Both arrived unbeaten in Illinois. Schofield (20-0, 13 KOs) came off a first-round knockout win against the faded former world champion Tevin Farmer. Meanwhile, Bahdi (20-1, KO15) outscored Roger Gutierrez in his most recent outing last August.

The pair were fighting for the title Gervonta Davis was stripped of in January.

Schofield began well, especially with his right hand. His jab proved a potent weapon towards the end of the opening frame.

Bahdi landed with rights of his own in the second, but then found himself on the canvas a round later. A counter left hand did the damage after the Canadian was hurt several times during the third.

The pair traded big shots in the fourth, however Schofield was on top, getting the better of the exchanges.

Schofield rallies after knockdown to beat Bahdi

Despite this, the tide turned in the sixth. Bahdi landed with a huge right hand. Schofield ate two more of those shots and his legs visibly wobbled.

‘Kid Austin’ rallied though to hurt Bahdi with a left hook in what was an absorbing session.

Bahdi had a case for a knockdown in round nine. A cuffing right landed and Schofield’s knee seemed to touch the canvas.

He did score a knockdown in the penultimate round though, as an innocuous right hand saw Schofield hit the deck.

That one didn’t look like a knockdown, but it was counted as one, and Schofield eased to the finish line by using his boxing skills, as the bout went to the cards.

Scores of 119-108, 116-110 and 115-111 saw Schofield crowned the new champion.

Mendoza stuns Sandoval, Rivera victorious

There was an upset on the undercard, as Sergio Mendoza (28-1, 24 KOs) ripped the WBC and WBA flyweight titles from Ricardo Sandoval (27-3, 18 KOs) with a fifth round stoppage.

Mendoza dropped Sandoval twice in the second round, and finished the job in the fifth, after decking Sandoval for a third time.

Elsewhere on the Schofield vs Bahdi report, Jan-Paul Rivera Pizarro (17-0, 7 KOs) stayed unbeaten. The Puerto Rican took a wide points win, 99-89 on all three cards over 10 rounds against Abraham Perfecto Valdez (14-3, 9 KOs) at super featherweight.

Schofield vs Bahdi Results – Remaining Undercard

Meanwhile, at cruiserweight, Tristan Kalkreuth (18-1, 13 KOs) halted Ivan Rosado (12-1, 9 KOs) in three rounds of a scheduled ten, while at super welterweight, Grant Flores (14-0, 10 KOs) stopped Mikey Dahlman (19-3, 17 KOs) in the second round of their meeting.

Jahmal Harvey (5-0, 4 KOs) scored a third-round stoppage against Pedro Castaneda Castro (9-2-1, 5 KOs) at lightweight.

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Elsewhere, Cristian Williams (15-0, 8 KOs) was a points winner against Asa Stevens (7-1-1, 2 KOs) at featherweight.

Another winner on the cards was Naomy Valle (16-1, 9 KOs), as she clearly outscored Sheyla Moreno Castillo (5-2-1, 1 KO) at minimumweight.

Rounding off the Schofield vs Bahdi report, heavyweight hope Joshua Edwards (8-0, 7 KOs) stayed unbeaten with a second-round retirement win over Craig Lewis (15-10-1, 8 KOs).

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Chisora faced off with Gassiev after his sixth round stoppage over Peter Kadiru in July.

Furthermore, at an IBA press conference in Istanbul, the popular heavyweight veteran reaffirmed his desire to face the Russian in December.

Chisora was thought to have retired after his defeat to Deontay Wilder in April, which was his 50th professional fight. A Chisora vs Gassiev fight now looks set to extend his career further.

Chisora vs Gassiev in the works

However, the 42-year-old appears to have reversed that call and is keen to lock horns with Gassiev before the end of the year.

IBA President Umar Kremlev is looking to stage Chisora vs Gassiev in England. Meanwhile, the IBA will hold their President’s Cup in Istanbul from November 27 until December 4. The tournament will bring together elite amateurs and professional boxers.

The Brit confirmed his Chisora vs Gassiev plans at the press conference on Tuesday.

“December it’ll be me vs Gassiev,” Chisora said at the press conference on Tuesday. “We’re going to decide where. Either in London or Manchester.

“We’re going to put two belts on the line. The IBA and the WBA ‘regular’. 

“So why not? Let’s have fun with it.”

Joshua vs Fury WBA title row

While the Chisora vs Gassiev clash would carry the WBA ‘regular’ belt, the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight title will reportedly be at stake when the Joshua vs Fury fight takes place at Principality Stadium on December 11.

Despite both men previously holding world titles, the decision has drawn widespread criticism. Particularly given their patchy recent form.

Chisora, who hopes to land the Chisora vs Gassiev fight in December, was among those that have disputed the WBA title being on the line for Joshua vs Fury.

The 42-year-old told reporters including Pro Boxing Fans in Istanbul on Tuesday: “Why do we need a super champion? For what?

“We’re killing boxing.

“Why is it in boxing that we have to make different belts for the sake of the people who are not boxing to make more money off it.

“That needs to change. Gassiev is the champion. It’s madness.”

Whether the WBA backs Chisora vs Gassiev as a title fight remains to be seen, but the Brit has made clear who he believes holds the real belt.

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Tickets for the long-overdue clash between Fury and Joshua went on sale at 12pm GMT on Friday.

Despite many believing the fight has come a decade too late, over 500,000 people joined the queue on Ticketmaster. 

The 78,000-capacity Principality Stadium in Cardiff will host the bout.

Fury Joshua sold out

And Fury vs Joshua tickets sold out within an hour of being on sale.

Prices ranged from £88 for the cheapest ticket. Meanwhile, the most expensive ticket was on sale for over £13,000.

Tickets are now appearing on resale website, with cheapest tickets starting from £228.

 

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Organisers have yet to announce an undercard for the sold out Fury vs Joshua fight. However, rumours are circulating that former heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder and current cruiserweight titlist, Jai Opetaia could meet in a heavyweight clash.

Manny Pacquiao, 47, has also been linked to a shock return on the card. The Filipino icon hasn’t fought since a contentious draw with Mario Barrios last July.

Netflix – the streaming giant that will air the event – are keen to draw in a large American audience. As a result, the long-awaited clash will begin at around 1am local time (8pm ET/5pm PT).

The WBA super heavyweight title will be on the line. Murat Gassiev holds the WBA ‘regular’ title and has questioned the WBA’s decision to overlook him.

“Nobody asked me or my team anything before this decision. 

“I have defended this title in the ring, not in a press release. I am ready to fight anyone – Fury, Joshua, anybody – tomorrow, next month, whenever suits. 

“That has never been a question for me. I would not accept the situation when champion’s future is decided on paper, not in the ring.”

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Fury and Joshua will finally clash on December 11 at the Principality Stadium, live on Netflix and their old nemesis Wilder could be joining them in Cardiff.

The bout will take place in the early hours to suit an American audience and Netflix are keen to bolster the card with names which will draw in a bigger audience from the USA.

Reports suggest Manny Pacquiao, who turns 48 in December, will fight on the bill. However, he has yet to confirm an opponent.

Wilder vs Opetaia in talks

According to Mike Coppinger, Wilder is in talks to fight WBA ‘regular’ cruiserweight world champion, Jai Opetaia on the Fury vs Joshua undercard.

Opetaia previously held the IBF cruiserweight title. Meanwhile, the Australian won the WBA belt with a ninth round stoppage of Noel Mikaelian last month.

Should it get done, a Wilder vs Opetaia bout would take place at heavyweight and would not affect a much-talked about cruiserweight bout between Opetaia and David Benavidez.

Wilder Usyk talks break down

Former heavyweight world champion, Wilder, 40, had been linked to a bout with former undisputed titlist, Oleksandr Usyk.

However, with talks reportedly breaking down, it appears the American is now pursuing a Wilder vs Opetaia meeting.

Wilder, of course, faced Fury in three epic heavyweight title bouts. After a thrilling draw in their first meeting, Fury stopped his rival in seven rounds to capture the WBC title in their rematch.

Fury then halted ‘The Bronze Bomber’ in the 11th round of their breathless third fight.

Fury and Joshua will settle a decade-long rivalry on December 11.

Tickets for their long-overdue showdown go on sale at 12pm GMT on Friday.

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Schofield battles Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight world title at the Wintrust Arena. Meanwhile, DAZN will show the bout live worldwide.

Gervonta Davis was stripped of the title in January after an arrest warrant for domestic violence.

Then, the WBA ordered a bout between their number one and two contenders, setting up the fight at the centre of this Schofield vs Bahdi preview.

Schofield, who is unbeaten in 19 professional fights, competes for a maiden world title. His first scheduled stint at world honours was shelved on fight week last February, after the American fell ill, ahead of a scheduled bout with Shakur Stevenson.

The 24-year-old knocked out Tevin Farmer on his return to the ring last June.

Meanwhile, Bahdi, 32, is undefeated in 20 professional bouts.

The Canadian rose to prominence in 2024 after knocking Ashton Sylve out cold in a knockout of the year contender.

Like his rival, he has struggled for activity. He has fought three times since and in his last outing, Bahdi outpointed Roger Gutierrez last August.

Schofield vs Bahdi prediction: This appears a 50-50 fight on paper. But, Schofield’s superior speed and skill should get him through here. He can win his first world title on points.

Sandoval-Mendoza in unified world title clash

In the chief support of this Schofield vs Bahdi preview, Ricardo Sandoval makes a first defence of his unified WBC and WBA flyweight world titles. The Californian meets Sergio Mendoza.

Sandoval travelled to Japan and dethroned Kenshiro Teraji in a split decision success last July.

 

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Meanwhile, Mendoza, the underdog on the Schofield vs Bahdi card, moves up in weight after suffering a second round knockout loss to Thanongsak Simsri in a bid for the IBF light flyweight belt in April.

Prediction: I expect Sandoval to retain his titles with a stoppage win.

Schofield vs Bahdi Preview Remaining Undercard

Elsewhere on the Schofield vs Bahdi preview, exciting lightweight prospect Jahmal Harvey can stop Pedro Castaneda Castro, while Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro may need all 10 rounds to see off Abraham Perfecto Valdez in their super featherweight clash.

In pair of heavyweight bouts, Joshua Edwards should halt Carl Lewis, but Tristan Kalkreuth may go the distance in victory against Ivan Rosado.

Grant Flores will likely score a stoppage win over Mikey Dahlman at super welterweight, while Naomy Valle can outpoint Sheyla Moreno Castillo in their minimumweight bout.

Rounding off the Schofield vs Bahdi preview, Asa Stevens can beat Cristian Williams by decision. The pair fight over eight rounds at featherweight.

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Indeed, Schofield vs Bahdi headlines the Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

The Schofield vs Bahdi fight is for a vacant title after Gervonta Davis was stripped of the belt in January, following an arrest warrant for domestic violence.

Schofield was scheduled to fight for a world title last February. However, the undefeated New Jersey native withdrew from his bout with Shakur Stevenson on fight week through illness.

Since then, ‘Kid Austin’ has fought once. He stopped former world champion Tevin Farmer in the opening round in June.

Meanwhile, Canada’s Bahdi also brings an unbeaten record into Schofield vs Bahdi.

Since wiping out top prospect Ashton Sylve in 2024, Bahdi has won three on the spin.

However, the 32-year-old hasn’t fought in 14 months. His last outing saw him secure a unanimous decision win over Roger Gutierrez.

 

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Schofield vs Bahdi – Date Venue, Start Time and Ring Walks

• To start with, the pair will fight on Saturday 10th October, live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Additionally, the broadcast will begin at 9pm ET/5pm PT/2am GMT (Sunday)
• Finally, the Schofield Bahdi start time will be at approximately 11pm ET/8pm ET/4am GMT (Sunday)

Schofield vs Bahdi – How To Watch

• Fans can watch Schofield vs Bahdi live worldwide on DAZN

 

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Last Three Fights

Before you watch Schofield vs Bahdi, here’s how both men arrived at this point.

Floyd Schofield

• Floyd Schofield bt Tevin Farmer – 1st round KO
• Floyd Schofield bt Rene Tellez Giron – Unanimous Decision
• Floyd Schofield bt Ester Suero – 5th round DQ

Lucas Bahdi

• Lucas Bahdi bt Roger Gutierrez – Unanimous Decision
• Lucas Bahdi bt Ryan James Racaza – Unanimous Decision
• Lucas Bahdi bt Armando Casamonica – Majority Decision

Undercard

Fans planning to watch Schofield vs Bahdi on DAZN will also see this stacked undercard unfold beforehand.

• Ricardo Rafael Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) vs Sergio Alfonso Mendoza Cordova (27-1, 23 KOs) – WBC and WBA flyweight world titles (12 rounds)
• Jahmal Harvey (4-0, 3 KOs) vs Pedro Castaneda Castro (9-1-1, 5 KOs) – lightweight (8 rounds)
• Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro (16-0, 7 KOs) vs Abraham Perfecto Valdez (14-2, 9 KOs) – super featherweight (10 rounds)
• Joshua Edwards (7-0, 6 KOs) vs Craig Lewis (15-9-1, 8 KOs) –  heavyweight (8 rounds)
• Tristan Kalkreuth (17-1, 12 KOs) vs Ivan Rosado (12-0, 9 KOs) – heavyweight (10 rounds)
• Grant Flores (13-0, 9 KOs) vs Mikey Dahlman (19-2, 17 KOs) – super welterweight (10 rounds)
• Naomy Valle (15-1, 9 KOs) vs Sheyla Moreno Castillo (5-1-1, 1 KO) – minimumweight (8 rounds)
• Asa Stevens (7-0-1, 2 KOs) vs Cristian Williams (14-0, 8 KOs) – featherweight (8 rounds)

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Essex and Laughs clash at the Copper Box Arena. The Joey Essex Dapper Laughs fight is live on DAZN.

Essex made a name for himself on reality TV show, The Only Way Is Essex. After that, the 36-year-old turned to boxing and made his debut last August, defeating Numeiro

Since then, he has trained alongside former world title challenger, Conor Benn under his uncle and coach Tony Sims.

Meanwhile, comedian Dapper Laughs is six years Essex’s senior. Like his opponent, the Londoner has also competed once himself. In fact, the 42-year-old stopped Simple Simon in the first round in 2023.

Essex vs Dapper – Date Venue, Start Time and Ring Walks

• First of all, the pair will fight on Saturday 10th October, live from the Copper Box Arena in London
• Additionally, the broadcast is scheduled to begin at 7pm BST/2pm ET/11am PT
• Finally, the Essex Dapper start time is expected at approximately 10.30pm BST/5.30pm ET/2.30pm PT

Essex vs Dapper How To Watch

• Fans can watch Essex vs Laughs live worldwide on DAZN

Essex vs Dapper – Last Fights

Joey Essex

• Joey Essex bt Numeiro – Majority Decision

Dapper Laughs

• Dapper Laughs bt Simple Simon – 1st round TKO

 

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Undercard

Fans planning to watch Essex vs Laughs on DAZN will also see this stacked undercard unfold beforehand. However, Chase DeMoor was forced to withdraw from his bout with Plinio Cruz due to an eye injury. Instead, Cruz now faces Gary Olive

• Gary Olive vs Plinio Cruz – heavyweight
• Jordan McCann vs Mo Deen – heavyweight
• Carla Jade vs Erika Einarsdottir – lightweight
• Brandon Scott vs Savimbi D’Silva Neto – super middleweight
• Nitboy & Kane West vs Cracky Tokky & Little T – super featherweight
• Charlie Cox vs James Collins – heavyweight

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Speaking on Boxing King Media’s Listen with Shane interview, Shane offered a personal assessment of the brothers’ rift, saying he remains close to both men and would welcome them putting their disagreements behind them.

The discussion followed questions about Joshua seeking advice from Peter, Tyson Fury’s uncle and former trainer, ahead of his December 11 meeting with Tyson in Cardiff.

However, Shane’s most heartfelt comments concerned the family relationship rather than what either heavyweight might gain inside the ring.

Shane says John and Peter Fury still love each other

Asked about his father’s reaction to the Joshua discussion, Shane acknowledged how difficult the situation was for him to discuss.

“I feel a bit emotional now,” he said, before adding: “Me dad loves his little brother.”

Shane then explained that his own relationship with both men gave him a different perspective on the public disagreements.

“I’ve got a good relationship with both of them and they both love each other. I can see it.”

The split has been public for years. In a May 2019 interview with Boxing News, John said he might never speak to Peter again, attributing the breakdown to boxing.

More recently, Boxing News reported John’s comments to Playbook Boxing, in which he criticised the possibility of Peter helping Joshua prepare to beat Tyson. John qualified those remarks by saying he was not claiming such involvement had happened.

Shane, meanwhile, said the decision for John and Peter Fury to reconnect belonged to the brothers themselves. He would welcome them seeing each other and sharing a meal.

“I would love it for them pair to get to do what they needed to do and put all the differences behind them because life is too short.”

John and Peter Fury rift: Shane draws a line on Joshua advice

Shane distinguished a trainer offering general guidance to a fighter from giving instructions specifically designed to defeat a family member.

He said even John would offer Joshua sincere advice if the heavyweight approached him, despite Joshua being Tyson’s opponent.

In Shane’s view, offering general advice was different from helping Joshua devise a way to beat Tyson.

Shane said he did not believe Peter would provide that kind of assistance. That was his assessment of his uncle’s loyalties, rather than evidence of what had been discussed privately.

Peter’s clarification, reported by Boxing News, said he had spoken to Joshua about his skill set two months earlier and would be happy to help after the fight.

Although Joshua has also reunited with Ben Davison, another former Tyson trainer, Shane’s remarks about Peter centred on family bonds surviving disagreements.

He did not announce a reconciliation or suggest one had been arranged. His hope was simply that John and Peter Fury could find a way back to each other.

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Dubois outlined his plans during an interview with Sky Sports News. He sees Fury as a major future opponent.

“What a fight that would be,” he said.

However, Dubois must first beat Wardley again. Fury also faces a major challenge against Anthony Joshua later this year.

Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury hinges on two results

Dubois fights Wardley at The O2 on Saturday 17 October. Meanwhile, Fury meets Joshua at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December.

Dubois expects Fury to win that contest. Such a result could help create another major British heavyweight attraction.

Nevertheless, neither victory would guarantee a subsequent meeting. Both camps would still need to agree terms for a Dubois–Fury fight.

For now, the champion insists he has his priorities clear.

“I’m not looking past Fabio at all,” Dubois told Sky Sports News.

Wardley has already shown why Dubois cannot afford any distractions. Their first fight gave the champion plenty of difficult moments.

Wardley comes before a potential Fury showdown

Dubois won the WBO title against Wardley in Manchester in May. The pair fought at the Co-op Live Arena.

He stopped Wardley in the 11th round. The result handed Wardley his first professional defeat.

Wardley then activated his rematch clause. He now has an immediate chance to reclaim the belt.

That first meeting gives each fighter something to build on. Wardley can take confidence from his early knockdowns.

Dubois, meanwhile, knows he can recover from trouble and force a stoppage. Frank Warren previously highlighted Wardley’s ability to hurt him.

The champion therefore faces a dangerous return bout before considering his next move.

Fury previously dismissed a Dubois fight

Fury’s earlier comments offer another complication for Dubois’s ambitions.

In May, Fury played down fights with Dubois and Wardley on FurociTV.

“They don’t really do anything for me,” Fury said.

Those comments came months before Dubois’s latest interview.

Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury remains an ambition for now. First, Dubois must overcome Wardley, while Fury must beat Joshua.

Two victories could strengthen the case for a meeting. Until then, Dubois’s immediate task remains defending his title in London.

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The British heavyweights are scheduled to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with neither guaranteed a return bout under the current agreement.

Hearn confirms one-fight agreement

Joshua’s promoter Hearn told Sky Sports News: “No rematch clause. It’s one fight, one-off.”

However, he suggested a blockbuster first meeting could create interest in another contest.

Fury’s team leaves options open

Fury’s manager Brown also confirmed the agreement covers a single fight. He indicated that victory could steer Fury towards another meeting with Oleksandr Usyk.

Brown suggested defeat would leave either heavyweight facing difficult decisions about his career. Retirement remains a possibility, rather than a confirmed outcome.

Could Fury and Joshua still have a rematch?

The absence of a clause does not prevent a second fight. It means fans should distinguish between a contractual rematch provision and a future bout negotiated separately.

What does no rematch clause mean?

In boxing, a rematch provision can give a fighter a contractual route to another meeting after the first contest. Its precise effect depends on the wording of the agreement, including any conditions and deadlines.

Without that provision, the result does not automatically activate a return bout. The fighters and their representatives would need to reach terms if they wanted to meet again.

That distinction matters when assessing the stakes. A narrow decision, a dramatic finish or a controversial result might generate public demand for another fight. However, demand alone does not settle a date, venue, purse or the willingness of both sides to take part.

A convincing victory could also change the appeal of a second meeting. The winner might see greater sporting or commercial value in facing a different opponent, while the loser could choose a different route back.

A future negotiation could also involve different circumstances from the original deal. Broadcaster interest, scheduling and the availability of alternative opponents could all influence whether a return contest makes sense. For supporters hoping to watch the rivalry develop over two fights, the important point is that a second meeting would be a new decision for the participants.

Those are possible scenarios, rather than predictions about how this contest will unfold. The contractual position gives neither outcome a guaranteed sequel.

For now, both camps describe a single-fight deal. Any return meeting would depend on a further agreement.

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Whittaker was hurt in the final round. However, he managed to overcome Wallace’s onslaught to run out a points winner.

A shot at Dmitry Bivol’s IBF light heavyweight world title was at stake for the winner. But the pair were cagey in the opening few rounds.

Whittaker, who stopped Richard Rivera in two rounds in June, sprung to life in the third. A right-hand left hook landed, while a left hook momentarily stunned the visitor.

Wallace was cut over the left eye by the end of the third, while Whittaker put on some of his vintage showboating as he looked in control by the fourth.

The Australian began to swing the momentum slightly in the fifth. At least three left hands landed, but Whittaker rocked him back to the ropes in response.

Whittaker shrugged off a solid left hand from Wallace in the sixth, but he was struggling to assert his earlier dominance and power.

Wallace was growing in confidence and produced some showboating of his own after evading a Whittaker attack.

The visitor had his best round to date in the 10th. Whittaker was caught with a hard left hand and tumbled to the canvas, as he attempted to grab hold of his foe.

Whittaker survives Wallace scare

Combinations appeared to trouble the home favourite and Wallace screamed to his large travelling support at the end of the round, as his belief continued to grow.

Whittaker got the best of the 11th, but he appeared in a world of trouble in the 12th round.

A left hand stunned him and he held on as Wallace looked to finish the bout.

 

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Whittaker slipped to the canvas twice under fire and he seemed fortunate to avoid a knockdown being ruled.

‘The Surgeon’ survived the late onslaught and ran out a comfortable winner with scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113.

Whittaker put himself in line for a shot at unified light heavyweight champion, Bivol who is set to defend his belts against Callum Smith on December 12.

The Wolverhampton native said he would be open to a rematch with Wallace.

Kamara, Uddin secure stoppages

Elsewhere on the Whittaker vs Wallace report, amateur starlet Odel Kamara made a successful start to his professional journey. The Liverpool native stopped Thodoris Ritzakis in the third round.

Kamara looked on course for a swift stoppage after detonating a powerful right hand which dropped the Greek in the opening round.

 

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The visitor however responded and despite taking continued punishment, he remained game and caught Kamara with some clean hooks.

Kamara connected with an uppercut in the third round, before a right hand prompted referee Ryan Churchill to wave off the contest. Although, it appeared slightly premature.

Hamza Uddin claimed the British and vacant Commonwealth flyweight titles with an eighth round demolition of Sean Bruce.

Uddin found the target in the fifth. A devastating left hook to the body floored Bruce, who managed to beat the count at nine.

 

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A follow-up head attack had Bruce over once again. However, the Leicester man bravely rose to his feet and kept himself in the bout landing at least two solid left hooks.

Uddin closed the show in the eighth. A right hand to the body was followed by a right to the head, flooring Bruce for a third time. Despite beating the count, referee Victor Loughlin waved off the bout to crown Uddin the new champion.

Whittaker vs Wallace Results – Remaining Undercard

Meanwhile on the Whittaker vs Wallace report, Bilal Fawaz retained his British and Commonwealth super welterweight titles with an electric eighth round stoppage of Eithan James.

Fawaz made the crucial breakthrough in the eighth. A hard right hand crumpled James to the canvas. Despite beating the count, a follow-up right hand hand rocked him. As he was heading to the floor, a follow-up right hand made sure he stayed there, before referee Ron Kearney waved off the contest.

 

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Also on the Whittaker vs Wallace results, Ibraheem Sulaimaan defended his English super featherweight title, but was forced to work for it in a hard-fought points victory. The home favourite was deducted a point in the seventh for holding. But, he saw off the unbeaten Essex man with two scores of 97-93 and another at 96-93.

Aaron Bowen secured the Midlands Area super middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Klinton Baptiste. Baptiste suffered a nasty eye injury, but battled through to make it to the scorecards where he was beaten handily.

 

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Adam Maca was a stoppage winner once again. The featherweight prospect halted Rogger Rivera in two rounds. 

Meanwhile, Harley Burrows stopped Matias Ezequiel Herrera in two rounds at middleweight.

Rounding off the Whittaker vs Wallace report, Paige Murney secured her fifth straight professional victory on points against Linzi Buczynskyj.

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Davison will lead Joshua’s corner when for the highly-anticipated heavyweight clash in Cardiff on December 11.

Joshua spent three fights with Davison, but later chose Oleksandr Usyk’s coach Iegor Golub following a devastating defeat to Daniel Dubois.

After stopping Jake Paul, ‘AJ’ survived two knockdowns, before wiping out Kristian Prenga in July and has now returned to the Essex coach.

Davison trained Fury for five bouts, before Fury appointed SugarHill Steward as his replacement. Ahead of the Fury AJ showdown, the Morecambe man has questioned his rival’s mentality.

“It’s the same Ben Davison he left because he wasn’t good enough one fight ago,” he told Boxing News.

“I don’t make anything of it to be fair.

“He left Ben Davison for a reason. Now he’s gone begging back to Ben Davison to train him.

“Mentally weak. That’s what I see.”

Fury AJ press conference lacks fireworks

Fury and Joshua squared off for the first time at a press conference earlier this week. Despite years of online squabbling, their first official meeting failed to truly come to life.

There were a few sparks, as Fury warned his long-time rival over his plans to knock him out at the Principality Stadium. However, Joshua refused to take the bait and instead insisted Fury pleaded for his name to be first on the poster.

Fury even offered to go for a pint of Guinness with Joshua after their long-awaited showdown, a fight boxing fans have discussed for the best part of a decade.

Dana White was not in attendance at Wednesday’s press conference. The Zuffa Boxing boss claimed for months that he’s promoting the fight.

With the Fury AJ fight now just over two months away, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn and Fury’s handler Frank Warren claimed their contracts stated that White’s Zuffa could not promote the event. Although, Fury suggested he had removed that clause from his deal.

The British Boxing Board of Control confirmed to Boxing Scene that Zuffa Boxing has no involvement in the event. Instead, Sela alongside Matchroom and Queensberry will promote it.

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Joshua confirmed that Davison, who previously trained Fury, will be in his corner for their December 11 showdown. The long-awaited meeting takes place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

The pair spent three fights together in a run which included knockout victories over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, but came to a devastating end following a fifth round defeat to Daniel Dubois.

Oleksandr Usyk’s coach, Iegor Golub, trained AJ for his wins over Jake Paul and Kristian Prenga. But, Joshua is now back with Davison for arguably the most significant bout of his career.

Despite being knocked down eight times, Fury has only ever lost on points twice to Usyk. However, Joshua has backed Davison to guide him to a knockout victory over his long-time rival. That is something no opponent has managed.

Joshua Davison back together

“Ben Davison will add massive value to what I already know,” Joshua said to talkSPORT.

“And what I already know is enough. But what I want to do is land a perfect punch on Fury to make sure I can pin him to the canvas.

“We’re going to look, identify, execute and I’m going to make sure I fulfil the obligation that people have put on me, which is to knock Tyson Fury out.

“A lot of people have messaged me some with the same bloodline saying ‘listen, I hope that you beat that guy’ and I believe I can do it.

“But I just want to make sure and Ben Davison will help me pin Tyson Fury to the canvas.”

Fury Davison partnership

Davison spent five fights with Fury when he returned to the ring in 2018. After beating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, he spent two-and-a-half years away suffering with drink and drug problems.

The Fury Davison partnership included his epic first fight with Deontay Wilder in 2018. he miraculously climbed off the canvas in the 12th round to salvage a draw.

Their working relationship came to an end prior to Fury’s rematch win over Wilder in 2020. That insider knowledge is exactly why Joshua turned to Davison for this fight.

Fury and Joshua came face-to-face for the first time at a press conference in London this week to officially announce their much-anticipated clash.

Since ditching Davison, the Morecambe man has been trained by SugarHill Steward. Following Wednesday’s press conference, the pair flew back to Miami to begin training camp.

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Dixon reported the development through Total Boxing, citing multiple sources familiar with the deal.

However, DAZN declined to confirm or deny the reported transaction. The broadcaster has therefore not officially announced an acquisition.

Questions also remain over whether the parties have completed the sale.

Boxing News 24’s account of Dixon’s reporting highlights differing descriptions from his sources. Some indicated that the sale had already happened. Another described the process as ongoing.

The Ring’s changes under Turki Alalshikh

Alalshikh bought The Ring from Oscar De La Hoya in November 2024.

Since then, he has revived its print edition and expanded the brand’s involvement in boxing events. The Ring also staged an awards gala in London and lent its name to major fight cards.

The publication continued that expansion online.

In January 2026, The Ring announced a revamped website and app. It also introduced access to its magazine archive, stretching back to its first issue in 1922.

A DAZN takeover would mark another ownership change less than two years after Alalshikh’s purchase.

What could a DAZN Ring Magazine takeover mean?

For DAZN, the reported deal offers a potential addition to its boxing business.

The platform already invests heavily in broadcasting the sport. In February, it announced a new five-year agreement with Matchroom covering the United Kingdom and United States.

That partnership includes more than 30 shows globally each year.

Acquiring The Ring could help DAZN connect its live broadcasts with more interviews, features and historical coverage.

However, the parties have yet to publicly confirm how the publication would operate under the reported arrangement.

Editorial independence would also warrant attention.

A broadcaster has commercial relationships with the fighters and events that boxing journalists cover. Clear safeguards could help readers understand how editors make decisions under any new ownership.

Official confirmation still awaited

For now, Dixon’s reporting points towards a significant change for The Ring. Fans still await formal confirmation and clarity over the transaction’s completion.

Any announcement would also help establish what comes next for the magazine, its staff and its wider boxing coverage.

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Whittaker faces Wallace in a final eliminator for Dmitry Bivol’s IBF light heavyweight world title. DAZN will show the clash live worldwide.

‘The Surgeon’ receives home advantage for the most significant bout of his soon to be 14-fight professional career thus far.

Whittaker has dispatched of his last four opponents inside the distance. In his most recent outing in Brooklyn in June, he wiped out Richard Rivera in two rounds.

In fact, the West Brom native has remained unblemished since switching to trainer Andy Lee, following a controversial technical draw with Liam Cameron. He avenged this in his first bout under Lee with a second round stoppage last April.

Meanwhile, Wallace will fight outside of his native Australia for the first time.

The 30-year-old southpaw has lost just once in his career and is on a 10-fight winning streak. However, Whittaker is a marked step-up in class from the opposition he’s shared the ring with.

 

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The pair are ranked at two and three respectively by the IBF and the winner should get a shot at the winner of Bivol’s clash with Callum Smith, which is expected to land on December 12.

Whittaker vs Wallace Prediction: Whittaker should win by stoppage.

Fawaz, Uddin in British title fights

Elsewhere, there are two British title fights on the Whittaker vs Wallace card.

Bilal Fawaz makes a second defence of his British super welterweight title against Eithan James.

Prediction: Fawaz should beat James on points.

Meanwhile, Sean Bruce puts his British flyweight title on the line against exciting prospect Hamza Uddin. The vacant Commonwealth crown is also at stake.

Uddin, 23, is undefeated in seven professional bouts and has won his last three by stoppage.

 

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Bruce won the British title in February with a points victory over Alfie Clegg.

Prediction: Uddin can become the new champion by stoppage.

Whittaker vs Wallace Preview Remaining Undercard

Elsewhere on the Whittaker vs Wallace card, standout amateur, Odel Kamara makes his eagerly-anticipated debut. The Liverpudlian super welterweight prospect should have no problem halting Thodoris Ritzakis before the end of their four-rounder.

Ibraheem Sulaimaan should retain his English super featherweight title with a points win over fellow unbeaten Sonny Hardy, while Aaron Bowen can win the Midlands Area middleweight title at the second attempt by stopping Klinton Baptiste.

 

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Lightweight prospect, Paige Murney should secure a fifth professional victory on points against Linzi Buczynskyj.

Rounding off the Whittaker vs Wallace preview, Adam Maca and Harley Burrows feature against opponents still to be confirmed.

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