Heavy Impact Heats Up As Joyce And Hrgovic Take Backseat To British Rivals

After the chaos of the recent explosive press conference, where tempers flared and a table was sent flying, today’s weigh-in for the 'Heavy Impact' card unfolded with a welcome sense of calm. British heavyweight title contenders David Adeleye and Jeamie Tshikeva—who stole headlines after their fiery verbal exchange turned physical—managed to keep things respectful during their official face-off.

Tshikeva, who shocked onlookers by flipping a table on Thursdays was markedly more composed during Friday’s weigh-in. Adeleye, too, seemed focused and restrained, a stark contrast to the tension that gripped the previous day. While fans expected a possible continuation of their volatile feud, the duo instead delivered a staredown marked by silent intensity and professionalism. Despite the public calm, reports suggest the animosity between the two camps hasn't entirely cooled. Rumors of a backstage altercation between members of their teams added an undercurrent of tension to the otherwise smooth proceedings. Security presence was noticeably increased, and officials ensured the weigh-in stayed strictly business.

Though Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic top the bill in Saturday night’s heavyweight showcase, it’s Adeleye vs. Tshikeva that has captured the public's imagination. Their British title bout, now crackling with personal rivalry, promises to deliver fireworks in the ring. Both fighters made weight without issue and appeared in peak physical condition—further raising the stakes for what’s now one of the most anticipated fights on the card. As fight night draws near, fans are left wonderin- will the civility of the weigh-in carry over into the ring, or are we witnessing the calm before yet another storm? One thing is certain—when the bell rings, the gloves will come off, and the war of words will be settled by fists.