Boxing fans can catch free preliminary bouts from the George Liddard vs. Dario Morello event live on YouTube ahead of the main card. The show takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Copper Box Arena in London (relocated from York Hall due to temporary venue issues). It is promoted by Matchroom Boxing, with the main event and later undercard available on DAZN.
Unbeaten British middleweight champion George Liddard (14-0, 8 KOs), the 24-year-old from Billericay, Essex, known as the “Billericay Bomber,” faces Italian veteran Dario “Spartan” Morello (26-1, 4 KOs) for the vacant European middleweight title. Liddard, the youngest British and former Commonwealth middleweight champion, most recently retained his titles and claimed the IBF Intercontinental belt with a unanimous decision over Tyler Denny in March 2026. Morello, 33, from Bergamo, brings extensive experience, mostly accumulated in Italy, and enters on a long winning streak after a points win over Faton Vukshinaj.
Free prelims on YouTube
Matchroom Boxing is streaming a four-fight undercard offering free on its official YouTube channel. This early portion gives viewers access to emerging talent and supporting bouts before the DAZN main card begins around 7 p.m. BST. Similar free prelim streams have been a regular feature on previous Matchroom cards, allowing fans to follow the full evening without a subscription for the opening fights.
The broader undercard includes notable matchups such as Jimmy Sains vs. Tom Cowling (for the Commonwealth middleweight title vacated by Liddard), Emmanuel “Leli” Buttigieg vs. P.A. Gordon (English middleweight title), Tiah Mai Ayton vs. Ellie Hellewell, and other developing prospects. Exact prelim pairings and start times are available via the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel and official promotions.
How to watch
Free prelims: Live on the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel (search for “George Liddard Vs Dario Morello Prelims”).
Main card and later undercard: Exclusive live stream on DAZN, expected to start around 7 p.m. BST (2 p.m. ET), with the Liddard-Morello main event ring walks projected near 10 p.m. BST.
Liddard has spoken confidently about handling Morello’s movement and experience, while Morello has expressed determination to claim the European title and make a statement in the opponent’s backyard. The free YouTube prelims provide an accessible entry point for fans to enjoy the full night of action from the Copper Box Arena. Check the Matchroom Boxing and DAZN Boxing channels for the exact livestream link and any last-minute updates on fight order or timings.
