Former British world‑title contender Craig Richards is slated to meet Radivoje Kalajdzic in a ten‑round light‑heavyweight bout, while fellow British fighter Lee Cutler will take on Louis Greene in a middleweight clash. Both contests will be featured on Zuffa Boxing’s Johnny Fisher event at London’s Copper Box Arena. The Richards‑Kalajdzic clash will serve as the co‑main attraction supporting the ten‑round heavyweight headline bout starring Johnny Fisher at Zuffa Boxing 11, scheduled for 26 September and broadcast live on Sky Sports.
A future opponent for Fisher, known as "The Romford Bull," will be announced in the coming days. Richards (20‑4‑1, 13 KOs) is a former British champion who is currently ranked among the world’s best light‑heavyweights. He challenged Dmitry Bivol for the WBA light‑heavyweight crown in 2021 and has continued to rebuild his résumé, securing two victories in 2025, including a decisive knockout of Dan Azeez last December.
His experience and punching power make him a formidable opponent for any contender in the division. Kalajdzic (30‑3, 22 KOs) is a hard‑hitting Serbian‑born fighter who will, for the first time in his professional career, step outside North America.
The 35‑year‑old boasts a reputation for delivering brutal knockouts, most recently stopping Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the seventh round back in February. His aggressive style and high knockout ratio promise an exciting contrast to Richards’ technical approach. In addition to the light‑heavyweight showdown, the Copper Box Arena card will feature a ten‑round middleweight bout between British pugilists Lee Cutler and Louis Greene. Cutler earned a points victory over Stevie McKenna in December 2024, handing the Irish knockout specialist his sole professional defeat to date.
Cutler’s most recent win came against Aaron Sutton, whom he stopped in three rounds in his hometown of Bournemouth. Greene, a former Commonwealth super‑welterweight champion, entered the ring in Dublin last week and secured a points win over Daniel Buciuc.
His experience at the elite amateur level and recent professional success make him a credible threat to Cutler’s ambitions in the middleweight division. The event also marks a historic moment for Zuffa Boxing, as decorated British amateur Kayla Allen makes her professional debut, becoming the first female fighter to sign with the promotion. Alongside her, Alex MacMillan, Leon Hughes and Fred Pullen—who is also turning professional—will appear on the London bill, adding depth and variety to the evening’s lineup. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Richards, known as "Spider," expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming fight: "It’s a very exciting fight.
Everyone knows Kalajdzic can punch, I can punch, we’ve both been two fighters who haven’t shied away from competition. We’ve been in with everyone, we’ve mixed it, we both probably want to push on now towards that world title and I feel like it’s a great opportunity." He continued, "UK vs USA – that mix always goes down well!
I’m up for it, I’m excited and I think this is now going to be the best version of me going into the new chapter and I get to go and display what I’m about. I feel like my story is not written yet and I feel like I need to write it now." Richards also highlighted the challenges he has faced in securing fights, noting that many opponents have been reluctant to face him because of his durability and power: "The problem we had before is that a lot of opponents were turning [a fight with] me down, saying ‘he’s a hard fight, he’s a long night in the office’.
Zuffa doesn’t allow you to do that, and that means I can get some activity. I can go out there and make a statement." Kalajdzic, for his part, has spoken about his readiness to test himself on foreign soil, emphasizing his desire to prove that his knockout power translates beyond North America. He added that fighting in London offers a unique platform to showcase his skills to a broader audience and potentially earn a shot at a world title.
The full card promises a night of high‑octane action, featuring a blend of seasoned veterans and rising prospects. Fans can also look forward to additional content from Zuffa Boxing, including the Toe2Toe podcast, streaming options via NOW, and a curated selection of boxing highlights and videos. For those planning to watch, the event will be streamed live on Sky Sports, with options to subscribe to Sky Sports or use a contract‑free streaming service for boxing.
Viewers are advised to use the Chrome browser for optimal video playback. Overall, the Richards‑Kalajdzic encounter represents a pivotal step for both fighters as they aim to ascend the light‑heavyweight rankings, while the surrounding undercard bouts provide a platform for emerging talent to make their mark on the sport. The combination of experience, power, and ambition ensures that the September 26 night at the Copper Box Arena will be a memorable chapter in British boxing.