At the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, UK, a night filled with boxing drama unfolded under the promotion of Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions), with bouts that captivated the audience from start to finish.
The main event saw a clash of titans as British and WBA Continental Middleweight Champion Nathan “Hitman” Heaney (18-0-1, 6 KOs) and challenger Brad “The Newquay Bomb” Pauls (18-1-1, 10 KOs) battled through twelve intense rounds, neither able to secure victory, resulting in a draw. The fight showcased Heaney's counter-punching skills against Pauls' aggressive forward pressure.
Watch the official fight highlights: Watch
In the co-main event, the arena witnessed a swift victory as EBU Super Bantamweight Champion Liam Davies (16-0, 8 KOs) claimed the vacant IBO World Super Bantamweight title by stopping Erik “Terrible” Robles Ayala (15-2, 9 KOs) in just two rounds. Davies’ power was too much for Ayala, dropping him twice before the referee called an end to the bout, highlighting Davies' potential on the global stage.
Watch the official fight highlights: Watch
Longtime fan favorite Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin (28-1, 23 KOs) returned to action against Jose Angulo (16-8, 9 KOs) in a super lightweight clash that went the distance. Seldin's early knockdowns in the first and second rounds set the tone, but Angulo showed resilience to last all eight rounds. Seldin was declared the winner by majority decision.
Reshat “The Albanian Bear” Mati (15-0, 8 KOs) showcased his boxing skills over Irving “Poderoso” Macias (15-5, 10 KOs), controlling the super lightweight bout from the opening bell to the last. Mati's dominance was reflected in the unanimous decision victory.
“Irish” Joe Ward (11-1, 7 KOs) made quick work of Derrick “Take it to the Bank” Webster (29-5-1, 14 KOs) in the light heavyweight division, dropping Webster three times before the referee stopped the fight in the second round.
Adding to the night's drama, heavyweight Joe Joyce (16-2, 15 KOs) overcame Kash Ali (21-3, 12 KOs) in a hard-fought battle that lasted into the tenth round. Joyce's late knockout win underscored his resilience and power.
Watch the official fight highlights: Watch
Middleweight action saw Zach Parker (24-1, 17 KOs) mount a successful comeback against Tyron Zeuge (27-2-1, 15 KOs), overcoming an early knockdown to secure a unanimous decision.
Watch the official fight highlights: Watch
Super lightweight Pierce O’Leary (14-0, 7 KOs) provided an all-action bout against Hovhannes Martirosyan (16-1, 10 KOs), culminating in a ninth-round stoppage. O’Leary's performance was both dynamic and decisive.
The Commonwealth Super Bantamweight clash between Dennis McCann (15-0-1, 8 KOs) and Brad Strand (11-1, 3 KOs) was a masterclass in boxing skill, with McCann securing a unanimous decision.
Watch the official fight highlights: Watch
Welterweights Ethan James (12-1) and Owen Cooper (10-0, 4 KOs) engaged in a closely contested battle, with Cooper securing a stoppage win after nine rounds.
Lastly, light heavyweight Ezra Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) made a statement by stopping Prince Oko Nartey (11-3, 10 KOs) in the fourth round, adding another exciting knockout to the evening's tally.
Image Credit: X