Boxing Match Preview: Jalil Major Hackett (9-1-0, 7 KOs) vs. Elijah Vines (8-0-0, 7 KOs)
Event & Venue Info
Scheduled Ring Walks: ~8:20 PM ET / 5:20 PM PT (subject to earlier bout durations)
Location: BleauLive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Rounds: 8 rounds, super welterweight limit (154 lbs / 69.8 kg)
Broadcast: DAZN (global)
Card Position: Featured undercard bout for Anthony Olascuaga vs. Juan Carlos Camacho (WBO World Flyweight Title)
Injury & Availability Report
Jalil Hackett:
No reported injuries; completed full camp in Washington, D.C.
Known for explosive power, sharp fundamentals, and composure beyond his years
Returned from prior injury layoff with renewed focus
Elijah Vines:
No reported injuries; camp in Philadelphia, PA
Enters with perfect record and high KO rate (88%)
Known for physical strength and aggressive combinations
Key Matchups & Tactical Angles
Power & Finishing: Vines has a Slight KO% edge (88% vs. 78%); both dangerous early
Experience vs. Opposition: Hackett has More total fights and rounds; faced veteran names like Peter Dobson
Youth & Athleticism: Hackett is 8 years younger; quicker reflexes and higher output potential
Durability: Neither fighter has been stopped; both have shown solid chins
Recent Form
Hackett:
W (UD) vs. Jose Roman — controlled pace, sharp jab
W (TKO) vs. journeyman opponent — body attack broke resistance
L (SD) — competitive bout, learned from close decision loss
Vines:
W (KO) — early stoppage via right hand
W (UD) — outboxed opponent over 6 rounds
W (TKO) — aggressive start, finished in Round 3
Series History
First Meeting: No prior bouts
Note: Both fighters orthodox; no stance disadvantage
Betting Trends
Hackett: 7 of 9 wins inside the distance; 2-1 in last 3 fights
Vines: 7 of 8 wins by KO/TKO; 4 first-round finishes
Both fighters have 100% win rate when scoring a knockdown
FIGHT ODDS
Jalil Major Hackett – 675
Elijah Vines + 480
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 10, 2025