TOMORROW night, in Wembley Stadium, London, the previous unified heavyweight king, Anthony Joshua, should win to maintain his desires of a home blockbuster with Tyson Fury or a 3rd crack at Oleksandr Usyk alive.
Within the reverse nook, present IBF heavyweight king Daniel Dubois is tasked with derailing the AJ practice and sending the Watford man one step nearer to retirement.
Earlier than they duke it out, 10 different hopefuls get an opportunity to shine in entrance of boxing’s newest powerbroker, Turki Alalshikh. There may be an eclectic mixture of younger fighters seeking to escape and outdated palms making an attempt to carry on to one thing they could have already misplaced. Let’s see who Frank, Eddie (and Ben) have gotten on this present.
Tyler Denny vs. Hamzah Sheeraz
An intriguing conflict for Denny’s middleweight title. As soon as thrown on the home scrap heap, Denny is a boxing everyman, decided to proceed a blossoming fairytale. Nevertheless, the formidable fists of Sheeraz await.
Denny is lastly getting the form of payday the previous plumber deserves. If he beats Sheeraz he’ll have earned each penny. It’s a tough ask as Sheeraz has appeared very particular at instances in his profession, as he learns and develops in direction of world degree. Reaching such a degree is admirable for the likeable southpaw champion, however that is most likely one step too far.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Hamzah Sheeraz and Tyler Denny react of stage forward of the European Middleweight title struggle in opposition to throughout a press convention as a part of the Riyadh Season – Wembley Version card at Guildhall on September 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington
Whereas Cacace’s IBF crown isn’t on the road (resulting from boxing politics), the IBO title stays, so this can be a 12-rounder. Leeds favorite Warrington is reaching veteran standing, but when the gasoline tank and fierce health ranges are nonetheless current, then he may have an excellent probability of springing a shock.
Belfast’s Cacace could be very gifted and punches extraordinarily onerous (simply ask Joe Cordina). If his stamina holds up down the stretch, the struggle is Anto’s to lose. Two fervent fanbases can be able to roar their man on to victory. Warrington’s lengthy, onerous profession would possibly simply atone for him.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington react on stage forward of their Tremendous Featherweight struggle throughout a press convention as a part of the Riyadh Season – Wembley Version card at Guildhall on September 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson
One other stylistic mashup that has divided opinion. Willy Hutchinson is actually a personality, and his win over Craig Richards answered a whole lot of questions. Buatsi has additionally overwhelmed Richards and is a expertise whose profession has approached lift-off however by no means fairly blasted off to the following degree.
Willy has appeared nice destroying lesser-known opposition, however when Lennox Clarke put it on him, he didn’t admire the warmth, though he insists there have been extenuating circumstances behind that defeat. If Buatsi’s jab is on level and his motivation matches his expertise, then he’s the choose to return on robust and seal the deal both inside the space or on factors.
Josh Kelly vs. Ishmael Davis
When unique entrant Liam Smith withdrew, issues appeared up within the air for former Olympian Josh Kelly. In step Ishmael Davis, a tough employee with a tough luck backstory who has redeemed himself via noble artwork. Davis is match, robust, awkward and was already getting ready for a struggle. He may need just a few strategic methods up his sleeve as effectively.
Kelly is gifted, however how a lot does he want the struggle sport? He dominated Troy Williamson (Davis additionally has a win over Troy), however the Darlington man works in straight traces. Swap-hitting Davis isn’t as predictable. Kelly’s capacity is there for all to see, however Davis’ want might be the equaliser. There could be an upset brewing on this one.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Hamzah Sheeraz and Tyler Denny react on stage forward of the European Middleweight title struggle throughout a press convention as a part of the Riyadh Season – Wembley Version card at Guildhall on September 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
Mark Chamberlain vs. Josh Padley
Two unbeaten fighters go at it as Turki Alalshikh’s favorite fighter, Mark Chamberlain, will get to rumble with Josh Padley. Chamberlain is adept at discovering opponents’ weaknesses and utilizing them to his benefit. Unbeaten Padley has technically moved up in weight for this massive probability.
There’s so much driving on it as Chamberlain has promotional secure rival Sam Noakes on his radar. The best way Chamberlain smashed via Gavin Gwynne was spectacular. Padley might want to climate the early storm and persevere if he’s to have any probability of grabbing the win.
Mark Chamberlain’s profession has went to a different degree in 2024. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
