ON Saturday night, within the Copper Field Enviornment, Adam Azim takes on former Interim world title challenger Ohara Davies reside on Sky Sports activities. Ohara is an skilled puncher who is aware of how one can promote a battle however has arguably seen higher days.
It is going to be fascinating to see how Azim offers with ‘Two Tanks’ in comparison with a few of Davies’ earlier conquerors. With the shadows of rivals comparable to Dalton Smith hovering about within the background, these two battle over 12 rounds. Whereas this pair of 140-pounders go at it in the primary occasion, let’s see what else is price a watch on the Boxxer undercard.
Anthony Yarde vs. Ralfs Vilcans
Returning to the ring underneath a brand new promotional banner, Anthony Yarde will get 10 light-heavyweight rounds or much less towards Latvia’s Ralfs Vilcans. The customer brought about an upset stoppage over Shefat Isufi, however Yarde’s energy ought to be the distinction.
Michael McKinson vs. Tulani Mbenge
Considerably of a forgotten man of British boxing, Michael McKinson has had 4 comparatively low-key outings since a shedding effort to Vergil Ortiz Jr out in Texas. The IBO welterweight title has been pulled out of the cabinet and dusted off for the primary time in virtually three years.
South African opponent Tulani Mbenge has solely left his homeland twice and been crushed each occasions by competent fighters over the space, so he ought to be sturdy and good worth for the 12 rounds.
Dan Azeez vs. Lewis Edmondson
Crunch time has come round shortly for Dan Azeez, who was driving excessive because the European champion as lately as 2023. Now, he’s in search of to win again his outdated British belt (at the moment vacant) towards unbeaten Lewis Edmondson.
Whereas a factors defeat to the wonderful Joshua Buatsi was excusable, a follow-up draw with Hrvoje Sep despatched out loud warning alerts. Azeez might have been undermotivated however was simple to hit, motoring ahead in straight strains. Southampton’s Edmondson will fancy his likelihood for the British light-heavyweight title however has by no means combined on this firm earlier than.
Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva vs. Franklin Ignatius
A stable 10-round scrap between formidable heavyweights. ‘TKV’ continues to be rebuilding from a shock reduce loss to Igor Macedo. Ignatius has a few good wins behind him, together with a straightener over Hosea Stewart, following their preliminary draw.
Shannon Courtenay vs. Catherine Tacone Ramos
Following virtually two years out of ring, Courtenay returns in a four-rounder at bantamweight…
Francesca Hennessy vs. Ana Karla Vaz De Moraes
…Fran Hennessy, branded in some quarters because the “Feminine Lomachenko”, can also be a bantamweight, so which may point out what that is resulting in.
Sam Hickey vs. John Henry Mosquera
Dundee middleweight Sam Hickey makes his professional debut over 4 rounds. Colombia’s ‘Pleased’ Mosquera launched Joe Cooper to the professional ranks earlier within the 12 months.
