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Fran Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell – results and post-fight report

Published

5 months ago

January 31, 2026

Bouttell pushed Hennessy close. Photo: Chris Dean/BOXXER

Fran Hennessy won the vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title with a thrilling majority decision victory over Ellie Bouttell on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena.

Hennessy (8-0, 1 KO) and Bouttell (7-1-1, 2 KO) were elevated to the main event earlier this week after the cancellation of the Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos fight both men suffered hand injuries.

After a dominant opener, Hennessy was eliminated in the second round.

The undefeated 21-year-old kept her composure and dropped her hands in a crazy third round.

Bouttell began to close the lead in the fifth, having her best round yet, drawing Hennessy into the shootout.

Bouttell pushed Hennessy close. Photo: Chris Dean/BOXXER

The Billion Dollar Baby was broken with a left-right combination in the sixth, which seemed to throw her off balance a little.

Hennessy regained control of the fight in the seventh set, hitting demanding with the back of his foot and moving fluidly.

Bouttell hit some gigantic shots in the ninth and the two players faced each other in a tight final round.

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One judge scored the contest 95-95, while two others awarded Hennessy the victory on scores of 97-93 and 96-94, respectively.

With her victory, Hennessy was close to a shot at the undisputed bantamweight champion, Cherneka Johnson.

Kraus knocks Crighton down

Rising airy heavyweight contender Gradus Kraus defeated Boris Crighton in a brutal second round fight.

Kraus (10-0, 9 KO) knocked down Crighton (13-7, 7 KO) in the first round with a left hook to the body.

Kraus destroyed Crighton in two rounds. Photo: Chris Dean/BOXXER

The Dutchman knocked his opponent down again with a series of combinations in the second quarter and despite a recount, Kraus ended the fight by dropping the Scot for a third time with another body punch, before the referee waved and waved, ending the fight.

Kraus secured his 10th victory as a professional.

Undercard remaining

In the heavyweight division, Ergal Elezaj defeated Will Howe in six rounds to remain undefeated.

Hassan Azim, Adam Azim’s older brother, returned for the first time in almost a year and stopped Sean Murray in the fifth round.

Azim (9-0, 5 KO) injured Murray (3-3) in the fourth quarter, and after another series of blows in the fifth quarter, the referee intervened.

Joel Kodua (10-0, 2 KO) made his first successful defense of his English welterweight title after a corner kick from Joe Garside (9-2-3) at the end of the seventh round.

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Archie Edged (27-2, 9 KO) continued his recovery, defeating Angelo Dragone (10-13, 1 KO) on points.

Lightweight prospect Saqib Mehmood (2-0) picked up two straight professional wins and scored on points over Engel Gomez (9-56-3, 4 KO).

Ben Vickers (3-2-1, 1 KO) surprised debutant Derrick Osadolor (0-1) with a low score in their heavyweight bout.

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Re: Official Negotiating Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship – DevinHaney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)

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3 days ago

July 2, 2026

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Re: Official Negotiation Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship Contest – Devin
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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

Published

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

Published

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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