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Hearn is looking at this date for Newcastle, with McCormack looking at the headline.

[jameswilson]

I wonder who Joe Laws will be getting ironed out by on this card?

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Confirmed opponent

Peter Dobson 16-0-0

[margaret thatcher]

not bad

[Coco]

not bad

Really not good either

[jwfg]

not bad

Really not good either

Very easy night for Pat?

[Coco]

not bad

Really not good either

Very easy night for Pat?

Yeah, McCormack is good and the Yank really isnt

[jwfg]

Really not good either

Very easy night for Pat?

Yeah, McCormack is good and the Yank really isnt

[margaret thatcher]

ive seen dobson and he's okay for pat's 6th . beat some other prospects and fringe guys. defo his best opponent so far even though not the same level

should someone like eggington, hogan, metcalf after. maybe the greene-gilly winner

[Coco]

ive seen dobson and he's okay for pat's 6th . beat some other prospects and fringe guys. defo his best opponent so far even though not the same level

should someone like eggington, hogan, metcalf after. maybe the greene-gilly winner

He is fine for his 6th but there isn't time to waste with him, but I do expect a convincing victory against a 33 year old currently on a losing streak on the circus circuit

[margaret thatcher]

those are just 1 round fights, i dont read much into them.

[Coco]

those are just 1 round fights, i dont read much into them.

More the question is why he is doing it, obviously has lost all ambition

[margaret thatcher]

obviously no elite guys or a level prospects will be in it , a lot of decent fighters are doing it actually. michael hunter who beat bakole is doing it too. isaac dogboe was signed up for it, but then i think pulled out with injury and didnt rejoin. with the format, the guys are on teams and have a certain number of fights guaranteed for them throughout the 'season'. i can see the appeal if you dont have a major team behind you and you want a set schedule.

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Press Release | NXTGEN Card

Rising Welterweight star Pat McCormack will headline his first ever show when he puts his WBA Intercontinental Title on the line against undefeated American Peter Dobson at the Utilita Arena Newcastle on Saturday November 11, live worldwide on DAZN.

Matchroom returns to Newcastle for their latest NXTGEN offering following Cyrus Pattinson’s war with Welshman Chris Jenkins back in March, but this time all eyes will be on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Silver Medallist McCormack who takes his biggest step up to date.

Sunderland’s McCormack (5-0, 4 KOs) has breezed through his first five opponents since turning pro in March 2022, claiming his first title in the paid ranks last time out in July as he retired Ton Dixon in four rounds to earn the WBA ranking title.

The Ben Davison-trained talent returns to the Utilita Arena Newcastle for the third time as defends his belt against New York’s Dobson (16-0, 9 KOs), who arrives on these shores full of confidence having won all 16 of his professional contests since turning over in 2014.

Residing in The Bronx, Dobson has fought exclusively in the US throughout his pro career, and the 33-year-old known as ‘Pistol Pete’ will be aiming to win his second title after outpointing Jeremy Nichols to claim the WBC USA Silver Welterweight crown in 2017.

Jarrow Super-Welterweight Ewan Mackenzie (8-0, 3 KOs) takes on Leeds' Ishmael Davis (11-0, 5 KOs) in an Eliminator for the English Title and West Rainton’s Mark Dickinson (5-0, 1 KO) takes on Chatham’s Grant Dennis (18-5, 3 KOs) in an Eliminator for the English Middleweight Title, with the undefeated former Team GB standout looking to make it six wins from six fights since turning pro in October 2021.

Gateshead Lightweight Calum French (4-0, 1 KO) fights Shaun Cooper (13-5) over eight rounds, Essex Middleweight Jimmy Sains (1-0) looks to build on his debut win in Wembley last week, Newcastle Lightweight amateur standout Cameron Vuong steps through the ropes for a second time as a pro, Birltey Super-Lightweight Owen Rees (1-0, 1 KO) fights over six rounds and is joined on the card by his brother Ben Rees (1-0-1, 1 KO) who fights over six rounds at Light-Heavyweight.

“It’s a dream for me to headline a card in Newcastle, against an unbeaten American, it’s a step up and a chance for me make a statement,” said McCormack. “The goal is to eventually bring the regular big nights back to Newcastle.”

"Firstly I'd like to thank Matchroom for giving me the opportunity to showcase my talent," said Dobson. "I was scheduled to fight Caoimhin Agyarko last year when he pulled out with an injury. My team has stayed in contact and this opportunity arose.

"Pat McCormack was a good amateur but with all due respect he's never seen anything remotely close to my level as a pro. If you check my credentials, I've made a career out of showing up and beating guys I wasn't expected to beat. This won't be any different. I'll break him down and stop him in his backyard.

"To be honest I'd stop this muppet and his brain dead brother in the same night. I genuinely think Eddie Hearn is one of the smartest guys in boxing. Unfortunately I'm going to show him that he f***d up in investing in this liability that is going absolutely nowhere in this sport."

"The North East's brightest star Pat McCormack returns to the Utilita Arena Newcastle to headline his first ever show as he defends his WBA Intercontinental Title against undefeated American Peter Dobson at the top of our latest NXTGEN show," said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. "Pat has looked flawless since joining the professional ranks in 2022 and I strongly believe that it won't be long before he is bringing World Title fights back to the arena.He faces his toughest test to date in the shape of unbeaten Bronx hard man Peter Dobson who is supremely confident of handing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Silver Medallist his first loss in the pros - this promises to be an electric fight. Some of the North East's best up and coming talent get another chance to impress on home turf including Mark Dickinson, Calum French and Cameron Vuong. Catch it live around the world on DAZN."

Ticket details will be announced soon.

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[SeanBrennan]

good opponent for 6th fight imo. McCormack had nearly 100 am fights though so can likely be progressed quickly.

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Fights off.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Fight week!!

Card still going ahead right?

I’ll change the thread

[jwfg]

Fight week!!

Card still going ahead right?

I’ll change the thread

Yes, full steam ahead.

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Updated thread.

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Fight Night!!

[jwfg]

Couple of decent matchups on this one.

Callum French against Jeff Ofori should be a good scrap. Ewan MacKenzie vs Ishmael Davis should be a belter and I'm going to regret saying this, but Konrad Czajkowski (ranked #1562 by BoxRec) is capable of an upset against Owen Rees.

Shab should come through, but I'm always a bit nervous when a fight has been rescheduled.

[SeanBrennan]

8 fights on card so that's most of the night sorted. I remember Ofori fighting OD. Not a massively strong card but well worth watching. For anyone interested Boxing King Media are showing Tyan Booth's WCB fight in Dudley tonight also. Dom Ingle attending possibly.

[skanksta]

Painful beatdown in fight 1.
Not bad for an undercard opener from Ben Rees. "All acton"
The Polish import showed a great chin - took brain damage for our entertainment.

[SeanBrennan]

Polish chap was very tough, glad ref stopped it though.

[SeanBrennan]

Sains looks good, another good stoppage of a tough opponent