Shakiel Thompson and River Wilson Bent are set to fight at Park Community Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. They will compete for the WBO Global and IBF European Middleweight Titles.
Shakiel Thompson turned professional in 2018 and boasts an undefeated record with significant knockout power. He recently defeated Vladimir Georgiev by knockout in April 2024. River Wilson Bent, who started his pro career the same year, brings a track record of 17 wins, though with mixed outcomes in his last three fights including a draw against SA Smith and a win against Matt McCallum. Both fighters have stepped up their careers but Thompson shows a higher knockout ratio which might give him the edge.
Shakiel Thompson faces River Wilson Bent for the WBO Global and IBF European Middleweight Title.
Shakiel Thompson turned pro in 2018 and maintains an unbeaten record of 12 wins with 8 KOs. In his most recent bout, Thompson knocked out Vladimir Georgiev, who had a weaker knockout rate than him. Given Thomson’s prevailing knockout trend and experienced opponents, his matchup against Bent should prove advantageous due to his superior power and undefeated momentum in the middleweight class.
River Wilson Bent, also active since 2018, has a record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and 7 KOs. His last victory was against Matt McCallum via points, highlighting his durability but lesser knockout capability as compared to Thompson. Facing an undefeated opponent like Thompson could be challenging for Bent, especially considering Bent's relatively lower KO performance in past bouts within their shared weight class.
Tysie Gallagher and Tori Ellis Willetts will face off for the Commonwealth Female Super Bantamweight Title.
Tysie Gallagher, with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, turned professional in 2021. She recently won via unanimous decision against Stevi Levy, whose record was substantially greater. This victory underlines Gallagher's ability to compete against experienced opponents, paving the way for a promising match against the undefeated Willetts.
Tori Ellis Willetts holds an unbeaten record with 5 wins. She started her professional career just last year and secured her recent win against Kerry Orton. Comparing Orton’s significantly weaker record to Gallagher's richer experience and proven track records suggests Willetts might find this upcoming bout more challenging than her previous fights.
Reece Mould faces Ryan Walsh in a light division bout with no titles on the line.
Reece Mould turned professional in 2016 and has an 18-2 record, with 33.33% KOs. Recently, he lost to Gary Cully, who boasts a stronger knockout rate than Ryan Walsh. This statistic suggests Reece might struggle if Walsh capitalizes on his power similar to Cully, especially considering Walsh's heavyweight experience.
Ryan Walsh began his career in 2008 and holds a record of 28-4-2 with a higher KO rate at 42.86%. He recently defeated Rustem Fatkhullin, who had many losses but still managed to stand the full fight against him. Given Mould’s lower KO stats compared to Walsh’s usual caliber of opponents, this could potentially give confidence and an advantage to Walsh.
Hughie Fury faces Christian Thun in a heavyweight battle.
Hughie Fury, fighting since 2013, boasts 28 wins with 16 KOs. His recent victory against Patrick Korte via TKO shows solid form. Given his experience and higher number of bouts compared to Thun’s recent opponent Jason Bergman, Fury carries a strategic advantage into this fight considering his better record and performance consistency.
Christian Thun has tallied 9 wins with 7 KOs since turning pro in 2018. Despite a slight setback in a split decision loss to Curtis Harper, Thun shook off the defeat with a TKO win over Jason Bergman. Thun’s capacity for knockouts against relatively experienced fighters positions him as a potential threat to Fury's longer track record. The outcome may hinge on Thun's ability to leverage his knockout power early in the bout.
Maxi Hughes will face Efstathios Antonas in a light weight class match; no belts are on the line.
Maxi Hughes turned professional in 2010 and has accrued a record of 26 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws. His punch power is evident with a 19.23% KO rate over 247 rounds. Previously, he faced strong opponents like William Zepeda Segura, losing by retirement, indicating struggles against highly aggressive fighters with high KO rates.
Efstathios Antonas started his career in 2021 and has a record of 7 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. With only 45 rounds fought and a KO rate of 28.57%, Antonas’ experience is less robust. His last win was against Martin Crossan who had much fewer fights than Hughes, suggesting Antonas may face challenges against the more experienced Hughes.
Muhammad Mustafa Ali faces Ricky Starkey in a super bantamweight class fight.
Muhammad Mustafa Ali, turning professional in 2023, holds a record of four wins and one draw. His last draw against Kelvin Madjid showed resilience despite limited experience. Comparatively, Ricky Starkey's heavy loss count suggests Muhammad may maintain his unbeaten streak by leveraging his fresher track record and better win percentage.
Ricky Starkey comes with significant experience since his pro debut in 2016 but has amassed 33 losses in 37 fights. His most recent fight resulted in a loss to Brad Coley. Given Muhammad's relatively fresh career and stronger start, Starkey might find this match challenging unless he can exploit his extensive ring time over Muhammad's youthful energy.
Jack Bateson faces Rakesh Lohchab in a featherweight bout.
Jack Bateson turned pro in 2017 with a fight record of 19 wins, one loss, and five knockouts. His most recent win was against Darwing Martinez by points. Comparing Martinez’s significantly weaker record to the emerging Rakesh Lohchab suggests Bateson might find this upcoming fight more challenging, requiring him to adjust for Lohchab's better track record.
Rakesh Lohchab started his professional career in 2018 and holds a record of 16 wins, four losses, and one draw, including five knockouts. Lohchab recently scored a knockout win against Mohammad Saleem. Despite Saleem's limited experience, this victory has likely prepared him for taking on opponents like Bateson who pose higher threats given their stronger records and comparable experience in the featherweight division.
Amaar Akbar faces Richard Helm in a super light class bout with no titles on the line.
Amaar Akbar, aged 24 from the United Kingdom, turned professional in 2021. With an undefeated record of 6-0 and a KO percentage of 16.67%, he continues building his profile. His last victory was against Christian Lopez Flores, showcasing his ability to win despite facing a more experienced opponent with higher KO stats. Helm's recent defeats suggest Akbar might outperform him with his emerging talent and unbroken record.
Richard Helm, aged 37 also from the UK, has found professional boxing challenging since starting in 2021. His record stands at 1 win, 38 losses, and 1 draw. Recently, he lost to Josh Campbell who had a clean slate of fights but no KOs, showing Helm's struggles against even inexperienced opponents. Given Helm’s poor win rate and history against lesser skilled or new fighters, his prospects against Akbar seem slim especially given the youth and momentum of his opponent.
Koby McNamara faces Adil Rajesh Kumar Singh with no belts on the line.
Koby McNamara, turning pro in 2021, holds an unblemished record of 7 wins, featuring a recent TKO against Abdul Kesi Ngaoma—a more experienced contender. His knockout capability and southpaw stance might put pressure on Singh, who has not secured knockouts himself. Moreover, Koby’s ability to outperform seasoned fighters suggests he could dominate in this bout.
Adil Rajesh Kumar Singh started his professional career in 2021 as well and records 11 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. Despite having more bouts under his belt than McNamara, his lack of knockout power could be a disadvantage. Last facing McNamara without resolution implies potential issues Singh might face against McNamara’s noted aggressive approach and KO potential.
Taz Nadeem faces Adam Cieslak in a light heavyweight bout.
Taz Nadeem turned professional in April 2024 and has a clean record of two wins, including one by knockout. In his last fight, he won against Patryk Polasik, who had many more fights but a weak record. Given Nadeem's recent victory and fast start in professional boxing, he may carry momentum against Cieslak, whose experience could nonetheless pose new challenges.
Adam Cieslak's pro career began in 2013, with eight wins from twenty-eight matches and three by knockouts. His last match was a points loss to undefeated Billy Stanbury. Cieslak’s rich experience against tough opponents suggests that he brings significant ring knowledge which will test the newer fighter like Nadeem, who has faced less experienced opponents so far.
Naphtali Nembhard faces Fernando Valencia in a super middleweight bout.
Nembhard turned pro in October 2023 and has a record of 3 wins with no losses. His victories, all by points, show steady performance against opponents with significantly more experience but lacking winning records. The pattern indicates that while Nembhard can handle volume fighters, sustaining this success as the opponent quality improves will be his next challenge. Facing Valencia represents a step up given Valencia's experience, even if his win record is modest.
Valencia debuted in July 2013 and has compiled 9 wins from 72 fights. Despite a high knockout rate originally, recent performances have seen most fights go to points. His string of lost bouts against relatively inexperienced fighters with pronounced loss records hints at an uphill battle for him against Nembhard's unblemished albeit fresh profile. This fight will be a clash where Valencia's past resilience and punching power could test Nembhard's ability to adjust against seasoned fighters.
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