Richardson Hitchins successfully defended his IBF World Junior Welterweight Title against George Kambosos Jr. at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 14, 2025. Both fighters made weight, with Hitchins weighing in at 140 pounds and Kambosos at 139.4 pounds. The fight concluded in the eighth round when Hitchins delivered a powerful left hook to the body, resulting in a knockout victory. This marked Hitchins' first title defense and a dominant performance that ended Kambosos' run as a top-tier fighter. Following the fight, Hitchins expressed confidence and readiness for future challenges. On July 5, 2025, Jack Catterall faced Harlem Eubank in Manchester in an all-British welterweight bout for the WBA International and IBF Intercontinental Welterweight Titles. The fight was stopped in the seventh round due to a severe cut sustained by Catterall from an accidental clash of heads. The bout went to the scorecards, with Catterall winning by unanimous technical decision with scores of 69-65 and 69-66 twice. Eubank contested the decision, expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome. Catterall, who moved up to welterweight for this fight, indicated his intention to pursue a world title shot in the junior welterweight or welterweight divisions. Both fights were broadcast live on DAZN, with significant pre-fight build-up including press conferences, weigh-ins, and final face-offs.