Zelfa Barrett, Manchester’s own, steps into the spotlight at the AO Arena this Saturday to confront Jordan Gill in a critical Super-Featherweight fight. This event, streamed globally on DAZN, is a clash where victory is non-negotiable.
Barrett, a lineage holder of the fighting Barrett family and inspired by Manchester’s boxing legends, is set to headline in a venue that has seen the likes of Ricky Hatton and Anthony Crolla. Gill, rising from a standout victory over Michael Conlan, eyes a world title, but Barrett stands in his way, armed with aspirations of his own redemption following a narrow miss for the IBF title.
Barrett expresses his pride in headlining at a venue synonymous with Manchester’s boxing history, acknowledging the drive it gives him to excel. Recognizing Gill’s prowess, Barrett gears up for a showdown that feels akin to a world title fight, fueled by shared styles and past aspirations of sparring together.
Manchester, a city that molds fighters with its gritty essence, has Barrett as its testament. Overcoming the odds of his challenging upbringing in Harpurhey, Barrett carries the weight of his city’s hopes, aiming to transcend his personal losses into a legacy of success.
As Barrett and Gill prepare to lock horns, the fight card promises an exhilarating lineup. Ellie Scotney targets unification against Segolene Lefebvre, Rhiannon Dixon vies for the vacant WBO crown, and Michael Gomez Jr defends his English title, among others, setting the stage for a night of unforgettable boxing in Manchester.
Date: Saturday, April 13
Start Time: USA – 2 PM EST / UK – 7 PM BST
Streaming Details: Live Worldwide on DAZN
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester
Updated Fight Card:
- Ellie Scotney vs. Segolene Lefebvre – Super-Bantamweight Unification Fight
- Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Elizabeth Carabajal – Vacant WBO 140lbs Title
- Michael Gomez Jr vs. Kane Baker – English Super-Featherweight Title Defense
- Ste Clarke vs. Jensen Irving – Middleweight Bout
- Jordan Flynn vs. Tampela Maharusi – Lightweight Bout
- Jack Turner vs. Abdul Kesi Ngaoma – Super-Flyweight Bout
- Jimmy Sains vs. Mateusz Kalecki – Middleweight Bout
- William Crolla vs. Fabio Cascone – Super-Welterweight Bout
- Brandon Scott vs. Rodrigo Matias Areco – Super-Bantamweight Bout