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James Flint vs Haithem Laamouz Preview: Odds, Tips, and Predictions
Date: Friday, 23 May 2025 Kickoff Time: 18:00 PM UCT+1 Venue: Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster Broadcast: Live on DAZN SportsBoom previews the junior welterweight clash between James Flint and Haithem Laamouz at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium on Friday, 23 May 2025. Flint will be hoping a loud Doncaster crowd can help him punch his way into the rankings. Laamouz? He’s just here to ruin the party, preferably with a clean right hand and a flight back to Georgia before the ring announcer catches his breath. If you're one of those who likes to put their money where the mouthguard is, feel free to gander at our online boxing betting for a cheeky punt.
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What’s at Stake in Doncaster
No, this isn’t for a world title, not even a regional belt. Try telling that to the lads lacing up though. James Flint, Doncaster’s own, gets to walk out in front of his people with a shot at proving he's more than just a tough night for ticket sellers. Expect a whole lot of swinging, dirty shots in the clinch, and plenty of Yorkshire roars. Laamouz? He’s played a villain before. The Maltese-born, Georgia-based spoiler has enough experience to give anyone a problem. It’s pressure versus precision. Flint brings the grind; Laamouz brings the flash, and maybe the cold towel.
While not much is on the line, this bout is surely an audition for bigger opportunities. For Flint, a win on home soil could open doors to European titles or a crack at the British belt. For Laamouz, who has fought across multiple continents, it’s a chance to reassert his name in a division filled with fresh blood. These aren’t just ten rounds; they’re ten rounds that could redefine careers.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
- James Flint: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- Draw: 16/1 (17.00) – 5.9%
- Haithem Laamouz: 4/6 (1.67) – 59.9%
Odds courtesy of Stake, subject to change
There’s very little separating these two on paper, which is why this bout is a goldmine for fans of sports betting online.
Tale of the Tape
| Name | James Flint | Haithem Laamouz |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Height | N/A | 5'7" (170 cm) |
| Last Fight Weight | 139.4 lbs (63.2 kg) | 134.0 lbs (60.8 kg) |
| Reach | 78” (198 cm) | 74” (188 cm) |
| Record | 15-2-2 | 20-2-0 |
| Last 5 Fights | W-L-W-W-D | W-W-W-W-L |
| Nationality | England | Malta |
| Fighting Out Of | Doncaster, Yorkshire | Savannah, Georgia, USA |
Don’t let the age gap fool you, Laamouz still throws heat early. But Flint has youth and a gas tank on his side. The key stat? Laamouz’s recent KOs come early, while Flint tends to go the distance. Buckle up.
Also worth noting is the reach advantage for Flint. With a four-inch edge, Flint may be able to dictate the range and keep Laamouz from getting into his preferred mid-range pocket. On paper, it’s a battle of tempo and control, whoever wins the distance game may win the night.
James Flint News
James Flint isn’t the flashiest fighter on the undercard circuit, but what he lacks in glitz, he makes up for in grit and a work rate that could make a treadmill jealous. His unanimous win over Campbell Hatton in 2024 turned a few heads, mostly because he walked Hatton down for ten rounds like a bloke chasing his last pint before closing time. Flint doesn’t hit like a truck, but he pressures like one stuck in first gear, he’s relentless, annoying, and eventually damaging. With Doncaster cheering every jab and uppercut like it’s a world title shot, Flint will be feeding off that hometown buzz.
Haithem Laamouz News
Haithem Laamouz is 35, fights like he knows it, and clearly isn’t in the mood to hang around. The man throws with purpose from the opening bell, and if his last few fights are anything to go by, he’s not keen on clocking overtime. Two of his last three wins ended before fans could even unwrap their nachos. Born in Malta, sharpened in the US, and running on enough international mileage to fill a passport, Laamouz combines sharp timing with just enough nastiness to make you blink at the wrong time. He doesn’t box clever because he doesn’t have to, especially when his hands are moving, the other guy usually isn’t. If he gets even a sniff of weakness, expect him to go full shark mode before the stool’s warm in the opposite corner.
Suggested Bets
Fight to Go the Distance: Flint rarely gets stopped, and Laamouz has shown he can box disciplined when required. If both respect each other’s power, this could go the full 10. 4/6 (1.67) – 59.9%
Flint to Win by Decision: Home crowd, volume punching, and enough movement to edge rounds. A classic points grind from the Yorkshire man. 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
Over 8.5 Rounds: Flint’s pressure slows the fight’s tempo, especially after the early storm. 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
Value Bets
Draw: Both are gritty and both have gas tanks. If the early rounds go to Laamouz and Flint finishes strong, we could see a split panel. 16/1 (17.00) – 5.9%
Laamouz to Win by KO/TKO: He’s got 3 early stoppages in his last 5. If Flint starts slow or eats one clean early, it could unravel. 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
Laamouz to Win in Rounds 1-3: His danger zone. He explodes early, and if he lands, Flint’s chin will be tested. 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
Prediction: Flint by Decision
Expect a tense first three rounds with Laamouz pushing the pace and testing Flint’s chin. But once the early storm passes, Flint’s youth, conditioning, and home crowd momentum should come into play. As the fight drags on, expect Flint’s pressure to pile up points and frustrate Laamouz, forcing him to retreat into survival mode with Flint securing a well-earned nod from the judges by unanimous decision.
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