Buatsi vs. Stepien – FITE TV, Sky Sports – May 6 – 2 pm ET

BOXXER’s terrific trio of electrifying events kicks off with ‘Crowning Glory’ on Saturday, May 6th at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham when newly-announced BOXXER signing Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KO’s) makes his eagerly-anticipated promotional debut.

On the day King Charles III is coronated, the former British light-heavyweight champion – who is ranked No.1 in the world by the WBA – faces Pawel Stepien (18-0-1, 12 KO’s) in the headline bout and looks to end his Polish rival’s undefeated record in emphatic fashion as he kicks off his conquest for a world title.

In big news, generational prodigy Ben Whittaker (2-0, 1 KO’s) will make his long-awaited return to the ring in home city of Birmingham.The enigmatic 2020 Olympic silver medallist has already captured fans’ hearts and imaginations with his stunning skills, entertaining showboating style and inhuman reflexes – and he’ll be looking to come back with a bang for what will be his third professional outing.

WHEN IS BUATSI VS. STEPIEN? START TIME

• Date: Saturday, May 6
• Start time: 1pm ET / 6pm BST
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 5pm ET / 10pm BST
• In the UK, Sky Sports will show the event.
• The fight will take place at the Genting Arena, Birmingham.
• The evening’s action is scheduled to start at 1pm ET / 6pm BST

BOXXER’s first visit to the UK’s second city will also feature Birmingham man Tyler Denny (16-2-3) defending his English middleweight championship in his home city. Denny won the belt in Coventry in June last year and will be making his third defence in this May bout with an opponent to be confirmed.

And Team GB golden girl Lauren Price MBE (3-0, 1 KO) – the nation’s most decorated amateur fighter of all-time – will return, fresh from her impressive victory away from home in Paris where she outclassed Naomi Mannes.

On Saturday, June 10 we head to London where new school meets old school as the incredible Adam Azim (8-0, 6 KOs) competes at the historic York Hall which holds a special place in British boxing folklore.

Azim, 20, has been heralded as a future world champion and last month overcame Santos Reyes at Wembley’s OVO Arena to extend his incredible, unbeaten start to life as a professional fighter.

BOXXER Founder and CEO, Ben Shalom, said: “We are excited to announce phase one of what is a huge schedule coming up for BOXXER and Sky Sports.

“It’s amazing to see new headliners get to the top, new marquee signings start with us and the return of fighters from injury. It really is going to be a groundbreaking few months with career-defining fights and huge nights.

“A special thanks to Joe Ashford-Ellis and AFC Bournemouth for making everything possible for us to stage our first-ever UK stadium show – and a first for the Premier League club too.”

For further details on tickets and event news, head to BOXXER.com

BUATSI VS. STEPIEN CARD

Joshua Buatsi 174 vs. Pawel Stepien 175
Lauren Price 146.3 vs. Kirstie Bavington 146
Ben Whittaker 174.3 vs. Jordan Grant 175
Macaulay McGowan 159 vs. Tyler Denny 159.3
Sean McComb 139.3 vs. Kaisee Benjamin 140
Shakan Pitters 179 vs. Joel McIntyre 178.3
Cori Gibbs 137 vs. Jimmy First 136.3

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