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George Liddard vs. Tyler Denny – Large Fight Preview and Predictions

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On Wednesday, Liddard and Denny came face to face. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

George Liddard will defend his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles against former European champion Tyler Denny on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena.

Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom is promoting the Liddard vs Denny fight, and DAZN will broadcast the event live on television around the world.

Liddard (13-0, 8 KO), undefeated in 13 professional fights, made his presence known on the domestic scene in October, stopping Kieron Conway from stripping his Commonwealth crown and adding the vacant Lonsdale belt to his collection.

23-year-old he is also constantly entering the world stage, taking places in the top fifteen of the IBF and WBA rankings, and the fighter from Essex can strengthen his IBF ranking here, and the vacant IBF Intercontinental belt is also at stake.

Denny (21-3-3, 1 KO) is a reasonable step up from Conway and certainly has the advantage in terms of experience.

On Wednesday, Liddard and Denny came face to face. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 34-year-old has previously held a European belt and has solid wins over the likes of Felix Cash, Brad Pauls and Matteo Signani.

The southpaw challenger has been defeated three times, including twice by stoppage, most recently by Hamzah Sheeraz in two rounds in 2024.

Liddard detained Conway in October. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Liddard detained Conway in October. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Denny has bounced back from two wins over Elvis Ahorgah and Grant Dennis respectively and looks set to face a major blow against Liddard.

Sains fights Osaze

Jimmy Sains defends his English middleweight title for the first time against Derrick Osaze.

Sains (11-0, 10 KO) won the vacant belt in the last round, beating retired Troy Coleman.

Sains defends his English middleweight title against Osaze. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Sains defends his English middleweight title against Osaze. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Osaze (13-3, 3 KO) is looking to end a two-fight losing streak, the last of which lost by unanimous decision to Liddard in January.

Visioli fights Giles

Highly rated lightweight prospect Giorgio Visioli defends his English title for the first time against Levi Giles.

Visioli (10-0, 6 KO) defeated Joe Howarth in December to win the vacant title and was strongly linked with a fight with the rising American, Curmel Moton.

Giles (17-2-1, 4 KO) gained weight after two defeats in the super featherweight division and had no chance to fight for the title of champion of England, Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Undercard remaining

Emmanuel Buttigieg (11-0, 3 KO) can also win on points against Jake Goodwin (8-2-1, 1 KO) in a middleweight fight.

Electrifying super middleweight fighter Taylor Bevan (7-0, 7 KO) should score eight wins by knockout against Argentine Martin Ezequiel Bulacio (15-10, 10 KO).

Featherweight Adam Maca (4-0, 4 KO) can also maintain a 100% knockout rate against Lydon Chircop (8-3, 4 KO).

Also weighing in at 126 pounds, Connor Mitchell (1-0, 1 KO) may need distance for the first time when he meets Italian Yuri Zanoli in just his second outing as a pro.

Super featherweight Louie Ward makes his professional debut and can start with a points success over Jahfieus Faure (4-23-3).

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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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Chris Billam-Smith vs. Ryan Rozicki – huge fight preview and predictions

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Billam-Smith is fighting for the first time since defeating Glanton last April. Photo: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER

Chris Billam-Smith returns to his hometown of Bournemouth to headline the inaugural Zuffa Boxing UK event against Ryan Rozicki on Saturday.

Billam-Smith is taking on Rozicki at the Bournemouth International Center and the bill is being broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US.

“The Gentleman” is fighting in Bournemouth for the first time since he forced Mateusz Masternak to retire in the eighth round during the first defense of his WBO cruiserweight title.

After taking revenge on Richard Riakporhe in a rematch, the 35-year-old dropped the heavyweight belt lost by unanimous decision to Zurdo Ramirez in reunification in 2024

Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KO) returned to winning ways after a points victory over Brandon Glanton in his last appearance in April last year.

Billam-Smith is fighting for the first time since defeating Glanton last April. Photo: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER

Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KO) has lost only once in his 23 professional fights, overtaken by Oscar Rivas in the fight for the WBC bridgeweight crown in 2021.

“The Bruiser” previously fought for the WBC interim cruiserweight title and drew against Yamil Alberto Peralta.

The 31-year-old Canadian returned to winning ways after knocking out Gerardo Mellado in the second round in March and will enter Saturday’s fight as the number one contender in the WBC rankings.

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Massey meets Clarke

Jack Massey meets Cheavon Clarke at the cruiserweight crossroads.

Massey (23-3, 13 KO) was knocked out by Opetaia in his fight for the 2024 IBF cruiserweight crown, but got back into the win column in November with a fourth-round stoppage of Ivan Gabriel Garcia.

Clarke (11-2, 8 KO), a 2020 Olympian, saw his progress ponderous after consecutive losses to Leonardo Mosquea and Viddal Riley.

Clarke returned to winning ways in December. Photo: Cris Equeda/Matchroom
Clarke returned to winning ways in December. Photo: Cris Equeda/Matchroom

After returning to play in December, the 35-year-old knocked out Anthony Holloway in the fourth round.

Undercard remaining

Lee Cutler (15-2, 7 KO) from Bournemouth moves to middleweight and can return to winning ways thanks to a points victory over Aaron Sutton (19-2, 3 KO).

Heavyweight Ivan Dychko (15-1, 14 KO) was defeated by Jermaine Franklin in September, but should bounce back by handing Harvey Dykes (7-0-1) his first loss after the break.

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Stephen McKenna (15-1, 14 KO) hasn’t fought since his loss to Cutler in 2024, but he should return after his victory over Casey James Streeter (15-3-2, 6 KO) in the middleweight division.

In the third middleweight fight, Sam Hickey (4-0, 1 KO) can break the undefeated record of Todd Tompkins (4-0) by scoring points.

Airy heavyweight Leon Hughes (4-0, 3 KO) and welterweight Alex Macmillan (3-0, 2 KO) should secure victories in their respective fights via stoppage.

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