Boxing Match Preview: Zelfa Barrett (33-3-0, 18 KOs) vs. Liam Dillon (15-4-1, 3 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Time: 5:00 PM BST (London) / 12:00 PM ET (New York)

Rounds: 8-round lightweight bout (135 lbs / 61.2 kg)

Promotion: Matchroom Boxing

Broadcast: DAZN (global)

Injury Report

Zelfa Barrett: No reported injuries; returns after a 140-day layoff since mid-2025.

Liam Dillon: Healthy; last fought September 13, 2025, losing by unanimous decision to Ahmed Hatim.

Fighter Matchups

Zelfa Barrett (Manchester, England, 32 years old)

Record: 33-3-0 (18 KOs)

Height: 5’7” (170 cm)

Style: Orthodox, slick counterpuncher, sharp jab and timing

KO Rate: 55%

Strengths: Speed, ring IQ, experience at European level

Liam Dillon (London, England, 29 years old)

Record: 15-4-1 (3 KOs)

Height: 5’7” (170 cm)

Style: Orthodox, pressure fighter, high work rate

KO Rate: 20%

Strengths: Durability, stamina, aggressive volume punching

Recent Form

Barrett: 3–2 in last 5, including losses at European level but rebounded with domestic wins.

Dillon: 2–3 in last 5, including defeats to Ahmed Hatim and Pierce O’Leary in 2025.

Fight History & Stakes

Barrett: Former European super featherweight champion, looking to rebuild momentum at lightweight.

Dillon: Former British super featherweight champion, aiming to re-establish himself after recent setbacks.

Stakes: A win for Barrett keeps him in contention for European and fringe world-level bouts; Dillon seeks redemption and relevance in the domestic scene.

Betting Trends:

Barrett fights often go the distance against durable opponents.

Dillon has never been stopped (all 4 losses by decision).

Barrett’s speed and accuracy give him the edge, but Dillon’s pressure could test his stamina.

Reasoning: Barrett’s superior timing, speed, and experience should allow him to control the fight, though Dillon’s pressure and toughness will likely carry the bout to the scorecards.

Final Take: Expect a technical vs. pressure clash. Barrett’s slick boxing and counterpunching should outpoint Dillon’s aggression, making him the safer betting side. Dillon’s resilience ensures a competitive fight, but Barrett’s class is expected to shine in Birmingham.

FIGHT ODDS

Zelfa Barrett                       – 250

Liam Dillon                         + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025