THIS Saturday evening, in the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Nathan Heaney tops the card against Brad Pauls. The card is stacked with a good selection of fights to choose from. Let’s have a look at where the value is.

The Boxing News betting picks for Nathan Heaney vs Brad Pauls 2:

Nathan Heaney by decision or technical decision @ 11/10 with bet365

Andrew Cain by KO/TKO or DQ @ 1/6 with bet365

Solomon Dacres by decision or technical decision @ 8/5 with bet365

Ekow Essuman by decision or technical decision @ 15/8 with bet365

Nathan Heaney vs Brad Pauls betting preview

By the end of their British title fight on Saturday, middleweight champion Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls will likely be sick of the sight of each other. Their first fight, at this same Resorts World venue in March, ended in a split draw. 

The nature of the scoring meant that Pauls was just a one-point swing away from becoming the new champion. Heaney has the big fight experience of beating world title challenger Denzel Bentley and the motivation of a homecoming stadium fight in Stoke to spur him on here. It will be tough, tense, and likely to go the distance.

Boxing News betting pick: Nathan Heaney by decision or technical decision @ 11/10 with bet365

Ashley Lane vs Andrew Cain betting preview

British and Commonwealth champion Lane surprised fight favourite Chris Bourke in their March clash and he will fancy his chances here. Liverpool’s Cain is a reputed banger. The 27-year-old is still working his way back from a sole-career loss to Ionut Baluta. His 91 per cent KO ratio makes Cain the tip, making Lane’s stint as champion a short one.

Boxing News betting pick: Andrew Cain by KO/TKO or DQ @ 1/6 with bet365

Solomon Dacres vs Michael Webster betting preview

At 30 years of age and 6’5”, Sol Dacres is approaching prime specimen status. Known as ‘The Real Deal’ (same nickname as Evander Holyfield, no pressure), Dacres has already rumbled with Middlesbrough’s Michael Webster. That November 2023 contest ended in a majority decision win for Dacres.

It seems he has more to offer while Webster fought to his full capacity. There is only one way to find out: run it back in Birmingham on the Magnificent 7 card this Saturday. Sol is the pick to do a cleaner job this time.

Boxing News betting pick: Solomon Dacres by decision or technical decision @ 8/5 with bet365

Owen Cooper vs Ekow Essuman betting preview

Poor Ekow Essuman must’ve thought big things were on the horizon. ‘The Engine’ was motoring at full capacity, working diligently at domestic level, waiting for a step-up.

Then Harry Scarff spoiled the party and jetted off to fight Karen Chukhadzhian in a world title eliminator. Essuman, 35, is now seeking to rebuild at English title level.

Opponent Owen Cooper looked extremely impressive, beating up Eithan James in a March undercard prospect battle. Taking on Ekow Essuman is an entirely different task. Has Cooper proven enough to suggest he can defeat a fighter of Essuman’s calibre?

Boxing News betting pick: Ekow Essuman by decision or technical decision @ 15/8 with bet365

This week’s Boxing News fight week accumulator:

Nathan Heaney by decision or technical decision @ 11/10 with Bet365

Junto Nakatani by KO, TKO, DQ @ 1/3 with Bet365

Solomon Dacres by decision or technical decision @ 8/5 with Bet365

Ekow Essuman by decision or technical decision @ 15/8 with Bet365

Four-fold accumulator: 19.93/1

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