Jeamie TKV caused an upset at Vaillant Live in Derby, winning the vacant British heavyweight title with a split decision victory over Frazer Clark.
The two were supposed to meet at the end of October, but TKV suffered an injury and the fight with Clarke was postponed.
Clarke (9-2-1, KO7) returned to action in February after a one-round loss to Fabio Wardley in the rematch and stopped Ebenezer Tetteh in the Birmingham round.
TKV (9-2, KO5) suffered a controversial defeat in April in the fight for the same belt against David Adeleye.
Clarke vs. TKV was a great heavyweight match: Chris Dean/BOXXER
After having a point deducted for low punches, TKV began to raise his effectiveness and slowly climbed to the top, with an overhand right hook and a left hook that connected.
TKV were brutalizing Clarke and it looked like the Derby player was fading, only to find a second wind in the eighth, connecting head and body.
The tenth period saw the pair go back and forth, with TKV landing some vicious punches towards the end of the round, with him finishing much stronger, and the referee taking a strenuous look at Clarke as he stumbled across the ring at the end of the penultimate frame.
Jeamie TKV injured Frazer Clarke towards the end. Credit: Chris Dean / BOXXER
Clarke was at the end of his rope, but somehow he managed to survive and see the fight go down on the cards.
Clarke’s 115-112 score was eclipsed by TKV’s scores of 115-113 and 115-112, who was crowned the fresh champion.
Jeamie TKV crowned British Heavyweight Champion. Source: Chris Dean/BOXXER
Joel Kodua vs. Bobby Dalton
In tiny, the English welterweight title was won by Joel Kodua (10-0, KO2), defeating Bobby Dalton (11-2, KO2) on points.
Joel Kodua defeated Bobby Dalton in a brilliant fight. Source: Chris Dean/BOXXER
Fran Hennessy vs. Fabiana Bytyqi
Fran Hennessey (7-0, KO1) won the vacant WBC International bantamweight title by defeating former WBC strawweight champion Fabiana Bytyqi (22-3-2, KO5) on the cards.
Fran Hennessy performed at the Derby. Source: Chris Dean/BOXXER
Jack Massey (23-3, KO13) returned from losing his IBF cruiserweight title fight to Jai Opetaia last October and had to leave the ring in the first round before scoring in the fourth round against Ivan Gabriel Garcia (10-5-1, KO10).
The only fighter who went eight rounds competed in the middleweight division, where Bradley Goldsmith (14-1, KO9) clearly won on points against Jordan Dujon (10-6, KO0).
Scott Melvin (12-1, KO2) defeated Harvey Sturton (3-1, KO1) on points in six rounds in the super lightweight category, and in the super featherweight division Josh Rose (3-0, KO0) did the same against Jorge Luis Huerta Balleza (3-15, KO1).
Josh Rose beat Balleza on the scorecards. Source: Chris Dean/BOXXER.
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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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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.
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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