By Boxing News – 03/14/2024 – Comment
- date: Saturday, March 16th
- Starting time: 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT
- Streaming details: Live on ESPN+ in the US
- venue: Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England
Nathan Heaney will defend his British title against Brad Pauls as he looks to maintain his unbeaten record. Don't do things that are impossible. This isn't Heaney's first rodeo. With a solid 18-0 record and arguably notable wins under his belt, he has one last shot at a world title shot. Conversely, Pauls isn't here to play games either. Despite suffering a huge setback against Tyler Denney last year, he bounced back like a good boxer and this fight was one to watch.
Then there will be a joint feature where Liam Davies will fight Eric Robles Ayala. Davis has literally beaten competition left and right in his quest to win a world title. Ayala, who pulled off an upset against Lee McGregor, is no walk in the park.
Adding a little more flavor to the night was Joe Joyce making his comeback in 10 rounds against Kash Ali. Remember Joyce? Who is the Olympic silver medalist who makes a lot of noise in the heavyweight division? Yes, that person. He's back and probably has something to prove.
As if that wasn't enough, Queensberry Promotions decided to live stream this entire fiesta. So, for those who prefer to stay comfortable on their couch, ESPN+ has you covered.
Full fight card:
- Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls (12 rounds main event, British middleweight title)
- Liam Davies vs. Eric Robles Ayala (12 round joint bout, junior featherweight)
- Joe Joyce vs. Kash Ali (10 round heavyweight match)
- Zach Parker (23-1, 17 KOs) vs. Tyrone Zuge (27-1-1, 15 KOs), 10 rounds, super middleweight
- Dennis McCann (14-0-1, 8 KOs) vs. Brad Strand (11-0, 3 KOs), 12/10 rounds, junior featherweight
- Athan James (12-0) vs. Owen Cooper (9-0, 3 KOs), 10 rounds, WBO European and vacant British welterweight titles for James
- Pierce O'Leary (13-0, 7 KOs) vs. Hovhannes Martirosyan (16-0, 10 KOs), 10 rounds, O'Leary's WBC International junior welterweight title
