The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., will open its annual Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown on Wednesday, April 8, beginning with a $400 Deep Stack event featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. The series is a major stop on the World Poker Tour (WPT) and will culminate in the $3,500 WPT Poker Showdown Championship, which starts Friday, April 24, and carries a $3 million guarantee.
The final six players from the championship event will return on Wednesday, April 29, for a televised final table.
Key Events on the 2026 Schedule
The Poker Showdown will feature several additional high‑profile tournaments, including:
$800 Platinum Stack NLH (Re‑Entry) – $1,000,000 Guaranteed Wednesday, April 15 – Monday, April 20
$1,100 Triple Stack NLH (Re‑Entry) – $500,000 Guaranteed Sunday, April 19 – Wednesday, April 22
$2,200 Deep Stack NLH (Re‑Entry) – $200,000 Guaranteed Wednesday, April 22 – Thursday, April 23
$10,000 Deep Stack NLH (Re‑Entry) – $500,000 Guaranteed Sunday, April 26 – Monday, April 27
$5,000 Deep Stack Eight‑Handed NLH (Re‑Entry) – $250,000 Guaranteed Tuesday, April 28
Defending Champion
Last year’s Poker Showdown drew 1,755 entries for the WPT Poker Showdown Championship. Art Peacock won the title and collected $776,000.
* The Lightning also punched their ticket to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and will compete in the postseason for a ninth consecutive year.
* Sunday is set to feature the Inside Out Classic between the Capitals and Rangers on ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD. Members of both teams answered questions from the award-winning franchise’s main character, Riley, as well as her emotions Anger, Anxiety and Sadness before the real-time animated telecast.
SABRES, LIGHTNING CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTHS thanks to RANGERS’ REGULATION WIN
Just a few short hours before they were in action, the Sabres (46-23-8, 100 points) and Lightning (48-22-6, 102 points) both clinched a berth into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by virtue of the Rangers defeating the Red Wings in regulation. For Buffalo, the clinch marked an end to the longest postseason drought in NHL history and for Tampa Bay, it meant matching Colorado for the longest active streak of playoff appearances. Now, the teams will continue to battle for a division title.
* The Sabres ended a 14-season playoff drought and look to build on this year’s success, which has seen them post the League’s best points percentage since mid-December. Among the four other longest stretches between postseason appearances to be halted, the Hurricanes (2019; 9 seasons) and Devils (1988; 9 seasons) each advanced the Conference Finals, the Oilers (2017; 10 seasons) reached the Second Round and the Panthers (2012; 10 seasons) got to Game 7 of their opening series. Of note, the Red Wings (9 seasons without an appearance) can also halt a lengthy streak in 2026.
* Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin enters his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut with the most points by any defenseman in NHL history prior to making their first postseason appearance (101-328—429 in 582 GP). Only two other blueliners had at least 300 points prior to their first playoff game (excludes those who never played or have yet to play): Jay Bouwmeester and Thomas Chabot.
* Darren Raddysh scored his 21st goal of 2025-26 and established a franchise record for most in a season by a defenseman, besting Victor Hedman (20 in 2021-22) and Dan Boyle (20 in 2006-07). Raddysh also became the fifth undrafted defenseman over the past 50 years with at least 21 goals in a campaign, following Guy Lapointe (25 in 1976-77 & 21 in 1975-76), Steve Duchesne (25 in 1988-89 & 21 in 1990-91), Carol Vadnais (22 in 1975-76) and Mark Giordano (21 in 2015-16).
* The Lightning extended their franchise record with a ninth consecutive postseason appearance since 2017-18, tied for the longest active streak in the NHL (w/ COL). They top the NHL in playoff wins (63), series wins (13), trips to the Final (3; tied) and championships (2; tied) over that span.
* Nikita Kucherov enters his 12th career postseason ranking sixth (tied) for points-per-game in playoff history (min. 100 GP). He also ranks in the top 10 in goals (t-7th; 53), assists (2nd; 118) and points (3rd; 171) among all active players.
* Click here for more #NHLStats on the Lightning and Sabres heading to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
VETERANS POWER PENGUINS TO NINE-GOAL PERFORMANCE A trio of veterans put up big performances for Pittsburgh as Evgeni Malkin (3-1—4) scored a hat trick, Erik Karlsson (1-3—4) posted a four-point game and Sidney Crosby (0-2—2) notched a pair of assists to lift the Penguins (39-22-16, 94 points) to a nine-goal victory – their most in a contest this season.
* With his first goal of the game, Malkin became the third active player to reach the 1,400-point milestone, following Crosby (1,756) and Alex Ovechkin (1,684). However, Malkin wasn’t done there – the 39-year-old found the back of the net two more times and became the oldest player in Penguins history with a hat trick.
* Karlsson recorded his 58th career game with three or more points and tied Brad Park for the ninth most by a defenseman in NHL history. In the process, Karlsson also reached the 50-assist mark in a season for the seventh time in his career and tied Larry Murphy for the fifth most by a blueliner in NHL history behind Paul Coffey (14), Ray Bourque (13), Al MacInnis (10) and Denis Potvin (9).
* Crosby, meanwhile, recorded his 1,756th career point and passed Steve Yzerman (1,755) for seventh place on the NHL’s all-time list. He also passed Yzerman (1,755 w/ DET) for the second-most points with a single franchise in NHL history – a list Gordie Howe (1,809 w/ DET) tops.
AVALANCHE HIT 50 WINS, WILD GAIN GROUND IN CENTRAL DIVISION
The Avalanche and Wild both skated to victory Saturday to improve their respective positions in a competitive Central Division. Colorado (50-15-10, 110 points) defeated Dallas (45-10-12, 102 points) to build an eight-point lead as top seed, while Minnesota (43-21-12, 98 points) gained ground on the second-place Stars for home ice in their likely First Round matchup.
* Nathan MacKinnon scored his League-leading 51st goal of 2025-26 to tie his career high (51 in 2023-24) and take a two-goal lead over Cole Caufield (49) in the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy race as the Avalanche became the NHL’s first team to 50 wins in a season for the third time following 2000-01 and 2021-22, when they won their second and third Stanley Cup. Colorado notched its sixth 50-win season since relocating in 1995-96 and tied Dallas as well as Detroit for the most among all teams over that span.
* Quinn Hughes (0-1—1) factored on one of four Minnesota goals and matched a franchise record as the Central Division’s third-place Wild (43-21-12, 98 points) defeated the Senators (39-27-10, 88 points) at Canadian Tire Centre. Hughes boosted his 2025-26 totals to 6-68—74 and tied Phil Housley (68 in 1992-93) and Brian Leetch (68 in 1991-92) for the most assists through 70 games in a season by an American defenseman in NHL history. Forty-seven of Hughes’ assists have come since he was acquired by Minnesota on Dec. 12 (4-47—51 in 44 GP), tying him with Mikko Koivu (47 in 2008-09) for the ninth most in a single season in Wild history.
JARVIS’ JUMP, SCHAEFER SURPASSING HOUSLEY FEATURED IN LIVE UPDATES
* Nick Suzuki (0-1—1) extended his point streak to five games to propel the Canadiens (45-21-10, 100 points) to their eighth straight win and into second place in the Atlantic Division. It marks their second-longest run in the past 30 years (also 8 GP in 2016-17 & 2005-06), behind 2015-16 (9 GP).
* Alex Ovechkin (1,831) recorded two assists to pass Joe Sakic (1,829) for sole possession of ninth place on the NHL’s all-time points list (including playoffs) and helped the Capitals (39-29-9, 87 points) move within one point of the Senators (39-27-10, 88 points) for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
* Adrian Kempe (2-2—4) recorded his fourth career four-point game and Artemi Panarin (1-2—3) added to his totals since joining the Kings to help Los Angeles (31-26-19, 81 points) move into a Wild Card seed, where they stayed for two hours before being overtaken by Nashville. Saturday’s contest featured four combined game-tying goals between the Maple Leafs and Kings and also saw Los Angeles set the NHL record for the most games requiring overtime in a single season (31 GP). The Kings’ next contest is against the Predators on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena.
* Clayton Keller (3-1—4) scored his third career hat trick – and first since Jan. 22, 2023 – to power Utah (40-30-6, 86 points) to a third straight win as the Mammoth retained a five-point lead as the first Wild Card in the West. Utah has scored six hat tricks this season, tied with Edmonton for the most among all teams.
* Ryan O’Reilly (1-1—2) recorded the go-ahead tally as the Predators (36-31-9, 81 points) quelled a three-goal comeback attempt by the Sharks and surpassed San Jose (36-32-7, 79 points) for the Western Conference’s final Wild Card spot, which has changed hands three times since April 1.
* Jack Eichel (0-3—3) propelled the Golden Knights (35-26-16, 86 points) to a pivotal win against the Oilers (39-29-9, 87 points), who top the Pacific Division, and their third straight since John Tortorella took over as head coach. Eichel recorded his 25th three-point game as a member of the Golden Knights, which tied Jonathan Marchessault for the second most in franchise history behind Mark Stone (31).
* Seth Jarvis (2-1—3) helped the Hurricanes (49-21-6, 104 points) maintain their two-point lead atop the Eastern Conference standings, while Matthew Schaefer (0-1—1) reached 58 points to pass Phil Housley (57) for the most by an 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history.
MOODY FEATURED AS PART OF WOMEN IN HOCKEY SERIES
Saturday’s Women in Hockey presented by Canadian Tire put the spotlight on Wynn Moody, Canucks’ senior vice president, fan experience and assistant general manager of Rogers Arena. With 14 years of experience with the organization, Moody leads a talented team who focuses on creating unforgettable moments for fans.
SUNDAY HAS INSIDE OUT CLASSIC AND DOUBLEHEADERS ON ESPN, TNT, SPORTSNET
Sunday’s seven-game slate is highlighted by the NHL, ESPN, Disney and Pixar teaming up to bring fans the Inside Out Classic between the Capitals (39-29-9, 87 points) and Rangers (32-36-9, 73 points). ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD will present the real-time animated telecast from “Hockey Island,” which will leverage tracking technology to present the action with characters from the franchise Inside Out skating alongside animated versions of Washington and New York players.
* The traditional broadcast of the Capitals-Rangers game will be available on ESPN in the first half of a doubleheader capped by the Blues (32-31-12, 76 points) battling the League-leading Avalanche (50-15-10, 110 points), with each contest also carried by Sportsnet in Canada. Sunday is also set to feature a pair of NHL on TNT matinees involving the Wild (43-21-12, 98 points) visiting the Red Wings (40-28-8, 88 points) followed by the Flyers (38-26-12, 88 points) hosting the Bruins (43-26-8, 94 points).
Venue: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The full event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM ET (approximately 5:00 PM local AEDT in Wollongong; undercard fights, including this one, are expected mid-to-late evening local time). The card streams on Amazon Prime / No Limit Boxing PPV.
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Max Reeves (Australia, orthodox, age 25, 6’0″ / 184 cm, fighting out of Stratford, Victoria; Brisbane native) brings youth, power, and home-crowd energy. He is a two-time Australian Super Middleweight champion with a high finishing rate in recent bouts.
Francis Waitai (New Zealand, southpaw, age 30, reach 74.8″ / 190 cm, fighting out of Thames/Hauraki, Waikato) is a seasoned campaigner and current WBA Oceania Super Middleweight champion. He is extremely active, durable, and volume-based but lacks one-punch power (low career KO rate).
This is a classic youth/power vs. experience/activity clash. No prior head-to-head. Reeves fights in front of a home Australian crowd on a high-profile No Limit card, while Waitai travels as the away fighter entering “enemy lines.”
Recent Form
Max Reeves (12-1-1, 3-fight win streak):
Jan 16, 2026: UD 6 vs. Sonny Abid (Brisbane Entertainment Centre).
July 19, 2025: TKO 1 (1:41) vs. Abdul Abdulrahman – retained Australian Super Middleweight title.
Mar 28, 2025: TKO 1 (2:47) vs. Riley Candy – won Australian Super Middleweight title.
Strong recent finishing ability at 168 lbs; only pro loss came at light heavyweight in 2024 (TKO 6 vs. Tonga Tongotongo).
Francis Waitai (13-3-1, 6-fight win streak):
Dec 12/25, 2025: UD 10 vs. Mielifeier Dalielibieke (won WBA Oceania Super Middleweight title; opponent dropped in Rd 10).
Jun 28, 2025: UD 10 vs. Michael Helg (won IBO Asia-Pacific Super Middleweight title).
May 10, 2025: UD 10 vs. Tej Pratap Singh (won vacant IBO Asia-Pacific title).
Apr 12, 2025: UD 10 vs. Adrian Taihia.
Nov 29, 2024: UD 8 vs. Robert Berridge. Waitai has been exceptionally busy (multiple title wins in 2025) and wins almost exclusively by decision against quality regional opposition.
Fight History Summary
Both fighters are on upward trajectories at super middleweight, but their paths differ:
Reeves rebuilt strongly after his only loss, dominating domestic title scenes with early stoppages.
Waitai has racked up regional titles (WBA Oceania, IBO Asia-Pacific, NZ titles) while showing durability—he rarely gets stopped and has gone the distance in most recent bouts.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Both have been active in training camps with no public setbacks noted in recent press or social media from the promotions or teams.
FIGHT ODDS
Francis Waitai + 150
Max Reeves – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The main card begins at 12:00 PM AEST, with main event ring walks expected around 1:00–2:00 PM AEST. In the US, it airs live on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT exclusively on Prime Video (free for Prime members in the US and select countries; No Limit PPV / Kayo in Australia).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Tim Tszyu (Australia, orthodox, age 31, 5’10” / 178 cm, reach 70.5″, fighting out of Sydney/Rockdale, NSW) is the former WBO super welterweight world champion and a proven elite-level pressure fighter with elite power, body work, and volume. He brings devastating finishing ability and home-crowd momentum.
Denis Nurja (Albania, orthodox, age 32, fighting out of Recanati, Marche, Italy via Tirana) is an undefeated rising contender (WBA-ranked) who has fought across six countries. He is durable, technically sound, and active with good amateur pedigree (8x Albanian national champion), but this is a massive step-up in class against a world-level operator.
This is a proven veteran vs. undefeated prospect clash with massive stakes for Tszyu’s rebuild. No prior head-to-head. Tszyu is the heavy home favorite in front of a raucous Australian crowd on a stacked No Limit card.
Recent Form
Tim Tszyu (26-3, 18 KOs, 1-fight win streak):
Dec 17, 2025: UD 10 vs. Anthony Velazquez (dominant, shutout performance at TikTok Entertainment Centre, Sydney – rebounded strongly).
July 19, 2025: RTD 7 vs. Sebastian Fundora (loss in WBC title fight).
Apr 6, 2025: TKO 4 vs. Joseph Spencer (won vacant WBO Inter-Continental super welterweight title). Tszyu has shown improved sharpness and defense in camp under new trainer Pedro Diaz after a tough 2024–2025 stretch (1-2 in prior key bouts).
Denis Nurja (20-0, 9 KOs, 13-fight win streak):
Feb 16, 2026: TKO 1 vs. Jose Gregorio Marcano (Olympic Park “Feti Borova”, Tirana).
Oct 10, 2025: UD 6 vs. Refik Tarhan.
Jul 10, 2025: TKO 5 vs. Kiryl Samadurau (won WBA Continental Gold super welterweight title).
Strong 2025 campaign with regional title success and stoppages against solid opposition; highly active and unbeaten since pro debut in 2018.
Fight History Summary
Tszyu (elite experience: wins over Harrison, Gausha, Inoue; losses to Fundora, Murtazaliev) is on a clear rebound mission after recent setbacks, using this as a statement fight en route to bigger names (Spence rumors). Nurja has built a perfect record through consistent regional action in Europe and Albania but has never faced this level of power, pressure, or name value. Tszyu has fought (and beaten) far higher competition overall.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Tszyu completed a full eight-week camp with new trainer Pedro Diaz (focused on defense and lead-hand work) with no setbacks. Nurja has been training out of Italy with no public issues or withdrawals noted in press conferences or promotions. Both are confirmed medically cleared.
FIGHT ODDS
Denis Nurja + 625
Tim Tszyu – 850
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
The full card begins around 12:00 PM ET (event start), with this undercard title fight’s ring walks expected approximately 18:00 BST / 1:00 PM ET. It streams live on Sky Sports (UK) and ESPN+ (US).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Chantelle Cameron (England, orthodox, age 34, 5’8″ / 173 cm, reach 69″ / 175 cm, fighting out of Northampton) is a former undisputed super lightweight world champion (140 lbs) stepping up two weight classes. She is an elite pressure fighter with strong volume, body work, and proven championship pedigree.
Michaela Kotaskova (Czech Republic, fighting out of Vienna, Austria, age 34) is an undefeated prospect with regional title experience (including WBF World Welter). She relies on durability, work rate, and volume but faces a massive step-up in class and physicality.
This is an elite veteran vs. undefeated regional contender clash with the WBO belt on the line. No prior head-to-head. Cameron fights in front of a home UK crowd on a high-profile MVP card, while Kotaskova travels as the heavy underdog.
July 2025: UD 10 vs. Jessica Camara (Madison Square Garden – retained WBC Interim Super Lightweight title).
November 2024: UD 10 vs. Patricia Berghult (retained WBC Interim).
July 2024: UD 10 vs. Elhem Mekhaled (won WBC Interim). Strong rebound form after her 2023 split with Katie Taylor, showcasing improved consistency and control at elite level.
July 30, 2025: UD 8 vs. Neslihan Mollaoglu (Pec, Kosovo).
March 29, 2025: UD 10 vs. Gisela Noemi Luna (won regional title).
November 30, 2024: UD 10 vs. Mikaela Lauren (won WBF World Welter title).
November 2, 2024: TKO 4 vs. Dajana Rakovic. Extremely active with back-to-back regional title wins, almost exclusively going the distance against solid but lower-level opposition.
Fight History Summary
Cameron (pro since 2017) boasts world-title experience against the very best (including a win and competitive loss to Katie Taylor) and has dominated at 140 lbs before this calculated move to 154 lbs. Kotaskova (pro since 2022) has built a perfect record through European regional circuits, claiming minor belts but has never faced anyone near Cameron’s caliber or power. This is the biggest test of Kotaskova’s career by a significant margin.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Cameron has fully recovered from past cuts sustained in the Taylor fights (2023) with no setbacks noted in her 2024–2025 campaigns. Kotaskova has shown no training issues or withdrawals in recent press or social media. Both are confirmed medically cleared and have completed full camps.
FIGHT ODDS
Michaela Kotaskova + 2500
Chantelle Cameron – 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: Olympia, Kensington, London, England. The full card is scheduled to begin around 12:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST, with this title fight’s ring walks expected approximately 18:00–19:00 BST (1:00–2:00 PM ET). It streams live on Sky Sports (UK) and is available internationally via ESPN+ / DAZN platforms depending on region.
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Emma Dolan (England, orthodox, age 27, 5’5″ / 165 cm, fighting out of Dereham/Norfolk) is the unbeaten British & Commonwealth super flyweight champion. She is a technically sound, mobile pressure fighter who excels at range and has shown strong late-round composure in title fights.
Irma Garcia (“Torbellino”, Mexico, southpaw, age 44, fighting out of Mexico City) is the defending IBF world champion with vast experience across two weight classes. She is a durable, crafty veteran who relies on southpaw jab control, ring generalship, and toughness but has slowed with age.
This is a classic youth/momentum vs. veteran champion clash with massive stakes for Dolan’s first world-title shot. No prior head-to-head. Dolan fights in front of a home UK crowd on a high-profile MVP all-women’s card, while Garcia travels as the experienced but heavy underdog.
Recent Form
Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO, 8-fight win streak):
Apr 4, 2025: UD 10 vs. Lauren Parker (York Hall, London – retained British & Commonwealth titles).
Jun 22, 2024: SD 10 vs. Shannon Ryan (Resorts World Arena, Birmingham – won inaugural British title, retained Commonwealth; dropped Ryan late).
Oct 6, 2023: UD 10 vs. Nicola Hopewell (retained Commonwealth title). Dolan has dominated domestic title scenes with consistent points victories, showcasing improved finishing threat and cardio.
Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs, 4-fight win streak):
Dec 14, 2024: UD 10 vs. Gloria Gallardo (Ciudad Nicolás Romero, Mexico – retained IBF world title).
Nov 11, 2023: UD 10 vs. Stephanie Silva (Long Beach, CA – won vacant IBF world title).
Earlier 2025 non-title win vs. Maria Martinez Sandoval (UD). Garcia has been selective but successful in title defenses, winning almost exclusively by decision against solid regional and world-level opposition.
Fight History Summary
Dolan (pro since 2021) has rapidly climbed the domestic ranks, claiming British and Commonwealth belts while remaining unbeaten and rarely tested deeply. Garcia (pro since 2010) is a two-time, two-division world champion with 35+ pro bouts, including multiple title fights across the globe. This represents the biggest step-up in class and opposition for the young Brit against a battle-tested Mexican veteran.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Both have completed full training camps with no public setbacks, withdrawals, or medical concerns noted in press conferences, social media, or promotional updates. Both are confirmed medically cleared.
This matchup delivers a dream world-title debut for Norfolk’s Emma Dolan on a groundbreaking all-women’s London card. Expect a tactical, high-work-rate battle with Dolan likely edging it on the scorecards to become Britain’s newest world champion. Enjoy the MVP Sky Sports spectacle this Easter Sunday!
FIGHT ODDS
Emma Dolan -450
Irma Garcia + 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: Olympia, Kensington, London, England. The full card begins around 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM BST, with this unification fight’s ring walks expected approximately 9:00 PM BST / 4:00 PM ET. It streams live on Sky Sports (UK) and ESPN+ (US/international).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Ellie Scotney (England, orthodox, age 28, 5’4″ / 163 cm, fighting out of Catford/Lewisham, London) is the unified IBF/WBC/WBO champion. She is a slick, high-volume technician who controls range with footwork, angles, and consistent pressure while rarely getting hit cleanly.
Mayelli Flores Rosquero (Mexico, orthodox, age 33–34, 4’11” / 150 cm, reach ~60″, fighting out of Mexico City) is the WBA champion and a compact, durable veteran. She brings forward pressure, body work, and experience but relies more on grit and volume than one-punch power.
This is a technical unification vs. experienced pressure clash with undisputed glory on the line. No prior head-to-head. Scotney fights in front of a packed home UK crowd on a high-profile MVP all-women’s card, while Flores Rosquero travels as the heavy underdog.
Recent Form
Ellie Scotney (11-0, 0 KOs, 11-fight win streak):
July 11, 2025: UD 10 vs. Yamileth Mercado (Madison Square Garden – won WBC title, retained IBF/WBO).
Jan 25/26, 2025: UD 10 vs. Mea Motu (Nottingham Arena – retained IBF/WBO titles). Scotney has dominated at world level with clinical points victories, showcasing elite ring IQ and cardio.
May 10, 2025: SD 10 vs. Nazarena Romero (Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee – won WBA world title).
Nov 30, 2024: TKO 5 vs. Maricruz Gomez Soto (Morelos, Mexico).
Oct 5, 2024: UD 8 vs. Alexia Dimas Duenas (Pachuca, Mexico). Flores Rosquero has been active and successful in regional-to-world title fights, winning almost exclusively by decision or late stoppage against solid opposition.
Fight History Summary
Scotney (pro since 2020) has rapidly ascended, claiming multiple world titles through dominant decision wins against quality international foes while remaining unbeaten and rarely tested. Flores Rosquero (pro since 2014) boasts over 15 bouts of experience, including a lone 2022 loss, and recently captured the WBA belt via a hard-fought decision. This is the clear biggest step-up in class and opposition for the Mexican veteran.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Scotney recovered fully from a training injury that postponed an earlier version of this fight in late 2025; both have completed full camps with no public setbacks, withdrawals, or medical concerns noted in recent press conferences or promotional updates. Both are confirmed medically cleared.
This matchup gives Scotney the platform to become Britain’s youngest undisputed world champion on home soil in front of a sold-out London crowd. Expect a tactical masterclass from the unified champ as she adds the WBA belt to her collection.
FIGHT ODDS
Mayelli Flores Rosquero + 2000
Ellie Scotney – 25000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: Olympia (Kensington Olympia / National Hall), Kensington, London, England. The full card begins at 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT), with main-event ring walks expected around 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM ET). It streams live on Sky Sports (UK) and ESPN+ (US/international).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Caroline Dubois (“Sweet Caroline”, England, orthodox, age 25, 5’7″ / 170 cm, fighting out of London) is the undefeated WBC champion. She is a slick, high-volume technician with elite speed, footwork, angles, and improving power—built on a strong amateur pedigree and rapid pro rise.
Terri Harper (“Belter”, England, southpaw/orthodox switch, age 29, fighting out of Doncaster) is the WBO champion and a three-weight world titlist. She brings veteran durability, ring generalship, body work, and proven toughness in high-stakes fights but has shown vulnerability against elite speed.
This is a young gun vs. seasoned veteran domestic grudge match with genuine bad blood (heated face-offs, shoves, and personal taunts throughout fight week). No prior head-to-head. Dubois fights in front of a raucous home UK crowd on MVP’s landmark all-women’s card, while Harper enters as the experienced but heavy underdog.
Dec 19, 2025: UD 10 vs. Camilla Panatta (Kaseya Center, Miami – retained WBC title; dropped opponent in Rd 6).
Mar 7, 2025: MD 10 vs. Bo Mi Re Shin (Royal Albert Hall, London – retained WBC title).
Jan 11, 2025: TD 3/10 vs. Jessica Camara (retained WBC/IBO titles). Dubois has looked increasingly sharp and dominant in title defenses, showcasing elite conditioning and finishing threat.
Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs, 1-fight win streak):
May 23, 2025: UD 10 vs. Natalie Zimmermann (Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster – retained WBO lightweight title on home soil). Harper has bounced back strongly after earlier setbacks (including a 2024 stoppage loss at welterweight), relying on experience and durability in domestic/regional title bouts.
Fight History Summary
Dubois (pro since 2022) has rocketed to world level with just 13 pro bouts, claiming the WBC title in late 2024 and defending it multiple times while remaining unbeaten. Harper (pro since 2017) is a battle-tested veteran with world titles at super feather, lightweight, and welterweight, but carries two losses and two draws against top competition. This unification is the clear biggest test yet for Dubois and a potential career-high statement for Harper.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Both completed full camps with no setbacks, withdrawals, or medical issues noted in fight-week press conferences or promotional updates. Dubois and Harper appeared healthy and aggressive during the final face-off and presser, with both confirmed medically cleared.
FIGHT ODDS
Terri Harper + 700
Caroline Dubois – 1250
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The full card begins at 6:00 PM ET, with main-event ring walks expected around 9:00–10:00 PM ET (Paramount+).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Andres Cortes (“Savage”, USA, orthodox, age 28, 5’7″ / 170 cm, reach 65″ / 165 cm, fighting out of Henderson, Nevada) is the undefeated local contender and a sharp, high-volume combination puncher. He excels at range with slick footwork, angles, and precise power shots that have produced 13 KOs.
Eridson Garcia (Dominican Republic, southpaw, age 31, 5’9″ / 175 cm, reach 71″ / 180 cm, fighting out of Houston, Texas via Santo Domingo) is a surging veteran pressure fighter with legitimate one-punch power and inside work. He uses angles, a crisp lead right hand, and technical southpaw craft to break opponents down.
This is a high-stakes slick boxer vs. southpaw pressure/power clash with bad blood (heated face-offs and camp tension). No prior head-to-head. Cortes fights in front of a hometown Las Vegas crowd on Zuffa’s biggest stage, while Garcia travels as the slight betting favorite looking to hand Cortes his first loss.
Recent Form
Andres Cortes (24-0, 13 KOs, 24-fight win streak):
Oct 18/25, 2025: TKO 4 vs. Derlyn Hernandez Gerarldo (Thunder Studios, Long Beach).
May 10, 2025: UD 10 vs. Salvador Jimenez (Pechanga Arena, San Diego).
Jun 21, 2024: UD 10 vs. Abraham Nova (Fontainebleau Las Vegas – retained regional title).
Feb 16, 2024: TKO 4 vs. Bryan Chevalier (Madison Square Garden Theater). Cortes has mixed early stoppages with dominant decisions against quality opposition while climbing the super featherweight rankings.
Dec 27, 2025: UD 10 vs. Taiga Imanaga (Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh – major upset over undefeated prospect).
Nov 2, 2025: TKO 2 vs. Brian Pava (Club Fantasia, Melgar).
Earlier 2025: TKO 3 vs. Cristian Perez Hernandez and additional stoppage wins. Garcia has looked explosive and technically sharp since his lone 2023 loss, racking up high-level victories with power and durability.
Fight History Summary
Cortes (pro since 2016) has methodically built a perfect record through Top Rank and independent circuits, earning top-5 WBC/WBO rankings at 130 lbs with wins over the likes of Nova, Xavier Martinez, and Genesis Servania. Garcia (pro since 2017) carries one loss but has rebounded strongly with 14 KOs and recent statement wins against international competition. This 135-lb catchweight bout (Zuffa has no 130 division) marks a step up for both in visibility and stakes.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Cortes has repeatedly stated he feels “the best I’ve ever felt” after a smooth move up to 135 lbs with extra training time and no weight-cut stress. Garcia has shown no setbacks in camp and is medically cleared. Both completed full preparations with no public withdrawals or concerns noted in press or social media.
FIGHT ODDS
Andres Cortes + 115
Eridson Garcia – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
Venue: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The full card begins at 6:00 PM ET (prelims), with the main card airing live on Paramount+ at 9:00 PM ET. Co-main event ring walks are expected around 9:10–9:50 PM ET (depending on undercard pace).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Mark Magsayo (“Magnifico”, Philippines, orthodox, age 30, fighting out of Las Vegas) is the former WBC featherweight world champion and a proven power puncher with elite hand speed and explosive combinations. He is making his official lightweight debut after years of campaigning at 126–130 lbs.
Feargal McCrory (“The Fearless”, Ireland, southpaw, age 33, fighting out of Coalisland) is a durable, high-pressure veteran with solid reach and inside game. He brings toughness, volume, and a granite chin but is coming in as the clear step-up opponent.
This is a power/punching vs. southpaw pressure/durability clash with title-contender implications for the winner. No prior head-to-head. Magsayo has home-crowd support in Las Vegas on a high-profile Zuffa card, while McCrory travels as the heavy underdog looking for a massive upset.
Recent Form
Mark Magsayo (28-2, 18 KOs, 4-fight win streak):
July 19, 2025: UD 10 vs. Jorge Mata (MGM Grand, Las Vegas – retained regional title momentum).
June 15, 2024: UD 10 vs. Eduardo Ramirez (MGM Grand – won WBA Intercontinental super featherweight title).
Strong finishing rate historically; only losses came in world-title shots (Figueroa 2023, Vargas 2022). Has been inactive for over eight months but enters fresh after a full camp.
March 16, 2025: TKO 8 vs. Keenan Carbajal (The Theater at Madison Square Garden – high-level regional win).
June 28, 2024: TKO loss vs. Lamont Roach (Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington – world-title level setback). McCrory has shown resilience and late-fight heart but carries one stoppage loss against elite competition.
Fight History Summary
Magsayo (pro since 2013) has 30+ bouts of high-level experience, including a world-title reign and multiple title eliminators, with 18 knockouts showcasing his finishing power. McCrory (pro since 2015) has built a strong record through European and U.S. circuits, claiming regional belts but falling short in his biggest test against Roach. This marks Magsayo’s first fight at 135 lbs and a significant step-up in visibility for McCrory on the Zuffa platform.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Both have completed full training camps with no public setbacks, weigh-in issues, or medical concerns noted in fight-week media or promotional updates. Magsayo has emphasized feeling “the best I’ve ever felt” after the move to lightweight, and McCrory has been cleared and active in final preparations.
FIGHT ODDS
Mark Magsayo – 3300
Feargal McCrory + 1200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
