Ford vs Barrett

When is Ford vs Barrett?

Raymond Ford could face the challenge of Zelfa Barrett in Summer 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Featherweight division, which means the weight limit would be 126 pounds (9 stone or 57.1 kg).

Ford vs Barrett stats

Raymond Ford would step into the ring with a record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, 8 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Zelfa Barrett would make his way to the ring with a record of 34 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Barrett would have a slight advantage in power over Ford, with a 53% knockout percentage compared to Ford's 44%.

Raymond Ford is the younger man by 6 years, at 26 years old.

Ford has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Raymond Ford fights out of the southpaw stance, while Zelfa Barrett is an orthodox fighter.

Ford is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 17 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2019, 4 years and 6 months later than Barrett, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 86 fewer professional rounds, totaling 143 compared to Barrett's 229.

Ford vs Barrett form

Ford has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he beat Abraham Nova on August 16, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had beaten Thomas Mattice on April 12, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, United States.

Going into that contest, he had won against Orlando Gonzalez Ruiz on November 9, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.

Before that, he had been beaten by Nick Ball on June 1, 2024, by split decision in their WBA World Featherweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

He had beaten Otabek Kholmatov on March 2, 2024, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBA World Featherweight championship fight at Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, United States.

Barrett has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he defeated Liam Dillon on November 29, 2025, by points in the 8th round at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had lost to Jazza Dickens on February 15, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Jordan Gill on April 13, 2024, by technical knockout in the 10th round at Manchester Arena, Manchester.

Before that, he had won against Costin Ion on November 25, 2023, by points in the 8th round at 3ARENA, Dublin, Ireland.

He had defeated Jason Sanchez on April 22, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Raymond Ford has been fighting more than Zelfa Barrett.

Raymond Ford last fought 9 months and 24 days ago, while Zelfa Barrett's last outing was 6 months and 11 days ago.

Ford's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 3 months and 7 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

Barrett's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 18 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.

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