Bilal Kelvin Fawaz vs John Lawrence Sullivan: Preview & Betting Tips

Bilal Kelvin Fawaz brings a 13-1-1 ledger into this welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-welterweight clash, facing John Lawrence Sullivan, who arrives with a 46-1-3 record compiled at heavyweight. The mismatch in weight class and physical profiles makes this an unusual pairing, with Fawaz installed as a heavy market favourite across eighteen books.

The fight takes place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

Tale of the Tape

Bilal Kelvin Fawaz “Machine”

Odds: -339.6666666666667 (avg across books)

Record: 13-1-1

KO Wins: 0 (0%)

Height: 5ft11

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Weight Class: welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">Super welterweight

John Lawrence Sullivan “Boston Strong Boy”

Odds: +258.3333333333333 (avg across books)

Record: 46-1-3 (1 NC)

KO Wins: 0 (0%)

Height: 5ft10

Reach: 74"

Stance: Orthodox

Weight Class: Heavyweight

Form & Styles

Fawaz stands 180cm and has operated primarily at welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-welterweight throughout his career, though his record contains no stoppage wins. Sullivan, an orthodox fighter with a 188cm reach, has historically campaigned at heavyweight and carries a vast experience advantage with fifty professional outings. The absence of knockout power on either ledger suggests a technical affair if both can find their range, though Sullivan's move down in weight raises questions about his conditioning and frame at this level.

Best Odds

Prices below are the best market available across 18 bookmakers at time of writing. Always check the live price before placing a bet.

Bilal Kelvin Fawaz: -250 (Betfair)

John Lawrence Sullivan: +290 (LeoVegas)

Prediction

The market heavily backs Bilal Fawaz, and his natural size for the division should prove decisive against a fighter stepping down from heavyweight. Sullivan's experience and reach could keep him competitive early, but the combination of weight class disadvantage and Fawaz's home-weight durability points toward a points victory for the favourite. That said, boxing's unpredictability means form and physical advantages don't always translate on the night, and Sullivan's veteran savvy could exploit any lapses in concentration.

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