Venue, Date, and Time
Venue: Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom (a cutting-edge multi-purpose arena that has become a premier venue for Queensberry Promotions boxing shows).
Start Time: Main card begins at 5:00 PM GMT (UK time) / 1:00 PM ET (US). Ring walks for Gomez Jr vs. Flynn are expected around 7:00–8:00 PM GMT / 3:00–4:00 PM ET (mid-undercard slot, subject to earlier bout timings).
Broadcast: Live and exclusive on DAZN worldwide (UK via app/subscription; US standard plans from ~$29.99/month).
Injury Report
No injuries or withdrawals reported for either fighter. Both are confirmed fit and cleared. Gomez Jr underwent hand surgery following earlier inactivity but has fully recovered and trained without setbacks for this bout. Flynn has had no reported issues in camp.
Fighter Matchups and Tale of the Tape
This is a pressure vs. technique domestic lightweight clash with high stakes:
Michael Gomez Jr: 31 years old, 5’9″ (175 cm), orthodox. Manchester native and son of legendary former champion Michael Gomez Sr. High-volume pressure fighter with solid power; known for fan-friendly, aggressive style and strong local support.
Jordan Flynn: 29 years old (turns 30 the day after the fight), 5’8″ (174 cm), orthodox. Oxford-based boxer-puncher with clean technique and improving finishing ability; durable and composed in the pocket.
Key Physical/Style Edges: Near-identical height, but Gomez Jr’s relentless forward pressure and work rate should force Flynn into exchanges. Flynn’s technical boxing and footwork could create counters if he maintains range, but the Manchester crowd and Gomez’s experience edge (121+ pro rounds vs. Flynn’s 89) favor the home fighter in a grind.
Recent Form
Gomez Jr (last 5 fights – mixed but showing durability):
Feb 2025: L TKO 10 vs. Reece Bellotti (competitive but stopped late; down twice)
Apr 2024: W PTS 10 vs. Kane Baker (won BBBofC English super-featherweight title)
Prior wins: Consistent domestic victories with stoppages mixed in
He has rebounded from a long layoff due to hand surgery and is coming in motivated after the Bellotti setback.
Flynn (last 4 fights – solid progression with one tough loss):
Dec 2025: W UD 6 vs. Jorge Luis Huerta
Sep 2025: W TKO (early rounds) vs. Mihail Burlac
Mar 2025: L TKO 7 vs. Cameron Vuong (WBO European title challenge)
Earlier: D PTS 10 vs. Kane Baker (rematch win in prior cycle)
Flynn is on a two-fight win streak entering this and has never been stopped outside the Vuong loss, showing resilience in deeper fights.
Fight History and Key Insights
Gomez Jr (pro since 2014) has built a respectable record through tough domestic tests but has openly stated this is a “s**t or bust” fight—if he loses, he will retire and abandon his British title dreams. Flynn (pro since 2019) is the younger, rising prospect with a big following; this is his biggest step-up yet against a proven name. The winner positions himself for British/European contention at lightweight.
FIGHT ODDS
Michael Gomez Jr – 230
Jordan Flynn + 160
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 27, 2026
