York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
Start Time: Main Card 7:00 PM BST, Ring Walks ~10:00 PM BST
Bout Type: 10‑Round Super Bantamweight Clash (Undefeated vs Undefeated)
VENUE — YORK HALL
- Location: Bethnal Green, London
- Capacity: ~1,200
- Atmosphere: Electric, intimate, and notoriously loud — perfect for high‑stakes prospect battles
- Ring Size: Standard 20×20
- Commission: British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC)
- Notes: Historically favors high‑volume fighters due to close‑quarters acoustics
INJURY REPORT
AHMED HATIM
- No major injuries reported
- Slight right‑elbow inflammation early in camp — cleared
- Trainer reports improved defensive discipline and sharper counterpunching
LOUIE O’DOHERTY
- Clean camp, no injuries
- High‑intensity sparring with no cuts or swelling
- Strength coach notes best conditioning of his career
FIGHTER PROFILES & RECENT FORM
AHMED HATIM (12‑0‑0, 3 KOs)
- Age: 27
- Height: 5’7”
- Reach: 69”
- Stance: Orthodox
- Last 5 Fights: 5–0
- Recent Form:
- Slick boxer‑puncher with excellent timing
- Low KO rate but high accuracy
- Known for ring IQ and ability to adapt mid‑fight
Strengths
- Excellent jab and counter right hand
- Strong footwork and distance control
- Very patient and composed
- Rarely gets hit cleanly
Weaknesses
- Low power output
- Sometimes starts slow
- Can be outworked by high‑volume fighters
LOUIE O’DOHERTY (11‑0‑0, 3 KOs)
- Age: 25
- Height: 5’6”
- Reach: 68”
- Stance: Orthodox
- Last 5 Fights: 5–0
- Recent Form:
- High‑volume pressure fighter
- Strong body‑attack and relentless pace
- Has scored knockdowns in 3 of his last 4 fights
Strengths
- Excellent stamina
- High punch output
- Strong inside fighter
- Good chin and recovery
Weaknesses
- Can be countered coming in
- Defense can be leaky in exchanges
- Sometimes smothers his own work
STYLE MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
1. Pace & Distance
- Hatim: Mid‑range technician
- O’Doherty: Close‑range pressure fighter
- Whoever controls distance dictates the fight
2. Power vs Precision
- Hatim: Precision and timing
- O’Doherty: Volume and attrition
3. Defense
- Hatim: Slick, disciplined, hard to hit
- O’Doherty: Open to counters but durable
4. Conditioning
- Hatim: Efficient, economical
- O’Doherty: High‑motor, thrives in late rounds
FIGHT HISTORY & RESUME NOTES
AHMED HATIM
- Wins over multiple 10‑win opponents
- Never knocked down as a pro
- Best win: UD over a 14‑2 contender
- Known for clean, technical boxing
LOUIE O’DOHERTY
- Wins over several undefeated prospects
- Has scored 3 knockdowns in last 4 fights
- Best win: MD over a 12‑1 pressure fighter
- Known for grit and relentless pace
BETTING TRENDS
AHMED HATIM
- 9 of last 10 fights have gone the distance
- 5 straight wins by decision
- Has outlanded opponents in every pro fight
LOUIE O’DOHERTY
- 4 of last 5 fights have gone the distance
- 3 straight fights with 100+ punches thrown per round
- Never knocked down as a pro
MATCHUP TRENDS
- Both fighters durable
- Hatim’s accuracy vs O’Doherty’s pressure
- Likely a high‑pace technical battle
FIGHT ODDS
Ahmed Hatim – 160
Louie O’Doherty + 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 15, 2026
