Kreshnik Qato fighting for English middleweight title

[turbostar]

At ExCel on June 2 against Matt Hainy (9-3).

I had no idea he was eligible...

[bripez]

Why not - he was born within the sound of Bow Bells wasn't he ? (at least I think that is what Andy Lee's dad told the BBofC anyway ..............)

[turbostar]

Why not - he was born within the sound of Bow Bells wasn't he ? (at least I think that is what Andy Lee's dad told the BBofC anyway ..............)

Of course, Durres, Albania is within walking distance of the Bow Bells....

[magnus]

He's fought for the Southern Area title before, and has based himself out of the UK for years. I think you might have to be eligible for a UK passport to fight for the Lonsdale belt, but not sure that applies to the regional titles..