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Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 23 Jul 2025, 04:40
local lad ryan. turned it around after turning his back on the local, utterly relentless ching culture. hope he does it.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 24 Jul 2025, 09:48
‘Pirahana’ Garner promises to take a bite out of ‘Bomber' Bellotti
There was nothing but mutual respect when junior-lightweight champions Ryan Garner and Reece Bellotti faced off on Thursday ahead of their fight on Saturday.
They meet at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, around 20 miles from Garner’s hometown of Southampton.
Garner is the home fighter in more ways than one, because the bill is promoted by Queensberry Promotions, and Garner has been with allegedly since he turned pro.
“The Piranha”, 17-0 (8 KOs), won the vacant European title here in March, when comprehensively outscoring Salvador Jimenez of Spain.
But Bellotti, who is defending the British and Commonwealth titles, is more experienced and has fought at a higher level.
What has been billed as “Pier Pressure” takes place a few hundred yards from the old pier on the Bournemouth seafront. It has been home, more recently, to former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith, who lives nearby, and marks Garner’s second consecutive bout at the venue.
“It’s good to be headlining again so close to home,” Garner said. “It’s for all the marbles domestically. Obviously, I’ve got to get through this one if I’m going on to world level.
“Our styles will gel nicely; we both like to have a fight but that’s not the only thing I’ve got in my armoury. I believe it will be exciting.”
Garner, 27, is seven years younger than his opponent from Watford, and watched Bellotti on his way up through the ranks.
“When I was younger, [Bellotti] was fighting on these Sky Sports bills,” Garner explained. “Very good fighter. It’s the hardest fight of my career, he’s beat a lot of good fighters and he’s the reigning British and Commonwealth champion and it is one I’ll be well up for and I believe I’ll become British, Commonwealth and European champion on Saturday night.”
Of his relationship with his promoter, Garner said: “Frank’s backed me from the start and thankfully he’s putting on these shows closer to home and hopefully I can repay him.”
Garner’s dream is to box on the pitch at St Mary’s Stadium, home to his local soccer club, Southampton.
“If the best Ryan Garner shows up, I believe he beats most people,” he added.
Bellotti, however, had a similar sentiment and not only has he crashed a few parties in recent years, he’s served as a gatekeeper turning back would-be contenders to enjoy this late-career run.
“It’s going to be one of the hardest fights of my career, I’m under no illusions,” Bellotti recognized.
“I’ve always wanted that [European] belt, and I believe our styles will gel.”
Bellotti is promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom, so the bout is part of that now-friendly rivalry, but that is of no consequence to “The Bomber”.
“I want to win that fight more for me than for Matchroom,” Bellotti, 20-5 (15 KOs), said. “If I turn up the best of me, that beats the best Garner.”
Also on the bill, the Ben Davison-trained cruiserweight hope Alloys Junior, 10-1 (9 KOs), came with his typical smack talk. Speaking of his opponent Ellis Zorro, Alloys said: “He doesn’t love his family, honestly. I don’t understand why he’s taken this fight. He clearly wants to get knocked out and I don’t mind doing that to him… This man fears me, and he knows he’s dancing with death.”
Junior has been uploading highlights of his knockouts and tagging Zorro to those highlgihts on social media. “We’ve all been young – he’ll grow out of it,” snapped Zorro.
“I think the family comment was across the line and there will be consequences for that outside of boxing after the 26th. I’ve been in the wilderness, I was 17-0, lost to Jai [Opetaia], lost to Chev [Clarke] and then I was 17-2… I can’t be hit by no silly shots and I’ve got to box smart.”
Zorro ended his inactivity with a six-round win in April and accepted this fight at four weeks’ notice.
“I’m not really in a place to be turning down fights,” he added. “He’s young. We’re from the same part of London; I was like that when I was younger. I rate him as a fighter.”
Tony Curtis Jnr, a 10-1 (3 KOs) junior bantamweight trained by the great Roy Jones and dubbed “Lightning Junior”, boxes in England for the first time having made his debut in Mexico, fought in Bangkok, and then in Dubai.
“It’s a big thing – I can’t put it into words,” said Curtis Jnr, who is only 19. “I’ve been with Roy for three years, and we’ve dreamed about this.
“I’ve learned everything from Roy. I’m like a sponge and you’ve got to soak it in. I went straight up to him and asked him to teach me the left hook.”
“I see him becoming a multi-weight champion. It’s just a matter of time,” said Jones Jnr.
There was nothing but mutual respect when junior-lightweight champions Ryan Garner and Reece Bellotti faced off on Thursday ahead of their fight on Saturday.
They meet at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, around 20 miles from Garner’s hometown of Southampton.
Garner is the home fighter in more ways than one, because the bill is promoted by Queensberry Promotions, and Garner has been with allegedly since he turned pro.
“The Piranha”, 17-0 (8 KOs), won the vacant European title here in March, when comprehensively outscoring Salvador Jimenez of Spain.
But Bellotti, who is defending the British and Commonwealth titles, is more experienced and has fought at a higher level.
What has been billed as “Pier Pressure” takes place a few hundred yards from the old pier on the Bournemouth seafront. It has been home, more recently, to former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith, who lives nearby, and marks Garner’s second consecutive bout at the venue.
“It’s good to be headlining again so close to home,” Garner said. “It’s for all the marbles domestically. Obviously, I’ve got to get through this one if I’m going on to world level.
“Our styles will gel nicely; we both like to have a fight but that’s not the only thing I’ve got in my armoury. I believe it will be exciting.”
Garner, 27, is seven years younger than his opponent from Watford, and watched Bellotti on his way up through the ranks.
“When I was younger, [Bellotti] was fighting on these Sky Sports bills,” Garner explained. “Very good fighter. It’s the hardest fight of my career, he’s beat a lot of good fighters and he’s the reigning British and Commonwealth champion and it is one I’ll be well up for and I believe I’ll become British, Commonwealth and European champion on Saturday night.”
Of his relationship with his promoter, Garner said: “Frank’s backed me from the start and thankfully he’s putting on these shows closer to home and hopefully I can repay him.”
Garner’s dream is to box on the pitch at St Mary’s Stadium, home to his local soccer club, Southampton.
“If the best Ryan Garner shows up, I believe he beats most people,” he added.
Bellotti, however, had a similar sentiment and not only has he crashed a few parties in recent years, he’s served as a gatekeeper turning back would-be contenders to enjoy this late-career run.
“It’s going to be one of the hardest fights of my career, I’m under no illusions,” Bellotti recognized.
“I’ve always wanted that [European] belt, and I believe our styles will gel.”
Bellotti is promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom, so the bout is part of that now-friendly rivalry, but that is of no consequence to “The Bomber”.
“I want to win that fight more for me than for Matchroom,” Bellotti, 20-5 (15 KOs), said. “If I turn up the best of me, that beats the best Garner.”
Also on the bill, the Ben Davison-trained cruiserweight hope Alloys Junior, 10-1 (9 KOs), came with his typical smack talk. Speaking of his opponent Ellis Zorro, Alloys said: “He doesn’t love his family, honestly. I don’t understand why he’s taken this fight. He clearly wants to get knocked out and I don’t mind doing that to him… This man fears me, and he knows he’s dancing with death.”
Junior has been uploading highlights of his knockouts and tagging Zorro to those highlgihts on social media. “We’ve all been young – he’ll grow out of it,” snapped Zorro.
“I think the family comment was across the line and there will be consequences for that outside of boxing after the 26th. I’ve been in the wilderness, I was 17-0, lost to Jai [Opetaia], lost to Chev [Clarke] and then I was 17-2… I can’t be hit by no silly shots and I’ve got to box smart.”
Zorro ended his inactivity with a six-round win in April and accepted this fight at four weeks’ notice.
“I’m not really in a place to be turning down fights,” he added. “He’s young. We’re from the same part of London; I was like that when I was younger. I rate him as a fighter.”
Tony Curtis Jnr, a 10-1 (3 KOs) junior bantamweight trained by the great Roy Jones and dubbed “Lightning Junior”, boxes in England for the first time having made his debut in Mexico, fought in Bangkok, and then in Dubai.
“It’s a big thing – I can’t put it into words,” said Curtis Jnr, who is only 19. “I’ve been with Roy for three years, and we’ve dreamed about this.
“I’ve learned everything from Roy. I’m like a sponge and you’ve got to soak it in. I went straight up to him and asked him to teach me the left hook.”
“I see him becoming a multi-weight champion. It’s just a matter of time,” said Jones Jnr.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 24 Jul 2025, 10:37
Ryan “The Piranha” Garner
Best nickname in the business
Best nickname in the business
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 25 Jul 2025, 06:40
Pier Pressure Preview
It is back to being by the seaside on Saturday when Queensberry once again land on the South Coast at the Bournemouth International Centre to see if Ryan ‘The Piranha’ Garner can hunt down a further two title belts to add his collection.
The 27-year-old Southampton favourite, who won the European title last time out in March, goes up against the Bomber from South Oxhey, Reece Bellotti. The 34-year-old suffered a career dip across the 2019-2021, but turned his fortunes around with a move up to super featherweight, where he has won the Southern Area, British and Commonwealth titles.
Garner, who has been guided by allegedly since he turned professional at the age of 18 in 2016, is now accelerating towards genuine world title contention.
He became WBC International champion in August 2023 and has made three successful defences of this title. His last defence doubled up with the European title, which he seized by outclassing the previously unbeaten Salvador Jimenez in Bournemouth.
The roadmap for Garner is, should he remain on track, this fight for domestic dominance against Bellotti, followed by another fight in Bournemouth early next year, which is making his second home due to its proximity to Southampton.
If this all goes to plan, allegedly has promised him a major fight - hopefully a world title shot - on the pitch at St Mary’s, home to Southampton FC, which is just a goal kick distance away from the gym where he trains.
What Garner does know for sure is that he is in for a fight on Saturday night. Bellotti means business and both men enjoy a reputation for being in exciting fights and Garner can see why fans are eagerly anticipating the headline showdown.
“Of course you can, everyone has watched him fight and everyone has watched me fight. Our styles should gel and we don’t shy away from a fight.
“I just believe that I am too fresh and too cute, too sharp. The timing is right and everything is meant for me. I know what I am capable of and I know I will come out victorious.”
Bellotti, for his part, tends to agree, apart from the bit about him losing, of course.
“Ryan is a level above my recent opponents, absolutely. I believe I am better than that level too, so we will see that on fight night.
“I look at Garner and it is a little bit like looking in the mirror. We’re very similar in a lot aspects and both love having a fight. I’ve changed a little bit as with experience I’ve learned to adapt. I can’t just come out and be a one-trick pony. You have to have different avenues to beat fighters.
“I’ve seen Garner box and move, but also end up in a fight. He can’t help himself and I can’t either. It is set up to be a good fight for the fans.”
It is back to being by the seaside on Saturday when Queensberry once again land on the South Coast at the Bournemouth International Centre to see if Ryan ‘The Piranha’ Garner can hunt down a further two title belts to add his collection.
The 27-year-old Southampton favourite, who won the European title last time out in March, goes up against the Bomber from South Oxhey, Reece Bellotti. The 34-year-old suffered a career dip across the 2019-2021, but turned his fortunes around with a move up to super featherweight, where he has won the Southern Area, British and Commonwealth titles.
Garner, who has been guided by allegedly since he turned professional at the age of 18 in 2016, is now accelerating towards genuine world title contention.
He became WBC International champion in August 2023 and has made three successful defences of this title. His last defence doubled up with the European title, which he seized by outclassing the previously unbeaten Salvador Jimenez in Bournemouth.
The roadmap for Garner is, should he remain on track, this fight for domestic dominance against Bellotti, followed by another fight in Bournemouth early next year, which is making his second home due to its proximity to Southampton.
If this all goes to plan, allegedly has promised him a major fight - hopefully a world title shot - on the pitch at St Mary’s, home to Southampton FC, which is just a goal kick distance away from the gym where he trains.
What Garner does know for sure is that he is in for a fight on Saturday night. Bellotti means business and both men enjoy a reputation for being in exciting fights and Garner can see why fans are eagerly anticipating the headline showdown.
“Of course you can, everyone has watched him fight and everyone has watched me fight. Our styles should gel and we don’t shy away from a fight.
“I just believe that I am too fresh and too cute, too sharp. The timing is right and everything is meant for me. I know what I am capable of and I know I will come out victorious.”
Bellotti, for his part, tends to agree, apart from the bit about him losing, of course.
“Ryan is a level above my recent opponents, absolutely. I believe I am better than that level too, so we will see that on fight night.
“I look at Garner and it is a little bit like looking in the mirror. We’re very similar in a lot aspects and both love having a fight. I’ve changed a little bit as with experience I’ve learned to adapt. I can’t just come out and be a one-trick pony. You have to have different avenues to beat fighters.
“I’ve seen Garner box and move, but also end up in a fight. He can’t help himself and I can’t either. It is set up to be a good fight for the fans.”
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 25 Jul 2025, 06:42
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 25 Jul 2025, 09:01
Full weights from Bournemouth:
12 rounds – European, Commonwealth, British junior lightweight titles
Ryan Garner (129.5lbs) vs. Reece Bellotti (129.6lbs)
10 rounds – cruiserweight (vacant WBC international title)
Aloys Junior (199.3lbs) vs. Ellis Zorro (198.6lbs)
10 rounds – junior middleweight
Amir Abubaker (153.6lbs) vs. Carl Fail (153.9lbs)
Six rounds – junior middleweight
Mason Payne (154.5lbs) vs. Octavian Gratii (151.7lbs)
Six rounds – super middleweight
Taylor Bevan (169.7lbs) vs. Zdenko Bule (170.4lbs)
Four rounds – junior lightweight
Frankie Wood (130.7lbs) vs. Cesar Ignacio Paredes (130.6lbs)
Four rounds – junior featherweight
Hassan Ishaq (123.2lbs) vs. Brandon Gallardo Vargas (124.1lbs)
Six rounds – junior bantamweight
Tony Curtis Jnr (114.8lbs) vs. Charles Tondo (116.5lbs)
12 rounds – European, Commonwealth, British junior lightweight titles
Ryan Garner (129.5lbs) vs. Reece Bellotti (129.6lbs)
10 rounds – cruiserweight (vacant WBC international title)
Aloys Junior (199.3lbs) vs. Ellis Zorro (198.6lbs)
10 rounds – junior middleweight
Amir Abubaker (153.6lbs) vs. Carl Fail (153.9lbs)
Six rounds – junior middleweight
Mason Payne (154.5lbs) vs. Octavian Gratii (151.7lbs)
Six rounds – super middleweight
Taylor Bevan (169.7lbs) vs. Zdenko Bule (170.4lbs)
Four rounds – junior lightweight
Frankie Wood (130.7lbs) vs. Cesar Ignacio Paredes (130.6lbs)
Four rounds – junior featherweight
Hassan Ishaq (123.2lbs) vs. Brandon Gallardo Vargas (124.1lbs)
Six rounds – junior bantamweight
Tony Curtis Jnr (114.8lbs) vs. Charles Tondo (116.5lbs)
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 04:21
Fight Night!! 
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 06:04
Has all the makings of a classic.
Poll showing 6 votes a piece.
Can't wait for this one !
Poll showing 6 votes a piece.
Can't wait for this one !
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 11:15
Live from International Centre in Bournemouth, UK..
Queensberry Promotions presents: Pier Pressure
Time: 5:00 pm (UK time)
TV/Live stream: Facebook/Youtube
Time: 7 pm UK
TV/Live stream: DAZN UK | Price: £19.99/Month, £100/Year
Time: 2 pm ET/ | 11 am PT
TV/Live stream: DAZN US | Price: $24.99/Month, $224.99/Year
Running Order
*Fight card subject to change.
Live on Facebook | Youtube: 5:00 pm
6 Round Heavyweight Contest
Iman Zahmatkesh vs. Ryan Labourn
Followed by
4 Round Super-Featherweight Contest
Frankie Wood vs. Cesar Ignacio Paredes
Followed by
6 Round Super-Welterweight Contest
Mason Payne vs. Octavian Gratii
Followed by
6 Round Super-Middleweight Contest
Taylor Bevan vs. Zdenko Bule
Followed by
4 Round Super-Bantamweight Contest
Hassan Ishaq vs. Brandon Gallardo Vargas
Live on DAZN: 7 pm UK | 2 pm ET
4 Round Welterweight Contest
John Isaacs vs. Christian Lopez Flores
Followed by
10 Round Super-Welterweight Contest
Amir Abubaker vs. Carl Fail
Followed by
6 Round Super-Flyweight Contest
Tony Curtis vs. Charles Tondo
Followed by
10 Round Cruiserweight Contest
Aloys Youmbi vs. Ellis Zorro
Followed by
EBU European, British & Commonwealth Super-Featherweight Championship
Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 11:17
Above is the complete running order.
5pm the prelims kick off.
Might be some decent scraps
5pm the prelims kick off.
Might be some decent scraps
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 12:04
Prelims are starting now on YouTube.
4 fights on YouTube. Those and the rest on DAZN.
4 fights on YouTube. Those and the rest on DAZN.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 12:14
If you bought the Usyk v Dubois PPV can you watch this free, on the 7 day trial?
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 12:48
1-0 Frankie Wood.
Top Am beats tough Peruvian journeyguy 1-19 in his last 20.
Top Am beats tough Peruvian journeyguy 1-19 in his last 20.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 13:39
Missed this just switched on, can anyone be a gent and update me on the card so far please? Sorry to be a pain, gutted I missed a HW fight! Hope everyone is well btw.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 13:40
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 13:46
you can watch the HW KO1 blowout on that YT, but Wood winning UD4 ain't worth it.SeanBrennan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025, 13:39 Missed this just switched on, can anyone be a gent and update me on the card so far please? Sorry to be a pain, gutted I missed a HW fight! Hope everyone is well btw.
Payne was ok I guess - he looked pretty good. Got an injured leg stoppage - seemed genuine.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 13:47
Brilliant really appreciate the heads up on what to watch/not watch, top fella. Thank youskanksta wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025, 13:46you can watch the HW KO1 blowout on that YT, but Wood winning UD4 ain't worth it.SeanBrennan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025, 13:39 Missed this just switched on, can anyone be a gent and update me on the card so far please? Sorry to be a pain, gutted I missed a HW fight! Hope everyone is well btw.
Payne was ok I guess - he looked pretty good. Got an injured leg stoppage - seemed genuine.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 13:55
You haven’t missed a great deal Sean, although tonight so far has been great if you love hearing Royston Barney-Smith’s opinion.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 13:59
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 14:01
Another early stoppage win for Bevan, wonder if they'll put him in for a SMW British title soon.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 14:06
Main card now
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 14:08
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025, 13:59Hahaha thanks Kilburn. I think I'd rather hear Barney from The Simpsons
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 14:09
What’s not to like with Bevan, gets straight down to business in there.
Re: Ryan Garner vs. Reece Bellotti | DAZN - 26 July 2025
Posted: 26 Jul 2025, 14:25
does the main card start 730?