Big Fights Ahead at Tottenham Hotspur
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is not the only keenly-anticipated fight taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night. Though the ultimate grudge match between two long-time arch-rivals who harbour a genuine intense dislike for one another is undoubtedly the headline act of a huge evening of boxing in north London, the undercard features from 5pm BST several other bouts worthy of plenty of attention in their own right.
Another all-British showdown serves as the chief support act of the night as familiar light-heavyweight opponents Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur go head to head for the third time in four-and-a-half years. Arthur stunned heavy favourite Yarde – not long off his brave world title challenge against Sergey Kovalev in Russia – via split decision in their first meeting at the Church House in Westminster back in December 2020, picking up the Commonwealth and vacant WBO Inter-Continental titles in the stacked 175-pound division in the process.
Liam Smith has his eye on a third fight with Chris Eubank Jr as he returns against Aaron McKenna. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire
Now they are set to complete a London trilogy, with Yarde on a rather low-key three-fight winning streak since his entertaining loss to Artur Beterbiev in January 2023 as he plots another title bid and Arthur looking for a second straight victory having outpointed Liam Cameron since losing his IBO title to now undisputed champion Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh in December 2023.
Other Notable Fights
The former WBO super-welterweight champion makes his comeback against Aaron McKenna, the unbeaten 19-0 talent from Ireland who is looking to take the next step in his career with a big-name scalp having last fought with a 10th-round stoppage of Jeovanny Estela last summer.
Cheavon Clarke puts his British cruiserweight title on the line against the undefeated Viddal Riley. Action Images via Reuters
The WBA International middleweight belt is on the line, with Smith – forced out of a meeting with Josh Kelly at Wembley last September due to illness – hoping to utilise his vast experience having not given up hope of his own trilogy fight against Eubank Jr.
The British cruiserweight title is being defended by Cheavon Clarke, who was upset by France’s Leonardo Mosquea in Monaco in December, suffering his first professional loss on the judges’ scorecards as he missed out on the vacant European belt.
Now 10-1, Clarke will hope to get back to winning ways as he defends the gold won against Ellis Zorro last May, taking on the undefeated English champion Viddal Riley, a rapper and YouTuber and former trainer of KSI who has built a successful boxing career and improved to 12-0 with an early stoppage of Dan Garber in Liverpool before Christmas before his scheduled clash with Isaac Chamberlain was cancelled.
Riley fought at heavyweight for the first time in that contest after Steve Eloundou-Ntere withdrew from their scheduled cruiserweight match-up.
Chris Billam-Smith will look to bounce back from losing a world title against American Brandon Glanton. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire
He’s up against Brandon Glanton, the 20-2 American who has attracted strong criticism this week for vowing to give his opponent “brain damage” in the ring after accusing Billam-Smith of rejecting his offer of a handshake after he beat Okolie at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth in May 2023.
Undercard and Running Order
Fights listed in descending order and subject to change
Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur 3
Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna
Cheavon Clarke vs Viddal Riley
Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton
Conclusion
The evening of boxing at Tottenham Hotspur promises to be an exciting one, with several high-profile fights taking place. From the grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn to the other notable fights on the undercard, there is something for every boxing fan to look forward to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What time do the fights start?
A: The fights start at 5pm BST.
Q: Who is fighting on the undercard?
A: The undercard features Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur 3, Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna, Cheavon Clarke vs Viddal Riley, and Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton.
Q: What titles are on the line?
A: The WBA International middleweight belt and the British cruiserweight title are on the line.
Q: Can I watch the fights online?
A: Yes, the fights will be available to stream online, but the exact details have not been announced yet.
