Here's the summary for the event:
Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda:
Smith by KO in the 5th round.
Sandy Ryan vs. Terri Harper:
Ryan by RTD in the 4th round.
Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson:
Davis by unanimous decision.
Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint:
Flint by unanimous decision.
Nico Leivars vs. Piotr Mirga:
Leivars by KO in the 9th round.
Liam Cameron vs. Hussein Itaba:
Cameron by TKO in the 1st round.
Emmanuel Buttigieg vs. Bartlomiej Stryczek:
Buttigieg by points.
Connan Murray vs. Edgar Kemsky:
Murray by points.
Matchroom Boxing is set to light up the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday, March 23, with a thrilling fight card headlined by the city’s own rising Super-Lightweight star, Dalton Smith (15-0, 11 KOs), as he faces a formidable challenge against the experienced American and three-time World Title challenger Jose Zepeda (37-4, 28 KOs).
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Dalton Smith, known as “Thunder”, is rapidly climbing the ranks as a potential future World Champion. His impressive performance was last on display when he delivered a stunning one-punch knockout victory over Sam Maxwell, securing the Commonwealth Super-Lightweight Title along with his British Title, which he now holds outright. This upcoming bout against Zepeda represents a significant step up in competition and a golden opportunity to prove his world-level credentials.
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Jose Zepeda, hailing from California, is no stranger to the world stage, having contested the Super-Lightweight World Title on two occasions. Despite falling short against Jose Carlos Ramirez and Regis Prograis, Zepeda’s resilience and power make him a dangerous opponent. His return to the UK, where he previously faced an unfortunate injury against Terry Flanagan, offers him a chance at redemption and a potential path back to title contention.
In a significant co-main event, Derby’s WBO Welterweight World Champion Sandy Ryan (6-1-1, 2 KOs) defends her title in an eagerly anticipated domestic clash against Denaby Main's versatile two-division World Champion Terri Harper (14-1-2, 6 KOs).
Ryan entered the professional ranks in 2021 and quickly made a name for herself by capturing the WBO title. Despite a recent draw against Jessica McCaskill, Ryan is determined to prove her dominance in the welterweight division. Harper aims to rebound from her loss to Alycia Baumgardner and continue her winning streak after capturing the WBA super welterweight title.
Further down the card, the super welterweight division sees Ishmael Davis (12-0, 6 KOs) facing off against Troy Williamson (20-2-1, 14 KOs). Davis seeks to continue his knockout streak, while Williamson looks to recover from a recent loss and reclaim his momentum in the division.
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In the super lightweight division, James Flint (13-1-2, 3 KOs) takes on Campbell Hatton (14-0, 5 KOs). Flint aims to remain unbeaten since 2021, while Hatton, the son of British boxing legend Ricky Hatton, looks to extend his undefeated record since turning professional in 2021.
Fight card:
▪️Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBC super lightweight title
▪️Sandy Ryan vs. Terri Harper, 10 rounds, for Ryan’s WBO women’s welterweight title
▪️Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson, 10 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint, 10 rounds, for the BBBofC Central Area super lightweight title
▪️Nico Leivars vs. Piotr Mirga, 10 rounds, junior featherweight
Prelims:
▪️Liam Cameron vs. Hussein Itaba, 6 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Emmanuel Buttigieg vs. Bartlomiej Stryczek, 6 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Connan Murray vs. Edgar Kemsky, 6 rounds, middleweight
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