Radivoje Kalajdzic turned Craig Richards' highly anticipated return to his native London into a nightmarish setback. Richards, who had not fought in his hometown since 2024, entered the arena with the intention of re‑establishing himself as a contender for the world title. Instead, the Serbian powerhouse, known to fans as "Hot Rod," imposed his will from the opening bell and ultimately secured a unanimous decision, capping the bout with a decisive knockdown in the final seconds. The ten‑round encounter was a roller‑coaster of momentum shifts.
In the sixth round, Kalajdzic landed a series of heavy blows that rocked Richards, forcing the British fighter to retreat to the ropes and defend against a flurry of body hooks and straight rights. Richards, however, demonstrated resilience, rallying in the seventh and eighth rounds with crisp combinations that seemed to tilt the balance back in his favor. By the ninth round, he was dictating the pace, peppering Kalajdzic with well‑placed body shots and crisp head crosses, appearing to have the fight under control. Just when it seemed Richards might claim the final round, Kalajdzic unleashed a ferocious counter‑attack.
He slipped inside Richards' guard and delivered a rapid combination that landed cleanly on the Serbian's head. The climax arrived in the closing moments of the tenth round when Kalajdzic threw a powerful right hand that connected flush, sending Richards sprawling onto his side. The veteran boxer struggled to his feet, his legs trembling, but the referee intervened as the final bell rang, preventing a possible knockout. All three judges scored the fight 97‑92 in favor of Kalajdzic, awarding him a clear unanimous victory.
In a separate bout, Lee Cutler, whose nickname "Chaos" suggests unpredictability, displayed disciplined control against the hard‑hitting Louis Greene. Greene started the fight cautiously but soon found his rhythm, landing a solid shot that briefly stunned Cutler and caused his legs to wobble.
Cutler quickly recovered, responding in the fourth round with a crisp right and a one‑two combination that forced Greene to retreat. While Greene continued to throw powerful single punches, Cutler out‑maneuvered him, using footwork and timing to avoid sustained pressure. The decisive moment came in the tenth round when Greene intensified his attack, but Cutler weathered the storm, clinching when necessary and ultimately earning a unanimous decision with scores of 98‑92, 97‑93, and 97‑93. The women's division featured Kayla Allen, the first female fighter signed by Zuffa Boxing, who dominated Hungarian veteran Edina Kiss.
Allen maintained a high guard and light footwork, delivering a clean cross that snapped Kiss backward early in the fight. Despite Kiss's attempts to retaliate in the second round, Allen's right hand landed solidly on the Hungarian's chin, followed by a powerful left that sent Kiss reeling into the ropes. The referee began a count as Kiss struggled to regain composure.
In the third round, Allen continued her assault with precise one‑two punches, prompting Kiss to retire on her stool at the end of the round, handing Allen a decisive victory. Alex MacMillan continued his streak of spectacular finishes in his second consecutive bout.
From the opening bell, the unbeaten prospect pressed his opponent, Guillaume Azagier, cutting off the ring and feinting to the body before delivering a crushing right that dropped Azagier in the first round. MacMillan did not relent; he followed up with a series of relentless blows that forced Azagier back to the canvas before the round concluded. In the second round, MacMillan maintained relentless pressure, sending Azagier to the canvas a third time, prompting his corner to throw in the towel and ending the fight in spectacular fashion. Mexican Olympian Rogelio Romero upheld his perfect knockout record in his seventh professional fight, handing Moldovan puncher Aurel Ignat his first loss.
Romero, fighting from a southpaw stance, peppered Ignat with powerful left hooks that began to wear down the Moldovan. Although Ignat attempted to mount a comeback in the third round, Romero remained composed. After briefly losing his mouthpiece, Romero delivered a devastating right hook that rocked Ignat, prompting the referee to stop the contest while Ignat was still standing, preserving Romero's 100% KO ratio.
In London, national amateur champion Fred Pullen made a solid professional debut against Italy's Leonardo Faretina over four rounds. Pullen, a southpaw, opened the second round with a sharp lead right that sent Faretina to the canvas. The Italian fighter rose quickly and showed grit, but Pullen's superior ring generalship and accurate punching earned him a clear 40‑35 decision on the judges' scorecards. The eight‑round showdown between American prospect Alexis De La Cerda and Ireland's Cain Lewis showcased two unbeaten fighters testing each other's limits.
De La Cerda applied constant pressure, forcing Lewis to fight on the back foot. By the sixth round, Lewis suffered a cut that began to bleed, yet he displayed heart by digging in and turning the tide in the final round. Despite Lewis's late surge, De La Cerda's consistent performance earned him a unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the bout 80‑72, 79‑73, and 79‑74. Finally, Cesar Mateo Tapia started strong against Leo Ruiz, but the seasoned veteran seized control as the fight progressed.
Tapia's early aggression faded, allowing Ruiz to dictate the pace in the later rounds. Ruiz finished the ten‑round contest with a clear edge, securing a unanimous decision with scores of 97‑93 and 96‑94 twice. Overall, the night delivered a mix of dominant performances, dramatic comebacks, and knockout finishes, highlighting the depth of talent across multiple weight classes and underscoring the unpredictable nature of the sport.