Solomon Dacres v David Adeleye - Tale of the Tape: Weight, height, reach, trainers, records & more

We analyse the credentials and statistics of British heavyweight champion Solomon Dacres and David Adeleye as the pair get set to battle for the coveted Lonsdale belt on the undercard of Brad Pauls v Denzel Bentley on Saturday night.

When a fight has suffered more than one postponement, the appetite to witness it can sometimes diminish, but that's certainly not the case ahead of this weekend's showdown.

Solomon Dacres and David Adeleye have shown flashes of brilliance in their careers so far, but you can't help but think that the two have shown more vulnerabilities than many had expected too.

This is a pivotal and defining moment in each of their careers, but the big questions is who will win?

Before we find out, let's take a look at the 'Tale of The Tape'...

Solomon Dacres v David Adeleye - Tale of the Tape

	Solomon Dacres	David Adeleye
Age:	31	28
Nickname:	'The Real Deal'	'Big D'
Height:	6ft 5ins	6ft 4.5ins
Reach:	77ins	76ins
Weight:	Heavyweight	Heavyweight
Trainer:	Max McCracken	Adam Booth
Record:	9-0 (3 KOs)	12-1 (11 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (TKO) v Michael Webster (July 2024)	Lost (TKO) v Fabio Wardley (Oct 2023)

Solomon Dacres - In Profile

David Adeleye could be the spark that ignites the career of Solomon Dacres.

With Dacres, there has often been a feeling that he is ripe for the taking as was nearly shown in his first fight against Michael Webster - a fight that the current English heavyweight champion was fortunate to win.

In the rematch there were signs that the 31-year-old could climb the ladder, however, particularly when he threw his shots at speed and in combinations.

The danger against Adeleye is that the safety first attitude of Dacres could see him come undone against an opponent as explosive and raw like ‘Big D’.

If Dacres gets backed up, as is often the case, Adeleye will wail away to head and body and has the type of power that could leave his opponent slumped on the floor, and early on, if he boxes in first gear.

Having already been promoted by Matchroom and Queensberry, Dacres is getting big opportunities but the performances have left nothing but question marks.

However, the way he pressed forward to end the hopes of Webster last time out was another sign that the potential of Dacres is there.

Adeleye will either bring it out of him or keep it locked up and end Dacres’ English title reign.

Strengths:	Weaknesses:
Jab	Labours during fights
Hooks	Backed up easily
Moves well for size	Doesn't commit often enough
Decent defence	Too safety conscious

David Adeleye - In Profile

Not only did David Adeleye suffer his first loss 13 months ago against Fabio Wardley but it was a humbling one.

In the build-up, Adeleye talked the talk but his inexperience cost him against a man who has proved since he is going places.

He is now in must-win territory against Solomon Dacres on Saturday night., something that the Londoner realises having now teamed up with new trainer Adam Booth, still regarded as one of the best cornermen out there.

Booth, who has experience working with cocky and hard-hitting big men, could be the missing ingredient that sees Adeleye finally deliver on the raw potential we’ve witnessed.

In Dacres he has the ideal foe to show not only what he has learned in his time with Booth, but deliver an explosive performance that could catch the eye of many.

If the 28-year-old can force Dacres on the back foot and pick his moments to attack there is every chance the fight will be over within the first half of the scheduled 10 rounds.

Strengths:	Weaknesses:
Knockout power	Lacks composure
Astute cornerman in Adam Booth	Raw and novice-like
Physicality	Inactivity
Explosive	Over commits on shots