Shakiel Thompson and River Wilson Bent will battle for the WBO Global and IBF European Middleweight titles tonight at Park Community Arena, Sheffield. Both fighters come primed for a tough face-off in their quest to ascend the middleweight ranks.
Thompson turned professional in 2018 and remains undefeated across twelve fights, claiming 66.67% of his wins by knockout. His latest victory was a knockout against Vladimir Georgiev in April. In contrast, Wilson Bent, with a pro career beginning in the same year, has a record of 17 wins but has faced four losses and two draws. His recent performances include a win on points against Matt McCallum and a knockout against Tomasz Felsz. The weight class has stood firm for both fighters, shaping this evening's match as a critical test of Thompson's power against Wilson Bent's resilience.
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 |
The boxing match between Shakiel Thompson and River Wilson Bent is scheduled for tomorrow, September 27, 2024, at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. The main event ringwalks are set for approximately 05:50 PM EST.
This bout will feature 10 rounds of middleweight action with the WBO Global and IBF European Middleweight Title on the line. Both boxers will compete as part of the night's main event.
Please note that the timing of the ringwalks might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This can cause shifts in the start time.
For viewers watching from different countries, make sure to check a time conversion table to know when to tune in according to your local time zone.
You can watch Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent via DAZN.
| Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson Bent |
| Method of victory | Shakiel Thompson | River Wilson Bent |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.3 (-333) | 17.0 (+1600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.0 (+300) | 23.0 (+2200) |
Shakiel Thompson is the clear favorite against River Wilson Bent, with odds at 1.1 (-1587), signaling a strong likelihood of his victory. For those betting on Thompson, a significant bet of $1587 is needed to win just $100. In contrast, a bet on the underdog, Wilson Bent, at 11.2 (+1020) could turn a $100 wager into a $1020 profit if he pulls off an upset.
The odds lean heavily towards Thompson winning by KO/TKO/DQ at 1.3 (-333). A win through points or decision for him is less expected but still possible at 4.0 (+300). On the flip side, Wilson Bent winning by knockout stands at long odds of 17.0 (+1600), and a point’s victory is even more unlikely at 23.0 (+2200).