George Liddard is set to face off against Derrick Osaze on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at Indigo at The O2 in Greenwich. The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Middleweight division, with a weight limit of 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 kg). The undercard will feature the clash between Bostan and Fawaz.
Tale of the Tape:
- George Liddard:
- Record: 10-0-0 (6 KOs)
- Age: 22
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: Shorter by 1 inch
- Debut: 2022
- Rounds Fought: 37
- Derrick Osaze:
- Record: 13-2-0 (3 KOs)
- Age: 31
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: Taller by 1 inch
- Debut: 2017
- Rounds Fought: 61
Fight Analysis:
George Liddard steps into the ring with an unblemished record of 10 wins, zero losses, and zero draws, with 6 of those wins coming by way of knockout. Liddard, 22, has a significant power advantage over Osaze, boasting a 60% knockout rate compared to Osaze’s 23%.
Derrick Osaze brings a record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and zero draws, with 3 of those wins by knockout. At 31, Osaze has more experience, having fought 5 more professional fights and 24 more rounds than Liddard.
Liddard has been more active recently, with his last 4 fights spanning 1 year, 7 months, and 21 days, averaging a fight approximately every 4 months and 30 days. In contrast, Osaze’s last 2 fights have taken place over a period of 5 years, 8 months, and 21 days, averaging a fight every 2 years, 10 months, and 11 days.
Both fighters share an orthodox stance, which could set the stage for a tactical battle. While Osaze has a slight advantage of 1 inch in height, Liddard’s youth and knockout power make him a formidable opponent.
George Liddard – 1000
Derrick Osaze + 550
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 30, 2025
