🥊 Matchroom Boxing are back at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday 21 March with a big night of championship boxing headlined by a middleweight showdown between George Liddard and Tyler Denny.
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the place to be as George Liddard defends his British and Commonwealth middleweight title for the first time on Saturday 21 March. In the opposite corner will be Tyler Denny. A stacked undercard includes rising lightweight star George Visioli who puts his England belt on the line against Levi Giles. Matchroom Boxing tickets for the show go on sale soon.
MAIN EVENT
Liddard delivered a masterclass to be crowned champion last October at the iconic York Hall in Bethnal Green. The 23-year-old sensationally stopped Kieron Conway in the 10th round.
Tonight, just a few miles away, Liddard – who has his sights set on become a future world champion – is ready to overcome another stern test in what promises to be a sold out arena for an action-packed night in Stratford. Liddard goes in against former English and EBU European middleweight ruler Denny.
Quotes
“I’m really looking forward to March 21 at the Copper Box,” said Liddard. “To be headlining at such a big arena is great and I will put on a performance worthy of it. Tyler is a vastly experienced opponent so I cannot take him or anything lightly going into this. He’s a former European Champion, so when I win this fight it will stand me in good stead to fight for that title next. Let’s get it!”
Midlands man Denny, meanwhile, is confident his experience will help him prevail in the capital.
“I’m buzzing to be fighting for the British and Commonwealth titles. I’d like to thank Matchroom Boxing for the opportunity,” said Denny, who bounced back last year with two wins over Grant Dennis and Elvis Ahorgah after suffering defeat by Hamzah Sheeraz at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
“I’m expecting a tough fight, as I have a lot of respect for George as a fighter. But I will be taking the belts back home with me.”
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: “George Liddard was destructive against Kieron Conway last October. He’ll need to be back at his best against a game, and experienced, Tyler Denny. I’m looking forward to seeing a host of our exciting young guns on the undercard too. The Copper Box will be absolutely rocking for what will be a cracking fight night live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.”
UNDERCARD
Giorgio Visioli has been making plenty of noise Stateside after his gym run-in with fellow top prospect Curmel Moton recently. But he returns to the capital on March 21 to make the first defence of his English lightweight title against a seasoned campaigner in Levi Giles.
Visioli is earmarked for a bright future after he unanimously overcame Joe Howarth when he headlined at the Indigo at The O2 last December – and he’s eager to kick on for the year ahead.
“I’m looking forward to being out again in London defending my English Title,” said Visioli. “Levi Giles is a good opponent for me. He’s been in with some well-known English names and he’s got a good record but on fight night I’m going to show exactly where I stand in this division. There are levels to this, and they’ll be shown on March 21.”
Jimmy Sains is another youngster who is determined to push ahead in 2026 as he looks forward to facing Derrick Osaze.
The ‘Brentwood Beterbiev’ is a stablemate of George Liddard’s at Tony Sims’ Matchroom Elite Gym in Essex, and he is excited to be kicking off his campaign for the year in east London.
“It’s a great card and I am looking forward to a step-up in opponent which gives me the perfect opportunity to show more of my boxing ability and show what level I’m at – and where I’m eventually destined to be.”
Now undefeated in seven fights, with all seven by way of knockout, rising super-middleweight sensation Taylor Bevan will bring his legion of fans from the South Coast – along with local lad and exciting middleweight prospect, Leli Buttigieg who will have his East End faithful in attendance.
UNDERCARD Cont.
Connor Mitchell delivered one of the most impressive debuts in recent times. The 21-year-old featherweight, who is managed by Conor Benn, staged a two-round demolition over Fernando Joaquin Valdez just before last Christmas.
And Mitchell is hungry to continue his early momentum on March 21. On the doorstep of his beloved West Ham United Football Club.
“It’s my second professional bout and the first fight of 2026, in what should be a big year ahead,” said Mitchell. I’m looking forward to being on another exciting Matchroom Boxing card, with a host of other great fighters. I can’t wait to pick up from where I left off. Let’s go!”
In the same weight class, the energetic Adam Maca is back for his fifth contest. Unbeaten Maca has won all his four fights so far by stoppage wins.
A focused Maca said: “This is my first one of 2026. I cannot wait to build off the last performance, where I stopped Brandon Gallardo Vargas in round two back in December, and show what I can do.”
Plus, amateur super-lightweight standout – and 2025 Haringey Box Cup winner – Louie Ward makes his entry to the professional code. He does so under the expert guidance of trainer Tony Sims.
Get your tickets now for what promises to be a memorable night of professional boxing at the ‘Box That Rocks’.
MATCHROOM BOXING TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
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🔑 Doors open at 5pm.
🕔 Show starts at 5.30pm.
Main event ring walk is expected at approximately 10pm.
Note: Timings are subject to change.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Getting to The O2 via the London Underground is recommended. North Greenwich tube station is right on the doorstep and on the Jubilee Line in Zones 2 and 3. Get there from Central London in 20 minutes, or Stratford in 10 minutes. Arrival by river, car, bus and cable car is also available. See this ‘Getting to The O2‘ guide for full details.
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