In a night of boxing that saw multiple bouts across different venues, Joshua Buatsi emerged victorious in a unanimous decision over Dan Azeez in their light-heavyweight title eliminator, while Conor Benn secured a wide-margin points win against Peter Dobson in Las Vegas. Buatsi, who weighed in at 174 pounds, won with two 11th round knockdowns, earning him the WBA light heavyweight final eliminator and setting him up as the mandatory challenger for Dmitry Bivol's title. He also claimed the British and Commonwealth titles with scores of 116-110 and 117-109 twice. Azeez weighed in at 172.3 pounds. Meanwhile, Benn, who weighed 150.6 pounds, as did his opponent Dobson, performed solidly in his U.S. debut with scorecards of 119-109 and 118-110 twice, as he headlined in Las Vegas following in his father's footsteps. On the undercard, Adam Azim defended his European super-lightweight title with a fifth-round KO of Enock Poulsen, who suffered a dislocated shoulder, and Ben Whittaker continued his unbeaten streak with a TKO win over Khalid Graidia. Jimmy Sains made an impression with a first-round knockout in his U.S. debut.
First 12-rounder ✅ First time headlining in Vegas ✅ A 23rd career win ✅ A stern test overseas for @ConorNigel 👊 https://t.co/LlVbWCvrBj
Photos: Conor Benn Goes Twelve in Decision Win Over Durable Peter Dobson https://t.co/LKSaw4qbic https://t.co/VHCZWEjHMx
𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋 from Jimmy Sains in Vegas 😤 #BennDobson https://t.co/43J0GyPFGv
"I didn't realise Poulsen hurt his shoulder when he was on the canvas, I wish him all the best in his recovery" 🤝 @adamsuperkid reflects on his successful title defence & shows his appreciation for Enock Poulsen 🙌 https://t.co/v8INao5poS
"I didn't realise Poulsen hurt his shoulder when he was on the canvas, I wish him all the best in his recovery" 🤝 European super-lightweight champion Adam Azim reflects on his victory over Enock Poulsen who was counted out with a dislocated shoulder 👇 https://t.co/mqkrFLv3qF
Hand raised for a 23rd time as a pro in Vegas 🙌 @ConorNigel | #BennDobson https://t.co/U4hdUxLVTR
𝐁𝐍 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: Joshua Buatsi clinched his long-awaited south London derby reasonably comfortably on the cards against Dan Azeez last night. #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/BFeqrReZOV
In a fierce fight, @boxingbuatsi outpoints friend Dan Azeez to earn 175 title shot & @adamsuperkid retains European title when Enock Poulsen suffers freak injury. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: https://t.co/aL0pb2D5c1 @SkySportsBoxing @boxxer @peacock @PatrickSportsTV https://t.co/v95RsQRVDA
Joshua Buatsi becomes mandatory for Dmitry Bivol’s WBA light-heavyweight title after impressive points win against Azeez https://t.co/ShZe4RBUDJ https://t.co/ShZe4RBUDJ
Bill Haney congratulates @ConorNigel 🫡 #BennDobson https://t.co/jtQbowsKxP
🎤 @ConorNigel calls @Realdevinhaney ‘easy work’ 🥶 #BennDobson https://t.co/7Ty8I8aHRy
🗣️ "Give me the big fights! I can do the 12 rounds easy" - @ConorNigel #BennDobson https://t.co/hOcys62aLl
Final scorecards from #BuatsiAzeez. #boxing https://t.co/lQxuXtMtcs
It's Joshua Buatsi's night 🥊 #BBCBoxing https://t.co/6AFG5umg4y
Dana White met Katie Taylor while in attendance for #BennDobson 🥊 https://t.co/NZ3sl8Bwma
Cody Garbrandt gives his thoughts on Conor Benn’s win over Peter Dobson in Las Vegas today 🗣️ https://t.co/J4JsN9Xhyb
𝐁𝐍 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: Joshua Buatsi outpoints Dan Azeez to secure London bragging rights. Read here: https://t.co/BFeqrReZOV #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/TlAoLiLc8v
No ❤️ in the house ✨ @Cody_Nolove gives @ConorNigel his flowers after his Las Vegas debut 💐 #BennDobson https://t.co/iiGExXClPb
The moment Joshua Buatsi was declared winner 🥊 #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/a45BdpsMVy
Joshua Buatsi WINS by unanimous decision! #BuatsiAzeez Follow all the reaction on our live blog 🔽 https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N
Conor Benn secures wide-margin points win against little-known American Peter Dobson to keep unbeaten record intact https://t.co/jHrmY83rc4 https://t.co/phHmCmKBxw
𝗕𝘂𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗶 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘇𝗲𝗲𝘇 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘆 💥 Two 11th round knockdowns help steer @boxingbuatsi to an entertaining points win over old friend Dan Azeez. Scores: 116-110 & 117-109 (x2) #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/KYiq3SZxls
We go to the scorecards on #BuatsiAzeez: 116-110, 117-109 x 2 all for Buatsi, who had scored 2 knockdowns in rd 11 and wins the WBA light heavyweight final eliminator to become Bivol's mandatory. He also wins the British and Commonwealth titles. #boxing
Buatsi is ahead here, but he can't rest on his laurels. Azeez continuing to put on the pressure but Buatsi holding on. #BuatsiAzeez Follow all the action on our live blog 🔽 https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N
#BuatsiAzeez goes to rd 12. #boxing
"Sin City is amazing... the dream is to fight back home" 🇬🇧 @conornigel | #BennDobson https://t.co/PqPA6qnEQx
Into the FINAL round, who's winning? #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now
Great showing by Conor Benn in his United States debut. #BennDobson https://t.co/hbwkWhrtGe
𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗡 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗦 ✨ @ConorNigel moves to 23-0 at the @Cosmopolitan_LV ✅ #BennDobson https://t.co/oYkQtYPbjH
📝 119-109, 118-110, 118-110: @ConorNigel gets the W in Las Vegas. The Destroyer goes the 12-round distance for the first time as a pro 👊 #BennDobson live on DAZN https://t.co/b23TV34lGd
CONOR BENN wins 119-109, 118-110, 118-110. “The Destroyer” needs to drop that nickname
We go to the scorecards in #BennDobson: 119-109, 118-110 x 2, all for Conor Benn. I also had Benn winning 119-109. #boxing
Devin Haney reacts to Conor Benn going the distance with Peter Dobson… https://t.co/ENs28O9MS4
Decent win for Conor Benn. Needs to work on his power again, if he’s going to trouble the big names. Important rounds & activity.
Much better ninth for Azeez as he pushes Buatsi back and lands a lot of good stuff.
Dana White is in attendance for the Conor Benn vs Peter Dobson 🥊 fight in Las Vegas #BennDobson #UFC #Boxing https://t.co/2zoWK7NSu6
Very, very tight here. Neither man giving an inch. Buatsi with the shot of the round with a strong left hook but Azeez shakes it off. #BuatsiAzeez Follow all the action on our live blog 🔽 https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N
Dana White meeting Katie Taylor at the Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson fight in Las Vegas today 🥊 https://t.co/K9ihMhTFB3
Excellent fight so far I’m really enjoying it. Azeez is landing cleanly with crafty stuff but Buatsi’s power looks to have more of an effect.
Dana White at the @MatchroomBoxing #BennDobson card and not #UFCVegas85 https://t.co/z0QfO5KbaB
How are you scoring this one so far? 🤔 #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now
Fans split over boxing hot prospect Ben Whittaker's showboating and spinning on one leg during stunning TKO win #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/uDRieN6rnT https://t.co/uDRieN6rnT
This one is heating up 🔥 #BennDobson | https://t.co/FoiaUucafv https://t.co/AazqlPEvJj
When @danawhite met @KatieTaylor 🙌 #BennDobson https://t.co/msUq5CRuuf
🤝 @danawhite meets @KatieTaylor ringside before #BennDobson 🤝 https://t.co/Sbreng5Em6
Simon: “I’m more in the camp of Buatsi.” Noel: “Azeez has got to drag Buatsi into his kind of fight early. It’ll go the distance.” Simon Jordan & Noel Gallagher look ahead to #BuatsiAzeez live on talkSPORT 📻 https://t.co/EMiLPm6T5f
Now the undercard is done, it is time for the main event... Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez is just minutes away! #BuatsiAzeez Follow all the action on our live blog 👇https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N
Ring walks now for #BennDobson. #boxing
Adam Azim Controls Enock Poulsen, Gets KO Win Due To Injury in Fifth https://t.co/fr7zwZLmzD https://t.co/gFMj9mACbg
#BennDobson & #BuatsiAzeez look set to clash… 😲
#BennDobson & #BuatsiAzeez main events will go on exactly head to head. No good. #boxing
European junior welterweight champion @adamazim KO5 Enoch Poulsen, who injured his shoulder, to retain title in #BuatsiAzeez co-feature. #boxing @boxxer
European junior welterweight champion @adamazim KO5 Enoch Poulsen to retain title in #BuatsiAzeez co-feature. #boxing @boxxer
Adam Azim stops Enock Poulsen as he ends the fight himself in round five, seemingly due to a dislocated shoulder injury. Azim defends his European super-lightweight title.
"I can dance, I can shimmy but I broke him down in a jiffy" 😂 Ben Whittaker on his win over Khalid Graidia. #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now https://t.co/noJQwNO9LC
Ben Whittaker Batters, Stops Khalid Graidia in Fifth Round https://t.co/m7Xmfj5LdE https://t.co/iQoUbCAnpI
Ben Whittaker wins by TKO! Next up is Adam Azim vs Enock Poulsen #BuatsiAzeez Follow all the action on our live blog 🔽 https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N
The Olympic silver medalist Ben Whittaker gets it done in the fifth round improving to (6-0) with 5 stoppages 🥊 #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/j6AyNtjtP2
Buzzing for some live boxing. Who have you got to win the main event and how? #BuatsiAzeez #boxing https://t.co/sn52BIneAa
Ben Whittaker showboats his way to victory once again, stopping Khalid Graidia in round five.
NOW: Fight Night Live We’re live from Wembley Arena! 🤩 It’s time for Buatsi v Azeez! 🔥 Join @AdamCatterall, @Carl_Froch, @SpencerOliver & John Rawling! Tap below for the live watch along! 🥊
Some showboating from Whittaker #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now https://t.co/rgEKYbhAK0
Light-heavy showman Ben Whittaker is in action against Khalid Graidia on the Joshua Buatsi v Dan Azeezis undercard at Wembley! #BuatsiAzeez Follow all the action on our live blog 🔽 https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N https://t.co/3QGjhxl42N
Ben Whittaker 🤝 Octavian #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now https://t.co/WGxBYnajcn
📈 6-0 in Las Vegas... not bad eh @georgeliddard? #BennDobson | https://t.co/FoiaUucafv https://t.co/hGCe85MmqM
Victory for TKV 🥊 #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now https://t.co/cWUoiYBoCP
How are you scoring this? 🤔 Submit via Viewers' Verdict 👇 #BuatsiAzeez | Live Now
𝙑𝙞𝙫𝙖 𝙇𝙖𝙨 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙨 🎶 @georgeliddard makes the walk ✨ #BennDobson | https://t.co/FoiaUucafv https://t.co/fU9RTPHJrk
Viva Las Vegas 🕺 @GeorgeLiddard takes on Andrew Buchanan over six rounds now ⚒️ Final #BennDobson prelim fight up now: https://t.co/eBVCVv5dni https://t.co/BnFsBaADNB
𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃... LIVE now on https://t.co/FoiaUucafv @GeorgeLiddard | #BennDobson https://t.co/CMrpfth3rH
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚. Jimmy Sains | #BennDobson https://t.co/kzBXQsBEiN
Jimmy Sains gets done in ONE ☝️🥊 #BennDobson https://t.co/592PyiUPDD
"I wanted a clean-cut knockout" 👀 An emphatic win but not quite enough for Sains 😅 #BennDobson | https://t.co/FoiaUucafv https://t.co/kixygrQSZh
WOW. Jimmy Sains' blistering start leads to a KO victory inside a round 💥 https://t.co/43J0GyP7QX
Just a nasty and destructive KO for Jimmy Saints in his United States 🇺🇸 debut #BennDobson https://t.co/jVcqCtJaxK
Statement made on American debut 🇺🇸✔️ Jimmy Sains makes it three KOs in three fights! He takes out Avalos in the very first round 💣 #BennDobson https://t.co/b6w0k3qVHC
LIVE: Benn vs. Dobson Prelims: ▶️https://t.co/tnBou6e5GZ Main Card (3pm ET): ▶️DAZN https://t.co/V0qpmf0lWK
🧠 @DarrenBarker82 parting with some sound advice for Jimmy Sains ahead of fight night 👊 Tune-in to #BennDobson on https://t.co/FoiaUucafv https://t.co/a508SfI41U
Predictions for #BuatsiAzeez 🔮 https://t.co/d3SH9Om7jQ
Tony Sims charge Jimmy Sains open the show at the @Cosmopolitan_LV in a four-rounder against Alejandro Avalos! Watch the #BennDobson undercard live: https://t.co/eBVCVv5LcQ https://t.co/bbtA9o88vd
Morning boxing in Las Vegas 🌄 We're live now with Jimmy Sains and @GeorgeLiddard featuring on the #BennDobson prelims 🔔 Watch here: https://t.co/eBVCVv5dni https://t.co/6ExECtbF52
The Essex Boys @GeorgeLiddard & Jimmy Sains open #BennDobson on Before The Bell 👊👊 Watch our two prelim fights from 11am local (7pm UK) here: https://t.co/gbBXI7RPeZ https://t.co/Rty5o9qxQE
LIVE NOW 🚨 Watch the #BuatsiAzeez undercard 📺👇 https://t.co/N8PDgLQoa6
LIVE from @Cosmopolitan_LV in 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 🔔 Watch 'Before The Bell' action live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 and YouTube at 11am PT / 7pm UK 👊 YT 👉 https://t.co/9t751hehm6 #BennDobson https://t.co/SU1VntBGHa
📍 The Chelsea, @Cosmopolitan_LV Doors: 10.30am Before The Bell: 11am Live on DAZN: 12pm 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭: +8𝘩𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘜𝘒 👊 #BennDobson https://t.co/wRRETkoZJH
Jimmy Sains & @GeorgeLiddard on site 📍 Catch them both in 'Before The Bell' action from 11am PT / 7pm UK 🍿 #BennDobson | https://t.co/FoiaUucafv https://t.co/BQHL0E8hdY
Who's ready for this one? 🥊 #BuatsiAzeez | Tonight, 7pm https://t.co/9Ba88SFrXh
𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙣 👊 @ConorNigel follows in his father @NigelGBenn's footsteps by headlining in Las Vegas 🤩 LIVE on DAZN from 12pm PT / 8pm UK 🧨 https://t.co/38Fn8foNMJ
FIGHT DAY!!!! We are live from Las Vegas from 11amPT/7pm U.K. as @ConorNigel follows his fathers footsteps and headlines on the Las Vegas strip live on @daznboxing 💥 https://t.co/1Vl5GAvlEI
#BuatsiAzeez Poll
Tonight's running order 📜 #BennDobson | @DAZNBoxing https://t.co/5htVvWOPlO
𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐞: #BuatsiAzeez 📊 Who are you backing tonight? ⤵️ Bet on the fight with @bet365 here: https://t.co/wWIGOqch9E #Ad 18+ BeGambleAware https://t.co/sbJNWJdoh3
Unbeaten Essex duo Jimmy Sains and George Liddard both feature live on our Before The Bell segment of #BennDobson from 7pm (UK) Set reminder: https://t.co/z3dbRcrY18 https://t.co/Z1T1lRAJtB
𝗕𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez are reluctant rivals eager now for capital bragging rights. #BuatsiAzeez https://t.co/f6K6ZifUsP
𝗪𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 ⚔️🔥 Final build-up feature for #BennDobson premiering now 🎬👇
Tonight 📜 @DAZNBoxing Before The Bell: 11am local / 7pm UK Main Card: Noon local / 8pm UK #BennDobson https://t.co/2eTwT5xYt8
𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🍿 #BuatsiAzeez | Tonight, 7pm https://t.co/ryi60xyio2
RT if you want to see a @dan_azeez victory tonight. 🇬🇧 Bet on the fight with @bet365: https://t.co/wWIGOqch9E #BuatsiAzeez #Ad 18+ BeGambleAware https://t.co/f8BTMFP6HP
RT if you want to see a @boxingbuatsi victory tonight. 🇬🇧 Bet on the fight with @bet365: https://t.co/wWIGOqch9E #BuatsiAzeez #Ad 18+ BeGambleAware https://t.co/yGvi7pKCH8
Ben Whittaker Will Keep Close Eye on Buatsi vs. Azeez, Feels He'll Beat Both https://t.co/ypcTa9Lcia https://t.co/mhwPORbloQ
Experts, fighters and pundits make their predictions for the Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez light-heavyweight title eliminator 🤔 #BuatsiAzeez | Tonight, 7pm
Buatsi vs Azeez: Live updates and results, 2 pm ET https://t.co/UTLwqL3kGE
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 🍿 @Castillo1st_ returns for an exclusive sit-down with Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez ahead of #BuatsiAzeez tonight. Watch 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 on @1on1: 🔗 https://t.co/vbMkINLxFR https://t.co/8pd0O59wxK
Live commentary will start in 12 hours: #BennDobson #BuatsiAzeez
Ready to destroy 💥 🇬🇧 10.30pm ringwalk #BennDobson live on @DAZNBoxing https://t.co/V29NRjlpQt
All weighed in and ready to go 💪 Don't miss #BennDobson tomorrow live on @DAZNBoxing 👊 https://t.co/23tTnmfACE
Photos: Conor Benn, Peter Dobson - Ready For War in Las Vegas https://t.co/d1KX7riwBR https://t.co/dTcpWP5cWi
Weigh-in Alert: @ConorNigel and Peter Dobson and their entire undercard made weight and are ready to fight in #LasVegas 💪🥊🇬🇧🇺🇸 @MatchroomBoxing @DAZNBoxing https://t.co/vgYEhdBz6c
Weights from Las Vegas for Sat’s Matchroom card: Conor Benn 150.6,Peter Dobson 150.6;Austin Williams 159.8,Armel Mbumba-Yassa 159.8;Johnny Fisher 242.8,Dmytro Bezus 270;Khalil Coe 175.8,Gerardo Osuna 175.2;George Liddard 162.4,Andrew Buchanan 164.4;Jimmy Sains 165.4, Avalos 161.6
Conor Benn-Peter Dobson: Weigh-In Results From The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas https://t.co/4d5PcMjCv4 https://t.co/qMYMZdb2iU
Main Event: ⚖️ Conor Benn - 150.6lbs ⚖️ Pete Dobson - 150.6lbs #BennDobson | @DAZNBoxing https://t.co/s5jIZMB3Zn
Jimmy Sains and Alejandro Avalos will begin action on Before The Bell on Saturday, starting at 11AM PT/ 2PM ET/ 7PM GMT, LIVE on https://t.co/FoiaUucafv 🥊 #BennDobson https://t.co/CmIA5kuFmI
⚖️ WEIGH-IN AND FACE-OFF 👀 @GeorgeLiddard vs Andrew Buchanan #BennDobson https://t.co/wCZUfWlbvM
⚖️ WEIGH-IN AND FACE-OFF 👀 Jimmy Sains vs Alejandro Avalos #BennDobson https://t.co/u33MEnpr90
We're live in a few minutes for the #BennDobson weigh-in! Tune in: https://t.co/taDbl8lg5D https://t.co/OEfEgAjoP5
Fight week BEHIND THE SCENES! 🔥⏳ #BuatsiAzeez | Tomorrow, 7pm https://t.co/vZLsbbJj7w
Photos: Joshua Buatsi, Dan Azeez - Ready For Grudge Match in London https://t.co/kTrtGNYmmU https://t.co/bEXbGgGhJS
Weights from London for Saturday's Boxxer card (Peacock in US, Sky Sports in UK): Joshua Buatsi 174, Dan Azeez 172.3 (WBA light heavyweight eliminator); Adam Azim 140, Enoch Poulsen 139.5 (for Azim’s European junior welterweight title) (more) #BuastsiAzeez #boxing
In Las Vegas today? Join us for the #BennDobson plus undercard weigh-in at the @Cosmopolitan_LV and then on to the 5k run at Sunset Park a few hours later ⚖️🏃 https://t.co/8MVpFTCENM
Closing in on fight night 💣 Weigh-ins LIVE on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 at 1pm PT / 9pm GMT #BennDobson https://t.co/OBklWSRipA
Peter Dobson Denigrates Conor Benn: He’s A One-Trick Pony; He’s Like An Athletic Bum https://t.co/pOOvQLTEfh https://t.co/CXnpdGOGBM
Joshua Buatsi is NOT happy with Dan Azeez for being late to the weigh-in 💢 #BuatsiAzeez | Tomorrow, 7pm https://t.co/7XADjePxsa
The bright lights of Las Vegas await @GeorgeLiddard & Jimmy Sains 💫 Watch them both in action on 'Before The Bell' 🔔 #BennDobson | Feb 3 https://t.co/JbnwWhqASg
The bright lights of Las Vegas await Jimmy Sains & @GeorgeLiddard 💫 Watch them both in action on 'Before The Bell' 🔔 #BennDobson | Feb 3 https://t.co/YH2S01wHJK
Dan Azeez Arrives Late, Comes In At Career-Low 172.5 Pounds For Showdown With Joshua Buatsi https://t.co/dtZtn7dUhs https://t.co/DOtHRdFpAE