Shakiel Thompson will meet River Wilson Bent at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire to fight for the WBO Global and IBF European Middleweight titles. The venue will see local middleweight Shakiel 'Dr Steel' Thompson defend his undefeated record against Coventry's seasoned fighter River Wilson Bent.
Since turning pro in 2018, Thompson has quickly stacked up 12 wins, including eight knockouts, evidencing his striking power. His most recent victory was a knockout against Vladimir Georgiev in April 2024. In contrast, River Wilson Bent, who also started his professional career in 2018, brings a more mixed record of 17 wins, four losses, and two draws into the ring. His last match resulted in a win on points against Matt McCallum.
The Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent fight will take place at Park Community Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. The main card will broadcast live on DAZN, starting at 02:00 PM. The show includes all preliminary fights.
You can watch the event by subscribing to DAZN streaming service for a flat fee of $19.99 USD each month or $224.99 for an entire year. You’ll have to pay additional fee to watch the PPV events.
Viewers from UK can watch the Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent fight on DAZN. The main event starts at 07:00 PM.
To watch the fight on DAZN in the UK, you’ll need to buy a subscription. It costs £9.99 per month if you decide to pay every month for a whole year, £99.99 as a one-off payment for a year, or £19.99 per month - a fee that can be canceled at any time.
The Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent card will be broadcast live on Saturday, September 28 at 06:00 AM. Viewers from Australia can watch all the fights on DAZN.
The Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent fight is set to unfold at the Park Community Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Fans in Canada can tune into the live broadcast on DAZN, beginning at 11:00 AM. The event will cover both main and preliminary fights with the main event possibly shifting due to preceding fight outcomes.
Monthly DAZN subscription in Canada will cost you $24.99. If you decide to pay for the year, it’ll be $199.99 for 12 months.
Shakiel Thompson faces River Wilson Bent in a 10-round bout, competing for the WBO Global and IBF European Middleweight Title.
Shakiel Thompson turned professional in 2018, boasting an undefeated record of 12 wins with 8 knockouts. His last fight saw him victorious over Vladimir Georgiev by KO. This statistically stronger performance against higher KO-rated opponents indicates a potential advantage over Bent due to his superior power and precision in the middleweight division.
River Wilson Bent started his professional career in 2018, holding a record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws with 7 knockouts. His recent points win against Matt McCallum demonstrates resilience, though facing a lesser knock-out threat compared to Bent's upcoming challenge with Thompson suggests he might need to enhance his defensive strategies in this higher-stakes fight.
Live coverage for the Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent 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 | Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-27 | 14:00 | 17:50 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-27 | 11:00 | 14:50 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-27 | 19:00 | 22:50 |
| Australia | 2024-09-28 | 06:00 | 09:50 |