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Boxing tonight: UK start times, live coverage, TV channel and full fight card

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5 months ago

January 31, 2026

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Tonight Bakhram Murtazaliev will face Josh Kelly. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Boxing enthusiasts are in for an exhilarating evening with three significant events planned. In Newcastle, Briton Josh Kelly will challenge for a world title for the first time when he faces undefeated powerhouse Bakhram Murtazaliev. The former Olympian has been on a balmy streak since his surprising loss to David Avanesyan in 2021.

Kelly has seven wins in a row and hopes to fulfill his dream on home turf. Meanwhile, boxing returns to the BBC, with Ben Shalom’s BOXXER presenting its second show on the national broadcaster after a successful debut in November. The main star of the event will be rising star Fran Hennessy, who wants to maintain her undefeated record in a fight with Ellie Bouttell.

Both women will fight for the vacant WBC Silver women’s bantamweight title. The long-awaited title fight will take place in Recent York. Three-division world champion Shakur Stevenson moves up to super lightweight to face Teofimo Lopez for the WBO title.

Here’s everything you need to know before tonight’s fights…

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly

Start time of the Bakhram Murtazaliev – Josh Kelly match in Great Britain

Today’s clash will take place at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, with the main event starting around 7pm GMT. For the main event, Kelly is expected to appear first around 9:30 p.m. GMT, closely followed by Murtazaliev.

Both players will then touch gloves before the first bell. The fight may start earlier if the undercard fights end ahead of schedule.

How to watch Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly

The entire event will be broadcast live on the popular DAZN streaming service, which can be used as part of an additional subscription on TVs. It can also be streamed live via the official website or downloadable app.

DAZN membership costs £119.99 a year or £14.99 a month or £24.99 on a pliant contract that allows you to cancel your membership at any time.

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Full fight card and undercard

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly
Josh Padley vs. Jaouad Belmehdi fight
Elif Nur Turhan vs. Taylah Gentzen
Josh Blenkiron vs Robbie Colman fight
Leo and Amyine Booktta
Brad Casey vs. Lee Roberts
Lee Rogers vs. TBA
Kiaran MacDonald vs TBA fight

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell

Francesca Hennessy vs Ellie Bouttell match start time

Bakhram Murtazaliev (black pants) and Josh Kelly (gray pants) Weigh-in.

Bakhram Murtazaliev (black pants) and Josh Kelly (gray pants) Weigh-in. (Photo: Getty Images)

The event will take place at London’s Copper Box Arena. The fight card is expected to start around 6pm GMT.

In the main event, Bouttell will be the first to enter the ring at around 10pm GMT, followed shortly by Hennessy. Both players will then touch gloves before the first bell.

The fight could potentially start earlier if the undercard fights end ahead of schedule.

How to watch Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell

UK fans can follow all the action live on BBC Two or stream the event live on BBC iPlayer to watch wherever they are. Viewers in the US will be able to stream the fight on the Triller platform.

Full fight card and undercard.

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell
Joel Codua vs. Joe Garside
Gradus Kraus vs. Boris Crighton
Ergal Elezaj vs. Will Howe
Hassan Azim vs. Sean Murray fight
Archie Keen vs. Angelo Dragone
Derrick Osadolor vs. Ben Vickers
Saqib Mehmood vs. Engel Gomez fight

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson fight

What time is the Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson match?

The highly anticipated gala will take place tonight at Madison Square Garden in Recent York. The main card is expected to go live around 23:00 GMT on Saturday.

In the main event, Stevenson will be the first to enter the ring at approximately 3:50, followed by Lopez. The two fighters will then touch gloves just before the opening bell.

While the fight is not expected to start later than the scheduled time, it may start earlier if the undercard fights end ahead of schedule.

How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson

The Lopez vs. Stevenson fight will be shown live on DAZN on pay-per-view, and the single event will cost £24.99 in the UK and $69.99 in the US. Boxing enthusiasts can also opt for a package that includes the Lopez vs. Stevenson and Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia fights on February 21 at a discounted price of $109.99 in the US and £39.99 in the UK.

Viewers can access the action for FREE by signing up to DAZN Ultimate above.

Full fight card and undercard

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson fight
Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz
Bruce Carrington vs Carlos Castro fight
Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams
Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh
Ziyad al Maouf vs. Kevin Castillo

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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2 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.

“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.

The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.

Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.

Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing

Full Bet365 odds

The result of the fight

Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1

Round bets

Xander Zayas

Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position

Jaron Ennis

To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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2 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

Undercard remaining

At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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