One of boxing’s most exhilarating prospects will step into action next weekend when Briton Ben Whittaker steps into the ring in Liverpool. On Saturday, April 18, the 28-year-old will face Brian Suarez at MandS Arena. live broadcast on DAZN.
Lithe heavyweight Whittaker replaced WBO champion Callum Smith, who was forced to withdraw from the event after suffering an injury during training camp. Whittaker (10-0-1, 7 KO) is widely considered one of boxing’s brightest talents and scored a stunning first-round knockout of Benjamin Gavazi in his Matchroom debut in November.
He will fight to keep his undefeated record intact when he faces Suarez (21-4, 20 KO) on Saturday. The Argentine will enter the competition after his November victory by TKO in the second round over Sergio Santos Dantas.
The card also features Everton’s Molly McCann vs. Ashleigh Johnson (junior featherweight), as well as Joe McGrail vs. Aaron Hayden (junior featherweight) and Leo Atang vs. Viktor Chvarkou (heavyweight). Coverage will begin at 7:00 p.m., with Whittaker and Suarez bypasses expected to begin at 9:20 p.m.
Whittaker vs. Suarez is just one of several blockbuster fights on the horizon, followed by David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez (May 2), Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois (May 9) and Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven (May 23).
Normally, each of these fights would require a separate purchase to stream live, but now DAZN offers a comprehensive package which gives you access to all these PPVs in one subscription.
New DAZN Ultimate subscription includes a minimum of 12 PPV events per year, including the events listed above. Members also gain access to over 185 fights from promoters such as Queensbury, Matchroom and Misfits.
Customers on the Ultimate plan can expect this save over £300 a year compared to purchasing individual PPVs. DAZN Ultimate offers two payment options: subscribers can pay £24.99 per month for 12 months, or save £49.98 by paying an annual upfront fee of £249.99.
The price includes a wide range of boxing magazines, documentaries, behind-the-scenes materials and press conferences. The offer is also addressed to football fans – every match of the Italian Serie A and the most essential events from La Liga, Bundesliga and Saudi Pro League.
DAZN Ultimate customers can also enjoy excellent streaming quality with HDR and Dolby 5.1 surround sound available at select events. One of DAZN Ultimate’s terms and conditions is that customers must commit to a 12-month contract after purchasing a subscription.
Alternatively, the Whittaker vs. Suarez fights can be streamed as part of a standard DAZN subscription from £15.99, while the Wardley vs. Dubois and Usyk vs. Rico PPVs are priced at £24.99 each. All mentioned fights will be broadcast exclusively on DAZNwhich means they won’t be broadcast by the likes of Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
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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