Shakan Pitters Honors Late Father with Second-Round Stoppage, Eyes EBU Title Shot

Pitters Dominates Kahrami, Sets Up April Title Fight

Shakan Pitters made quick work of Bahadur Kahrami, stopping him in the second round in an emotional fight dedicated to his late father. Originally set to face Daniel Dos Santos for the EBU Light-Heavyweight Championship, Pitters had to adjust after multiple opponent changes. Despite the last-minute switch, he wasted no time dismantling Kahrami with a brutal mix of uppercuts and body shots, forcing the referee to step in at 2:13 of the second round.

“I could tell my shots were hurting him, so I thought mixing body and head was the way to get him out of there,” Pitters said. “It would have been the same result with Dos Santos tonight. I’d have taken that EBU belt. I am on fire right now, and next it’s the EBU—let’s run it, 100%.”

GBM promoter Izzy Asif confirmed Pitters will challenge for the now-vacant EBU Light-Heavyweight Championship in April.

“This was more than just a fight for him—it was a tribute to his father,” Asif said. “This year, we’ll see him become European champion and gain a world ranking.”

Undercard Results

• Shakiel Thompson def. David Benitez by third-round KO (1:30)
  • Thompson floored the tough Argentine multiple times before finishing him.
  • “He was awkward, but we got the job done,” Thompson said.
  • GBM promoter Asif believes Thompson is one of the most avoided middleweights in the country.
• Taz Nadeem def. Jaskirat Singh by first-round KO (1:29)
  • Nadeem overwhelmed Singh with relentless power, securing another quick stoppage.
  • “The energy I get from the crowd is unbelievable,” Nadeem said.
  • Asif confirmed Nadeem will take a step up in competition for his next fight.
• Edward Hardy def. Leonardo Baez by second-round KO
  • The “Farm Boy” overpowered Baez with sheer strength, nearly ending it in the first round.
  • Hardy, now 3-0 (2 KOs), continues to impress with his power and toughness.
• Reece Mould def. Stefan Vincent by decision (59-55)
  • Mould controlled the fight, outboxing Vincent for six rounds.
• Nohmaan Hussain def. Eric Lopez by decision (40-36)
  • Hussain pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds convincingly.
• Donte Dixon def. Kevin Trana by decision (40-36)
  • Dixon displayed sharp skills, cruising to a comfortable points victory.

Emotional Tribute to Murdered Sheffield Schoolboy

GBM promoter Izzy Asif took the ring to pay tribute to 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was tragically killed in a Sheffield schoolyard.

“My heart goes out to Harvey and his family,” Asif said. “We’re all one city, and we’ve lost a son here. This has to stop.”

His speech, filled with emotion, called for unity in the community to prevent future tragedies.