The Sheffield Arena in Yorkshire, UK, was electrified by a night of boxing that saw rising stars and seasoned fighters clash in bouts that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Promoted by Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions) and aired on ESPN+, the event was highlighted by Dalton Smith’s impressive victory and Sandy Ryan’s dominant performance, among other notable matches.
Dalton “Thunder” Smith (16-0, 12 KOs) delivered a statement in the main event by securing a knockout win over Jose “Chon” Zepeda (37-5, 28 KOs) for the vacant WBC Silver Super Lightweight title. After a cautious start and trading rounds early on, Smith found his rhythm, culminating in a powerful right to Zepeda's mid-section in the fifth round, ending the fight decisively and propelling Smith into the spotlight.
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In the co-main event, Sandy “The Lion” Ryan (7-1-1, 3 KOs) showcased her strength against Terri Harper (14-1-2, 6 KOs), forcing a stoppage after four rounds. Ryan’s power and technique proved too much for the former two-division world champion Harper, with Ryan's victory marking a significant step forward in her career.
The card also featured Ishmael “The Black Panther” Davis (13-0, 6 KOs), who outpointed Troy “Trojan” Williamson (20-3-1, 14 KOs) in a British final eliminator. The fight was a tactical battle, with Davis emerging victorious on the judges’ scorecards, setting up potential title opportunities.
Jimmy Joe “The Young Lion” Flint (14-1-2, 3 KOs) triumphed over Campbell “Hurricane” Hatton (14-1, 5 KOs) in a closely contested match that went the distance. Flint's determination and skill saw him outwork Hatton, earning a victory through unanimous decision.
Nico “Lightning” Leivars (6-0-1, 1 KO) overcame adversity, battling through cuts over both eyes, to knock out Piotr “Gypsy” Mirga (7-3, 0 KOs) in the ninth round of their British eliminator.
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