 
In other action on ESPN+:

• In a Golden Contract light heavyweight semifinal match scheduled for 10 rounds, all-action British favorite Liam Conroy (18-5-1, 9 KOs) will face 2016 German Olympian Serge Michel (10-1, 7 KOs). Conroy and Michel shared a bill last December, and each man won their respective quarterfinal bout by unanimous decision. 

• Middleweight prospect and former amateur star Ben Fail will make his professional debut in a six-rounder against Robbie Chapman (6-4).
   
• In a six-round cruiserweight tilt, former WBO European light heavyweight champion Steven Ward (12-1, 4 KOs) moves up in weight to fight Jone Volau (5-5, 2 KOs).

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Ohara Davies stopped previously undefeated Logan Yoon in round seven in the quarterfinals of the Golden Contract tournament at York Hall in London.

Davies dominated the action and Yoon’s corner saved their fighter from any more damage after the 7th.

Davies is 20-2 with 15 knockouts. Yoon is 16-1.

Tyrone McKenna won a 10-round unanimous decision over Mikey Sakyi.

McKenna won by scores of 100-90 twice and 100-91 to raise his mark to 20-1-1. Sakyi is 8-3.

Mohammad Mimoune stopped Darren Surtees in round five of their quarterfinal bout.

Mimoune ended the bout in round five when he landed a hard combination that was finished off by a straight left to the head, and the bout was stopped at 2:21.

Mimoune is 22–3 with three knockouts. Suretees is 12-1.

Jeff Ofori advanced in the Golden Contract tournament via referee decision as his bout with Kieran Gething ended in a split draw.

Ofori won a card 96-94; Gething won a card 96-94 and a 3rd card read even at 95-95. The referee sentOfori to the semifinal round with his nod towards Gething.

Ofori is 10-1-1. Gething is 9-2-2.

(June 24, 2019) — British featherweight champion Ryan Walsh will make the sixth defense of his title in a 12-round showdown against the unbeaten Lewis Paulin on the latest edition of #MTKFightNight Friday, June 28 at York Hall in London.

In the 10-round super lightweight co-feature, loquacious contender Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies will take on former lightweight world champion Miguel Vazquez.

Walsh-Paulin and Davies-Vazquez will headline a scheduled four-bout stream on ESPN+ — the leading multi-sport streaming service — beginning at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.

Walsh (23-2-2, 11 KOs) has held the British featherweight title since 2015, when he edged Samir Mouneimne by split decision to win the vacant belt. He is unbeaten in three bouts — all defenses of the British title — since losing a split decision in October 2016 to Dennis Ceylan for the vacant European featherweight title. Paulin (12-0, 3 KOs), from Edinburgh, Scotland, is taking a massive step up in class, as he has only two wins against foes with winning records. He is two fights removed from winning the Scottish featherweight title via decision against then-unbeaten Stephen Tiffney.

Davies (18-2, 14 KOs) turned pro in 2014 following a brief amateur career and became one of Great Britain’s leading prospects following a 15-0 start to his pro career. He stumbled in a bid for the Commonwealth super lightweight title against Josh Taylor, suffering a pair of knockdowns en route to a seventh-round stoppage loss. Davies rebounded with a trio of wins before dropping a competitive decision to Jack Catterall last October.

Vazquez (41-7, 15 KOs), from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, famously lost a split decision to Canelo Alvarez in his professional debut in 2006. In August 2010, he won the vacant IBF world lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Ji Hoon Kim. He would go on to defend the title six times before dropping a razor-thin split decision to Mickey Bey in September 2014. He is 7-3 since losing the world title, most recently upsetting Ghislain Maduma by split decision in Maduma’s adopted hometown of Montreal.

Friday’s stream will also include:
In a 10-round showdown featuring a pair of unbeaten super lightweights, Daniel “Danny Darko” Egbunike (4-0, 3 KOs) will take on Martin McDonagh (5-0, 0 KOs).

Former European super lightweight champion and recent world title challenger Anthony Yigit (23-1-1, 8 KOs) will fight Siar Ozgul (15-3, 3 KOs) in an eight-rounder.
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SAM MAXWELL IS now into double digits as a professional super lightweight and believes he has served his time on the learning curve.

The Liverpool lad, who has been a regular feature on big arena undercards, insists he is ready to step into the spotlight and has reached the point in time when a little bit of name-dropping doesn’t do any harm, but one name in particular appeals more than most.

“I am ready for a step up, definitely,” reasoned Sam, who reached 10-0 at the Manchester Arena in December. “I know they can see something in me because Frank has put me on all these amazing shows, so I know they believe in me, but I think it is about time I get pushed on so I can show them what I am really all about.

“I want to show my level to the public as well.

“There are loads at my weight that would be brilliant fights and I would come out on top. If I was offered Ohara Davies I would take that fight and I’d be confident of winning.

“I am ten times a better boxer than him, so I’d just have to be switched on and watch out for his right hand – which he didn’t throw against Catterall!

“Jack nullified it I think and he was terrified to throw it. It was a weird one, Jack was terrified of it and he was terrified to throw it.

“Ohara is a big name as well and I am ready to move to his level,” added Sam who, age-wise, is the senior citizen of the Brit pack at 140lbs.

“They are younger lads than me, but I feel like a young 30-year-old to be honest because I haven’t had a tough career with any hard fights. I still feel fresh and young and my training in Scotland with Danny (Vaughn) has a given me a new lease of life.

“I feel I am the best boxer I have ever been and I’ve made massive improvements.”

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Jack Catterall won a 12-round unanimous decision over Ohara Davies in a junior welterweight clash.

Catterall, 139.9 lbs won by scores of 118-110 and 115-113 twice, and is now 23-0. Davies, 139.9 lbs is 18-2.

Heavyweight prospect Daniel DuBois remained undefeated by decisioning former world title challenger Kevin Johnson in a 10-round bout.

DuBois, 239 lbs won by a 100-91 score, and is 9-0. Johnson, 256 lbs is 32-11-1.

Nicola Adams won the WBO Interim Flyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Isabel Millan.

Adams, 111.9 lbs won by scores of 97-93 twice and 96-94, and is now 5-0. Millan, 110.4 lbs is 22-5-1.

Sam Bowen stopped Horacio Cabral in round four of their scheduled 12-round super featherweight bout.

Bowen dropped Cabral in the 4th round, and the bout was stopped.

Bowen, 129 lbs is 14-0 with 10 knockouts. Cabral is 21-3.

(Oct. 4, 2018) — From the United Kingdom and Mexico, a pair of world-class cards will stream live Saturday on ESPN+ — the new multi-sport, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer & International segment in conjunction with ESPN.

The action begins at 3:30 p.m. ET from the Leicester Arena, where unbeaten 140-pound contender Jack “El Gato” Catterall (22-0, 12 KOs) will meet Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies (18-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-rounder with potential world title implications. And, in a special heavyweight attraction, Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois (8-0, 8 KOs) will take on the durable former world title challenger Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (32-10-1, 16 KOs) in a 10-rounder.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Nicola Adams (4-0, 3 KOs) will look to take the next step in her career when she battles Isabel Millan (22-4-1, 8 KOs) for the interim WBO flyweight championship. Also appearing on the Leicester broadcast will be local favorite Lyon Woodstock (11-0, 5 KOs), who will defend his WBO European junior lightweight title in a 10-rounder against Archie Sharp (13-0, 7 KOs).

Then, at 11 p.m. ET from the Gasmart Stadium in Tijuana, Mexico, former WBC bantamweight world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (26-0, 20 KOs) will fight Jason “Dillinger” Canoy (27-8-2, 19 KOs) in a scheduled 12-rounder for the vacant WBC silver bantamweight title. In the co-feature, Kenia Enriquez (20-1, 9 KOs) will defend her interim WBC light flyweight world title against 19-year-old knockout artist Norleidys Graterol (7-0, 7 KOs).

Nery, a southpaw power puncher, is returning to action following a pair of controversies. He won the WBC bantamweight title in August 2017 with a devastating fourth-round stoppage against longtime champion Shinsuke Yamanaka, but tested positive for the banned substance zilpaterol. Nery claimed contaminated meat was the cause of the positive test, and he served a six-month WBC-mandated suspension. Following a knockout victory against Arthur Villanueva, he met Yamanaka in a rematch for the vacant WBC bantamweight world title in March. He missed the bantamweight limit by three pounds and knocked out Yamanaka in the second round.

Nery, only 23 years old, returns to action intent on recapturing bantamweight world championship glory. Canoy, from Balamban, Cebu, Philippines, is coming off a closely contested unanimous decision loss to Hiroaki Teshigawara in February for the WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title. A 10-year pro, Canoy has never been knocked out as a professional. Nery, meanwhile, is riding a seven-bout knockout streak.

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