1) Round 11 of Heaney vs. Pauls
The British middleweight title fight between Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls was intense for 10 rounds, filled with momentum shifts and dramatic moments. However, round 11 took the excitement to another level. Pauls had the upper hand for most of the fight, but Heaney, sensing Pauls was tiring, finished the round strongly.
2) Davies’ uppercut
Liam Davies has established himself as one of the top finishers in British boxing with three consecutive stoppages. His latest victory, a second-round knockout of Erik Robles, was set up by a perfectly executed right uppercut that landed cleanly on Robles’ chin.
3) O’Leary’s left
Pierce O’Leary secured a win over Hovhannes Martirosyan in round nine of their super-lightweight bout with a powerful left hook to the head. This knockout was considered one of the highlights of the night.
4) Heaney’s gum shield
After being rocked by a right hand from Pauls in round eight, Heaney lost his gum shield, causing a quick timeout by the referee. Heaney took advantage of the break to buy some time before continuing the fight.
5) McCann’s right hook
Dennis McCann showcased his aggressive counterpunching skills against Brad Strand, landing a devastating right hook after a left cross in round two. The punch dropped Strand for the first and only time in the fight.
Dennis McCann celebrates beating Brad Strand (James Chance/Getty Images)
6) Davies’ quick finish
With the event running late, Liam Davies impressively dispatched Erik Robles in just two rounds, providing a much-needed quick finish to the night.
7) The Heaney flip
Nathan Heaney’s signature move of springing to his feet after a slip in round 12 showed his resilience and determination. This move was reminiscent of his title-winning performance against Denzel Bentley in December.
8) Zeuge’s power
Tyron Zeuge demonstrated his power by flooring Zach Parker with a right hand in round two, disrupting the fight’s flow. However, Parker quickly adjusted to Zeuge’s power and the element of surprise faded.
9) Joyce finally getting it done
Joe Joyce ended his lackluster fight against Kash Ali in round 10, bringing relief to both himself and the audience.
10) Stoke support
The energy and excitement peaked during the main event between Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls, with the support of Heaney’s passionate Stoke fans adding to the atmosphere and making the fight even more thrilling.