Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: Main card starts at 2:00 PM ET
- Venue: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
- Broadcast: TBD
- Weight Class: Middleweight (160 lbs)
- Event: Cacace vs. Wood: The Hurt Game
Joe “The Showstopper” Cooper (3-0-0) will face Dmitri Protkunas (8-18-1) in a middleweight bout as part of the undercard for the Cacace vs. Wood event. Cooper, an undefeated prospect from Essex, England, looks to extend his perfect record, while Protkunas, fighting out of Narva, Estonia, aims to break his losing streak and secure a much-needed victory.
Fighter Profiles & Recent Form
Joe Cooper (England)
- Age: 19
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 3 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws
- Titles Held: None
Cooper is a rising prospect in the middleweight division, known for his aggressive style and sharp combinations. Despite his limited professional experience, he has shown promise in his early fights, securing victories with technical precision and controlled aggression. Fighting in front of a home crowd in Nottingham could give him an added boost.
Dmitri Protkunas (Estonia)
- Age: 21
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 8 wins, 18 losses, 1 draw
- Titles Held: None
Protkunas has struggled in recent bouts, entering this fight on a five-fight losing streak. Despite his experience advantage over Cooper, he will need to tighten his defense and improve his endurance to stand a chance against the young English fighter.
Tactical Breakdown & Keys to Victory
Cooper’s Strategy
- Pressure & Volume: Cooper fights aggressively, keeping opponents on the back foot.
- Combination Punching: He excels at breaking down defenses with speed and accuracy.
- Home Crowd Advantage: Fighting in England could give him extra motivation.
Protkunas’ Strategy
- Durability & Experience: Protkunas has fought more professional rounds than Cooper.
- Counterpunching: He must capitalize on Cooper’s aggression and find openings.
- Defensive Adjustments: Avoiding unnecessary exchanges will be key to surviving early rounds.
Cooper’s youth, speed, and technical ability make him the clear favorite. Protkunas’ experience and durability could help him last longer than expected, but experts predict a mid-to-late stoppage victory for Cooper.
FIGHT ODDS
Joe Cooper – 10000
Dmitri Protkunas + 1800
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 9, 2025
