Wednesday, March 13
PPV (Australia)TBA, Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs. In Australia, it’s a pay-per-view for $49.95. Mark Schleibs is ranked No. 1,256 in the world by BoxRec. The other half of the “double main event” will be Isaac Hardman vs. Endry Saavedra, who is ranked No. 1,190 in the world by BoxRec in the middleweight division. Goodman is 122 years senior and a legitimate contender. I wouldn’t be surprised if this option appeared as a PPV option Fitness ThrillerTV for American viewers.
ProBox TV8:00 PM EST, Radivoje Kalajdzic vs Sullivan Barrera. Two guys who were kind of contenders 175 years ago! Barrera hasn’t fought since Zurdo Ramirez smoked him almost three years ago, and Kalajdzic hasn’t had a fight of note since Artur Beterbiev did what Artur Beterbiev did to him all in 2019.
Thursday, March 14
DAZN and Social Media4:00 PM EST, Zepeda vs Hughes Press Conference.
Friday, March 15
DAZN and Social Media4:00 PM EST, Zepeda vs. Hughes weigh-in.
UFC Fight Pass8:00 PM EST, Joe Ward vs. Derrick Webster. Another Loeffler-promoted “Hollywood Fight Nights” card, this one from Up-to-date York, where I imagine a lot of Hollywood productions take place, so that must be it.
Saturday, March 16
ESPN+2:00 PM EST, Nathan Heaney vs Brad Pauls. TNT Sports will also present the show in the UK. Heaney’s victory over Denzel Bentley to become British middleweight champion was one of the biggest feel-good boxing stories of 2023. And now he’s the headliner on one of those ‘loaded’ Frank Warren cards, packed with decently chosen fights. Joe Joyce returns against Kash Ali, who you may remember from biting David Price. It’s good to see Kash getting another chance to fight or bite someone. Favourite Queensberry prospect Dennis McCann will face Brad Strand in what will be a tough fight. And more! The IBO WORLD TITLE is on the line between Liam Davies and Eric Robles! Now that’s what I call a world title fight! There will be a post, but it will be a regular watch, meaning I will be spending a lot of time with you guys to film the session. BLH will keep you updated with news and results.
DAZN8:00 PM EST, William Zepeda vs Maxim Hughes fight. Really good to see Golden Boy take Hughes on a shot at Zepeda. First of all, this is about as good a matchup as they can get Zepeda at 135 right now. Second of all, Hughes probably should have won against George Kambosos Jr. but didn’t, and it’s a good thing he wasn’t thrown out on the grounds that he wasn’t marketable. He’ll be the underdog here, but he’ll get a chance to stay in the race. BLH will keep you updated with news and results.
ThrillerTV PPV8:00 PM EST, Hasim Rahman Jr vs Mystery Opponent. Third rate trash “Influencer” with Rahman Jr. who is neither influential/notable nor very good at professional boxing.