The former British light-heavyweight title holder and WBA’s world-ranked No.1 Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KOs) makes his promotional debut and fights against Pawel Stepien (18-0-1, 12 KOs) in the main event at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Sky Sports.
Buatsi aims to bring an end to his Polish adversary’s unbeaten streak with a resounding victory as he commences his pursuit of a world championship.
In the undercard, Ben Whittaker (2-0, 1 KOs) is slated for a highly anticipated comeback in his hometown of Birmingham. The charismatic 2020 Olympic silver medalist has already won over fans with his extraordinary skills and exceptional reflexes. He is eager to make an impact in his third professional bout.
Additionally, the event showcases Birmingham native Tyler Denny (16-2-3, 0 KOs), who defends his English middleweight title in his home city. Denny claimed the championship in Coventry in June of the previous year and is set for his third defense in this contest.
Team GB’s golden girl, Lauren Price (3-0, 1 KO), also makes her return following a remarkable win in Paris, where she defeated Naomi Mannes.
Fight card:
▪️Joshua Buatsi vs Pawel Stepien, 10 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Sean McComb vs. Kaisee Benjamin, 10 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Jimmy First vs. Cori Gibbs, rematch, 8 rounds, lightweight ▪️Lauren Price vs. Kirstie Bavington, 10 rounds, for vacant British women’s welterweight title ▪️Shakan Pitters vs. Joel McIntyre, 8 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Tyler Denny vs. Macauley McGowan, 10 rounds, middleweight ▪️Ben Whittaker vs. Jordan Grant, 6 rounds, light heavyweight
