Not everything went perfectly- Bam Rodriguez continues to show he is one of the top pound for pound fighters in the sport, but his hopes of becoming Undisputed Super Flyweight have taken a step backwards when it was reported that 28-4 Andrew Moloney is going to insist on taking his mandatory shot at the IBF World Champion.
Eddie Hearn will be hoping that something can be done for his charge, but he has also insisted that Rodriguez is willing to move up to Bantamweight safe in the knowledge that he is clearly 'the man' in the 115 pound Division.
He could easily choose to still fight in Japan- Takuma Inoue has become the WBC World Champion in the Bantamweight Division and may take us a step closer to a potential Super-Fight against The Monster, and Takuma's brother, Noaya Inoue.
Abdullah Mason and Devin Haney both deserve a lot of credit for their own performances having shown fans plenty to be encouraged into 2026, while David Benavidez is not going to wait for Dmitry Bivol and/or Artur Beterbiev in the Light-Heavyweight Division and instead is on course to face Zurdo Ramirez for the Cruiserweight World Title next May.
Some reports suggested the Saudi Arabian money that has been pumped into Boxing was going to be slowed down in 2026, although those have since been refuted.
This is something to keep an eye on, perhaps not as soon as next year, but in the coming years with the 'investment' made in the sport offering very little real return. Big events in bigger ticketed sites will perhaps help, but it was never a sustainable approach to offer everyone as much money as was being offered to make the big fights, especially as fighters would rather sit and wait for a payday rather than being active.
2026 might be another big year, but fans should perhaps be prepared for the huge cards we have been witnessing to return to the kind of events that have been more prevalent in recent years.
After a long wait, Boxxer are finally ready to begin the deal with the BBC after leaving Sky and the Heavyweight bout for the British Title has captured some of the imagination this week.
Ben Whittaker is also out this weekend, albeit on a Matchroom card instead of being with Boxxer, as November comes to a close.
There are still some big fights to close out the year, but attention will soon turn to 2026 where we already are aware of some very interesting nights in the first couple of months of the New Year.
Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV
When the original bout was scheduled, Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV seemed to be on good enough terms that the British Title was the only concern for the two Heavyweights.
Whether it is prompting from the Promoter, who is putting his first card together for a new broadcasting partner, or whether it is the delay in this bout taking place, there has been a clear shift in how the two main event Boxers feel about one another.
They have been pushing one another all week and the weigh-in face off came close to seeing everything kick off and that makes this an intriguing Heavyweight clash.
The winner is going to have some big opportunities presented to them in 2026- Frazer Clarke's two fights with the new WBO World Champion Fabio Wardley should make it pretty easy to try and chase that rematch if he is to win this, while in general he will be back on track after the crushing loss in the second of those contests against Wardley.
Frazer Clarke has been set as the favourite, which is no surprise considering his amateur experience and being a former Olympian.
He has also had the tougher experience in the pro ranks compared with Jeamie TKV, although the latter showed his qualities before a controversial loss to David Adeleye.
Jeamie TKV showed he can box to a plan and a mistake from the referee allowed David Adeleye to produce a huge punch that ultimately changed the outcome of the bout. That was also for the British Title, which will help TKV in terms of knowing what to expect, but Frazer Clarke is arguably a better Boxer than Adeleye and is going to be comfortable if this becomes a contest dominated by the jab.
After all of the tension that has been growing between the two this week, you have to expect a fight to break out as they get comfortable with what the other is bringing into the ring.
You do have to wonder if the Jeamie TKV rib issue is fully cleared up in between the slight delay in the bout taking place, but the 32 year old is not going to have any regrets about his choices and he can give Frazer Clarke something to think about.
However, the ultimate feeling is that the higher quality shots will be coming from Frazer Clarke the longer the fight goes and the former Olympian has shown he has enough pop to force Jeamie TKV to eventually have to take a backwards step.
The cards may be needed, but this is a home fight for Frazer Clarke and he may have enough to force a Stoppage after building the momentum through the middle of this contest. Doing so will be a way of making a statement about being ready to move onto the next level in a Division where an old rival is now a full Heavyweight Champion and Frazer Clarke will want to show he is past domestic level with a big performance on what could be a big platform.
One of the chief supports on the undercard is a battle between unbeaten fighters for the English Welterweight Title.
Anthony Yarde came up short at World level again last week, but his stablemate Joel Kodua can edge to the victory over Bobby Dalton, the defending Champion.
It is Bobby Dalton who has a bit more experience having had a couple of fights that have lasted this distance, but Joel Kodua did the same in his last bout and he may have the power edge in the contest.
This could see Joel Kodua put together a few more eye-catching moments on his way to taking the title on the cards.
Both sides are insisting that Ben Whittaker's previous Promoter have not deliberately scheduled an important card on the same night that the Midlander is making his debut under the Matchroom banner.
There may be some bitterness that Whittaker has decided to leave Boxxer, but the Light Heavyweight feels the delay in the television deal has stalled his career. At 28 years old, Ben Whittaker is very much looking to get in with some of the top names in the Division over the next twelve months and he feels like Eddie Hearn is the Promoter that can help make things happen.
Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev are rumoured to be meeting in a decider having secured a win apiece over the other, while David Benavidez is set to move up to Cruiserweight and may choose not to return to Light Heavyweight.
This opens the door for the likes of Ben Whittaker and he is expected to make relatively short work of Benjamin Gavazi, even if the underdog comes into this one with a 19-1 record having bounced back from a debut defeat.
However, the German has nothing that really stands out on his resume and might not have the footwork to keep up with Ben Whittaker.
Ben Whittaker is perhaps lacking top level power, but he is a quality Boxer and hits hard enough to turn the screw on this kind of opponent as soon as he wants.
Some feel Whittaker is perhaps guilty of showboating within bouts, especially when he knows he is levels above the opponent, but trainer Andy Lee brought out a spiteful performance from his fighter when crushing Liam Cameron. He will be demanding his charge makes a statement from the opening bell and Ben Whittaker should have all of the qualities to do that against a limited opponent.
The undercard is filled with local talent and a rematch between Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne after the former was given a controversial Decision victory when they met twelve months ago.
Cameron Vuong has had another couple of fights under his belt and the younger fighter will want to show how much he learned when edging past Gwynne last year.
The oddsmakers are on top of that bout, but it could be worth backing Aaron Bowen to pick up a vacant Midlands Title by showcasing early power against Tom Cowling.
This is another step upwards for Aaron Bowen, but there is some excitement around what he has been producing and the local support should push him forward.
Tom Cowling will look to box himself away from trouble, but the Bowen power can make an early impact in this one.
MY PICKS: Frazer Clarke to Win Between 7-12 @ 3.00 William Hill (1 Unit)
Joel Kodua to Win by Decision/Technical Decision @ 2.37 William Hill (1 Unit)
Ben Whittaker to Win Between 1-5 @ 2.00 Sky Bet (2 Units)
Aaron Bowen to Win Between 1-5 @ 3.00 Sky Bet (1 Unit)
Boxing 2025: 26-75, - 41.54 Units (131 Units Staked, - 31.71% Yield)
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