Bookmakers made Luke McCormack a prohibitive favorite against Kane Gardner when they meet in their bout on Saturday 28th February 2026 at Vaillant Live, Derby, United Kingdom.
He is currently 1/16 (-1700) to win the bout outright, while you can get 20/1 (+2000) on Kane Gardner if you fancy the incredible upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 96% chance of McCormack winning while giving Gardner a 4% chance.
McCormack opened as the favorite at 1/16 (-1700).
Gardner opened at 20/1 (+2000).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 140 pounds (9.8 stones or 63.64 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
McCormack vs Gardner Head To Head
Luke McCormack steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 4 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 3 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Kane Gardner will make his way to the ring with a record of 18 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws, with 7 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest McCormack has a massive power advantage over Gardner, boasting a 75% knockout percentage compared to Gardner's 39%.
Luke McCormack is the same age as Kane Gardner, at 30 years old.
Both Luke McCormack and Kane Gardner fight out of an orthodox stance.
McCormack is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 19 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2024, 6 years and 6 months later than Gardner, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 119 fewer professional rounds, totaling 12 compared to Gardner's 131.
Who's been more active?
Gardner's last 3 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 3 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year, 5 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 16 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.3 rounds on average.
What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on McCormack vs Gardner Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 9:00 PM GMT at Vaillant Live, Derby, United Kingdom, which is 4:00 PM EST or 1:00 PM PST on the West Coast of America.
Where Can I Watch McCormack vs Gardner for In-Play Betting?
McCormack vs Gardner will be broadcast on DAZN in both the United States and the UK.
