January 20th is serving up a feast of fists and fury at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, where Aaron McKenna and Linus Udofia will throw down in a clash that’s got everyone talking. This sizzling showdown, a centerpiece of an electrifying fight card, will be broadcast live for your viewing pleasure on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, and ESPN+ in the USA.
In the ring, we’ve got the middleweight mash-up of the century. McKenna, aka the ‘Silencer’, is putting his shiny WBC International Title on the line against Udofia in a bet365 Wildcard special. This scuffle comes hot on the heels of Natasha Jonas’ title defense against Mikaela Mayer, so don’t blink or you’ll miss the action.
McKenna, a 24-year-old whirlwind with a record that’s as clean as a whistle (17-0, thank you very much), snatched the WBC International belt after trouncing Uisma Lima last June in London. He’s the guy everyone’s buzzing about in the division. But now, he’s up against Udofia, a former English Champion who’s no stranger to the tough grind of the British Title fight scene.
Udofia, the 30-year-old powerhouse from Luton, has danced with the best of them, mixing it up with the likes of Tyler Denny and John Harding Jr. Sure, he stumbled against Denzel Bentley, but don’t count him out just yet. A win against McKenna could be his ticket back to the big leagues.
Ben Shalom, the big boss at BOXXER, can barely contain his excitement. “Liverpool, get ready for a blast,” he says. “McKenna vs. Udofia adds some serious spice to an already loaded card. It’s a fight fan’s dream – a real toss-up with McKenna’s perfect record on the line and Udofia’s experience in the ring.”
But wait, there’s more! Jack Cullen, the newly minted British and Commonwealth Champion, is back to defend his titles against Zak Chelli. Remember their epic draw back in 2020? Well, it’s time for round two, folks.
And let’s not forget Karriss Artingstall, the Olympic medalist who’s tearing up the featherweight division. She’s squaring off against Lila dos Santos Furtado, aiming to climb even higher up the ranks.
Also on the card, Mark Jeffers, the undefeated Chorley sensation, is set to defend his English and Commonwealth Silver Super Middleweight Titles against Germaine Brown. Jeffers snagged these titles last year and is itching to prove his mettle once again.
Finally, former IBO World Cruiserweight Champ Jack Massey is hitting the ring at the 200lbs mark, ready to kick off the New Year with a bang in Liverpool.