Boxing Match Preview: Aqib Fiaz (13-1-0, 2 KOs) vs. Alex Murphy (13-1-0, 0 KOs)

Event: Matchroom Boxing – Undercard of Catterall vs. Eubank
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, UK
Division: Lightweight (135 lbs) – 10 Rounds
Broadcast: Live on DAZN
Ring Walks: Approx. 3:30 PM EST / 8:30 PM BST

Fighter Profiles

Fiaz is a slick, technical boxer with a high work rate and solid fundamentals. After suffering his first professional loss to Reece Bellotti in a Commonwealth title bout, he’s bounced back with a win over Lydon Chircop. Originally scheduled to face Michael Gomez Jr., Fiaz now faces a late replacement in Alex Murphy—a potentially tougher stylistic matchup.

Murphy is a tall, rangy boxer with a sharp jab and excellent timing. Though he lacks knockout power, he makes up for it with volume and ring IQ. He’s stepping in on 12 days’ notice but claims he’s been in the gym and ready for this opportunity.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Aqib Fiaz	Alex Murphy
Record	13-1 (2 KOs)	13-1 (0 KOs)
Age	25	24
Height	5’8″	5’10”
Reach	68″	70″
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
KO %	15%	0%

Fight Breakdown

Fiaz’s Keys to Victory

Speed & Angles: Use lateral movement to offset Murphy’s reach.

Volume Punching: Outwork Murphy in exchanges and win rounds on activity.

Stay Disciplined: Avoid getting drawn into a mid-range battle where Murphy’s length could be a factor.

Murphy’s Keys to Victory

Jab Control: Keep Fiaz at range and dictate the pace.

Physicality: Use his size advantage to bully Fiaz in clinches and on the inside.

Make It Ugly: As the away fighter, he needs to make a statement and avoid a close decision.