Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Khalil “Big Steppa” Coe (10-1-1, 8 KOs) faces veteran contender Jesse “Hard Work” Hart (31-3-0, 25 KOs) in a 10-round co-feature bout on the undercard of the Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz lightweight main event. This rescheduled clash—originally set for October 2025 but postponed due to Coe’s injury—pits the 29-year-old Coe’s youth, athleticism, and recent redemption against the 36-year-old Hart’s experience, power, and knockout prowess. Promoted by Matchroom Boxing, the fight serves as a crossroads matchup in the 175-pound division, with Coe aiming to build on his avenged loss and Hart seeking a return to relevance after limited pro activity since 2020. Expect a tactical battle with potential for fireworks, as Coe’s speed clashes with Hart’s volume punching.
Fight Details
Ringwalks (event starts at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT; undercard timing may vary).
Venue: Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
TV Broadcast: DAZN (live streaming worldwide).
How to Watch: Available on DAZN app or website (subscription required); prelims may stream earlier on DAZN or YouTube.
Fighter Records and Background
Khalil Coe (“Big Steppa”): 10-1-1 (8 KOs). Age: 29 (born August 9, 1996). Height: 6’1″ (185 cm). Reach: N/A. Stance: Orthodox. Nationality: American (Jersey City, New Jersey). A former amateur standout, Coe turned pro in 2021 and has quickly risen with athleticism, counterpunching, and finishing ability (80% KO rate in wins). He’s ranked regionally and holds the WBC USA light heavyweight title.
Jesse Hart (“Hard Work”): 31-3-0 (25 KOs). Age: 36 (born August 14, 1989). Height: 6’3″ (191 cm). Reach: 77.5″ (197 cm). Stance: Orthodox. Nationality: American (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Son of former middleweight Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, Jesse turned pro in 2012 and challenged for the WBO super middleweight title twice (losses to Gilberto Ramirez). Known for volume punching and resilience, he’s been active in Team Combat League since May 2024 but hasn’t fought a full pro bout since April 2024.
Recent Form
Both fighters bring momentum, but Coe’s activity edges Hart’s, who has been limited to exhibition-style bouts recently.
Khalil Coe Last 5 Fights:
May 30, 2025: W TKO-6 vs. Manuel Gallegos – Avenged previous loss with dominant stoppage, showcasing improved power and defense.
Nov 9, 2024: L TKO-9 vs. Manuel Gallegos – Dropped four times in upset loss; only blemish on record.
Jul 13, 2024: W TKO-2 vs. Kwame Ritter – Quick finish with body shots.
Feb 3, 2024: W TKO-2 vs. Gerardo Osuna – Overwhelmed opponent early.
Sep 23, 2023: W TKO-2 vs. Kenmon Evans – Aggressive pressure led to stoppage.
Coe is 4-1 in his last five (all wins by stoppage post-loss), averaging 4 rounds per fight, demonstrating resilience after his sole defeat.
Jesse Hart Last 5 Fights:
Apr 27, 2024: W TKO-5 vs. Jeyson Minda – Controlled stoppage in return bout.
Jan 11, 2020: L SD-10 vs. Joe Smith Jr. – Close decision loss in light heavyweight debut.
Jun 15, 2019: W UD-10 vs. Sullivan Barrera – Outworked veteran in upset win.
Dec 14, 2018: L MD-12 vs. Gilberto Ramirez – Competitive rematch for WBO title.
Aug 18, 2018: W TKO-3 vs. Mike Gavronski – Quick finish with power.
Hart is 3-2 in his last five pro fights (2 KOs), but has been active in non-pro Team Combat League since May 2024 (one-round bouts). His last full pro win was nearly two years ago.
Injury Report
Khalil Coe: Suffered a hand injury during sparring in early October 2025, forcing postponement of the original October 11, 2025, bout. Fully recovered and cleared for this rescheduled fight; no lingering issues reported.
Jesse Hart: No recent injuries; has been active in Team Combat League without setbacks. Both fighters passed pre-fight medicals with no concerns.
Fighter Matchups
This 10-round light heavyweight contest features Coe’s athleticism and counterpunching against Hart’s size, reach, and volume. Coe’s shorter stature (6’1″ vs. 6’3″) may be offset by speed, while Hart’s 77.5″ reach could control distance.
Striking: Coe (80% KO rate) uses precise counters and body work. Hart (81% KO rate) relies on jab-hook combos and pressure. Advantage: Hart in volume; Coe in accuracy and speed.
Pace/Cardio: Coe has shown stamina in recent stoppages; Hart went 12 rounds in title fights but is older/inactive. Coe’s youth favors late rounds.
X-Factor: Coe’s revenge mindset post-Gallegos loss vs. Hart’s veteran experience (faced Ramirez twice). Venue in Las Vegas neutral, but Hart’s Philly roots add motivation.
Coe’s regional ranking and momentum edge Hart’s inactivity.
Fight History
This is the first professional meeting between Coe and Hart. The bout was originally scheduled for October 11, 2025, on the Jaron Ennis vs. Uisma Lima undercard in Philadelphia but postponed due to Coe’s hand injury. No amateur or prior encounters noted.
FIGHT ODDS
Khalil Coe – 800
Jesse Hart + 525
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 23, 2025
