Calum French vs Jeff Ofori Prediction: Lightweights clash to establish the future face

Calum French and Jeff Ofori are going to have a lightweight boxing match at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England. Calum French won his last match about 7 months ago through a decision. On the other hand, Jeff Ofori had a draw in his last fight. You can watch the match on DAZN, and it's part of the Main Card billing.

Calum French boasts an impressive record of four wins, achieving victory in all four fights either by knockout or decision, including one in the first round. Known by the nickname "The Flash," he is recognized for his aggressive style and charisma. In three of the four fights that took place on the preliminary card, he faced opponents like Gadatamen Taylor, securing a points decision; Angelo Turco, winning via corner stoppage in the third round; and Rustem Fatkhullin, triumphing by points. His most recent fight, his first on the main card, ended in a points victory against Jordan Ellison.

Jeff Ofori faces a tough challenge against Calum French after drawing with Marley Mason in his last fight. Despite the draw, Ofori has a strong track record with notable wins in his career. However, he experienced setbacks in title matches, losing the PP Lightweight Championship belt to Alfie Price by points and facing defeat in a WBO European Super Featherweight Title bout against Archie Sharp in 2020. His most recent attempt at the WBC International Super Featherweight Title ended with a KO/TKO loss in the fourth round against Jadier Herrera. Despite these losses, Ofori has achieved impressive victories against tough opponents like Lee Hallett, Jakub Laskowski, Gerard Carroll, and Jordan Ellison.

Calum French attributes a significant part of his success to his coach, responding promptly to the coach's instructions, which is evident in his victories. To enhance his performance against a skilled fighter like Ofori, French should focus on sitting down more on his shots and incorporating better rotation. Strengthening his defense is also crucial when facing Ofori. In his recent matches, French has gone the full eight rounds, and he has the capability to secure a decisive victory on the scorecards against Jeff Ofori.