Conrad Cummings v Luke Keeler 2 - 29/3/19 (IFLTV)

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Conrad Cummings will defend the WBO European middleweight title against the man who beat him to the belt last year – Luke Keeler – at Ulster Hall on March 29, live on iFL TV.

Keeler (15-2-1-KO5) outpointed Cummings in the same city in April 2018 before suffering injury; leaving Cummings to claim the vacant crown by beating Ferenc Berki in December.

Now, as MTK Global returns to the proud fight city at the iconic Belfast venue, Cummings and Keeler have very differing opinions on what will transpire in their rematch.

Cummings said: “I’m certain it’ll be different this time around. I lost fair and square against him before and I don’t need to go into why. On March 29, I’ll show what I’m really about.

“I’ve changed lots and made major improvements since that defeat. I’m now settled in with my trainer Jamie Moore and I’m looking forward to putting what we’ve been working on into practice.

“The atmosphere on the night will be electric. It was loud last time but it’ll be double this time. My supporters have stood by me and this win will be for them as much as it will be for me.”

Keeler said: “As far as I’m concerned, it’s still my belt and I’ll put to bed these claims that my first win was simply down to Conrad having a bad night.

“To be honest, it’s been a bit annoying listening to Conrad dismiss my victory. This time, I hope he has a good night so there are no excuses afterwards because either way, I’m going to be going home with the win and the title.

“This is an easy fight to get up for as I know Conrad is a top fighter who’ll have made improvements since that fight but it’ll also be the best ever version of me because I’ve had my first full year training as an athlete under the brilliant Peter Taylor.

“I brought with me a good crowd last time we fought and I’m hopeful this will be another special atmosphere.”

Repeat or revenge?

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The link for this fight & undercard is above - showing on the IFL YouTube channel tomorrow night.

[Oiky]

Revenge

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Coverage is now underway.

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Repeat! Deserved win again for Keeler, game effort from Cummings despite suffering heavy facial damage but the better boxer won on the night.

[bigped]

Cummings comprehensively out boxed again luke wins wide on all three cards

[TerribleTerry]

It was a good knock but Keeler was in control throughout.

Cummings never stopped trying and got on the front foot in the second half but couldn't alter the bouts dynamic significantly