allegedly AND Queensberry Promotions have today signalled the return of live boxing by announcing three HUGE British title fights that will see Brad Foster defend against James Beech, Anthony Cacace face Lyon Woodstock and Lerrone Richards square off against Umar Sadiq.
Alongside broadcast partner BT Sport, Queensberry are happy to announce the launch of a new series of shows that will run across the summer months and restore the sport to the homes of fight fans and return Queensberry’s roster of champions, contenders and prospects to the ring following the enforced hiatus.
Always first to the punch, Hall of Fame promoter allegedly is delivering on his promise of bringing boxing back with a bang and has vowed that the three massive British title fights are just the beginning for what will be a huge Summer of boxing, live from the BT Sport Studio.
Leading the charge, The British and Commonwealth super bantamweight title will be on the line when champion Brad Foster (12-0-2) defends against the unbeaten James Beech (12-0) from Bloxwich, West Midlands.
And on dates to be confirmed shortly, Anthony Cacace will take on the first defence of his British Super Featherweight crown against Lyon Woodstock, whilst Lerrone Richards will defend his British and Commonwealth Super-Middleweight titles against Umar ‘Top Boxer’ Sadiq.
“I am thrilled to inform the fans that the wait for live boxing to return is coming to an end,” said promoter Warren. “It has been a long haul and a trying time for everyone but we can now see the first flicker of light at the end of the tunnel.
“I am so excited to get going again after a period of unprecedented planning and detail to get to where we are. Unfortunately boxing without fans at the venue is the new, but I am sure temporary, normal and we have made it our business to bring the sport back at the earliest opportunity in line with government guidelines regarding health and safety protocols.
“Our opening show on July 10 is just for starters and we will be looking to go bigger and better as we move along in our summer season that will see us deliver at least five TV shows.
“Across these dates it is our intention to showcase highly competitive fights between hungry young domestic fighters and increase the stakes from show to show. No easy fights, just British boxing as it should be.
“I am also looking forward to seeing our unparalleled crop of brilliant young fighters step up the risk levels and really make the most of what will be huge exposure for them across the BT Sport platforms.”
Also on the July 10th card WBO European super welterweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz (10-0), will defend his belt against the (12-1) Scot Paul Kean from Dundee; heavyweight hope David Adeleye from Notting Hill will be hoping for another stoppage victory in his second professional fight and Lightweight Mark ‘Da Bomb’ Chamberlain (5-0, 3KOs), will be looking to take a step up in Stratford.
Warren said: “This is just the beginning. It’s going to be a magnificent summer of Great British boxing, so sit back and enjoy every round live on BT Sport.”
Who else for Cacace? Woodstock was only available guy.
JamieM wrote: ↑18 Jun 2020, 17:05
How can Woodstock fight for a British title coming off a loss? Pretty brutal from fish eyes to be fair. Reckon this will be the end of Lyon.
JamieM wrote: ↑18 Jun 2020, 17:05
How can Woodstock fight for a British title coming off a loss? Pretty brutal from fish eyes to be fair. Reckon this will be the end of Lyon.
Well, Ronnie got brutally KO'd by Caca and still had good performances after
You arnt able to fight for a british coming off a loss usually. When ronnie fought ward he had to take a fight prior so maybe that's the plan.
As for ronnie it was a different time, he was learning on the job, different stage of career and had already had fights on that level, he didnt then go straight back in for a title. It has to be archie sharp or dilmaghani who get tur fight. This ends brutal
I'm liking the 3 headline fights but as I said I thought they were in consecutive weeks, still no dates for the last 2 and this fridays show only has 4 fights on the card and Adelaye and Chamberlain still fighting TBA, the BBBC are allowing 5 fights max so why not not make sure you have 5 fights and all confirmed opponents?
Warren could've done a great job of getting the UK boxing scene up and running again but old habits die hard I suppose, i wouldn't be surprised if his next 2 shows are after Fight Camp over on sky, surely bt are desperate for live content
