New pro Evans gets his first win by TKO

Evans on the attack against Aleksandrov. Pic: Manjit Narotra

ZACHARY Evans made a statement in only his second professional outing as he forced a maiden TKO victory, stopping the experienced Petar Aleksandrov, writes Jack Heather.

Evans topped the bill on BCB’s Midlands Mayhem at Dudley Town Hall on Saturday and made sure to send his supporters home in a timely fashion.

The 25-year-old welterweight made short work of the typically tough Aleksandrov, with the Bulgarian unable to answer the bell for the third round.

The Droitwich-based boxer had landed a neatly disguised left hook to the body at the end of the second which visibly hurt Aleksandrov, who decided enough was enough in between rounds.

The Cannock-born Evans is a relative novice in pro boxing but a 30-fight kickboxing career and 17-fight amateur record have provided the foundations for his success thus far.

The BCB promotions-managed fighter is based out of Priory Amateur Boxing Club, which is a stone's throw from the venue of his two professional triumphs.

Evans has previously stated his eagerness to stay active in 2023 and hopes to fight twice more this year.