On a card headlined by one of the most anticipated super-welterweight clashes in years, the middleweight clash between Jahi Tucker and Euri “La Bazooka” Cedeno may just steal the show. Two unbeaten (or near-unbeaten) young middleweights, contrasting styles, and genuine title-level ambitions — this 10-round bout at Barclays Center on June 27 has all the ingredients to be the most watchable fight on the whole card.
| Date | Saturday, 27 June 2026 |
| Venue | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
| Division | Middleweight (160 lbs) |
| Rounds | 10 |
| Broadcast | DAZN PPV |
Jahi Tucker is a composed, intelligent fighter who has built his 15-1-1 record on disciplined boxing and controlled ring generalship. The American, who debuted in 2020, has logged a string of credible 10-round performances and his data from the Boxing Data API paints a picture of a fighter who wins on precision rather than power. His unanimous decision over Troy Williamson (April 2025) was a statement performance against a physically imposing opponent; his win over Lorenzo Simpson (June 2025) further confirmed he can manage a rough, aggressive fighter over 10 rounds.
The honest question around Tucker is his finishing ability — or lack of it. Every single one of his recent fights has gone to the scorecards. In the middleweight division, where power separates contenders from champions, that pattern carries risk. His draw with Sona Akale in February 2026 was a result he’d want to erase quickly — walking into Barclays Center off that result against a KO puncher like Cedeno demands a performance, not a points grind.
Recent Form:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sona Akale | D | — | — |
| Jun 2025 | Lorenzo Simpson | W | UD | 10 |
| Apr 2025 | Troy Williamson | W | UD | 10 |
| Jun 2024 | Quincy LaVallais | W | UD | 8 |
Euri Cedeno answers every question Tucker’s form leaves open. The Dominican southpaw is unbeaten at 14-0-1 and his nickname, “La Bazooka”, isn’t marketing — it’s an accurate description of what he does to opponents who let him settle into range. Three fights in the Boxing Data system, three performances that establish his credentials: a disciplined unanimous decision over Etoundi William (January 2026), a fifth-round TKO of Abel Mina (June 2025), and a sixth-round KO of Antonio Todd (February 2024).
The critical data point: Cedeno’s stoppages haven’t come in the first round. They’ve come in Rounds 5, 6, and later — which means his power isn’t a flash that burns out early. It accumulates. He breaks fighters down over time, and by the mid-rounds, opponents who thought they were surviving start feeling the difference. For a fighter like Tucker who relies on lasting the full distance and winning rounds, that’s a deeply uncomfortable prospect.
Recent Form:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Etoundi William | W | UD | 10 |
| Jun 2025 | Abel Mina | W | TKO | 5 |
| Feb 2024 | Antonio Todd | W | KO | 6 |
| Tucker | Cedeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-1-1 | 14-0-1 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Recent finishes | 0 (all decisions) | Multiple |
| Pro debut | 2020 | 2022 |
This is a classic technician vs puncher matchup, and the southpaw wrinkle makes it more complex than it first appears. Orthodox vs southpaw matchups create unusual angles and lead-hand exposure for both fighters — Cedeno has been building his southpaw game specifically to exploit the lead right of orthodox opponents. Tucker hasn’t faced a combination of this level of power and this stance in a meaningful fight, and that unfamiliarity could cost him dearly if he’s slow to adjust.
What makes this matchup particularly compelling is that Cedeno has already shown he can win on points when needed — his William decision was composed and controlled. Tucker can’t simply box his way to a safe distance win. Cedeno will follow him there.
Tucker must win the opening rounds with sharp lateral movement and a busy jab, build a lead on the scorecards, and neutralise Cedeno’s power by refusing to load up in exchanges. Discipline over 10 rounds is his only path.
Cedeno must close the distance patiently, work the body in the early rounds to slow Tucker’s footwork, and stay composed when Tucker’s boxing is sharp — the big left hand will come if he creates the right angles rather than forcing it.
Cedeno’s power, his southpaw angles, and his increasingly demonstrated ability to break down disciplined opponents over the middle rounds make him a genuine threat to Tucker’s unbeaten run. Tucker has the boxing to manage the danger for stretches, but Cedeno’s accumulating punching power has a way of making opponents’ legs go — and Tucker’s decision-heavy record suggests he’s not the type to stop it with a single shot of his own. Our pick: Cedeno by TKO, Rounds 7-9, as the accumulated body and head work gradually slows Tucker’s movement and creates the opening for the finish.
DAZN PPV — USA and UK. Main card: 7pm ET / midnight BST, 27 June 2026 (UK: into Sunday 28 June).
The full Barclays Center card also features: the main event Jaron Ennis vs Xander Zayas, Emiliano Vargas vs Bryce Mills, and Ben Whittaker vs Richard Rivera.
When is Jahi Tucker vs Euri Cedeno? Saturday, 27 June 2026 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn. Main card: 7pm ET / midnight BST.
Is Euri Cedeno undefeated? Cedeno holds a 14-0-1 record (one draw) and carries genuine knockout power across all rounds, not just the early ones.
What is Jahi Tucker’s record? Tucker is 15-1-1 professionally. His most recent fight, a draw with Sona Akale in February 2026, will sharpen his focus heading into this one.
Why is Cedeno called ‘La Bazooka’? The nickname reflects his punching power — Cedeno has stopped multiple opponents in the middle rounds of fights, demonstrating the kind of sustained power that is as dangerous in Round 8 as it is in Round 1.
What is the significance of the orthodox vs southpaw matchup? Southpaw fighters create unusual angles for orthodox opponents — the lead hands are on opposite sides, creating openings for right-hand leads and left cross counters that don’t appear in same-stance matchups. It’s a significant tactical challenge for Tucker.
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