John Hedges and Lewis Oakford will face off at the Copper Box Arena in Hackney Wick, London, battling for the British Southern Area Cruiserweight Title. Hedges, known as "The Gentleman," remains undefeated with a record of 9-0, while newcomer Oakford enters the ring with a clean sheet of 5-0.
Hedges, fighting professionally since 2020, brings experience from nine fights including three knockouts. Recently, he secured a technical knockout against Erdogan Kadrija in February. Oakford started his career in 2022 and has maintained a steady pace with all wins earned by points decisions. In March he defeated Robbie Chapman on points in his latest bout.
What time is John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford fight
Live coverage for the John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford main card will start at 07:00 PM UK time on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 6, 2024 | 02:00 PM | 03:10 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 6, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 12:10 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 6, 2024 | 06:00 PM | 07:10 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 7, 2024 | 05:00 AM | 06:10 AM |
The boxing match between John Hedges and Lewis Oakford is set for tomorrow, July 6, 2024, at the Copper Box Arena in Hackney Wick, London. The ring walk for their fight is scheduled for approximately 3:10 PM EST. They will compete for the British Southern Area Cruiserweight Title over 10 rounds.
This event is part of an undercard; the main event features Johnny Fisher versus Alen Babic. Please note that the timing of the ring walks could change depending on how long earlier fights last.
For viewers watching from different countries, check local listings to match the start times with your time zone.
How and where to watch the John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford Fight
You can watch John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford Betting Odds
- Favorite: John Hedges : 1.1 (-900)
- Underdog: Lewis Oakford : 9.0 (+800)
| Method of victory | John Hedges | Lewis Oakford |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.8 (-130) | 13.0 (+1200) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.6 (+165) | 17.0 (+1600) |
John Hedges enters as the strong favorite with betting odds at 1.1 (or -900), suggesting high confidence in his victory over Lewis Oakford, a significant underdog at 9.0 (+800). The odds heavily favor Hedges to win by KO/TKO/DQ, positioned at 1.8 (-130), compared to Oakford's distant 13.0 (+1200) for the same outcome. Should the match go to points or a decision, Hedges still leads comfortably with odds of 2.6 (+165), whereas Oakford trails at 17.0 (+1600). Punters are clearly banking on Hedges dominating this bout either through early stoppage or a judge’s decision.
Fighters Details
John Hedges
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Stance: Southpaw
- Height: 195cm
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 9 / 0 / 0
Lewis Oakford
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 191cm
- Total Fights: 5
- Record: 5 / 0 / 0
John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford Fight Card
- Johnny Fisher vs Alen Babic
- Reece Bellotti vs Levi Giles
- John Hedges vs Lewis Oakford
- Maisey Rose Courtney vs Jasmina Zapotoczna
- Emmanuel Buttigieg vs Jiri Hauke
- Giorgio Visioli vs Tampela Maharusi
- Jimmy Sains vs Damien Lacoudray
- Lewie Pochetty vs Amine Boucetta
