Daniel DuBois retained the IBF Heavyweight Title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium in London.

Im round one, DuBois foreshadowed of things to come as he landed a perfect right to the jaw that put Joshua down. At the end of round three, DuBois landd a left hand that buckled Joshua bacly into the ropes. DuBois followed up with three more had punches that put Joshua on the deck just before the bell sounded to end the round. In the beginning of round four, DuBois sent Joshua down again when he landed the first right hand of the round that put Joshua down again.

In round five, Dubois landed a perfect right to the jaw that plummeted Joshua on the canvas and the fight was halted at 59 seconds.

DuBois is now 22-2 with 21 knockouts. Joshua is 28-4.

Sheeraz Stops Denny in 2

Hamzah Sheeraz took out Tyler Denny in round two of their 12-round middleweight fight.

In round two, Sheeraz landed a big shot to the temple that put Denny down. Denny got to his feet but the feet was waved off at 2:05

Sheeraz, 196.6 lbs is 21-0 with 17 knockouts. Denny, 159.9 lbs is 19-3.

Buatsi Drops Hutchinson Twice; wins Split Decision and Captures Interim Light Heavy Title

Joshua Buatsi won the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title with a 12-round split decision over Willy Hutchinson.

In round five, Buatsi was cut around the right eye from a headbutt. At the end of round six, Buatsi hurt Hutchinson with a hard right that was followed up by a flurry and and then finished off by a right to the body that put Hutchinson on the deck.

Hutchinson had a good round seven, but it was marred by having a point deducted for leading with his head. Later in the round, he was cut over his left eye. In round nine, Buatsi dropped Hutchinson again with a little inside left to the body.

Buatsi landed 264 of 600 punches. Hutchinson was 209 of 556.

Buatsi won by scores of 117-110 and 115-110. A third card was out of wack and gave it to Hutchinson 113-112.

Buatsi, 174.7 lbs of London is now 19-0. Hutchinson, 174.9 lbs of Carstairs, Scotland is 18-2.

Anthony Cacace Decisions Josh Warrington

IBF Super Featherweight champion Anthony Cacace defended his crown in a non-title bout over former featherweight champion Josh Warrington via 12-round unanimous decision.

Cacace landed 127 of 452 punches. Warrington was 107 of 395.

Cacace, 129.8 lbs of Belfast, NI won by scofres of 118-110 and 117-111 twice and is now 23-1. Warrington, 129.8 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 31-4-1.

Josh Kelly Decisions Ishmael Davis

Josh Kelly won a 12-round majority decision over late-replacement Ishmael Davis in a middleweight fight.

Despite being cut over his eft eye in round 11, Kelly won by scores of 115-113, 115-114 and 114-114.

Kelly landed 97 of 331 punches. Davis was 84 of 338.

Kelly, 159.1 lbs of Sunderland, ENG is 16-1-1. Davis, 159.7 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 13-1.

“Conor Benn or a Eubank, get me one of them, 100%.  It might have to be next year, let me heal up.

“They want to box on cards like this, I’ve boxed on this card, let’s make the fight.  I believe I will beat both of them.”

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman said: “Of course Liam Smith is still a big fight, so is Conor Benn, Chris Eubank and, potentially, Kell Brook.  

“The Conor Benn fight goes back six or seven years.  Kell Brook was talked about a lot before this fight and we had made the Smith fight, before he was forced out.”

Padley Decisions Chamberlain

Big underdog Josh Padley scored a big upset by scoring a 10-round unanimous decision over hot-prospect Mark Chamberlain in a super lightweight bout.

In round three, Chamberlain was cut around the right eye which was caused by an accidental headbutt. In round four, Chamberlain had another cut opened up around the same eye.

In round eight, Chamberlain landed a big uppercut that was followed by a left hook to the jaw that put Chamberlain on the canvas.

Padley landed 85 of 250 punches. Chamberlain was 80 of 351.

Padley, 139.6 lbs of Dorncaster, ENG won by scores of 96-92 twice and 95-93 and is now 15-0. Chamberlain, 139.9 lbs of Portsmouth, ENG is 16-1.

4 x 3 mins International Heavyweight contest
EMMANUEL ODIASE 254.3 lbs v KEVIN MASIRIKA 243.5 lbs
(Hamburg, Germany)                   (Manchester, England)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Super-Bantamweight contest
MUHAMMAD MUSTAFA ALI 124.4 lbs v KELVIN MADJID 123.2 lbs
(Leicester, England)                                 (Elancourt, France)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Lightweight contest
IBRAHEEM SULAIMAAN 135.7 lbs v JESUS GONZALEZ 135.4 lbs
(Birmingham, England)                       (Sincelejo, Colombia)

followed by

8 x 3 mins Lightweight contest
AQIB FIAZ 134.4 lbs v KANE BAKER 135.4 lbs
(Oldham, England)      (Birmingham, England)

followed by

19:00 LIVE ON DAZN

6 x 3 mins International Super-Flyweight contest
HAMZA UDDIN 117.4 lbs v GIULIO COMMERSO 117.8 lbs
(Walsall, England)              (Madrid, Spain)

followed by

10 x 2 mins British and Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Titles
SHANNON RYAN 113.8 lbs v EMMA DOLAN 114.8 lbs
(Watford, England)                 (Norwich, England)

followed by

10 x 3 mins Super-Lightweight contest
CAMERON VUONG 139.3 lbs v JEFF OFORI 139.9 lbs
(Blyth, England)                          (Tottenham, England)

followed by

10 x 3 mins WBA International Welterweight Title
LEWIS CROCKER 146.6lbs v CONAH WALKER 146.4 lbs
(Belfast, Northern Ireland)     (Wolverhampton, England)  

followed by

12 x 3 mins EBU European Middleweight Title
TYLER DENNY 159.5 lbs v FELIX CASH 159.9 lbs
(Rowley Regis, England)   (Wokingham, England)  

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Welcome to Birmingham ahead of a huge show this Saturday night live and exclusive on DAZN around the world. What a time for boxing, we’re back from Puerto Rico last weekend, an incredible atmosphere out there as the boogeyman of the 140lb division Subriel Matias got beat in his backyard by Australia’s Liam Paro in an incredible night of boxing.  “We have another big show this weekend in Birmingham and Felix Cash returns after 18 months out of the ring, into the backyard of the champion Tyler Denny, and what about the 147lb match-up between Lewis Crocker and Conah Walker, we can’t wait for that. There’s a big fight for Cameron Vuong against Jeff Ofori and a brilliant domestic dust-up for the British and Commonwealth championship between Shannon Ryan and Emma Dolan, and we have a lot of young fighters that are in crunch fights and have sold a lot of tickets.” Tyler Denny: “I’m absolutely buzzing for this. It’s a bit of a shame really because I’ve been around Felix for a few days and he seems like an alright character and he’s got a nice story, he’s been out of the ring, but he’s going to get smashed on Saturday and I feel bad for him, but this is the game we’re in. “Fair play to him, he’s got some catching up to do because when he knocked Denzel Bentley out, he was meant to go on to World titles by now. He’s getting excited but ignore him, he’s thinking about the weigh-in because he’s struggling at the weight.  “We have our back and forth, but I respect him, he’s a good fighter. It’s just the run that I’ve been on and the work I do in the gym day in, day out. You can’t cheat this game; boxing will find you out. Whatever he’s been up to over the months and years, I’ve been in the gym grinding every day and it’s going to show on Saturday. I’m going to break him down and get him out of there, and still.” Felix Cash: “I’m very excited to be back in the ring on Saturday. I’ve really enjoyed fight week, soaking it all in, and I want to thank you Eddie and Matchroom for sticking in there with me when I’ve been out of the ring for 18 months and giving me the European title shot and winning the purse bid. I’m looking forward to Saturday and getting my hands on that European title, making up for lost time, and like you say, the Middleweight division is opening up and I’m looking at getting a shot at a World title. “Every fight is a must-win fight. I’m just looking forward to it. I’m in his backyard but it doesn’t matter to me, I’m looking good and feeling good in the gym, and I don’t think he stands a chance with me on Saturday night. He’s going to come out and try his best, but it’s not going to be good enough. “I definitely think I am going to get him out of there inside the distance, but we’ll have a look at him after the first couple of rounds and I don’t think he’ll go the distance. I want to be in the big fights, and I sure will be after this one.” Lewis Crocker: “It’s class having a game opponent, its exciting stuff fighting him in basically his hometown on a big stage, it gives me goosebumps thinking about it and I’m relishing the moment.  “I think Conah is a good fighter, but I don’t think he’s as good as what he thinks he is. He’s talked a lot of shit the whole way through about me. He’s saying I am overlooking him and stuff and thinking about fights after this; any interviewer that’s asked me about a fight after this I’ve told: I’m fully focused on Saturday, Conah Walker is my focus right now. I’ve had a great camp and that’s where my confidence is coming from. “I can’t afford defeat any time. He said win, lose or draw he’ll still get fights after this. That’s not in my mind, losing is not an option, never has been, never will be. I’m here to win every time, it’s big rewards on this stage and I’m feeling good. “He says I’m made for him, but he’s made for me too. He said I haven’t had to dig deep, it’s because people can’t bring me to that. They’ve tried, but it doesn’t work out well. So, I am ready for a toe-to-toe war with this guy.” Conah Walker: “I’m ready. It feels like deja vu – I’m sat in the same spot, telling you the same thing. It’s another banana skin because I see him looking over me. He’s looking at Paddy and he doesn’t think I should be in the ring with him. I’m here to rip up the script again and i’m in the best shape of my life and I’m looking forward to it. “I took the fights that no-one wanted to take, that’s the bottom line. I never turn down a fight, there might be losses, but check those losses and there’s a point in it here and there. We’re a couple or one step away from a World title, I’m ranked number five in the world, two years ago I lost a close decision for the English title and was beating myself up thinking I should have done this and that. But I’ve bounced back, I’ve learned, I’ve polished the edges and we’ve gone back to the pad, and we keep becoming a netter fighter and I feel I’m becoming a more complete fighter. I started my career knowing I was going to take losses because of the way I fight, but like I said before, I learn on the job and those losses haven’t stopped me getting to where I am now. We’re doing the tickets; we’re doing the fights and I’m enjoying this at the moment. “You know what sort of guy I am, I’m a hard-working guy, I live for my family, and the bottom line is this man isn’t taking that away from me. I know that this is a hard fight, he’s a talented fighter, a massive puncher, he’s ranked number two in the UK and done things I haven’t done. But he hasn’t been in there with someone like me. It’s alright knocking these Featherweights and Lightweights over, but I am not that guy, you know that, and I know that, and proper boxing fans know that this guy isn’t beating me on Saturday night. “I’ve been there, he hasn’t; that’s the bottom line. He’s got to prove it to himself, not just to everyone else. I know I have got it in the tank and in the locker, I feel like I bring more to the table than him. “The last time you said we did well (on tickets) we’ve doubled that and probably more. Once I splatter him, we’ll double it again. I’ve just got to keep pulling the performances out and I’ve had so many messages, it’s crazy, my old schoolteacher even came to the open workout. It’s mad, I’m in awe of it, I’m enjoying the ride and this man to my right is getting in the way so let’s have it.” Shannon Ryan: “Thank you, Eddie, again for another incredible opportunity. It’s my night to shine and I’m looking forward to it. This fight got ordered in October, then Emma pulled out, but it’s happening now and to be the first females in the Super-Flyweight division to fight for the British title is incredible, and it’s great to be a part of history. “I’m ready for however she wants to bring it. I believe I can beat a lot of styles out there and Emma is one of them. It’s an important moment in my career, I had an incredible camp, it’s fight number eight and on Saturday night I will go and do the business.” Emma Dolan: “it’s everything I want, I’m genuinely ecstatic for it and I can’t wait for Saturday to come and I’m looking forward to getting I there and getting the win. One hundred million per cent I have the beating of Shannon, styles make fights and I believe with every ounce of my fibers that I beat her. It’s different courses for different horses, I’m relaxed and I’m looking forward to it.” Cameron Vuong: “It’s boxing, injuries happen, and I wish him a speedy and full recovery. I’ve got a very tough task on my hands on Saturday in Jeff, he’s caused a few big upsets and he’s been on the wrong end of a few decisions, so I am looking forward to putting on a big statement performance. Props to Jeff for taking the fight on short notice but he’s going to find out on Saturday night. “I feel I can hold my own with any 135 or 140lber in the world, I believe I’ve got the talent for it and it’s about getting the right fights at the right time. I am looking at putting on a big statement on Saturday and coming for them English and British titles next year.” Jeff Ofori: “Thank you Matchroom for having me here. As soon as I got the opportunity, I took it and grabbed it with both hands. My last fight didn’t go my way, but I thought I won it. I’m here now and I’m ready to turn the tide. I know you have me here as a steppingstone but I am no-one’s steppingstone, he’s going to have to really fight come Saturday.  “I’m here to do me, I’m not here to test anybody. If he can do it, he can do it, if he can’t, he can’t; simple.” Hamza Uddin: “I fully deserve to be on the main broadcast. That debut I had; you don’t see many debuts like that. I knocked him out flat on his back, boxed nice, had the flash and the confidence, and it’s the same again. Unfortunately, we had a pull-out a few days ago, no opponent really wanted to fight, but one did. He’s three weights above me so I am stepping up a lot of weight for this fight, but it doesn’t matter how big, strong, or tough he is, he’s getting knocked out the same way. “We’re looking to move at a fast pace, I’m not here to mess around. I have very big dreams in this game, I’m 20 years old, I’m a baby but I n have those dreams and I’ve got to get a move on if I want to achieve them so whatever the team says is right for me, and I want to get active. “A big performance here and I see what you (Eddie) are doing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mr Turki Alalshikh, His Excellency, watch out there’s going to be a big knockout on Saturday and I want to be on the first plane to Saudi this autumn.” Aqib Fiaz: “I’ve got nothing to say to that, Kane has said it all so let’s have it on Saturday night, I’ll meet him in the middle of the ring no problem. I just need to win. we can talk about pressure and this kind of thing, but no-one puts more pressure on me than me, and on Saturday a big performance will do it.” Kane Baker: “It’s definitely the last fight, and I’ve saved the best ‘til last and I‘m going to let it all out of the bag on Saturday and smash Fiyaz all over the place. I have questioned retiring because of how well I’ve performed and trained, but I feel a good win on Saturday night will be my time to walk away. I’ve been on 12 Matchroom shows, and I’ve never been signed by Matchroom! The stalker got this far! It all started really with Conor Benn and Fight Camp at Matchroom, that’s where my mindset has gone back to because he stood me up in the garden, and that was my dream, to fight in your garden, it wasn’t Madison Square Garden it was Eddie Hearn’s garden, but that was my dream. And Aqib broke my heart, so I am going to smash him in his face. “I’ve gone southpaw now and I’m a boxer-mover! No, I’m not, there’s only one way I know how to fight, if there’s a phone box or anything like that, it’s as small as we can get and get as close to Fiaz as I can and punch him in the face all night, that’s the plan.” Ibraheem Sulaimaan: “I’m ready to go, I feel sharp and ready, ready to put on a great performance on Saturday. My last performance was great, we have closed that chapter and we’re onto the next one, it’s my fourth fight, the fourth chapter, and it’s going to be a great one then we move onto the next and take it one step at a time.” Muhammad Mustafa Ali: “I want to give big respects to my Grandma who just passed away, it’s been a tough week but I’ve had an amazing camp with Anthony Crolla and my team, and I am just ready to go on Saturday.  “It’s been amazing with Anthony, I can’t complain at all. He’s an amazing coach and he’s got knowledge from right at the top so he can take me to the top. It’s been a brilliant camp and I’m ready to go.” Emmanuel Odiase: “I’m ready to perform. I want to thank my team at 258 and Matchroom for this great opportunity. I’m a Heavyweight prospect but I have a goal, I want to be Heavyweight champion and go down as one of the greatest to do it, so let’s get it on. “I have shared the ring with all of them in sparring, it’s given me great confidence and I just need the team to push me and get the fights because I am ready for the top level.”

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman
“I’ve always wondered to myself, “why can’t we get it going in Birmingham?” You guys love your boxing, you’ve got some tremendous fighters and now all of a sudden things are just starting to change a little bit.

“June 22 at the Resorts World live on DAZN around the world, I think we’re going to do a huge gate, I think we’re going to have a brilliant night of boxing and it’s time for you guys to keep spreading the word and supporting these great fighters and making sure that this city a vibrant one for the sport of boxing in this country.

“Tyler Denny is local to these parts, the European Middleweight Champion will take on Felix Cash who was on the verge of fighting for his own World Championship at 160lbs, now we’ve won the purse bid, we’ve got a great fight.

“Felix is coming back after a long lay off, it’s a very dangerous fight coming into the lion’s den. Tyler Denny in Birmingham with all of his fans looking to defend his Middleweight Championship. 

“For me, one of the best fights that can be made in this country and for Irish boxing, Conah Walker against Lewis Crocker. This fight is an absolute war, well done to both men for taking it. There’s something about Conah Walker – he beat Cyrus Pattinson, then went to Belfast to win as well, he’s a tough, tough, tough son of a gun.

“Lewis Crocker has plans to go on to fight for a Welterweight World Championship, he’s one of the biggest punchers in the division. Everyone knows how good Conah Walker is and then you phone up Lewis Crocker and his team and say, “do you want to come and fight an in from guy at 147lbs in his back yard?” And the answer is, “yes” straight away. It’s what we need in boxing. It’s a brilliant fight. 

“Cameron Vuong against Jordan Flynn is such a good fight. Cameron Vuong who is just a baby in the professional game jumping straight in the deep end for 10 rounds against Jordan Flynn. This is a great fight, it’s very important for both of their careers.

“Shannon Ryan against Emma Dolan, the British and Commonwealth Championships on the line. A fight that was previously scheduled for February this year, it’s a brilliant 50/50 fight.

“I want to mention this fighter too: Kane Baker. He has been someone I’ve really enjoyed seeing change his life through boxing, but improve too. He always gives 110% and on June 22 he will be having his last ever professional fight and he’ll be doing it against Aqib Fiaz, who he’s had a war with previously, he’s coming off a defeat and is fighting for his career. We’ve put that fight on as well out of respect for Kane Baker, who has been a tremendous servant for the sport of boxing and I know he will give every ounce of his soul on June 22 against a very good talented Aqib Fiaz.

“Throw that all in with Hamza Uddin, who we have to keep humble, because he is a little bit of a superstar. He is a bit shy but last Saturday in Liverpool, what a performance. A performance that made everybody stand up and say, “this kid could be something very special for the sport.” 

“Sam Jones told me a couple of months ago, he says this about every one one of his fighters, “this kid is very, very special and he’s going to sell a huge amount of tickets for June 22.” 

“Ibraheem Sulaimaan, again, a massive ticket seller, a massive talent from the area. 

“Muhammad Ali coming back as well after a great start to his pro career.

“These guys are the future of, not just boxing in these parts, but boxing in this country and hopefully around the world as well. They have all got the opportunity through Matchroom Boxing and DAZN to follow whatever path they want, it’s all there right in front of them. They’ve just got to be good enough, they’ve got to work as hard as they can, they’ve got to have a little bit of luck along the way, but it’s right there, go and take it.

“June 22, a tremendous card.”

Tyler Denny
“I’m more than ready. Treating it as a warm up? He needs to treat it as a retirement plan. I just hope he turns up because he’s gone missing too many times.

“I respect Felix as a fighter, he’s very good but while he’s had his time off, I’ve been building. I’m on fire.

“I’m ready and it’s going to be a great fight. 100% I win, I’ve got loads of support and I’m more than confident.”

Felix Cash
“This is a great fight to come back to. I was meant to fight for the European Title over a year ago now but life had other plans. I had an operation on my hand and I’m all good now. I’ve had a change of trainer and I’m excited, I can’t wait to get my hands on that belt.

“I’ve boxed all over the world, I don’t care where I fight. His people can’t fight for me, it’s just me and him in there. I could’ve had a warm up fight but I feel good in the gym and don’t want to miss the opportunity to pick up the European belt. I’ll treat this as my warm up anyway because I’m coming for bigger things afterwards.

“He’s a decent fighter but he’s been beaten before and he’ll get beaten again on June 22. I respect any man who steps in the ring but it’s a shame for him that he’s got to step in there with me.

“I’m making up for lost time and I believe that once I clip him, it’s good night.”

Lewis Crocker
“It’s great to be back on a Matchroom card. This fight is a war and it’s going to be toe-to-toe from the first bell. I could easily out-box this guy but it won’t be that way.

“Conah is in form and in his last two fights he’s looked great. I just believe he’s bitten off more than he can chew this time and I’m just the better fighter.

“Fighters should be taking these type of fights! I’m excited and I can see the dread he has.”

Conah Walker
“We don’t need to sell the fight, it sells itself. He’s undefeated and meant to be this big puncher, I’m yet to find that out. Is it the toughest fight of my career? Who knows? Eddie keeps giving me opponents that are made for me.

“It depends which Crocker comes out on the night, he claims to be a dog but we’ll see when he meets a real dog in me. I’m there to have a real good ding dong.”

“Lewis Crocker is the first step towards massive fights and he won’t get in the way of where I want to go. I’m really excited for this one.

“This time I’m co-main on the top table against a great fighter. We sold a few tickets last time but now my profile is getting bigger and I’m expected to sell big on this. Eddie, I won’t let you down!”

Cameron Vuong
“I’m the best prospect in British boxing. I’m the full package: I can talk, I look good and I can fight for fun.

“I’m going to out class him, I’m better than him across the board. If he wants to stand in the pocket, I’ll out-dog him. If he wants to box at range, he might as well be shadow boxing because he won’t hit me.

“I’m excited to embarrass this fool and move on. Jordan Flynn for me is just a stepping stone. I’m destined for big things. I don’t just want to win a World Title, I want to be a superstar.”

Jordan Flynn
“Cameron pulled out last month with a fake injury. He was talking about playing with me with one hand, then he had one hand and he didn’t want to play anymore.

“I’m a better fighter than him, he’s boxed journeymen. He’s only won the ABAs and I don’t see why he thinks he’s so special. Just don’t pull out this time.

“His boxing is overrated. We haven’t seen any proof that he is the “next big thing.”

Shannon Ryan
“It’s a pleasure to be back so thanks to Eddie and Matchroom as always. I’m excited because on June 22 I want to give the fans a show. 

“The cut in my last fight was a good experience, I proved to myself that I can bite down on my gum shield and proved how much I want boxing!”

Emma Dolan
“I’m looking forward to it and I’m pleased the fight is actually happened. Shannon had to pull out earlier in the year but I want to thank Matchroom for the opportunity.

“Shannon’s not an idiot, she’s a good fighter and that’s what motivates me but it’s definitely a winnable fight for me.”

Aqib Fiaz
“Kane was my first fight as a signed Matchroom fighter and back then I was only 19/20 years old. I’ve taken every fight Eddie has ever given me and I’m doing the same again. I’m willing to put it all on the line and he’s going to give everything but my everything will be more than his.

“Kane has been a great servant to the sport but he’ll be done on June 22.

“Life changes when you lose and I didn’t understand that until it happened. The loss was controversial, the towel went in a bit early but I spoke to Jamie and we had our conversations and that’s behind us now. I’m ready to just crack on, I’ve been Aqib Fiaz 2.0 in the gym, tuning up early and leaving last. You’re going to see a different me.”

Kane Baker
I’m absolutely honoured to be on this card, this is my home stage and it’s my last one. What a platform to be on! I couldn’t have prayed for a better finish to my career and a good performance, I’ll give it to Fiaz and then that’s it, job’s a good’un!

“I cancelled a job interview this morning because I found out about the press conference. I don’t think they will still have me but I don’t know what I’ll do after, I’ll roll the dice. I’m happy to retire.

“The reason for my retirement is I’m 33 and this will be my 33rd fight and I said to my partner, “if I get level on age and fights, I’ll retire” so that’s what I’m going to do.

“I’ve done things that I only dreamed of when I weighed over 100kg and Matchroom has changed my life. I’ve inspired some of the younger generation that were like me, that thought they could never make it to this place. Keep working and you can be where I’ve been. If I can do it, anyone can do it.

“Boxing is all I know and I owe so much to Matchroom, to all my friends and family. I’m saving the best dance until last.

Hamza Uddin
“I can’t wait! This is as close to a homecoming as it can be. I put on a show last week and the same again this time. I’ve got some great fighters to my right, left, behind me, above me, but I want to steal the show again.

“Whatever my team says, I’m ready for. I’m a simple man: I get in the ring, I knock them out and I get out, so whoever has got to get knocked out, I don’t mind who it is. Whether it’s for a British Title or World Title, whatever pace my team want to move me at, I’m ready.”

“There were over 250 people who came to Liverpool so if they’re all traveling there, you know they’re serious. In Birmingham, we’re looking at big numbers and I’ll have a lot of new supporters from my last fight. We’re going big! Big performance and plenty of people to watch it.”

Muhammad Ali
“It’s been a good few months since my last fight, I’m just excited to get back in the ring and show what I can do.

“I changed coaches, I’m now with Anthony Crolla and I’m learning a lot from him. He’s taught me so much that I wouldn’t be learning with different coaches. He’s got his own style and he’s really helping me, I can’t wait to showcase those skills.”

Ibraheem Sulaimaan
“I’m on the biggest platform! I’m moving to my first six rounder and this time I’m looking to show a bit more because I haven’t shown anything yet. I’ll put on a great performance and get another stoppage.

“This is my time to shine and my time to put Birmingham on the map again. We’re on the rise, let’s go!”

Tyler Denny will defend his European Middleweight Title against former British and Commonwealth Champion Felix Cash at Resorts World Arena Birmingham on Saturday June 22, live worldwide on DAZN.  Denny (18-2-3, 1 KO) ripped the EBU Title from Mateo Signani on a memorable night at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton last November, stopping the veteran Italian in eight rounds to extend his winning streak to five fights. Cash (16-0, 10 KOs) hasn’t fought since he decisioned Portugal’s Celso Neves (9-5-2, 2 KOs) on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s IBF Featherweight World Title loss against Luis Alberto Lopez at the Leeds First Direct Arena back in December 2022. The unbeaten Wokingham man, once regarded as the leading Middleweight in Britain, has since teamed up with renowned coach Adam Booth in Surrey and plans on making up for lost time as he sets his sights on a World Title shot by the end of the year.  Belfast’s Welterweight powerhouse Lewis Crocker (19-0, 11 KOs) looks to extend his unbeaten run when he meets Wolverhampton’s Conah Walker (13-2-1, 5 KOs) in what promises to be an explosive match-up over ten rounds, the bitter Lightweight grudge match between slick Newcastle prospect Cameron Vuong (4-0, 3 KOs) and Oxford’s Jordan Flynn (10-0-1, 1 KO) gets a new date and Watford’s Shannon Ryan (7-0) and Newark’s Emma Dolan (6-0, 1 KO) will create history when they become the first women to contest the British Super-Flyweight Title, with Dolan’s Commonwealth Title also on the line.  “I’m buzzing to be defending my European Title and against such a good fighter in Felix Cash,” said Denny. “Add to the fact it’s in Birmingham so the Black Country army will be out in full force to witness a great fight and one that I’m confident of winning.” “Tyler Denny is a solid professional, but I have no time to lose,” said Cash. “My plan is to get him out of my way as quickly as possible and move on to world level.” “I’m to be back out so soon,” said Crocker. “Thanks to Matchroom and Conlan Boxing for keeping me busy. I’m looking forward to this fight as I know Walker is the type of guy who’s going to come and meet me in the middle of the ring. He won’t be able to handle my power in his own back garden. I believe I will knock him out.” “I’m absolutely buzzing for this fight,” said Walker. “I think it was inevitable that me and Lewis would cross paths. I’m not taking him lightly; I know he’s a phenomenal fighter. There’s a reason why he’s rated at number 2 in the UK. I jumped at the opportunity and grabbed it with both hands. A win here puts me another step forwards to where I want to go. I want to be number one in the UK and I want to clean up domestically and then push on for World Titles.” “I can’t wait to return to the West Midland’s for what promises to be an electric night of boxing at Resorts World Arena Birmingham,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “It’s the long awaited return of former British and Commonwealth Middleweight Champion Felix Cash under the guidance of new coach Adam Booth, and he jumps straight back in at the deep end against European Champion Tyler Denny. Lewis Crocker against Conah Walker can only be an all out war and bitter rivals Cameron Vuong and Jordan Flynn will finally get it on after all of the trash talk. Shannon Ryan takes another step up when she meets Emma Dolan for the British and Commonwealth Titles. Catch it all live on DAZN.”

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – (Sept. 19, 2023) – Young wolf Adam Azim (9-0, 6 KO’s) is on the title trail: the 21-year-old prodigy heads to Wolverhampton on Saturday, November 18th to sink his teeth into defending EBU European Super Lightweight Champion Franck Petitjean (24-6-3, 6 KO’s), live and exclusive on Sky Sports. 

Having been guided by BOXXER into a position to fight for the EBU title – a slot hotly contested by other British promoters – Azim is gunning for European gold in just his tenth professional bout. If victorious, he will follow in the footsteps of his oft-cited inspiration ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed in winning an EBU title while barely into his twenties and will catapult himself towards major world title contention.

After winning the French national championship and mounting three successful defences, southpaw Petitjean successfully stepped up to European level for his first stint as EBU super-lightweight level then challenged for the IBO world championship in 2018. He reclaimed the EBU title in June this year and will make the first defence of his second championship reign against Azim on November 18th.

“I’ve always loved a challenge and the fact that I can take part in a major event abroad is very motivating. I’m looking forward to pushing Adam to the limit and, of course, returning to France victorious!” said defending EBU European Super Lightweight Champion Petitjean.

“I am so excited for this fight – fighting for the EBU title in just my tenth fight is massive for me. I’m ready to put on a show and bring that belt home with me on November 18th,” said Azim.

Also entering the wolf’s lair on November 18th is EBU European Middleweight Champion Matteo Signani (32-6-3, 12 KO’s). He will defend his title against the Black Country’s own Tyler Denny (17-2, 3 KO’s), who hails from nearby Birmingham and will have an enormous wolfpack of supporters behind him when he enters the ring. 

Known as “Il Giaguaro” (‘The Jaguar’), Italian veteran Signani has held the EBU Middleweight Championship twice, having reclaimed the belt in November with a TKO stoppage victory following a June technical decision loss. Signani is now 9-1 in his last ten outings.

Denny’s career resurgence in the last two years has thrilled British fight fans. The Midlands miracle man is 4-0 under the BOXXER banner, with three of those wins being successful English Middleweight Championship bouts, and now steps up another level and looks to add the European title to his collection.

“I feel very good and I will be stronger than ever for the challenge with Tyler Denny. I respect him and I have to recognize that he’s a tough guy for challenging me, but I’m Il Giaguaro, the champion, and I will stay that way for a long time to come. It will be a war – blood, sweat, glory!” said EBU European middleweight champion Signani.

Title challenger Denny said, “I’m expecting the hardest fight of my career but I’m more than ready and more than capable. I’m going to have an army of fans with me on fight night and the atmosphere is going to be incredible. I will become European champion on November 18th – that belt is staying in the Midlands!”

Ben Shalom, BOXXER CEO, said, “The journey with Adam Azim reaches new heights with every outing. Boxing knows what an incredible talent he is and to be challenging for the European title at 21 years of age, in just his tenth professional outing, speaks volumes about his ability inside the ring and the great work done by the BOXXER matchmaking team outside it. 

“Franck Petitjean has a lot of experience and is the toughest opponent Azim will have faced to date. It’s a huge test but if he passes it then the sky really is the limit – we’ll be looking at world title opportunities for him next year as he looks to keep that promise he made to Amir Khan and win a world title even quicker than he did.

“The Tyler Denny story is having another incredible and definitely the biggest chapter added to it. Two years ago we looked at him and saw a boxer who had great potential but who hadn’t had the right opportunities at the right time. He’s gone 4-0 with BOXXER, he’s the English middleweight champion and now he’s stepping up for a European title. I honestly can’t wait to see if Tyler Denny can achieve something more boxers can only dream of. His army of supporters will be in full force on fight night.” 

BOXXER: WOLVES AT THE DOOR takes place Saturday, November 18th at The Halls, Wolverhampton and airs live and exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland. Further bouts for the card will be announced in the near future.

This event is presented in association with official partners bet365, Everlast, WOW HYDRATE and Village Hotels.

Sign up for presale tickets at BOXXER.com. 

LONDON, England – Wednesday, March 22 – BOXXER, the next generation boxing promotion, will warm up British boxing fans before the summer with three sizzling shows, stacked with some of the UK’s leading prize fighters – including its first-ever stadium show on home soil.

The headline news begins with BOXXER’s first-ever UK stadium show on Bank Holiday Weekend in May, as BOXXER heads back to Bournemouth for another blistering battle on the beach on Saturday, May 27, headlined by hometown hero Chris Billam-Smith (17-1, 12 KO’s). 

It takes place at the 15,000-capacity Vitality Stadium – home of Premier League football team AFC Bournemouth. An opponent for diehard Cherries supporter Billam-Smith will be revealed next Monday at a press conference in London (details to media will follow this week) in a main event that promises to be one of the fights of the year. 

“I think it will be an amazing event and an amazing show. To become number one in my division by winning at my team’s ground would be a dream. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. There’s been a lot of special moments there. Hopefully I can create another one,” said Billam-Smith.

And domestic cruiserweight quality will occupy the chief support slot on the South Coast with Mikael Lawal (17-0, 11 KO’s) making his first defence of the British Cruiserweight Championship he won by stopping David Jamieson in November.

Standing opposite him will be Isaac Chamberlain (14-2, 8 KO’s), making his second trip to Bournemouth following his unsuccessful attempt to take the Commonwealth and European cruiserweight belts from Billam-Smith in July last year.

Further fights will be announced in due course, along with ticket news for fight fans.

BOXXER’s terrific trio of electrifying events kicks off with ‘Crowning Glory’ on Saturday, May 6th at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham when newly-announced BOXXER signing Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KO’s) makes his eagerly-anticipated promotional debut. 

On the day King Charles III is coronated, the former British light-heavyweight champion – who is ranked No.1 in the world by the WBA – faces Pawel Stepien (18-0-1, 12 KO’s) in the headline bout and looks to end his Polish rival’s undefeated record in emphatic fashion as he kicks off his conquest for a world title.

In big news, generational prodigy Ben Whittaker (2-0, 1 KO’s) will make his long-awaited return to the ring in home city of Birmingham.The enigmatic 2020 Olympic silver medallist has already captured fans’ hearts and imaginations with his stunning skills, entertaining showboating style and inhuman reflexes – and he’ll be looking to come back with a bang for what will be his third professional outing.

BOXXER’s first visit to the UK’s second city will also feature Birmingham man Tyler Denny (16-2-3) defending his English middleweight championship in his home city. Denny won the belt in Coventry in June last year and will be making his third defence in this May bout with an opponent to be confirmed.

And Team GB golden girl Lauren Price MBE (3-0, 1 KO) – the nation’s most decorated amateur fighter of all-time – will return, fresh from her impressive victory away from home in Paris where she outclassed Naomi Mannes.

On Saturday, June 10 we head to London where new school meets old school as the incredible Adam Azim (8-0, 6 KOs) competes at the historic York Hall which holds a special place in British boxing folklore.

Azim, 20, has been heralded as a future world champion and last month overcame Santos Reyes at Wembley’s OVO Arena to extend his incredible, unbeaten start to life as a professional fighter.

BOXXER Founder and CEO, Ben Shalom, said: “We are excited to announce phase one of what is a huge schedule coming up for BOXXER and Sky Sports.

“It’s amazing to see new headliners get to the top, new marquee signings start with us and the return of fighters from injury. It really is going to be a groundbreaking few months with career-defining fights and huge nights.

“A special thanks to Joe Ashford-Ellis and AFC Bournemouth for making everything possible for us to stage our first-ever UK stadium show – and a first for the Premier League club too.”

For further details on tickets and event news, head to BOXXER.com

These events will be presented in association with official partners Everlast, WOW HYDRATE and Village Hotels.

Manchester, England – (September 28, 2022) – Natasha Jonas, Dalton Smith, Frazer Clarke and many more will light up a blockbuster night of boxing on Saturday, 12th November.

The unified world WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine super-welterweight titles will all be on the line at the AO Arena in Manchester, England when Natasha ‘Miss GB’ Jonas faces defending Marie-Eve Dicaire.

Jonas (12-2-1, 8 KOs) conquered Patricia Berghult for the WBC belt earlier this month in her home city of Liverpool. The coveted green strap joined her pink WBO belt in her trophy cabinet – and now the former Olympian wants to add Dicaire’s IBF belt and Ring Magazine titles to her collection and write herself another glorious chapter in boxing’s history books.

Her quest for global domination takes Jonas into a clash with Canada’s two-time world champion Dicaire (18-1-0, 1 KO) in what promises to be a momentous world championship encounter with all three titles on the line.

Coming just weeks after a historic night of celebration for women’s boxing takes place on October 15th at The O2 in London – when Savannah Marshall faces Claressa Shields for the undisputed middleweight world titles – the contest further highlights the strength of the women’s sport in what has been a gala year for female boxing.

Southpaw Dicaire suffered her only professional defeat to date to Shields back in March 2021 following a unanimous decision. But she reclaimed her then vacant IBF title when she produced a stunning stoppage win over Cynthia Lozano last December in Montreal.

The main event between Jonas and Diclaire in Manchester tops the bill in what promises to be an unmissable BOXXER bill screened live and exclusively in the UK and Republic of Ireland on Sky Sports Boxing.

It includes a tantalising domestic co-main event between two of the country’s hottest super-lightweight prospects as champion Dalton ‘Thunder’ Smith (12-0, 10 KO’s) defends his British title against challenger Kaisee Benjamin (16-1-1, 6 KOs).

BOXXER earned the right to promote the mandated British championship bout between the two rivals when it won the purse bid earlier this month.

Former Team GB sensation Smith scored an impressive sixth-round stoppage win when he headlined in Sheffield last month – his third consecutive win inside the distance – to win the vacant title and take his number of professional stoppage wins to ten, including a 2021 TKO of BOXXER Series tournament semi-finalist Lee Appleyard.

Benjamin, from Birmingham, has 16 wins from 17 professional appearances and is undefeated in his last 13 fights. In June, he celebrated a unanimous decision win over Serge Ambomo at the Coventry Skydome to maintain his status as Smith’s mandatory opponent.

And Frazer ‘Big Fraze’ Clarke (3-0, 3 KO’s) will bid to continue his impressive and rapid rise up the heavyweight rankings as he takes on his toughest professional challenge to date in the form of experienced veteran Kamil Sokolowski (11-26-3, 4 KOs).

Clarke has won all three of his professional bouts thus far with three devastating knockouts – and the Tokyo 2020 Team GB Olympic bronze medalist will be hungry to add another stoppage to his burgeoning highlight reel in front of a packed crowd at the AO Arena – just a stone’s throw away from the home of his beloved football club, Manchester United.

Earlier in the evening, Manchester’s own Bradley ‘The Sting’ Rea (14-0, 6 KO’s) will put his unbeaten record on the line when he takes on English middleweight champion Tyler Denny (14-2-3). Rea has developed a reputation for an all-action style and will look to make this another crowd-pleasing contest for his hometown fans.

BOXXER CEO & Founder Ben Shalom, said: “This will be a massive night of boxing in Manchester.

“Tasha Jonas can etch her name in the history books by winning the WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine titles if she beats Marie-Eve Dicaire. I think this is Tash’s toughest test to date and it promises to be a spectacular women’s fight, just weeks after the iconic all-female card in London, on 15th October.

“In the co-main, Dalton Smith will be hoping to win the British super-lightweight title outright in what is a very, very tough challenge against Kaisee Benjamin. It’s a big fight and it will have huge consequences for the winner.

“Dalton is one of the finest young fighters in the country. We saw recently in Sheffield how his popularity continues to grow. Kaisee is a brilliant talent too and he’ll be hungry to pull off a major upset

“Frazer Clarke will go right to the top of this very exciting heavyweight division. He has a huge personality and the talent and commitment to go all the way. This fight against Kamil Sokolowski will offer a sterner test against experienced competition that fans will look forward to seeing

“Bradley Rea against Tyler Denny is a great fight. I saw Tyler in one of the fights of the year when he won the English title against River Wilson-Bent. This will be a huge test for Brad early on in his career. It is a compelling fight and possibly it could be the fight of the night. Brad has the chance to make a real statement in front of his home crowd on the big stage.”

Adam Smith, Sky Sports Head of Boxing Development, added: “Remember, remember the 12th of November, because this Fight Night will deliver more fireworks just a week after Bonfire Night.

“This truly is a great card, taking place in the iconic big fight city of Manchester, and it will be a night which promises to be a historic occasion with Tasha fighting for the unified world titles, just weeks after our iconic evening of women’s boxing at The O2 in London.

“And we’ll have a real spectacle in store with Kaisee Benjamin challenging Dalton Smith for the British title. Both men are hot prospects, who have huge futures ahead of them. This fight has all the makings of a domestic classic.

“Plus, after the controversy of his last outing in Liverpool, I’m delighted to see Frazer Clarke stepping it up against Kamil Sokolowski. A big man for a big night of boxing, live on Sky Sports – including the legendary Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton versus Mexican great Marco Antonio Barrera, which takes place in an unmissable separate show by Europa Combat on the same evening, following the BOXXER card.”

To register for pre-sale tickets for 12th November, go to Boxxer.com.

BOXXER proudly presents this event in association with official partners bet365, Everlast, WOW HYDRATE and Village Hotels.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON VENUE-SHARE WITH RICKY HATTON vs MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA & DAN HARDY vs DIEGO SANCHEZ EXHIBITION MATCHES, PROMOTED EXCLUSIVELY BY EUROPA COMBAT ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th

BOXXER ticket holders

Ticket holders for the Sky Sports BOXXER event will be able to access the AO Arena from 16:45pm.

These tickets will also grant free access to the Hatton v Barrera exhibition match, promoted by Europa Combat, which is expected to begin around 10:30pm after the BOXXER main event and show has concluded.

Europa Combat ticket holders:

Tickets for the Hatton v Barrera & Hardy v Sanchez show will also enable free access to the Sky Sports BOXXER event taking place in the AO Arena from 16:45pm to around 10pm on 12th November. The Hatton v Barrera show will take place after the BOXXER event finishes.

FAQs

1. If I’ve got a ticket to the Hatton v Barrera & Hardy v Sanchez show, can I also attend the Sky Sport BOXXER event?

Absolutely, your ticket gives you free access to the BOXXER event and you can arrive at any time from 4:45pm onwards.

2. If I leave the AO Arena, will I be able to come back in?

Apologies but you will not be allowed to leave the venue and come back in. This is standard venue policy.

3. Can I transfer my ticket to a friend or family, so I can watch the BOXXER event and then they can watch the Hatton v Barrera & Hardy v Sanchez show?

We are sorry but all tickets are non-transferrable.

4. Why are there two separate events?

They are two separate events, which have been organised by two separate promoters, with Europa Combat taking over the venue when the BOXXER event has concluded. But purchasing a single ticket for either event will give access to both events.

5. Do I sit in the same seat for both events?

Yes, your seat will be the same for both events.