Damazion Vanhouter vs Ivan Balaz
Saturday 8.45pm GMT
Saturday 7 November
Where to watch: Sky Sports
Preview
Unbeaten American heavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter is scheduled to make his UK debut against Ivan Balaz at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday, 7 November 2026. The eight-round contest forms part of Zuffa Boxing 12, with Sky Sports showing the event in the UK. Vanhouter, 21, puts a record of 13 wins, including 10 knockouts, on the line against an opponent with nine wins and one defeat. Seven of Balaz's victories have come by knockout. The card also features Chris Billam-Smith against Cheavon Clarke and Denzel Bentley against Shane Mosley Jr, alongside Vanhouter's first appearance in a British ring.
- Heavyweight
- 8
- Zuffa Boxing
- Sky Sports
- Unbeaten American heavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter (13-0) makes his UK debut against big-hitting Ivan Balaz (9-1) on the Zuffa Boxing 12 card at Copper Box Arena. Sky Sports and UFC.com both list the bout on the 7 November 2026 card.
Tale of the tape
| Damazion Vanhouter | Ivan Balaz | |
|---|---|---|
| RECORD GOING IN | 13-0 (10 KOs) | 9-1 (7 KOs) |
Full card, in UK time
- Damazion Vanhouter v Ivan Balaz
Also on this card
- Denzel Bentely v Shane Mosley Jr.
- Zach Parker v Umar Dzambekov
- Chris Billam-Smith v Cheavon Clarke
- Denzel Bentley v Shane Mosley Jr
- Masood Abdulah v Adan Palma
- Sam Hickey v Troy Coleman
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