Hamzah Sheeraz secured an impressive victory by stopping Liam Williams in the first round, while Reece Bellotti claimed a decision win over Liam Dillon

For boxing enthusiasts of a certain era, weekends often meant tuning in to major American networks like CBS, NBC, and ABC for afternoon bouts, courtesy of programs like Wide World of Sports. These broadcasts helped elevate fighters such as Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Mike Tyson from relative obscurity to mainstream stardom. Nowadays, with platforms like ESPN+ and DAZN, some fans may feel a nostalgic return to those days of weekend afternoon ring battles. While these fights may take place in Europe due to the earlier time zone, they still offer memorable showdowns for American audiences.

This past weekend, while no major bouts were scheduled, boxing fans were treated to some compelling matchups in England, thanks to ESPN+ and DAZN. Middleweight prospect Hamzah Sheeraz, only twenty-four years old, showcased his skills impressively on Saturday by swiftly dispatching Liam Williams in the first round at London's Copper Box Arena. Dropping Williams twice with a jab and a powerful uppercut, Sheeraz demonstrated complete dominance, prompting Williams' corner to wisely throw in the towel before the round concluded.

Meanwhile, just a short distance away at the O2 in Greenwich, undefeated junior lightweight Liam Dillon faced off against Reece Bellotti in a thrilling contest that delivered excitement and energy in abundance. Initially, Dillon's aggressive approach seemed to give him the upper hand, but Bellotti's precise punching began to take its toll, causing Dillon to slow down as the fight progressed. Although Dillon mounted a strong comeback towards the end, it was Bellotti who ultimately secured the victory via unanimous decision.

With this win, Bellotti improved his record to 15-5, while Dillon now stands at 13 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat. Despite Dillon's impressive performance, his lack of knockout power raises questions about how the fight might have unfolded had he possessed greater punching strength.