Event: Pitters vs. Rea – European Light Heavyweight Title
Division: Light Heavyweight (175 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 12
Broadcast: DAZN (7:00 PM BST / 2:00 PM ET)
Main Event Ring Walks (Approx.): 9:00 PM BST / 4:00 PM ET
After months of delays and cancellations, this long-anticipated bout will finally crown a new European champion. Both fighters are eager to seize the spotlight and break into the world title conversation at 175 lbs.
Fighter Breakdown
Shakan Pitters
Age: 35
Height: 6’6″
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Birmingham, England
Strengths:
Towering frame and long reach
Disciplined, methodical boxing style
Experience in British title fights
Concerns:
Inactivity and injury setbacks (torn chest muscle earlier in 2025)
Two career losses to Craig Richards and Dan Azeez
Recent Form:
Pitters returned in February 2025 with a second-round TKO over Bahadur Karami, shaking off rust after a frustrating year of canceled bouts.
Path to Victory: Use his height and jab to control range, frustrate Rea, and win rounds with clean, long-range boxing.
Bradley Rea
Age: 27
Height: 6’0″ (approx.)
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Manchester, England
Strengths:
Youthful energy and sharp combinations
Solid power (50% KO rate)
Riding a six-fight win streak since moving up from middleweight
Concerns:
Limited experience at light heavyweight
Hasn’t faced a fighter with Pitters’ size and reach
Recent Form:
Rea has been active and consistent, most recently stopping Adam Hepple in November 2024. He was scheduled to face Daniel Blenda Dos Santos earlier this year, but the bout fell through due to opponent illness.
Path to Victory: Close the distance, work the body, and apply pressure to test Pitters’ conditioning and resolve.
X-Factors
Momentum vs. Experience: Rea has youth and form; Pitters has size and seasoning.
Venue: Hull crowd may lean toward Rea, but both are fighting away from home.
Title Stakes: The European belt could launch the winner into the top 15 world rankings.
FIGHT ODDS
Shakan Pitters + 145
Bradley Rea – 165
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025
