Dave “White Rhino” Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO) and Arslanbek Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KO) will fight in a potentially life-changing fight for both fighters tonight in an event promoted by Matchroom at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England. A vast crowd of 10,000 is expected to attend the event tonight.
Results
Bilal Fawaz (10-1-1, 3 KO) defeated Junaid Bostan (10-1-1, 8 KO) by 10-round majority decision to win the British BBBofC junior middleweight title. There was a fierce battle in which it was almost impossible to score accurately. The scores were 96-94, 96-95 for Fawaz and 95-95,
Nigerian-born Fawaz, 37, hurt Bostan in the third round with a left punch to the head. He then attacked him with punches to the arm, but was unable to get it out. In the fourth, Bostan hurt Fawaz with a powerful right hand and unloaded a storm of shots, keeping him trapped on the ropes. Somehow, Fawaz got out of the round without being stopped.
Josh Padley (17-1, 5 KO) defeated Reece Bellotti (20-7, 15 KO) by a surprisingly wide 10-round unanimous decision in a featherweight fight. Bellotti, 34, was better in action during the first six rounds, and in the sixth round he injured Padley with shots to the body.
However, Padley came back robust in the seventh set, landing some nice combinations. Bellotti seemed to lose the power of his punches in the final four rounds to allow Padley to take control. The scores were 99-92, 97-93 and 97-93. Boxing News 24 had it 6-4 for Bellotti.
Hamza Uddin (6-0, 3 KO) defeated Paul Roberts (7-7, 2 KO) in the fifth round to win the vacant British BBBofC flyweight title. Uddin, 22, dropped Roberts three times in round five. The final shot was a left to the body, sending Roberts belatedly to a knee. At this point, Robert’s corner threw in the towel. Referee Michael Alexander stopped the fight at 2:14 of the fifth round.
DAZN broadcast and walk times
Today’s event will be broadcast live on DAZN, starting at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT. Ring walks take place approximately 4:45 PM ET / 1:45 PM PT.
Card fights
Josh Padley vs. Reece Bellotti Junaid Bostan vs. Bilal Fawaz Hamza Uddin vs. Paul Roberts Ibrheem Slymond vs. James Chereji Conner Tudsbury vs. Khalid Graidia Joe Howarth vs. Kane Baker Joe Hayden vs. Angelo Dragone
Two secondary heavyweight contenders, Allen and Makhmudov, hope to secure career-high prizes against top heavyweights. Allen, 33, has recent hope after his recent victory over Johnny Fisher.
For Allen and Makhmudov, this may be their last chance to taste the millions that other heavyweights are making, some of which is completely unconfirmed.
The 33-year-old British fighter Allen was considered a bust years ago, but a recent fifth-round TKO victory over Johnny Fisher on May 17 gave him a chance to turn his career around.
His promoters at Matchroom want him to face one of the aging top-class fighters if he beats Makhmudov tonight. It’s doubtful this will happen, but it was an excellent promotional strategy to generate interest in Allen fighting tonight.
Allen’s losses so far:
Johnny Fisher
Frazer Clarke
David Price
Tony Yoka
Luis Ortiz
Dillian Whyte
Lenroy Thomas
Keys to today’s fight
Dave Allen: He must overcome a ferocious attack from the 6-foot-1/2-inch Makhmudov, who will come out quickly and look to beat Allen with one of his powerful shots. Makhmudov’s size and strength will make things complex for Allen if he decides to trade or stand his ground.
The high guard that Allen uses could be his downfall tonight if he uses this approach. Makhmudov is good at dealing with fighters who throw themselves in front of him. Allen will have to fight because he can’t sit idly behind a high card and hope to block everything that comes his way from the massive Russian.
Arslanbek Makhmudov: He needs to attack Allen early, strike around his high guard to hit the side of his head and stun him. When Allen gets off balance, Makhmudov has to hit him with chopping shots as strenuous as he can to take him down. If Allen decides to stay on the outside to stay out of trouble for the first four rounds, Makhmudov will have to take him down and force him to defend.
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Follow Billam-Smith against Clarke with live round reports, scoring and the official result from London.
Chris Billam-Smith fights Cheavon Clarke over 10 rounds tonight on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US. The former WBO cruiserweight champion headlines Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, November 7.
Billam-Smith vs Clarke Round-by-Round Updates
Live reports will appear here from the opening bell, tracking clean punches, knockdowns and which fighter controls each round.
● LIVE
Chris Billam-Smith vs Chev Clarke
2026-11-07 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · Copper Box Arena, London · Paramount+, Sky Sports
Chris Billam-Smith0
AFTER0ROUNDS
Chev Clarke0
ROUNDChris Billam-SmithChev Clarke
Undercard Results
Featherweight Masood Abdulah (14-1, 8 KOs) scored two knockdowns to defeat Adan Palma (14-2) by an eight-round unanimous decision. The judges scored it 78-72, 77-73 and 76-74.
Abdulah dropped Palma with a short left hook in the opening minute, then used his jab and compact hooks to catch him coming forward. Palma fought his way back into the contest, landing heavy right hands in the fourth round that forced Abdulah to clinch.
A well-timed check left hook sent Palma down again in the sixth, slowing his attack and giving Abdulah more room to dictate the action. Abdulah worked behind his jab and continued finding the left hook over the final two rounds to secure the victory.
Vinnie Kemp (1-0, 1 KO) stopped Liam McElhinney (0-3) with a barrage of body shots at 2:33 of the opening round in their scheduled four-round middleweight bout. Making his professional debut, Kemp charged forward from the opening bell, throwing hard punches and goading McElhinney.
The referee briefly paused the action to warn Kemp about his verbals before allowing the fight to continue. Kemp resumed his attack, stalking McElhinney and driving punches into his midsection.
McElhinney bent forward and covered up against the ropes under the sustained body attack, prompting the referee to wave it off. Kemp’s aggression gave him a quick debut victory, although McElhinney offered little to test him.
When Does Billam-Smith vs Clarke Start?
Main-event ring walks: 🇺🇸 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT · 🇬🇧 10 p.m. GMTapproximately.
The undercard determines the final timing. Billam-Smith and Clarke headline a nine-fight show, with Denzel Bentley against Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-feature.
Main-card broadcast:
🇺🇸 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
🇬🇧 7 p.m. GMT
Preliminary coverage:
🇺🇸 12 pm ET / 9 am PT
🇬🇧 5 p.m. GMT
Sky Sports broadcasts the main card in the UK, with prelims available on its digital platforms. Paramount+ carries the prelims and main card in the US through a subscription, without a separate PPV charge.
Two June Stoppage Wins Set Up the Main Event
Both fighters arrive after punishing fights.
Billam-Smith beat Ryan Rozicki in June, with the Canadian’s corner withdrawing him after seven rounds of their Bournemouth contest. Clarke endured a rougher route on the same bill, recovering from two knockdowns before stopping Jack Massey.
Tonight’s contest carries no championship belt. For Billam-Smith, it offers a chance to strengthen his position at cruiserweight while beating an opponent who twice frustrated him.
Clarke’s second amateur victory came in the 2016 national elite championship final. Beating Billam-Smith in the paid ranks would add a former world champion to his professional record and strengthen his case for bigger fights.
Billam-Smith enters at 22-2 with 14 knockoutswhile Clarke brings a 12-2 record with nine stoppages. The experience gap amounts to ten professional contests.
Both cleared the scales on Friday. Billam-Smith weighed 199.5 lbs (90.5 kg) and Clarke 198.8 lbs (90.2 kg) for their cruiserweight headliner.
Zuffa Boxing 12 Undercard Results
Confirmed results and finishing details will be added alongside the matchups below as the bouts conclude.
Follow Billam-Smith against Clarke with live round reports, scoring and the official result from London.
Chris Billam-Smith fights Cheavon Clarke over 10 rounds tonight on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US. The former WBO cruiserweight champion headlines Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, November 7.
Billam-Smith vs Clarke Round-by-Round Updates
Live reports will appear here from the opening bell, tracking clean punches, knockdowns and which fighter controls each round.
● LIVE
Chris Billam-Smith vs Chev Clarke
2026-11-07 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · Copper Box Arena, London · Paramount+, Sky Sports
Chris Billam-Smith0
AFTER0ROUNDS
Chev Clarke0
ROUNDChris Billam-SmithChev Clarke
Undercard Results
Featherweight Masood Abdulah (14-1, 8 KOs) scored two knockdowns to defeat Adan Palma (14-2) by an eight-round unanimous decision. The judges scored it 78-72, 77-73 and 76-74.
Abdulah dropped Palma with a short left hook in the opening minute, then used his jab and compact hooks to catch him coming forward. Palma fought his way back into the contest, landing heavy right hands in the fourth round that forced Abdulah to clinch.
A well-timed check left hook sent Palma down again in the sixth, slowing his attack and giving Abdulah more room to dictate the action. Abdulah worked behind his jab and continued finding the left hook over the final two rounds to secure the victory.
Vinnie Kemp (1-0, 1 KO) stopped Liam McElhinney (0-3) with a barrage of body shots at 2:33 of the opening round in their scheduled four-round middleweight bout. Making his professional debut, Kemp charged forward from the opening bell, throwing hard punches and goading McElhinney.
The referee briefly paused the action to warn Kemp about his verbals before allowing the fight to continue. Kemp resumed his attack, stalking McElhinney and driving punches into his midsection.
McElhinney bent forward and covered up against the ropes under the sustained body attack, prompting the referee to wave it off. Kemp’s aggression gave him a quick debut victory, although McElhinney offered little to test him.
When Does Billam-Smith vs Clarke Start?
Main-event ring walks: 🇺🇸 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT · 🇬🇧 10 p.m. GMTapproximately.
The undercard determines the final timing. Billam-Smith and Clarke headline a nine-fight show, with Denzel Bentley against Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-feature.
Main-card broadcast:
🇺🇸 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
🇬🇧 7 p.m. GMT
Preliminary coverage:
🇺🇸 12 pm ET / 9 am PT
🇬🇧 5 p.m. GMT
Sky Sports broadcasts the main card in the UK, with prelims available on its digital platforms. Paramount+ carries the prelims and main card in the US through a subscription, without a separate PPV charge.
Two June Stoppage Wins Set Up the Main Event
Both fighters arrive after punishing fights.
Billam-Smith beat Ryan Rozicki in June, with the Canadian’s corner withdrawing him after seven rounds of their Bournemouth contest. Clarke endured a rougher route on the same bill, recovering from two knockdowns before stopping Jack Massey.
Tonight’s contest carries no championship belt. For Billam-Smith, it offers a chance to strengthen his position at cruiserweight while beating an opponent who twice frustrated him.
Clarke’s second amateur victory came in the 2016 national elite championship final. Beating Billam-Smith in the paid ranks would add a former world champion to his professional record and strengthen his case for bigger fights.
Billam-Smith enters at 22-2 with 14 knockoutswhile Clarke brings a 12-2 record with nine stoppages. The experience gap amounts to ten professional contests.
Both cleared the scales on Friday. Billam-Smith weighed 199.5 lbs (90.5 kg) and Clarke 198.8 lbs (90.2 kg) for their cruiserweight headliner.
Zuffa Boxing 12 Undercard Results
Confirmed results and finishing details will be added alongside the matchups below as the bouts conclude.
Tim Tszyu seeks to become Australia’s third multi-divisional boxing world champion when he competes for Erislandy Lara’s WBA middleweight title next month, and ahead of the action, trainer Robert Garcia has offered his thoughts on the fight.
Tszyu lost his WBO super-welterweight title in a defeat to Sebastian Fundora back in 2024 and twice failed to reclaim 154lb honours, both against Bakhram Murtazaliev and in a rematch with Fundora.
Since then, the Aussie has stepped up to middleweight and scored a career-best win over Errol Spence Jr earlier this yearand now, the 32-year-old could join lead trainer Jeff Fenech and Liam Paro as his nation’s third two-weight world champion, if he can trump 43-year-old.
Speaking with ProBox TVRobert Garcia, who trains a potential future Tszyu opponent in Vergil Ortiz, admitted that he is leaning towards the home fighter, but noted that Lara will not be phased by competing in the challenger’s backyard.
“We can probably lean towards Tim Tsyzu because he is fighting at home, in front of his hometown, but Lara is not the fighter that brings in a lot of fans following him.
“He doesn’t have a following, he is not one that is going to sell out arenas, so even if it is in the United States, it is likely that most of the people are going to be [there] for Tim Tszyu because Australians do travel and Tim Tszyu has a lot of fans.
“For Lara, going to Australia is like going to Las Vegas or going to New York because he never has that following anyways. Anywhere he goes, he is going to be against the crowd. So, I think for him it is going to be one of those performances where it doesn’t make a difference if he is going to Tim Tsyzu’s hometown.”
Tszyu-Lara takes place at the Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland, Australia on Sunday 13 December.
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