Aaron McKenna vs Linus Udofia Prediction: Aaron McKenna faces Linus Udofia for WBC International Middleweight Title

On Sunday, January 21, Aaron McKenna defends his WBC International middleweight title against Linus Udofia at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. The match is part of the main card, with Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer as the main event. Watch it on Sky Sports and ESPN+. McKenna and Udofia will fight for 10 rounds in the middleweight division, with a weight limit of 160 pounds. McKenna, unbeaten, won his last fight in June. Udofia also won his recent bout in London by a points decision against Dylan Courtney. Get ready for an exciting showdown!

Aaron McKenna is undefeated with 17 wins, no losses, and 0 draws, with 8 wins by knockout. At 24, he is from the United States and holds the WBC International Middleweight Title. He won it with a unanimous points victory over Uisma Lima in June. McKenna is seen as one of the most exciting talents in his division. His next challenge is against former English champion and British title challenger Udofia. In March 2023, in Manchester, McKenna, a 24-year-old from Smithborough, Ireland, defeated Jordan Grant by a points decision.

Linus Udofia comes to the ring with a record of 19 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, including 9 wins by knockout. At 30, representing the United Kingdom, he aims to grab the WBC International Middleweight Title from McKenna. Udofia has beaten Tyler Denny, now the European champion, and John Harding Jr. He also had a close split decision loss to Denzel Bentley for the British title. After a defeat to Kieron Conway, Udofia, from Luton, is back in title action, looking to reignite his career with a win against the undefeated McKenna. In Round 6 in Sheffield last October, Kieron Conway stopped the 30-year-old.

Mckenna has an advantage in this match. He's 24, 6 years younger. Both fight in the orthodox stance. Mckenna is less experienced, started in 2017, 1 year and 8 months after Udofia. He's had 4 fewer fights and 37 fewer rounds. Mckenna is world-class, Udofia is domestic level. Prediction: Mckenna wins by stoppage.