Bobby Dalton vs Joel Kodua Prediction: Ghanaian Joel Kodua has a chance to a title

Bobby Dalton vs Joel Kodua: Prediction and odds on the Match on 30 November, 2025

Bobby Dalton defends his English welterweight title against Joel Kodua. The fight is part of a historic event, headlined by Frazer Clarke vs. Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight title. It’s the first BBC broadcast of a fight night in 21 years. The winner will face a highly-rated fighter next.

Bobby Dalton's recent form

Dalton, 26, has won all 11 of his professional fights. He claimed the English welterweight title by beating Ben Vaughan in July with a majority decision. Despite his success, Dalton knows he’s still a few wins away from making boxing his full-time job. This weekend, he has another chance to move closer to that goal. Dalton, 11-0 with 2 KOs, will defend his English 147lbs title against unbeaten Joel Kodua, 9-0 with 2 KOs. Their fight will be part of the BOXXER BBC launch show in Derby, UK, supporting the Frazer Clarke-Jeamie Tshikeva heavyweight main event. Dalton, from Redcar, UK, works full-time as an assistant structures and asset engineer. He’s also studying civil engineering. Balancing boxing with a full-time job isn’t easy, but it’s part of his plan. Each victory brings him closer to his dream. Dalton’s pro career started 31 months ago. He faced unbeaten Jeff Saunders (17-0 at the time) for the Northern Area welterweight title. Dalton won with a 10-round decision, earning his first regional belt. Seven months later, Dalton stepped up again. He took on Ben Vaughan for the English title on short notice. Dalton won with a hard-fought majority decision. This victory also marked his first media coverage, thanks to his connection with CM Sports Agency, led by Colin Middlemas. In his fight with Saunders, Dalton used his size advantage early on. Saunders fought back with sharp counterpunches. By halfway through, Dalton was ahead, but Saunders pushed hard in the later rounds. The fight ended with both men giving everything they had, trading punches until the bell.

Bobby Dalton Strength

Bobby Dalton brings power and experience. His knockout record speaks for itself, making him a tough opponent.

Joel Kodua`s recent form

Kodua, 28, was recently signed by Frank Warren. He trains regularly with light-heavyweight star Anthony Yarde. He is undefeated, with nine wins in nine bouts. He kept his perfect record with a TKO win over Lloyd Germain in the third round. On Saturday, Kodua will challenge Bobby Dalton for the English welterweight title. This fight could change his career, especially with the exposure from fighting on the BBC. The Dalton-Kodua bout will support the British heavyweight title fight between Frazer Clarke and Jeamie Tshikeva in Derby, England. The event is part of Boxxer’s new broadcast deal with a major television platform. The fight, originally scheduled for October 25, was delayed due to Tshikeva’s injury. During the delay, Kodua kept training with Yarde and their coach Babatunde Ajayi. He watched Yarde lose to David Benavidez but stayed focused on his own goal: making a statement against Dalton and joining the top fighters at 147lbs. In his last fight in June, Kodua was the underdog against Daniel Francis for the southern area title. He stopped Francis in the 10th round at London’s York Hall. Kodua is motivated to prove himself again. Since Yarde’s world title challenge in Riyadh, Kodua has been the main focus of trainer Ajayi. He believes training alongside someone preparing for a world title has made him even more ready for Saturday’s fight.

Joel Kodua`s Strength

Joel Kodua is younger and quicker. His speed and endurance give him an edge. Kodua’s footwork could trouble Dalton’s power.

Bobby Dalton vs Joel Kodua: Betting Insights, Tips & Odds

• The title fight is on Saturday, November 29, at the Valiant Live Arena in Derby. The main card starts at 6pm GMT. BBC will broadcast all the action. BBC 2 will air the card from 8pm, with earlier fights available on iPlayer.
• Bobby Dalton, from Redcar, is gearing up for the fight of his life as boxing returns to the BBC after 20 years. Dalton recently became the English Welterweight Champion, keeping his unbeaten record with a majority points decision.

Bobby Dalton vs Joel Kodua Prediction

Dalton has agreed to face the in-form challenger Kodua. The winner will be ordered to fight Travis Waters. His experience could outweigh Kodua’s youth. The fight will depend on whether Dalton can land powerful punches before tiring or if Kodua can keep his pace. It will be a close, thrilling fight, and the outcome depends on how each fighter executes their strategy.

Our First Prediction is W2 by decision (no) - 1.60 odds for 1xbet

Our Second Prediction is W2 to win - 1.66 odds for Bet365

Our Third Prediction is W2 to win (2ways) - 1.62 odds for Betway