Venue: M&S Bank Arena (Liverpool Arena), King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.
Undercard bouts begin approximately 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT). This 4-round opener/mid-undercard contest is expected to have ring walks around 7:30–8:30 PM BST (2:30–3:30 PM ET), depending on pacing. Main-event ring walks are around 9:20–10:00 PM BST.
Weight Class and Rounds: 4-round super featherweight / junior lightweight bout (130 lbs / 59 kg limit).
Injury Report: No reported injuries for either fighter. Sam Norris has fought twice in recent months with no setbacks. Jahfieus Faure has absorbed heavy shots in recent bouts (including a knockdown vs. Shabir Haidary in 2024) but has continued fighting regularly with no public complications or withdrawals. Both are confirmed fit.
Fighter Profiles and Matchup
Sam Norris (“The Bull”) – United Kingdom (Liverpool, Merseyside), age 22, southpaw stance.
Pro record: 2-0-0 (0 KOs listed). Local Matchroom prospect making his third pro appearance. Aggressive, high-volume pressure fighter with strong fundamentals and home-crowd backing; still developing finishing power but dominant in early outings.
Jahfieus Faure – United Kingdom (Birmingham, West Midlands), age 40, orthodox stance, 5’6″ (167 cm).
Pro record: 4-24-3 (0 KOs, 0% KO rate). Veteran journeyman with over 30 pro bouts since debuting in 2021. Durable but limited offensively; relies on experience, toughness, and volume against younger prospects.
Recent Form and Fight History
Norris’ last 2 fights (both wins; pro career still in infancy):
Mar 20, 2026: PTS 4 vs. Stefan Vincent → Dominant decision in Belfast.
Feb 26, 2026 (approx. pro debut): Win vs. Jack England (or similar domestic opponent) at Echo Arena, Liverpool.
Norris is unbeaten and has looked sharp and composed in short pro outings.
Faure’s last 6 fights:
Mar 21, 2026: Loss vs. Louie Ward (pro debutant).
Feb 26, 2026?: Draw vs. Sher Khan (9-1-0).
Dec 2025: Loss vs. Levi Giles (16-2-1).
Sep 2025: Win vs. Zakk Turnstill (1-0-0).
Mar 2025: Loss vs. Charles Frankham (7-0-0).
Earlier 2024/2025: Multiple losses and the occasional draw against domestic prospects.
Faure is on a rough run (mostly losses/draws) and has never stopped an opponent.
Style matchup: Norris’ youth, southpaw pressure, and home advantage against Faure’s veteran durability and experience. Faure’s only hope is to survive and make it messy, but Norris’ recent form suggests he will control the fight early and often.
FIGHT ODDS
Jahfieus Faure +1300
Sam Norris -15000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
