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

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

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.

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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“I’m not interested in belts” – Ryan Rozicki talks about changing Zuffa Boxing

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Masternak retired in his corner after appearing to sustain a rib injury.Credit: Richard Crease

Ryan Rozicki is set to return to the ring tomorrow when he faces Chris Billam-Smith live from Bournemouth.

The Billam-Smith vs Rozicki fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Many people know “CBS” as he plans a successful homecoming run, headlining in Bournemouth for the first time since 2023.

He fights out of the Bournemouth International Center once again forced Mateusz Masternak to retire on the stool in the eighth round due to a rib injury.

Chris Billam-Smith was forced to kick demanding against Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth.
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The Briton’s opponent before entering the competition remains relatively unknown, but his achievements tell the story of danger and a man who decided to tear up the script.

Rozicki boxes from Nova Scotia, Canada, and continues to train in his hometown. He spoke to professional boxing fans and revealed the biggest challenge his location poses to his boxing career.

Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on Saturday. Photo: Zuffa Boxing
Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on Saturday. Photo: Zuffa Boxing

He recently posted a video on social media highlighting one of the more unusual training methods he uses while camping in such a remote location.

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“There are no sparring partners there, no. If I want to spar, I have to travel.”

The Canadian has a devastating knockout rate of over 95%, which he added in his last outing less than three months ago.

The bookmakers' favorite is Chris Billam-Smith, who will beat Ryan Rozicki on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Andre Kuthy
The bookmakers’ favorite is Chris Billam-Smith, who will beat Ryan Rozicki on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Andre Kuthy

He stopped Gerardo Mellado in the second round after dropping him twice earlier.

The 31-year-old is currently ranked number one in the WBC cruiserweight rankings.

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‘The Bruiser’ revealed his biggest inspiration growing up and how he emulates Jack Dempsey’s brutal and relentless style.

“Jack Dempsey. Brutal. Constant pressure. Damage.

“I have no interest in participating in a boxing match. I want to hurt my opponent.”

Despite such a high position in the WBC rankings, he surprisingly presented his goals for tomorrow night and the rest of his career.

Give me fights, give me large fights, pay me the most money and I will be there.

“I don’t focus on numbers, rankings, belts, anything.”

Rozicki had already tried to secure a fight with Billam-Smith.

The Canadian was ringside for his 2024 rematch victory over Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park and revealed what Ben Shalom told him about the pair’s fight two years ago.

Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)
Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)

“Ben said no one knows who you are and that you hit too demanding.”

While preparing to appear at Dana White’s first ever boxing gala in the UK, Rozicki also shared exactly how he sees the fight ending.

“One of my shots, from any angle, from any hand… he’ll go to sleep.”

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Josh Padley vs. Aqib Fiaz – Gigantic Fight Preview and Predictions

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Padley defends his European super featherweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Saturday in Sheffield, Josh Padley will defend his European super featherweight title against Aqib Fiaz for the first time.

Eddie HearnMatchroom is promoting the Padley vs Fiaz fight from Utilita Arena live on DAZN worldwide.

The pair were scheduled to fight on the undercard, but were later advanced to the main event Dalton Smith’s WBC super lightweight title defense against Albert Puello and then Galal Yafai’s clash with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo Sandoval was shelved due to injury.

Padley (18-1, 6 KO) won the vacant belt after a second-round stoppage of Jaouad Belmehdi in Newcastle in January.

The 30-year-old has won three times since a ninth-round defeat to Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title on four days’ notice.

Padley defends his European super featherweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Fiaz (14-1, 2 KO) is looking to break the script here and has won two in a row since an eight-round retirement loss to mutual opponent Reece Bellotti in 2023, whom Padley defeated by unanimous decision in October.

The 26-year-old last didn’t play 11 months ago, securing a unanimous decision victory over Alex Murphy.

Padley and Fiaz face to face at Thursday's final press conference. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Padley and Fiaz face to face at Thursday’s final press conference. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Nadim-Sulaimaan will fight for the title of English champion

Ibrahim Nadim defends his English super featherweight crown for the first time against Ibraheem Sulaimaan.

Nadim (16-1, 2 KO) secured the vacant belt with a unanimous decision victory over Numan Hussain in November, and Sulaimaan (10-0, 5 KO) became the Midlands Area champion with a sixth-round victory over Nico Ogbeide also in November.

Nadim defends his English super featherweight title against Sulaimaan. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Nadim defends his English super featherweight title against Sulaimaan. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Undercard remaining

Middleweight Aaron Bowen (7-1, 5 KO) suffered his first professional loss to Tom Cowling in November, but can get back to winning ways with a stoppage victory over Troy Coleman (15-4-1, 7 KO).

Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang (6-0, 5 KO) can remain excellent by defeating Frenchman Fouad Shaili (5-4-2, 3 KO).

Connor Mitchell (2-0, 1 KO) can improve his undefeated record by scoring points over Jesus Carrasco (2-4-2) at featherweight, while Chris Mulanda (2-0) can do the same against Connor Goulding (6-12) in their middleweight bout.

Adam Maca (5-0, 5 KO) and Edward Hardy (6-0, 2 KO) will return to the pitch against an as yet unspecified opponent.

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Anthony Joshua REVEALS when he will retire from boxing

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Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Anthony Joshua won’t be leaving boxing any time soon.

Joshua returns to the ring on July 25 in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prengi, ahead of a thrilling clash with long-time rival Tyson Fury in November.

The two-time world heavyweight champion was expected to potentially end his career after his long-awaited clash with Fury, but the 36-year-old insists he can continue for another four years, even opening the door to a potential clash with the rising 21-year-old heavyweight champion, Moses This is going to hurt.

“For me, maybe until I’m 40,” Joshua told reporters.

“It’s only been about three or four years.

Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I’ll be 37 in October, so it’s only three years, it’ll go by quickly.

“Of course it will be challenging, but I definitely think I’m tough enough to do it.

“Why not, why not? I’m definitely more mature.”

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson
Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

“AJ” will fight for the first time since the sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul in Miami in December.

The Watford player took a break from the sport after he was involved in a devastating road accident in Nigeria 10 days later that killed two of his close friends, Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami.

Joshua, who met Prenga face-to-face earlier this week, said he strongly supports parents Ayodele and Ghami.

Anthony Joshua's close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in a car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua’s close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in a car crash in Nigeria

“You’ll never get over it, but you’ll gain perspective in life,” he said BBC Sport.

“Life sometimes teaches you humility. You never know your fate.

“As a soldier, I stand powerful in defense of their parents.

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“First of all, it’s not about me.

“I think it’s crucial to put parents first at this time.

“I will have time to grieve, but I know that right now my heart and mind say that their parents are my main priority.”

Joshua’s fight against Prenga will take place at the Jeddah Superdome.

Fury, who retired in April to defeat Arslanbek Makhmudov, is scheduled to have another warm-up fight on August 1.

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