Boxing Match Preview: Steven Butler (35-5-1, 29 KOs) vs. Jose de Jesus Macias (29-13-4 (15 KOs)

This is a grudge match with real stakes. Macias stopped Butler in their first meeting back in January 2021 via fifth-round TKO. Now, Butler is out for revenge in front of a home crowd.

Fighter Breakdown

Steven Butler

Nationality: Canada

Age: 29

Height/Reach: 6’0″ / 75″

Stance: Orthodox

Strengths:

Explosive power (83% KO rate)

Aggressive, front-foot style

Fighting at home with crowd support

Concerns:

All five career losses have come by stoppage

Inconsistent performances against top-tier opponents

Recent Form:
Butler has won 3 of his last 5, including a first-round KO of Steve Rolls. However, he’s also suffered stoppage losses to Zhanibek Alimkhanuly and Patrice Volny.

Path to Victory: Butler must start fast, apply pressure, and avoid getting drawn into wild exchanges. A disciplined, power-first approach could earn him redemption.

Jose de Jesus Macias

Nationality: Mexico

Age: 33

Height/Reach: 5’10½” / 70.5″

Stance: Orthodox

Strengths:

Tough, gritty, and battle-tested

High-volume puncher with a strong chin

Already holds a TKO win over Butler

Concerns:

13 career losses and limited power at the elite level

Can be outboxed by slicker, more technical fighters

Recent Form:
Macias has been active, with a recent TKO win over Fernando Tamayo Alvarez. He’s also gone the distance with contenders like Erik Bazinyan.

Path to Victory: Macias will look to replicate his 2021 success—apply pressure, test Butler’s chin, and capitalize on defensive lapses.

X-Factors

Revenge Narrative: Butler is fueled by the memory of his prior loss.

Durability vs. Power: Can Macias withstand Butler’s early onslaught again?

Crowd Energy: Quebec City will be firmly in Butler’s corner.