David Adeleye is back in action on Saturday, when he meets Alexander Flores in Carson, California in a 10-round fight for the WBA International heavyweight title. It is Adeleye’s first bout since his unanimous-decision loss to Filip Hrgovic in August 2025, and the stakes are straightforward: a win gets him moving again, while another defeat would be a significant setback in the British heavyweight scene.
The timing also means UK fans will need to stay up late. DAZN’s prelims begin at 9.15pm UK time, with the main card set for midnight UK time. The fight is being staged on the US west coast, so the headline bout will not begin until well after midnight for viewers in Britain.
Why this fight matters
Adeleye enters the bout with a record of 14 wins from 16 fights, with 13 knockouts, and he is trying to recover quickly after suffering the second defeat of his career. Hrgovic, who beat him on points in August 2025, described Adeleye as the hardest puncher he had faced, which underlined the threat he can still pose when he is in rhythm.
Flores, meanwhile, is also coming off a loss. In April, he was stopped in the fourth round by Andrii Novytskyi, so both fighters arrive in Carson with something to prove. That adds an extra layer of pressure to a bout that already has title implications.
A comeback fight with consequences
At 29, Adeleye is still at a stage where one strong performance can restore momentum, but heavyweight boxing does not usually offer much room for error. The WBA International heavyweight title is not a world championship belt, but it can still help shape the next step for a fighter trying to re-enter the conversation at the top of the division.
For Adeleye, the assignment is simple enough on paper: beat Flores, look sharp, and avoid another damaging result. For Flores, the chance is similar. Both men are fighting to reset their trajectory, and Saturday’s meeting in Carson gives each of them a chance to do exactly that.
