Boxing Preview: Zelfa Barrett (30-2-0, 16 KOs) vs Jordan Gill (28-2-1, 9 KOs)
Zelfa Barrett steps into the limelight this Saturday, April 13, at Manchester’s AO Arena, taking on the revitalized Jordan Gill in a significant Super-Featherweight fight. This event, eagerly streamed live on DAZN, promises an evening where Barrett, a Manchester native and the nephew of renowned Pat Barrett, adds his name to the illustrious list of fighters such as Ricky Hatton and Anthony Crolla who have headlined at this iconic venue.
Date: Saturday, April 13
Start Time: USA – 2 PM EST / UK – 7 PM BST
Streaming Details: Live on DAZN
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester
Gill, coming off a stunning victory against Michael Conlan in Belfast, eyes a World Title opportunity but must first navigate past Barrett, who is equally hungry for World Title glory following his narrow miss against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov.
Barrett, absorbing inspiration from Manchester’s boxing legends and the spirit of his Harpurhey upbringing, is determined not to let his supporters down. His resolve is fueled by personal trials and the city’s tough, tight-knit community, driving him to not only win but to inspire others from similar backgrounds.
Gill, on the other hand, brings a compelling mix of speed and power, promising a fight where both contenders will be pushed to their limits. Despite mutual respect, Barrett’s confidence remains unshaken, believing in his superior speed and strength. The event also features an exciting undercard including Ellie Scotney defending her IBF World Title against WBO Champion Segolene Lefebvre, and Rhiannon Dixon vying for the WBO 140lbs crown against Karen Elizabeth Carabajal. Additionally, fans will witness title defenses and promising matchups involving Michael Gomez Jr, Ste Clarke, Jordan Flynn, Jack Turner, Jimmy Sains, William Crolla, and Brandon Scott.
FIGHT CARD: Zelfa Barrett vs. Jordan Gill: Main Event – Super-Featherweight
Ellie Scotney vs. Segolene Lefebvre: Co-Main Event – IBF vs. WBO Super-Bantamweight Unification
Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Elizabeth Carabajal: Vacant WBO 140lbs World Title
Michael Gomez Jr vs. Kane Baker: English Super-Featherweight Title Defense
Ste Clarke vs. Jensen Irving: Middleweight Bout
Jordan Flynn vs. Tampela Maharusi: Lightweight Bout
Jack Turner vs. Abdul Kesi Ngaoma: Super-Flyweight Bout
Jimmy Sains vs. Mateusz Kalecki: Middleweight Bout William Crolla vs. Fabio Cascone: Super-Welterweight Bout
Brandon Scott vs. Rodrigo Matias Areco: Super-Bantamweight Bout
