Adam Olaniyan (2-0, 2 KOs) W TKO 2 Viktar Chvarkou (6-34, 3 KOs): Heavyweight prospect Adam Olaniyan recorded his second straight stoppage victory, halting veteran Viktar Chvarkou in the second round of their scheduled four-round bout. Olaniyan dropped Chvarkou twice with heavy punches before the referee stepped in to stop the contest. The win keeps the 20-year-old Irish heavyweight unbeaten as he continues his professional career.
Taylor Bevan (9-0, 8 KOs) W MD 10 Ryszard Lewicki (12-4-3, 5 KOs): Middleweight prospect Taylor Bevan went the distance for the first time as a professional, earning a 10-round majority decision over Ryszard Lewicki by scores of 97-94, 97-94, and 95-95. Lewicki made Bevan work throughout the contest and was still pressing the action in the later rounds. After 10 rounds, Bevan’s efforts were enough to secure the victory on two of the three scorecards.
Lasha Guruli (4-0, 1 KO) W PTS 8 Liam Dillon (16-6-1, 3 KOs): Light welterweight prospect Lasha Guruli remained unbeaten with a hard-fought eight-round points victory over Liam Dillon, earning a 76-75 score from referee Bernard Oyet. The contest was closely fought throughout, with Dillon scoring a knockdown in the final round to make the outcome uncertain. Guruli’s work over the earlier rounds proved enough to secure the narrow decision.
Iman Zahmatkesh (6-0, 4 KOs) W PTS 8 Franklin Arinze (10-2, 7 KOs): Cruiserweight Iman Zahmatkesh remained unbeaten with an eight-round points victory over Franklin Arinze by a score of 77-74. Neither fighter was able to score a knockdown during the contest. After eight rounds, Zahmatkesh was awarded the decision.
The bout served as a useful step-up fight for the Queensberry prospect, who was pushed the distance by a determined opponent.
Charlie Senior (5-0, 2 KOs) W PTS 8 Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce (18-23-2, 7 KOs): Super featherweight prospect Charlie Senior continued his unbeaten start as a professional with an eight-round points victory over veteran Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce. Senior used his sharp boxing skills, movement, and accuracy to control the action for long stretches, earning a 79-73 score from referee Mark Bates.
Leighton Birchall (5-0, 3 KOs) W PTS 6 Cesar Ignacio Paredes (18-36-1, 5 KOs): Super featherweight prospect Leighton Birchall earned a shutout six-round decision over veteran Cesar Ignacio Paredes, with referee Mark Bates scoring the bout 60-54. Birchall landed the cleaner punches in each round and kept Paredes largely on the back foot for most of the fight. Paredes showed his durability by lasting the distance, but Birchall was a clear winner on the scorecards.
Mason Payne (6-0, 2 KOs) W PTS 6 Cheikh Diop (6-1, 4 KOs): Junior middleweight prospect Mason Payne kept his unbeaten record intact with a shutout six-round decision over previously undefeated Cheikh Diop, earning a 60-54 score from referee Bernard Oyet.
Payne maintained a steady pace and landed the more accurate shots over the six rounds, keeping Diop from gaining sustained momentum.
Diop remained competitive and willing, but Payne consistently landed the cleaner shots and dictated the pace over the six rounds.
William Birchall (5-0, 5 KOs) W TKO 1 Miroslav Prochazka (8-18, 6 KOs): Featherweight prospect William Birchall remained unbeaten and kept his perfect knockout streak intact with a first-round stoppage of veteran Miroslav Prochazka in a scheduled six-round contest. Birchall quickly imposed himself and landed a succession of clean punches that prompted referee Mark Lyson to halt the action. The official time of the stoppage was 53 seconds of the opening round.
How To Watch
Start Time: 2:00 PM ET
Stream: DAZN
Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England
Tonight’s card
Ryan Garner vs. Michael Magnesi
Lewis Edmondson vs. Lyndon Arthur
Brad Pauls vs. Bradley Goldsmith
Taylor Bevan vs. Ryszard Lewicki
Lasha Guruli vs. Liam Dillon
Adam Olaniyan vs. Viktar Chvarkou
Garner enters the fight unbeaten and already holds British, Commonwealth, and European honors at 130 pounds. A victory would move him a step closer to a shot at a full world title and mark the biggest win of his career to date.
Magnesi arrives as a seasoned contender with plenty of experience on the international stage. Fighting on the road, the Italian veteran will attempt to derail Garner’s rise and put himself back into the world title picture.
The undercard features several domestic-level matchups and prospects looking to continue their development, including a light heavyweight clash between Lewis Edmondson and Lyndon Arthur and a middleweight bout between Brad Pauls and Bradley Goldsmith.
Follow along throughout the event for live results and fight-by-fight updates from Southampton.