Radivoje Kalajdzic turned Craig Richards' much‑anticipated return to London into a nightmarish setback. Richards, who had not fought in his native city since 2024, entered the ring hoping to reignite his path toward a world title opportunity. Instead, the Serbian heavyweight, known as "Hot Rod," imposed his will with relentless pressure, ultimately securing a unanimous decision after delivering a decisive knockdown in the final seconds of the bout. The ten‑round contest was a roller‑coaster of momentum swings.
In the sixth round, Richards found himself on the back foot, his balance shaken by a series of powerful body shots and a crisp left hook that left him visibly wobbled. Kalajdzic, however, refused to let the advantage linger. He responded with ferocious determination, launching a flurry of punches that forced Richards to retreat to the ropes.
The Serbian’s aggressive tactics kept the audience on edge, as each exchange seemed to tip the scales in his favor. As the fight progressed into the later rounds, Richards began to find a rhythm of his own. In the ninth round, he appeared to have seized control, peppering Kalajdzic with well‑timed body hooks and sharp cross‑body combinations that landed cleanly from one set of ropes to the other.
For a moment, it seemed the hometown hero might rally and turn the tide. Yet Kalajdzic, displaying the composure of a seasoned veteran, waited for the perfect opening. When the opportunity presented itself, Kalajdzic launched a vicious counter‑attack.
He slipped inside Richards' guard and unleashed a rapid combination that rattled the British fighter's head. The climax came in the closing seconds of the final round when Kalajdzic unleashed a thunderous right hand that sent Richards sprawling onto his side.
Although Richards managed to rise, his legs trembled and his vision blurred. The referee intervened just as the final bell sounded, preventing a potentially dangerous finish. All three judges scored the fight 97‑92 in favor of Kalajdzic, awarding him a clear unanimous decision. The victory not only solidified Kalajdzic's standing as a top contender but also dealt a significant blow to Richards' aspirations of re‑entering the world title conversation.
In another highlight of the evening, Lee Cutler—nicknamed "Chaos" for his unpredictable style—exhibited masterful control against the powerful Louis Greene over ten rounds. Greene, known for his heavy‑handed approach, managed to land a solid punch early in the bout that momentarily unsettled Cutler and caused his legs to buckle.
Nevertheless, Cutler quickly recovered, delivering a crisp right to start the fourth round and following up with a precise one‑two combination. Greene attempted to close the distance, throwing single, hard shots, but Cutler's superior footwork and ring intelligence allowed him to evade and counter effectively.
Greene intensified his aggression in the final round, but Cutler weathered the storm, clinching when necessary to disrupt Greene's rhythm. The judges awarded Cutler a unanimous decision with scores of 98‑92 and 97‑93 twice, underscoring his tactical superiority throughout the fight. The card also featured a historic moment for women's boxing as Kayla Allen, the first female fighter signed by Zuffa Boxing, dominated Hungarian veteran Edina Kiss. Allen maintained a high guard, moving fluidly on her feet while delivering a relentless barrage of punches.
A clean cross in a combination sent Kiss reeling, and Allen followed up with a powerful right that snapped the Hungarian's chin back. As Kiss attempted to retaliate, Allen's precise left hook further destabilized her opponent, culminating in a referee‑issued count after Kiss stumbled into the ropes. By the third round, Allen's relentless one‑two punches forced Kiss to retire on her stool at the break, showcasing Allen's technical prowess and power.
In the undercard, Alex MacMillan continued his impressive knockout streak with a spectacular performance against fellow unbeaten prospect Guillaume Azagier. From the opening bell, MacMillan cut off the ring, feinting body shots before unleashing a crushing right that sent Azagier to the canvas in the first round.
Unwilling to waste the momentum, MacMillan pressed forward, delivering a series of blows that forced Azagier back down before the round concluded. In the second round, MacMillan maintained relentless pressure, causing Azagier to reel repeatedly. When Azagier's corner attempted to throw in the towel, MacMillan delivered a third decisive knockdown, prompting the referee to stop the contest.
Mexican Olympian Rogelio Romero upheld his perfect knockout record in his seventh professional bout, handing Moldovan puncher Aurel Ignat his first loss. Romero, a southpaw with a devastating left hook, battered Ignat throughout the early rounds.
Though Ignat fought back in the third round, Romero's composure never wavered. After a brief lapse where he forgot his mouthpiece, Romero unleashed a ferocious right hook that sent Ignat wobbling.
The referee intervened, stopping the fight while Ignat remained standing, preserving Romero's 100% knockout ratio. The evening also saw the professional debut of Fred Pullen, a national amateur champion from West Ham.
Pullen faced Italy's Leonardo Faretina over four rounds, showcasing his sharp southpaw jab and powerful right hand. In the second round, Pullen's lead right dropped Faretina, but the Italian rose quickly and displayed resilience. Pullen's superior boxing IQ allowed him to control the remainder of the bout, earning a clear 40‑35 decision. In a tightly contested eight‑rounder, American prospect Alexis De La Cerda clashed with Ireland's Cain Lewis, both entering the fight unbeaten.
De La Cerda applied constant pressure, and by the sixth round, Lewis suffered a cut that began to bleed profusely. Despite the injury, Lewis dug deep, pushing back in the final round. Nevertheless, De La Cerda's consistent aggression and effective ring generalship earned him a unanimous decision, with judges scoring the fight 80‑72, 79‑73, and 79‑74.
Finally, Cesar Mateo Tapia opened strongly against Leo Ruiz but could not sustain his early pace. Ruiz adjusted his strategy, taking control of the ten‑round encounter and finishing strongly.
The judges awarded Ruiz a unanimous decision with scores of 97‑93 and 96‑94 twice, highlighting his ability to adapt and dominate in the later stages of the fight. Overall, the event delivered a mix of dramatic knockouts, tactical masterclasses, and historic milestones, providing fans with a memorable night of boxing across multiple weight classes and showcasing the depth of talent on the current circuit.