Venue, Date, and Starting Time
Venue: OVO Hydro (formerly SSE Hydro), Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Starting Time: The fight is listed for approximately 11:45 AM ET / 4:45 PM BST (UK local time), though exact ring-walk timing depends on the undercard flow and positioning on the card. The full event is expected to begin in the early afternoon ET / late afternoon BST, with bouts streaming on DAZN.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Stephen Newns (“Newnsy Jr”)
Record: 11-0-0 (0 KOs, 0% KO rate)
Age: 28 (born January 14, 1998)
Hometown/Residence: Cleland/Carluke, Scotland
Weight Class: Middleweight (recent weigh-ins around 160–163 lbs)
Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
Stance/Style: Orthodox. Long-time amateur standout (over 80 amateur bouts, represented Scotland at Commonwealth Games level) turned pro in 2024. Technical, high-volume boxer who relies on skill, footwork, and ring IQ rather than one-punch power. Has gone the distance in every pro outing but shown improving finishing ability with flash knockdowns.
Tariq Davis
Record: 0-1-0 (0 KOs)
Age: Not prominently listed (debuted as a pro in 2023)
Hometown/Residence: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Weight Class: Super welter/middleweight (weighed 158 lbs in his only pro fight)
Stance/Style: Limited pro data; orthodox assumed based on typical UK domestic fighters. Journeyman-level debutant with minimal experience.
This is a classic undefeated home prospect vs. limited/inactive opponent matchup. Newns gets a step-up in visibility on a major Queensberry Promotions card in front of a Scottish crowd, while Davis is returning after a long layoff.
Recent Form
Stephen Newns (W-W-W-W-W): Perfect 11-0 since turning pro in May 2024. Steady progression with dominant decision wins (and occasional flash knockdowns) against seasoned domestic-level opposition. Most recent outing: February 26, 2026 – points win vs. Jose Aguirre (2-21-0). Prior bouts include wins over Dmitri Protkunas (Nov 2025), Dzmitry Atrokhau (Sep 2025, with opponent down in round 5 and Newns sustaining a cut from a clash of heads), and others. Has looked increasingly polished and comfortable going deeper into fights.
Tariq Davis (L – only pro fight): 0-1 since his sole professional appearance on October 14/23, 2023 (lost 4-round decision to Joe Hardy at Oldham Leisure Centre). Has been inactive for over 2.5 years and is stepping straight into a 6-rounder against a much more active and experienced opponent.
Fight History Summary
Newns’ key pro bouts (all wins by decision/PTS unless noted):
Feb 26, 2026 – W vs. Jose Aguirre (DoubleTree Hilton, Glasgow)
Nov 25, 2025 – W vs. Dmitri Protkunas (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Sep 25, 2025 – W vs. Dzmitry Atrokhau (DoubleTree Hilton, Glasgow) – Atrokhau down rd 5; Newns cut
Jul 25, 2025 – W vs. Jordan Grannum (Oldham)
May 25, 2025 – W vs. Serge Ambomo (Oldham)
(Plus earlier 2024 wins over Luke Thomas, Josh Cook, Ryan Broten, Joe Hardy, Dale Arrowsmith, and pro debut vs. Elliot Eboigbe in May 2024.)
Davis’ only pro bout:
Oct 14/23, 2023 – L DEC 4 vs. Joe Hardy (Oldham Leisure Centre). No further professional experience.
Newns has faced and beaten a higher volume and quality of domestic opposition; Davis has faced only one low-level pro.
Injury Report
No injuries or withdrawals have been reported for either fighter as of April 16, 2026. Newns completed post-fight rehab after his February bout but has been cleared and is training normally for this April 17 appearance. Both are expected to make weight and compete at full health.
Historical Trends in Similar Matchups: Undefeated Scottish/UK prospects on home cards against opponents with 0–1 records and long layoffs win at a ~95%+ clip in domestic 4–6 rounders. Newns’ activity level (11 fights in ~2 years) vs. Davis’ near-3-year absence is a massive edge.
Venue Factor: Glasgow crowd and Queensberry Promotions card strongly favor the local prospect; no notable upset precedent in similar undercard spots at the OVO Hydro.
FIGHT ODDS
Tariq Davis + 3300
Stephen Newns – 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
