Boxing: Welterweight Division
BP Pulse Live, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
01.12.2024, 01:00
This Sunday morning in the Welterweight Division, another interesting bout has Conah Walker facing off Lewis Ritson. It is scheduled to be under the 147 lbs (66.7 kg) weight class. Conah Walker has won three of his last five bouts, while Lewis Ritson is currently on a two-loss streak. All action will take place at BP Pulse Live, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, and will be promoted by Matchroom. Fans can catch up with the activities live on DAZN.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Conah Walker - hopes to get to winning way
Conah Walker boasts of a professional record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and one draw. He is currently fighting out of Wolverhampton, West Midlands. His last fight ended in a loss about five months ago, June 22, 2024 in MB. This bout was against Lewis Crocker in a co-main event bout, billing via a unanimous decision. Prior to this loss, he defended his WBA International Welterweight Title against Lloyd Germain, winning via KO/TKO late into the third round. He first won the title in August 2023 when he challenged Cyrus Pattinson, winning in the eight round via TKO. Conah Walker lost the English Welterweight Title in 2022 to Samuel Antwi by a points decision. He beat Jack Ewbank by a TKO in October in the first round and then won against Levi Ferguson via points. Other victories he has recorded were against Iliyan Markov (via points decision), Nathan Bendon (via points decision), Danny Little (via points decision), and Edvinas Puplauskas (via points decision).
Lewis Ritson - seek redemption
Lewis Ritson is a talented boxer hailing from Newcastle, England. With a record of 23 wins, 4 losses, and 13 knockouts, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of boxing. Lewis's father, who took him to the gym when he was just five years old and was a boxer himself, served as his inspiration. Ritson showed natural talent and passion for the sport, and he quickly rose through the ranks as an amateur boxer. Making his debut in 2015 with a decision win against Kristian Laight, Lewis Ritson had a 17-year winning streak between 2015 and 2018 before losing to Francesco Patera in his last fight in 2018. His other two losses were through knockouts against Jeremias Nicolas Ponce and Ohara Davies in 2021 and 2023, respectively. In 2017, he made his national debut, taking on Robbie Barrett for the British lightweight title. He won the fight in style, stopping Barrett in the seventh round and claiming the belt. In 2018, he suffered his first professional loss to Patera, losing his European lightweight title in the process. However, Ritson bounced back from the defeat, reeling off three straight wins and capturing the WBA Intercontinental lightweight title in the process.
STATS | CONAH WALKER | LEWIS RITSON |
AGE | 29 | 31 |
HEIGHT | N/A | 5'10" |
REACH | N/A | N/A |
PRO RECORD | 13-3-1 | 23-4-0 |
Expert Betting Tips
Walker is a tall and rangy fighter who uses his jab and reach to set up his combinations. He is also very durable and resilient, often overcoming adversity with his heart and determination. Ritson is known for his constant aggression in the ring, where he throws powerful punches and moves forward to overwhelm his opponents. But Ritson's success hasn't come without setbacks. In contrast, Walker is better off because of his dimensions. Walker may have the upper hand if he uses his jab to force Lewis Ritson back and then presses him with combinations. The outcome of this fight could depend on which fighter is able to impose their style on the other.