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Derrick Osadolor: From Amateur to Pro on BBC Platform
30 Jan
Summary
- Derrick Osadolor makes his professional boxing debut this Saturday.
- He won the 2024 National Amateur Championships in the 92kg+ category.
- His debut will be broadcast live on BBC platforms starting at 18:00 GMT.
Heavyweight boxer Derrick Osadolor is poised to make his professional debut this Saturday, live on BBC platforms.
The 24-year-old, who trains in Portsmouth and is a graduate of the University of Portsmouth, secured a significant victory by winning the 2024 National Amateur Championships in the 92kg+ category. This achievement marks his transition to the professional ranks.
Osadolor will face Ben Vickers at London's Copperbox Arena as part of the undercard for the Francesca Hennessy v Ellie Bouttell fight. He expressed his excitement about fighting on such a prominent platform, stating his readiness to showcase his unique style to professional fans.
He previously signed with his management team in May 2025 and was scheduled for an earlier debut, which was postponed due to minor medical issues. Now fully recovered, Osadolor aims to make a strong impression, highlighting his determined mindset and explosive, elusive fighting style. His debut will be screened from 18:00 GMT on Saturday.
