UK boxing news round up.

[BigZ44]

The board have ordered 4 British title fights.

Azeez vs Pitters.
Williamson vs Metcalf
Essuman vs Antwi
McGregor vs McGoldrick. (Won’t happen, pretty sure McGregor is vacating)

I like all these fights. Wanted Metcalf to get the shot after beating Lejarraga and have been calling for Essuman/Antwi for a while, love that matchup. Azeez/Pitters is really good too.

[BigZ44]

Quick update. Smith is facing Sam O’Maison for the vacant British title August 6th. Very surprised O’Maison has been given a shot considering he’s just lost for the English title. Several more deserving contenders out there IMO.

A bit surprised, maybe slightly disappointed, but O'Maison did have two competitive fights with Prospere, so it's not a bad fight for Smith at this stage. AEB or Benjamin could make good defenses if they are up for it. Would enjoy a Maxwell fight as well, maybe early next year

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Should at least be a funner fight than against Brown. He should fight Kaisee Benjamin though, that would be a decent test.

It’s a Sheffield Derby as well so bragging rights are on the line.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Those are all top notch fights. Especially Pitters (my boy from college) v Azeez. Tho I do think Azeez stops him. Good matchups.

Will be an interesting styles clash, there’s a lot of height disparity. I’d lean towards Azeez too, a lot of people have said Azeez performed really well in sparring in Beterbiev’s camp. The way he beat Burton was impressive too.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

A bit surprised, maybe slightly disappointed, but O'Maison did have two competitive fights with Prospere, so it's not a bad fight for Smith at this stage. AEB or Benjamin could make good defenses if they are up for it. Would enjoy a Maxwell fight as well, maybe early next year

Definitely caught me by surprise, especially considering it’s for the vacant title.

Maxwell is must watch for me, always ends up in a war. I was at the Meneses fight in April, some great action in that one.

[BigZ44]

Definitely caught me by surprise, especially considering it’s for the vacant title.

Maxwell is must watch for me, always ends up in a war. I was at the Meneses fight in April, some great action in that one.

That was a low key FOTY candidate, amazing slugfest

[gully7]

Does anyone know what is going on with Donte Dixon?

For the non Brits who don't know him he's a young super featherweight with good skills.

Good body puncher

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Nice defensive movement

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A good jab too

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[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Does anyone know what is going on with Donte Dixon?

For the non Brits who don't know him he's a young super featherweight with good skills.

Good body puncher

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Nice defensive movement

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A good jab too

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I imagine there’s a good chance he’s on the August 6th card in Sheffield. Will let you know if it hear/see anything.

[gully7]

I imagine there’s a good chance he’s on the August 6th card in Sheffield. Will let you know if it hear/see anything.

Thanks. It's a shame he's not more active he's very talented.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Thanks. It's a shame he's not more active he's very talented.

He’s clearly willing to take calculated risks too. Dragone and McCorry are decent kids to be fighting in your 5th and 6th fights.

Is he signed to Matchroom? Or just been on a few undercards?