Adeleye Beats Jeamie TKV for British Heavyweight Title
David Adeleye stopped Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva in Round 6 on April 5, 2025, to win the vacant British heavyweight title. The finish drew controversy after the referee called for a break shortly before Adeleye landed the decisive left hook.
TKV’s team protested the referee’s handling of the sequence. The British Boxing Board of Control reviewed the bout and ordered an immediate rematch for the title. The original result was not overturned, so Adeleye remained the recognized winner while the rematch was arranged.
The disputed moment came as the fighters separated from a clinch. The referee appeared to call “break” and touched TKV’s gloves; Adeleye landed a left hook that sent him down. TKV rose, but Adeleye dropped him again and the referee stopped the contest.
The incident became the central issue in the post-fight review. The Board’s order gave TKV another chance to contest the championship, while leaving the April result intact.
The ordered rematch did not take place. Adeleye chose another opportunity, relinquished the British title and moved on to face Filip Hrgović, while the Board later set Tshikeva against Frazer Clarke for the vacant belt. The April stoppage remained Adeleye’s win, but the controversy led to a title path that changed before a rematch could happen.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
