Boxing Match Preview: Conah Walker (16-3-1, 7 KO) vs. Pat McCormack (8-0-0, 6 KOs)

The welterweight division’s domestic fireworks explode on the undercard of Matchroom Boxing’s Monte Carlo Showdown VI as British champion Conah “The Wolf” Walker (16-3-1, 7 KOs) defends his BBBofC strap against Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack (8-0, 6 KOs) on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Walker, the 30-year-old Wolverhampton warrior, enters as a resilient underdog turned titleholder, having clawed back from a controversial loss to Lewis Crocker in June with three straight wins, including a dramatic 11th-round stoppage of Harry Scarff to claim the belt in January. His gritty, forward-pressure style has earned him a reputation as one of Britain’s most entertaining fighters, but McCormack’s technical prowess and amateur pedigree—highlighted by Tokyo 2020 silver and Commonwealth gold—represent a career-defining leap. McCormack, the 30-year-old Sunderland slickster, has been plagued by inactivity and injuries since his pro debut in 2022, boxing just eight times in three years, but his recent ninth-round RTD of Miguel Parra Ramirez in September signals a return to form. This 10-round title defense—Walker’s second—pits the champion’s heart and volume against the challenger’s precision and ring IQ, in a bout that could propel the winner toward European contention amid Eddie Hearn’s stacked card headlined by Shabaz Masoud vs. Peter McGrail.

Venue Location

The squared circle awaits at Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco, within the lavish Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo at Place du Casino. This 500-seat opulent ballroom—overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and steps from the Casino de Monte-Carlo—has been Matchroom’s Riviera jewel since 2019, hosting glamour events like Anthony Joshua’s 2021 win over Kubrat Pulev and Claressa Shields’ 2022 trilogy with Savannah Marshall. Renovated in 2023 with crystal chandeliers, velvet seating, and a sprung ring floor, it blends luxury with intimacy, ideal for high-society boxing. Access is elite: helicopter pads or a 20-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport; public transport is sparse—chauffeured arrivals dominate. Concessions evoke French Riviera elegance, from caviar blinis (€25) to champagne towers (€100+), with a pro-British crowd of ~450 (tickets via Ticketmaster start at €150 for standing, sold out). Streamed globally on DAZN, it’s a glittering stage for British boxing’s next chapter.

Time: 2:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. GMT / 1:00 p.m. PT) for main card start; Walker-McCormack ring walks ~4:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. GMT)

Broadcast: DAZN global PPV (€9.99/£9.99/$14.99, app/web/TV); UK free tier available; US via DAZN or Fubo Sports (delayed). Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live (international feed).

Injury Report

Walker enters robust after a full camp, with no active injuries flagged in Friday weigh-ins at 146.8 lbs. His June KO of Liam Taylor caused minor orbital bruising (resolved by July), but he’s fought thrice since without setbacks—full medical clearance confirmed. McCormack, returning from a 15-month layoff post his October UD over Williams Andres Herrera (cut over left eye in Rd. 8, healed by November), reports zero issues; a February shoulder tweak during prep for Robbie Davies Jr. (TKO win) cleared swiftly. Both made weight cleanly; expect rehydration fatigue in Monaco’s mild December climate (15°C/59°F), but no restrictions—peak form verified.

Fighter	Status	Recent Injury History
Conah Walker	Cleared	Minor orbital bruising (post-Taylor KO, Jun. 2025; resolved Jul. 2025)
Pat McCormack	Cleared	Cut over left eye (Rd. 8 vs. Herrera, Oct. 2024; healed Nov. 2024); shoulder tweak (Feb. 2025 prep; resolved)

Fighter Matchups

Walker’s orthodox volume (5’10”, 70″ reach) pressures McCormack’s taller frame (5’8″, 68″ reach), favoring pocket wars with body shots. Walker’s 44% KO rate trails McCormack’s 75%, but the champ’s 3.8 landed/min edges the challenger’s 3.2—key: closing range vs. technical counters.

Striking: Relentless Pressure vs. Precise Counters
Walker’s hooks (52% accuracy) test McCormack’s 55% defense, landing 140+ vs. Ritson. McCormack’s jabs (absorbs 2.5/min) exploit gaps, as vs. Parra (RTD9). Edge: Walker—if inside; McCormack projects +20 strike lead at distance.

Movement & Defense: Forward March vs. Amateur Footwork
Walker’s ring-cutting (1.4 clinch/round) vs. McCormack’s pivots (60% slip rate). Walker evaded 58% vs. Crocker; McCormack countered 65% vs. Davies Jr. Edge: McCormack—Olympic angles frustrate rushes.

Cardio & Durability: Gritty Tank vs. Inactivity Risk
Walker’s decisions (50% wins, avg. 7:30 time) vs. McCormack’s finishes (avg. 4:45). Walker absorbed 160 vs. Crocker; McCormack took 90 vs. Herrera. Edge: Walker—activity edges McCormack’s rust.

Recent Form

Walker is 3-0 in 2025 (2 KOs, 1 UD): KO7 Liam Taylor (Jun. 21, bp pulse LIVE Arena, Birmingham; British defense, down thrice), UD10 Lewis Ritson (Nov. 30, Utilita Arena, Newcastle; former champ, 98-92 x3). Post-Jun. 2024 UD loss to Crocker (controversial 96-93 x3), he’s 4-0 overall, blending stoppages and volume wins.

McCormack is 2-0 in 2025 (1 RTD, 1 UD): RTD9 Miguel Parra Ramirez (Sep. 6, Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring; WBA Inter-Continental welter, cut TKO), UD10 Williams Andres Herrera (Oct. 25, 2024, Co-op Live, Manchester; vacant WBA Inter-Continental, 100-90 x3). Post-2022 debut, he’s 8-0, but inactivity (just 2 fights in 2 years) tempers hype.

Last 5 Fights	Record	Key Win	Key Loss
Walker	4-0-0	vs. Taylor (KO7, Jun. 2025)	N/A (Crocker UD, Jun. 2024 controversial)
McCormack	4-0-0	vs. Parra (RTD9, Sep. 2025)	N/A

Series History

First meeting—no priors. Walker’s British defenses: 1-0 (KO); McCormack’s title shots: 2-0 (UD/RTD). Common foes: None direct, but both edged technicians (Walker vs. Ritson; McCormack vs. Herrera). Trends: British welter titles 7/10 to decisions.