Boxing Match Preview: Owen Cooper (11-1-0, 4 KOs) vs. Constantin Ursu (14-0-0, 6 KOs)

Time: Main card starts 7:30 PM GMT (2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT); ring walks for main event expected ~9:50–10:30 PM GMT (4:50–5:30 PM ET, depending on undercard)
Venue: Vaillant Live, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Broadcast/Streaming: DAZN (live in UK and select international territories; subscription required)

Bout Details: 10 rounds (or 12 for titles; standard championship distance), welterweight (147 lbs). On the line: Vacant British welterweight title (BBBOC) and Commonwealth welterweight title (CBC; Ursu defending). Main event of Queensberry Promotions’ “Under the Lights” card. High-stakes domestic unification/eliminator-style clash with British boxing scene implications.

This welterweight showdown headlines a solid Queensberry card and pits unbeaten Commonwealth champion Constantin Ursu—known as the “Moldovan Monster”—against tough, all-action challenger Owen Cooper (“Worcester Warrior”), who seeks to claim the vacant British belt and add the Commonwealth strap. Expect a gritty, high-volume domestic war as both men bring pressure, durability, and national pride to Derby. Ursu eyes a major step into the British elite; Cooper aims to become Worcestershire’s first British/Commonwealth welterweight champ.

Fighter Matchups / Styles Breakdown

Owen Cooper (25 years old, Worcester, Worcestershire, UK | Orthodox | Height: 5’8″ / 173 cm | Reach: ~68″)

Aggressive, high-work-rate pressure fighter with solid power (36% KO rate) and durability.
Strong chin, good volume, and relentless forward style; excels in wars and late rounds.
Style: Come-forward brawler who breaks opponents down with body work and combinations; former English/WBO European champ level experience.

Constantin Ursu (25 years old, Chisinau, Moldova / Plymouth, Devon, UK | Southpaw | Height: 5’11½” / 182 cm | Reach: Advantage)

Tall southpaw with reach edge, solid power (43% KO rate), and unbeaten pro run.
Controlled, technical boxer-puncher who uses jab/range effectively; confident in all aspects.
Style: Southpaw counterpuncher who exploits distance; durable and composed, with strong hands but less tested in pure wars.

Key Clash: Orthodox pressure vs. southpaw range. Cooper’s volume and toughness could close distance and make it gritty; Ursu’s height/reach (taller, longer) and southpaw stance favor counters and control. Expect early exchanges, potential body work from both, and a test of stamina—classic British domestic title fight with upset potential if Cooper overwhelms.

Recent Form

Cooper (rebounding strong):

May 2025: UD 10 Chris Kongo (impressive points win).
Jul 2024: Loss to Ekow Essuman (competitive but setback).
Earlier 2025/2024: Wins including title-level bouts.
Form: 1 win in recent outings; resilient after sole loss, building toward title shot.

Ursu (unbeaten momentum):

Nov/Dec 2025: Win vs. Ryan Amos or similar (faultless European title display).
Mar 2025: Won Commonwealth title (KO victory).
Perfect 14-0 run with consistent performances.
Form: W W W W — cruising unbeaten, adding titles (Commonwealth, WBO European).

Fight History / Head-to-Head

No prior meetings. Cooper: 12 pro bouts (73 rounds), 1 loss (to quality opposition), 4 KOs; experience in 10-rounders and title fights. Ursu: 14 pro bouts (70 rounds), unbeaten, 6 KOs; rapid rise with regional/European success. Trends: Both durable (neither stopped); fights often competitive and go distance in domestic spots.

Injury Report

No reported injuries or issues for either fighter. Both confirmed healthy, in final camp, and expected to make 147 lbs comfortably. Weigh-ins Friday, Feb 27—full strength projected with no cut concerns noted.

Betting Trends

Ursu: Heavy favorite in unbeaten run; public/sharps on him via reach/southpaw edge (Kalshi ~75% implied win prob).
Cooper: Live underdog value post-rebound; domestic fights often close/decision-heavy.
Queensberry/DAZN cards: Favorites win title bouts; southpaws edge in welterweight domestic clashes.

FIGHT ODDS

Owen Cooper + 180

Constantin Ursu – 250

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 27, 2026