Here's the summary for the event:
Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls:
Draw.
Liam Davies vs. Erik Robles Ayala:
Davies by TKO in the 2nd round.
Joe Joyce vs. Kash Ali:
Joyce by KO in the 10th round.
Zach Parker vs. Tyron Zeuge:
Parker by unanimous decision.
Dennis McCann vs. Brad Strand:
McCann by unanimous decision.
Eithan James vs. Owen Cooper:
Cooper by RTD in the 9th round.
Pierce O'Leary vs. Hovhannes Martirosyan:
O'Leary by KO in the 9th round.
Ezra Taylor vs. Prince Oko Nartey:
Taylor by TKO in the 4th round.
On March 16, Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena is set to host an electrifying night of boxing, dubbed “The Magnificent Seven,” featuring an array of championship fights broadcast live on TNT Sports. The event marks another milestone in the UK boxing scene, showcasing a blend of established champions and emerging talents across various weight classes.
Leading the pack is British middleweight champion Nathan Heaney (18-0, 6 KOs), who, after his impressive win over Denzel Bentley last November, is gearing up for his first title defense against English champion Brad Pauls (18-1, 10 KOs).
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Also in the event, British Olympic heavyweight Joe Joyce (15-2, 14 KOs) is set to make his return to the ring following consecutive losses, including a pivotal defeat to Zhilei Zhang that cost him the WBO Interim Heavyweight title and a future bout against Oleksandr Usyk. Opting against retirement, Joyce is now poised for a domestic showdown against Kash Ali (21-2, 12 KOs), aiming to reclaim his standing in the heavyweight division.
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Kash Ali, known for a controversial defeat to David Price due to a biting incident, faced a comprehensive defeat against Bogdan Myronets on Channel 5 in 2023. With a current ranking of number 97 by the IBO, Ali seeks to bounce back and make a statement against Joyce.
Moreover, the card features several compelling matchups, including Liam Davies (15-0, 7 KOs) defending his undefeated record against Erik Robles (15-1, 9 KOs) in pursuit of an IBO World title, marking the most significant championship attempt of his career.
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Dennis McCann (14-0-1, 8 KOs) returns to action against Brad Strand (11-0, 3 KOs), following a draw with Ionut Baluta. The bout is expected to be a sleeper hit, given the tension displayed at the initial press conference.
Zach Parker (23-1, 17 KOs) aims to continue his comeback trail against Tyron Zeuge (27-1-1, 15 KOs) after a hand injury derailed a potential fight with Saul Canelo Alvarez. Parker seeks to build on his recent win over Khalid Graidia.
The card is rounded off by Eithan James facing Owen Cooper in a clash of unbeaten prospects, with two titles at stake. Additionally, Pierce O’Leary (13-0, 7 KOs) vs. Hovhannes Martirosyan (16-0, 10 KOs) adds further depth to a stacked event.
This event promises an exciting mix of redemption l
Promoter Frank Warren expressed enthusiasm for the event, highlighting its significance: “The depth and quality of this card is incredible with so many even-money fights,” Warren said. “The Magnificent Seven show in November was a hit, and we’re upping the ante with this lineup in Birmingham.”
Fight card:
▪️Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls, 12 rounds, for Heaney’s British middleweight title
▪️Erik Robles Ayala vs. Liam Davies, 12 rounds, junior featherweight
▪️Joe Joyce vs. Kash Ali, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Zach Parker vs. Tyron Zeuge, 10 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Dennis McCann vs. Brad Strand, 10 rounds, junior featherweight
▪️Eithan James vs. Owen Cooper, 10 rounds, welterweight
▪️Pierce O'Leary vs. Hovhannes Martirosyan, 10 rounds, junior welterweight
▪️Ezra Taylor vs. Prince Oko Nartey, 10 rounds, light heavyweights
