Bookmakers made Alex Murphy a favorite against Josh Holmes when they square off in their contest on Saturday 28th March 2026 at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.
He is currently 61/100 (-160) to win the contest outright, while you can get 6/5 (+120) on Josh Holmes if you fancy the small upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 58% chance of Murphy winning while giving Holmes a 42% chance.
Murphy opened as the favorite at 61/100 (-160).
Holmes opened at 6/5 (+120).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 135 pounds (9.45 stones or 61.36 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
Murphy vs Holmes Head To Head
Alex Murphy steps into the ring with a record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws.
Josh Holmes will make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 17 wins and 0 draws, with 6 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Holmes has a massive power advantage over Murphy, boasting a 35% knockout percentage compared to Murphy's 0%.
Alex Murphy is the younger man by 5 years, at 25 years old.
Both Alex Murphy and Josh Holmes fight out of an orthodox stance.
Murphy is arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 1 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2021, 2 years and 4 months later than Holmes, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 9 more professional rounds, totaling 92 compared to Holmes' 83.
Who's been more active?
Murphy's last 2 fights have come over a period of 11 months and 23 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 20 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.
What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on Murphy vs Holmes Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 5:00 PM GMT at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom, which is 1:00 PM EST or 10:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America.
Where Can I Watch Murphy vs Holmes for In-Play Betting?
Murphy vs Holmes will be broadcast on DAZN in both the United States and the UK.
