Well-travelled Willy Hutchinson delivered a composed and dominant performance to outwork and outclass the previously unbeaten Ezra Taylor over ten rounds, claiming both the WBO Global and WBA Continental light heavyweight titles. Taylor struggled to implement the guidance of trainer Malik Scott, as Hutchinson consistently had the answers, neutralising his opponent’s attacks throughout. The judges scored it 99–91 and 98–92 twice in Hutchinson’s favour, improving his record to 20–2 (14 KOs), while Taylor suffers his first defeat, dropping to 13–1 (9 KOs).
In the co-main event of Itauma vs Franklin Jr., unheralded Gerome Warburton produced a standout upset against Nathan Heaney to capture the WBA Continental middleweight title. After a cautious opening, Warburton found his rhythm, using sharp movement and combination punching to keep Heaney at bay. Heaney was unable to close the distance as Warburton pulled away convincingly, earning scores of 98–92 and 97–93 twice. Warburton advances to 17–2–2 (2 KOs), while Heaney falls to 19–2–1 (6 KOs).
Brad Pauls entered his bout with undefeated Shakiel Thompson as the clear underdog for the IBF International middleweight title—but tore up the script in dramatic fashion. Trailing on the scorecards, Pauls landed a thunderous right hand in the ninth round that badly hurt the taller Thompson. A follow-up attack sent Thompson to the canvas, and although he beat the count, he was unsteady. Pauls surged forward with another barrage, forcing referee Howard Foster to stop the contest at 1:30 of round nine. Pauls claims the title and improves to 21–2–1 (12 KOs), while Thompson suffers his first loss, dropping to 15–1 (11 KOs).
Liam Davies delivered a clinical performance to break down Francesco Grandelli and claim the Italian’s WBO InterContinental featherweight title, along with the vacant European belt. A sharp right-left combination floored Grandelli in the fourth, and after enduring sustained punishment and cuts, he elected not to continue following the sixth round. Davies moves to 18–1 (9 KOs), while Grandelli falls to 21–5–2 (6 KOs).
In a brief but explosive contest, Josh Holmes overcame early trouble to stop Alex Murphy in the opening round. After nearly being dropped himself, Holmes rallied to score two knockdowns in the final 20 seconds. Murphy bravely rose each time, but referee Howard Foster waved it off at 3:09 of round one. Holmes captures the Commonwealth Silver lightweight title and improves to 18–0 (7 KOs), while Murphy drops to 14–3.