York Hall, London, England
Start Time: Main Card 7:00 PM GMT, Ring Walks ~9:45 PM GMT
Bout Type: 6‑Round Welterweight Contest
VENUE — YORK HALL
- Location: Bethnal Green, London
- Capacity: ~1,200
- Atmosphere: One of boxing’s most historic and intimate venues
- Ring Size: Standard 20×20
- Judging Commission: British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC)
- Notes: Loud, close‑quarters environment favors pressure fighters
INJURY REPORT
MIKE BYLES
- No major injuries reported
- Slight left‑hand soreness earlier in camp — cleared
- Conditioning coach notes improved stamina compared to previous fights
TED JACKSON
- Clean camp, no reported injuries
- Sparring volume was high; no cuts or swelling reported
- Trainer notes improved defensive movement
FIGHTER PROFILES & RECENT FORM
MIKE BYLES (8‑15‑0, 2 KOs)
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’9”
- Reach: 70”
- Stance: Orthodox
- Last 5 Fights: 1–4
- Recent Form:
- Veteran journeyman with durable chin
- Often competitive early but fades late
- Known for toughness and willingness to trade
Strengths
- Experience against higher‑level opposition
- Durable and rarely stopped
- Good inside fighter
- Can make fights ugly and physical
Weaknesses
- Low power output
- Slower footwork
- Struggles with younger, faster fighters
- Defensive lapses in exchanges
TED JACKSON (6‑0‑0, 4 KOs)
- Age: 25
- Height: 5’10”
- Reach: 72”
- Stance: Orthodox
- Last 5 Fights: 5–0
- Recent Form:
- Rising prospect with clean technique
- Strong jab and sharp straight right
- Has scored knockdowns in 4 of 6 fights
Strengths
- Fast hands and good timing
- Strong jab that controls range
- Solid power for a developing fighter
- Good composure for his age
Weaknesses
- Limited experience in deep waters
- Has not faced a durable veteran like Byles
- Sometimes loads up on power shots
STYLE MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
1. Pace & Pressure
- Byles prefers a grinding, inside‑fighting pace
- Jackson likes to box at mid‑range behind the jab
- Whoever controls distance wins the early rounds
2. Power & Accuracy
- Jackson has the clear power edge
- Byles relies on volume and toughness rather than KO threat
3. Footwork & Ring Control
- Jackson: Better lateral movement
- Byles: More linear, comes forward in straight lines
4. Defense
- Jackson: High guard, good parrying
- Byles: Leaky defense, especially vs straight punches
FIGHT HISTORY & RESUME NOTES
MIKE BYLES
- Faced multiple undefeated prospects
- Has only been stopped twice in 23 fights
- Known as a “test” opponent for rising fighters
- Wins typically come against lower‑tier competition
TED JACKSON
- All wins against sub‑.500 fighters
- Has yet to go past 6 rounds
- Last fight: 4th‑round TKO over a 5‑7 opponent
- This is his toughest opponent to date
BETTING TRENDS
MIKE BYLES
- 7 of last 9 losses by decision
- 4 straight fights have gone Over the rounds total
- Has not scored a KO since 2022
TED JACKSON
- 4 of 6 wins by stoppage
- 3 straight fights ended inside 5 rounds
- Has never been knocked down as a pro
MATCHUP TRENDS
- Veteran durability vs young power
- Byles rarely gets stopped early
- Jackson’s power is real but untested vs durable opposition
FIGHT ODDS
Mike Byles + 425
Ted Jackson – 650
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 15, 2026
