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.

“Respect to Joe Howarth for taking the fight, but he’s just a man in my way. I’m going to beat him, look good doing it, and then move on to winning titles. I don’t believe Joe is on my level — and on fight night, the levels will be shown. He’s a good fighter, but he’s not ready for someone like me.

“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

George Liddard stopped Kieron Conway in round nine of their 12-round middleweight fight at York Hall in Londoin

In round two, Conway began to bleed from his nostrils.

In round nine, Liddard rocked Conway and dropped him with a flurry that was capped off by a right hand. Liddard continued to pound away and the fight was stopped when towel came in after Liddard landed three more flush right hands at 49 seconds..

Liddard, 159.3 lbs of Billericay, ENG is 13-0 with eight knockouts. Conway, 159.7 lbs of Northampton, ENG is 23-4-1.

Shannon Ryan Decisions Chloe Watson Due to Closed Eye

Shannon Ryan won a technical unanimous Chloe Watson after round four of their 10-round super flyweight bout

In round two, Watson started to swell badly over her right eye. The ight was stopped after round three as the eye completely closed. The damage was caused by an accidental headbutt.

Ryan, 114.9 lbs of Watford, ENG won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 10-1. Watson, 114.6 lbs of Birkenhead, ENG is 8-2.

Sains Stops Coleman After 4

Jimmy Sains remained undefeated with a stoppage of Troy Coleman after round four of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round three, Coleman began to bleed from his nose. In round four, Sains put a beating on Coleman as in the last thirty seconds Coleman as battered and bleeding from around the left eye and the corner stopped the bout.

Sains, 159.6 lbs of Brentwood, ENG is 11-0 with 10 knockouts. Coleman, 159.5 lbs of Burntwood, ENG is 14-4-1.

Ayton Stops Valdebenito in 4

Tiah-May Ayton stopped Laura Belen Valdebenito in round four of a six-round bantamweight clash.

In round two, Ayton dropped Valdebenito with a right hand.

In round four, it was another right from Ayton that put Valdenbenito on the canvas. When Valdenbenito got to her feet the fight was stopped at 1:59.

Ayton, 120.2 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 3-0 with three knockouts. Valdebenito, 120.2 lbs of Argentina is 8-7-1.

Leli Buttigieg won an eight-round decision over Christian Schembri in a middleweight fight.

Buttogieg, 163.1 lbs of Eat London won by a 79-73 score and is now 10-0. Schembri, 163.7 lbs of of Hamron, Malta is 37-13-1.

In round two, Buttigieg was cut on the forehead from a clash of heads.

Taylor Bevan remained perfect with a fifth round stoppage of Lukas Ferneza in a super middleweight contest.

In round five, Bevan landed a left to the jaw that put Ferneza to his knees and the was topped upon him getting up at 1:!7

Bevan, 169.9 lbs of Southampton, ENG is 6-0 with six knockouts. Ferneza, 170.2 lbs of Slovakia is 6-4.

Adam Maca stopped Juan Alberto Batista in the fourth and final round of their super bantamweight fight.

In round four, Maca landed a hard right that hurt Batista. Maca followed up with 13 unanswered punches that forced a stoppage at 1:42.

Maca, 124.5 lbs of Brighton, ENG is 3-0 with three knockouts. Batista, 124.8 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 1-22.

Jermaine Dhilwayo stopped Mario Victorino in round four of their six-round junior lightweight bout.

In round four, Dhilwayo labded a perfect straight left to the solar plexas that put Victorino down for count at 1:23.

Dhilwayo, 131.5 lbs of London is 7-0 with three knockouts. Victorino, 128.6 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 8-10.

Ryan Garner stopped Reece Bellotti in the 12th and final round of their super featherweight bout in Bournemouth, England.

In round 12, Garner hurt Bellotti with a left hook that was followed by a three punch combination to the chin that bent Bellotti over. Garner then landed a left hook that stumbled Bellotti back and the fight was stopped at 45 seconds.

Garner, 129.5 lbs of Southampton, ENG is 18-0 with nine knockouts. Bellotti, 129.6 lbs of Watford, ENG is 20-6.

Aloys Jr. Decisions Zorro

Aloys Jr. won a 10-round unanimous decision over Ellis Zorro in a cruiserweight bout.

Aloys, 199.3 lbs of London won by scores of 98-93, 97-93 and 96-04 and is now 11-1. Zorro, 198.6 lbs of London is 18-3,

Curtis Jr. Decisions Tondo

Tony Curtis Jr. won a six-round decision over Charles Tondo in a super flyweight bout.

Curtis, 114.8 lbs of London won by a 59-55 score and is now 11-1. Tondu, 116.5 lbs of Tanzania is 16-10-3.

Ishaq Stops Valdes in Pro Debut

Hassan Ishaq made a successful pro debut with a third round stoppage over Brandon Valdes Gallardo in a super bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ishaq landed four hard right hands that rocked the head of Valdes back and the fight was stopped at 1:27.

Ishaq, 123.2 lbs of Slough, ENG is 1-0 with one knockout. Valdes, 124.1 lbs of Ciudad, MEX is 3-8-1.

Fail Stops Aubaker in 8

Carl Fail stopped Amir Abubaker in round eight of their 10-round junior middleweight bout.

In round eight, Fail landed a left hand off the ropes that shook Abubaker and then dropped him with four big shots. With Abubaker hurt, Fail landed some crushing head shots that caused a referee stoppage at 2:03.

Fail, 153.9 bs of Northampton, ENG is 11-0 with four knockouts. Abubaker, 153.9 lbs of Coventry, ENG is 9-1-1.

Taylor Bevan stopped Zdenik Buke in round three of their six-round super middleweight fight.

The time was 43 seconds of round three for Bevan of Southampton, ENG and is now 5-0 with five knockouts. Bule is 15-16.

Mason Payne stopped Octavian Gratti in round four of a six-round junior middleweight bout.

Payne dominated the ation and in round four, Gratti complained of a leg injury and the fight was stopped at 49 seconds.

Payne, 154.5 lbs of Kent, ENG is 5-0 with two knockouts. Gratti, 151.7 lbs is 8-89-4.

Frankie Wood won a four-round decision over Cesar Paredes in a super featherweight bout.

Wood, 130.7 lbs of Essex, ENG won by a 40-36 score is now 2-0. Paredes, 130.6 lbs of 18-22-1.

Iman Zahmatkesh stopped Ryan Labour in the opening round of their four-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Zahmatkesh dropped Labour with a right hand for the 10-count at 2:34

Zahmatkesh, 210 lbs of Chitchester, ENG is 5-0 with four knockouts. Labiur, 212 lbs is 0-33-2.

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.

George Liddard remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Derrick Osaze in a middleweight bout in London, England

Liddard, 159.3 lbs of Billericay, ENG won by scores of 97-93 and 96-94 twice and is now 11-0. Osaze, 159.4 lbs of Nottingham, ENG is 13-3.

Junaid Bostan and Bilal Fawaz batted to a 10-round split draw in a super welterweight fight.

Scores read 96-94 for Bostan, 97-93 for Fawaz and 95-95.

Bostan, 153.4 lbs of Rotherham, ENG is 10-0-1. Fwaz, 152.6 lbs of London is 9-1-1.

Jimmy Sains kept his perfect knockout streak intact with a seventh round stoppage of Pierre Rosadini in a scheduled eight-round middleweight bout.

In round five, Sains landed a hard right hand that hurt Risadini and then dropped him with a follow up right along the ropes. In round seven, Sains landed a booming right that snapped the head and dropped Rosadini. Rosadini got to his feet, but the fight was stopped at 2:33.

Sains, 164.3 lbs of Brentwood, ENG is 9-0 with nine knockouts. Rosadini, Marsellie, FRA is 6-7-3.

Georgio Visioli stopped Francisco Javier Lucero after round five in a scheduled eight-round super featherweight bout.

Visioli of Aldershot, ENG is now 6-0 with five knockouts. Lucero of Hermosillo, MEX is 16-7-4.

Taylor Bevan stopped Szymon Kajda in round two of their six-round super middleweight fight.

In round two, Bevan dropped Kajda with a right uppercut. Another huge right uppercut put Kajda on the deck for a second time. Bevan was right on Kadja and landed three more hard blows that was finished off by a right to the head and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Bevan, 169.3 lbs of Cardiff, WAL is 2-0 with two knockouts. Kajda, 166.1 lbs of Olkusz, POL is 1-1-1.

Jesse Brandon remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes De Oliveira in a super lightweight contest.

Brandon oof Collindale, ENG won by a 60-54 score and is now 5-0. De Oliveira of Muana, BRA is 6-19.

Leli Buttigieg won a six-round decision over James Todd in a middleweight fight.

Buttigieg of Newhan, ENG won by a 58-56 score and is now 7-0. Todd of Swansea, ENG is 4-5-2.

Maiseyrose Courtney won a six-round decision over Jasmina Nad in a super flyweight bout.

In round five, nad began to bleed from the nose.

Courtney, 111.9 lbs of Eitham, ENG won by a 60-54 talley and is now 8-1.

Troy Jones won a 10-round unanimous decision over Michael Stephenson in a light heavyweight bout.

Jones, 173.4 lbs of Birmingham, ENG won by scores of 98-91 twice and 97-93 and is now 12-0. Stephenson, 173.25 lbs of Northampton, ENG is 9-3.

Aaron Bowen stopped James Todd in round five of their six-round middleweight bout.

In round five, Bowen unleashed a wicked flurry of about 15 punches that was culminated by a left to the body that put Todd down for the 10-count at 1:46.

Bowen, 162.1 lbs of Coventry, ENG is 4-0 with three knockouts. Todd, 163 lbs of Swansea, WAL is 4-4-2.

Ibraheem Sulaimaan stopped veteran Marvin Solano in round two of their six-round lightweight bout.

In round two, Sulaimaan landed a left the body that put Solano down on his knees for the 10-count at 2:54

Sulaimaan, 131.5 lbs of Birmingham, ENG is now 6-0 with four knockouts. Solano, 133.5 lbs of Managua, NIC is 24-21.

Taylor Bevan made a successful pro debut with a second round stoppage of Greg O’Neil in a six-round super middleweight fight.

In round two, Bevan dropped O’Neil with a perfect right uppercut. Bevan then dropped O’Neil with a perfect 1-2 in the corner. O’Neil got to his feet, but the fight was stopped at 2:40.

Bevan, 177 lbs of Cardiff, WAL is 1-0 with one knockout. O’Neil,167.6 lbs of Horden, ENG is 7-9-1.

Former world champion Callum Smith opened up the show with a fifth round stoppage over Carlos Galvan in an eight-round light heavyweight bout.

In round four, Smith dropped Galvan with a left hook to the head.

In round five, Smith dropped Galvan with a left to the body. Smith finished Galvan off when he landed a combination ob the ropes that put Galvan down again and the fight was stopped as the towel came in from Galvan’s corner at 1:19.

Smith, 179.5 lbs of Liverpool, ENG is now 30-2 with 22 knockouts. Galvan, 175.4 lbs of Colombia is 20-15-2.

2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Taylor Bevan has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make his professional debut at Super-Middleweight on the huge Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai card at BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Saturday November 30, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Following a successful spell in the amateurs in which Bevan represented Team GB for two and a half years from January 2022 – four years after joining the Welsh camp full-time – the 23-year-old will begin his journey in the professional ranks under the guidance of former British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Champion Colin Jones at Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff.

“I’m really excited about joining Matchroom,” said Bevan. “I feel like I’ve been waiting to turn pro for a long time. It’s something that since I started boxing, I’ve always wanted to do. Matchroom is one of the biggest companies out there in the sport and I’m just really looking forward to it.

“I feel like now is the right time to turn pro because everything has fallen into place for me. The Olympic dream didn’t work out for me this year. I had the option to wait another four years and try and go to the LA Olympics, but I just feel like I’m at a good age now. I can take my time in the pros and really build into it.

“I boxed for Wales for seven years internationally. I went to the Commonwealth Games in 2022 in Birmingham and got a silver medal. Following the Commonwealth Games I got onto Team GB. I was on there for two and a half years and had some great experiences with them.

“I won multiple gold medals at international tournaments and boxed some of the best boxers in the world at my weight, beating some of them as well. I’ve had good experience in the amateurs, and I had about 100 fights. I’ve travelled all around the world for competitions and training camps and had some amazing experiences and created great memories for life.

“The support from Matchroom and DAZN is going to be great. It’s a great platform to box on and the shows are all amazing. It’s going to be a massive help. I feel like I’ve got a very experienced team. Tomas and Brian have managed some of the best fighters in the world, which gives me massive confidence in them.

“My training team Colin Jones and Sean McGoldrick, they’re very experienced as well. I’ve trained with the Wales team for about seven years now, so I trust them, and I know they’ve got my best interests at heart. I’m really looking forward to turning pro with them. I’ve got an exciting style; I’m come forward and aggressive with fast hands. I’ve got a bit of power as well – fans are going to love watching me fight.”

“I’m delighted to welcome Commonwealth Games silver medallist Taylor Bevan to the Matchroom Boxing team,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Taylor joins us following a hugely successful stint in the amateurs with Team GB and Welsh Boxing. He has an experienced team behind him with Colin Jones and Brian Peters, and I’m looking forward to guiding Taylor towards honours at Super-Middleweight. Professional debuts don’t come much bigger than the massive Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai showdown in Birmingham on November 30. Watch it live around the world on DAZN.”

You can follow Bevan’s journey on Instagram: taylorbevan1