Maxi Hughes will square off against Efstathios Antonas in a lightweight undercard matchup at Park Community Arena in Sheffield. As the precursor to the main event between Shakiel Thompson and River Wilson Bent, this bout features fighters from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
Hughes has been a professional since 2010, racking up a record that includes notable bouts against tough opponents like William Zepeda Segura and George Kambosos Jr. His experience against top-tier competition suggests he brings both resilience and tested skill into the ring. On the other hand, Antonas turned pro in 2021 and has fewer fights under his belt, though his recent victory over Martin Crossan adds some momentum to his career. Given Hughes' southpaw stance versus Antonas' orthodox style, their encounter should highlight their distinct boxing strategies.
Maxi Hughes enters as the heavy favorite with odds at 1.1 (-1600), signaling a high probability of winning against Efdtathios Antonas. Antonas, the underdog, stands at 15.0 (+1400), indicating he’s a risky bet with a high reward potential if victorious. No specific odds detail how either fighter will win – by KO/TKO/DQ or decision – emphasizing that any victory mode is yet to be preferred or predicted by oddsmakers. Bettors looking at these figures would need to wager $1600 on Hughes for a $100 return, while a successful $100 bet on Antonas could net $1400.
Live coverage for the Maxi Hughes vs Efstathios Antonas main card will start at 02:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Maxi Hughes vs Efstathios Antonas |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-27 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-27 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-27 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| Australia | 2024-09-28 | 06:00 | 08:00 |
You can watch Maxi Hughes vs Efstathios Antonas via DAZN.
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