Three big boxing events promise to make the upcoming weekend a treat for fight fans on both sides of the Atlantic. In England, Dalton Smith faces Mathieu Germain in Sheffield, while Ben Whittaker settles unfinished business with Liam Cameron in Birmingham. Across the pond in California, Gabriela Fundora defends her undisputed women’s flyweight crown against Marilyn Badillo.
Unbeaten Dalton Smith collides with Canada’s Mathieu Germain at the Canon Medical Arena, in a super lightweight contest expected to deliver high-paced action. Having proven himself in domestic bouts, Smith now seeks a statement win against an opponent who’s making his international debut. With both men aiming for bigger opportunities at 140, the DAZN-streamed showdown could be a launchpad toward a future title shot.
Another all-British affair goes down when Ben Whittaker meets Liam Cameron again. Their first fight ended in bizarre fashion after both tumbled through the ropes, resulting in an inconclusive finish. Though originally seen as a heavy favorite, Whittaker’s undefeated record took a dent from the contest’s no-contest outcome, and he’s eager to demonstrate he truly belongs among the UK’s most promising light heavyweights. Cameron, for his part, believes he was on course for a stoppage win before the mishap. The rematch now promises clarity for fans who want to see which boxer can cement his claim in the 175-pound division.
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On U.S. soil, rising star Gabriela Fundora puts her undisputed 112-pound titles on the line at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Standing across from her is Mexico’s Marilyn Badillo, who enters her first championship bout on the heels of an unbeaten record but with limited experience on such a big stage. Fundora earned all four major belts by stopping Gabriela Celeste Alaniz last November and aims to reinforce her status as the world’s top flyweight. The event airs live on DAZN, and fans can also catch Charles Conwell, Tristan Kalkreuth, and Oleksandr Gvozdyk in separate bouts on the undercard.
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