Venue: Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden (The Theater at MSG), 1260 6th Avenue / 7th Avenue & 32nd–33rd Streets, New York City, New York, USA.
Preliminary undercard begins at approximately 6:30 PM ET (3:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM BST); main card coverage starts around 5:00–6:30 PM ET (2:00–3:30 PM PT / 10:00–11:30 PM BST) on ESPN/ESPN+. This bout is slotted on the main card (exact ring walks mid-to-late card, expected around 7:00–8:00 PM ET depending on undercard flow).
Weight Class and Rounds: 8-round super bantamweight / junior featherweight contest (122 lbs / 55.3 kg limit).
Injury Report: No reported injuries for either fighter. Both have completed full training camps with no setbacks publicly disclosed. Elon DeJesus has been active and healthy since his October 2025 outing. Connor Adaway has been globe-trotting for bouts without noted physical concerns.
Fighter Profiles and Matchup
Elon DeJesus (“El Leon”) – United States (Dunkirk, New York), age 31, 5’6″ (168 cm), reach 67″ (170 cm).
Pro record: 11-1-2 (8 KOs, 73% KO rate). Aggressive, high-volume power puncher who excels in close range and has finished most domestic/regional opponents.
Connor Adaway – United Kingdom (Plymouth, Devon, England), age 27, 5’7½” (172 cm), orthodox stance.
Pro record: 10-2-1 (4 KOs, 40% KO rate). Well-traveled technician with solid boxing IQ, footwork, and durability; comfortable fighting on the road.
Recent Form and Fight History
DeJesus’ recent activity (6+ fight win streak): Dominant stoppages and decisions against lesser competition, including recent wins vs. Belmar Preciado (Oct 2025), Charlie Clemente-Andino (Apr 2025), and multiple domestic/regional foes. He carries one pro loss and two draws earlier in his career.
Adaway’s recent activity: Back-to-back wins in 2025 (including a stoppage vs. Carlos Jackson in Nov 2025 and UD vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez in Aug 2025), snapping a prior winless streak that included a draw and a loss to unbeaten prospects. He has shown resilience in tough international bouts.
Style matchup: DeJesus’s explosive power and forward pressure versus Adaway’s height/reach edge, technical boxing, and experience against varied opposition. DeJesus looks to land heavy shots early; Adaway aims to outbox, move, and wear him down over 8 rounds.
FIGHT ODDS
Connor Adaway – 125
Elon de Jesus – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
