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Press Release | Lewis Ritson and Ricky Burns return to action in Probellum’s UK debut[/url]

Richard Schaefer’s fledging promotional outfit is jumping in on the British action with a big card featuring two local fan favorites.

The company has announced the return of Lewis Ritson and the comeback of Scottish legend Ricky Burns in one same card. The event next month will be the first UK promotion by Probellum.

Three-weight world champion Ricky Burns (43-8-1, 16 KOs) will return to action for the first time in over two years when he squares off with Argentina’s Emiliano Dominguez Rodriguez (26-9-1, 10 KOs).

The popular Scottish fighter will join headliner Lewis Ritson, as well as Thomas Patrick Ward and more when Probellum host the event called ‘Unstoppable’ at the Rainton Arena in Sunderland on Saturday, December 18.

Lewis Ritson (21-2, 12 knockouts) makes his highly-anticipated return, as the former British and WBA Intercontinental champion has his first fight under the Probellum promotional banner, taking on Mexico’s Christian Uruzquieta (20-4-2, 7 knockouts).

Undefeated Thomas Patrick Ward (30-0-1, 4 KOs) looks to build on his current rankings and move a step closer to a world title shot, taking on Leonardo Padilla (20-3, 14 KOs).

Some of the North East’s best fighters will be on the card too, including talented Mark Dickinson (1-0, 1 KO), and local hero Joe Laws (10-1, 5 KOs), plus Probellum will work alongside promoter Phil Jeffries to see the likes of former English title challenger Joe Maphosa (10-1, 1 KO), plus undefeated pair Terry Wilkinson (8-0), and Adam Cope (1-0) also involved on the bill.

“We’re extremely excited to head to Sunderland with an action-packed night full of massive names on December 18,” said Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum. “With the likes of Lewis Ritson, Ricky Burns, Thomas Patrick Ward and more all on the card, it’s certain to be a memorable atmosphere inside the Rainton Arena.

“It is our second big event in quick succession following our world-title double header Revolution card in Dubai one week earlier, so it means fight fans are being treated to two huge shows on opposite ends of the world in the space of just seven days.

“These are the types of stacked cards that people can come to expect from Probellum moving forward, so we can’t wait to give everybody an event to remember next month.”

So Lewis Ritson isn't with Boxxer then? I'm assuming this lands on IFL ? Could be a decent card.

Hmmm….interesting.

I’ve never heard of Burns’ or Ritson’s opponent but based on Ritson’s last few fights I’d say he’s taking a risk fighting the Mexican he’s in with (just by looking at his record though).

This sells a good few tickets but surely it can’t make money without TV?

maverick23 wrote: ↑11 Nov 2021, 10:37 Hmmm….interesting.

I’ve never heard of Burns’ or Ritson’s opponent but based on Ritson’s last few fights I’d say he’s taking a risk fighting the Mexican he’s in with (just by looking at his record though).

This sells a good few tickets but surely it can’t make money without TV?

Arena only seats 1500 people.

200 if you have standing.

i have heard of uruz and he's a good test on his night, for ritson coming off a beatdown stoppage loss its an okay fight

never heard of ricky's guy though

Is it me or are not many MTK/Probellum fighters getting on mainstream TV any more? There were rumours that was something to do with Ritson's "illness" just before the Lundy fight.

Let's hope ritson doesn't pull out again. He's at a bit of a crossroads here I feel.

magnus wrote: ↑11 Nov 2021, 14:35 Is it me or are not many MTK/Probellum fighters getting on mainstream TV any more? There were rumours that was something to do with Ritson's "illness" just before the Lundy fight.

Yh. Hopefully it’s easy access and NOT another paytv.

Too many different broadcasts now.

magnus wrote: ↑11 Nov 2021, 14:35 Is it me or are not many MTK/Probellum fighters getting on mainstream TV any more? There were rumours that was something to do with Ritson's "illness" just before the Lundy fight.

I doubt they'd have signed him at all if that was an issue. Pretty sure Hughie Fury is with them? And Natasha Jonas and Josh Taylor plus many more they have on.

Probably pulled in favour of this fight.

I wonder what Schaefer thinks of Sunderland.

Press Release

– Newly launched Probellum boxing promotion inaugural event live on FreeSports
– The Main Event this weekend sees Sunny Edwards defend his IBF Flyweight title against Jayson Mama
– The co-main event features Paul Butler fighting for the WBO World Bantamw Title against Casimero
– Lewis Ritson faces Christian Uruzquieta in the main event next weekend in Sunderland
– Both events available live and free on FreeSports

FreeSports is delighted to announce they will broadcast the newly-launched PROBELLUM boxing promotion as it hosts its first major event this Saturday December 11th in Dubai. The full event will be available from 4pm GMT on Premier Sports 2 and allegedly while FreeSports will join the coverage at 5.30pm GMT for the main events available free to watch in every home in the UK.

The headline event at PROBELLUM: Revolution this weekend sees surging IBF World Super Flyweight Champion and London born boxer, Sunny Edwards (16-0, 4 KO) make his first world title defence against fellow undefeated pugilist Jayson Mama (16-0, 9 KO), who has the skillset needed to trouble the elusive Edwards.

A world championship co-feature features WBO World Bantamweight Champion John Riel Casimero (31-4, 21 KO) defends his hard-fought title against mandatory contender Paul Butler (33-2, 15 KO) at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.

Three-division champ Casimero has won 7 straight with 6 monstrous knockouts. His most recent win was the biggest of his career, defeating two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux. The contender Paul Butler aka ‘Baby Faced Assassin’ hailing from Cheshire, England, is a former IBF World Bantamweight Champion and looks to utilize his savvy boxing style to re-assert himself at the top of the sport.

FreeSports will also have live and free coverage the following Saturday December 18th of the second show PROBELLUM: Unstoppable. This show sees crowd-favourites Lewis Ritson (21-2, 12 KO), Thomas Patrick Ward (30-0, 4 KO) and three time world champion Ricky Burns (43-8, 16 KO) return to action as new global Boxing promotion PROBELLUM plants its flag in the United Kingdom at Rainton Meadows Arena in Sunderland.

Richard Webb, COO of Premier Sports/FreeSports commented, “We are delighted to partner with Probellum to broadcast these inaugural boxing events this December and make it available free to watch in every UK home in the UK. Both events feature popular British boxers we’re confident will be a big hit for our viewers and we’re looking forward to the coverage.”

Richard Schaefer, Probellum President said, “To be able to broadcast our very first event free to air in the UK, one which will go down in history with a terrific card is incredibly important to us and we’re thankful to FreeSports for their partnership in making this happen.”

FreeSports is available as a free to air sports channel operating in the UK on Sky HD Channel 422, Virgin TV HD Channel 553, Freeview Channel 64, BT/TalkTalk Channel 64, Samsung TV Plus and online via the FreeSports Player. Premier Sports 2 is available on Sky channel 429, Virgin TV 552 while allegedly is on Sky channel 427, BT/TalkTalk channel 415 and Virgin TV channel 546. Premier Sports and allegedly are both available via online streaming on the Premier Player.

Fight Week!

I’ll watch this over Chisora-Parker all day long. It’s not great but DAZN can ram it. I subscribed for a month, worst 8 quid ever spent. Coulda got 6 red stripe and a packet of space raiders for that.

ShadrachSimmo wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 14:15 I’ll watch this over Chisora-Parker all day long. It’s not great but DAZN can ram it. I subscribed for a month, worst 8 quid ever spent. Coulda got 6 red stripe and a packet of space raiders for that.

There needs to be more awareness for these free cards tbh.

I bet not even 10k people watch that Chanel.

Free Sports is quite frustrating as those without HD cannot view it even though its deemed as a free channel and you don't need a satalite subription - you still need a HD TV.

Yes, I know 90% of people now have HD, but there are some that don't.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 15:01

ShadrachSimmo wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 14:15 I’ll watch this over Chisora-Parker all day long. It’s not great but DAZN can ram it. I subscribed for a month, worst 8 quid ever spent. Coulda got 6 red stripe and a packet of space raiders for that.

There needs to be more awareness for these free cards tbh.

I bet not even 10k people watch that Chanel.

You won’t be a million miles away with your 10k. It’s tricky for the broadcaster - they’ll pay a load of money to be on freeview and pay for the boxing. There’s not much left over to then promote it - that’s where the promoter/boxers need to step in.

Much better than paying for Parker Chisora.
I haven't heard of any of the opponents including Wardie's one.
Ah well, give it a go

KiwiRider wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 16:23 Much better than paying for Parker Chisora.
I haven't heard of any of the opponents including Wardie's one.
Ah well, give it a go

I don’t know bud - I think I’ve had loads of value out of my £8 this month on DAZN and I’m looking forward to some of the fights this Saturday. Gongora/Richards should be a good, technical and fairly tough to call fight and the Cullen fight is a really good one too. The Barrett fight doesn’t look too bad on paper either. It’s just we’ve got a main event that no one wants really.

maverick23 wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 16:37

KiwiRider wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 16:23 Much better than paying for Parker Chisora.
I haven't heard of any of the opponents including Wardie's one.
Ah well, give it a go

I don’t know bud - I think I’ve had loads of value out of my £8 this month on DAZN and I’m looking forward to some of the fights this Saturday. Gongora/Richards should be a good, technical and fairly tough to call fight and the Cullen fight is a really good one too. The Barrett fight doesn’t look too bad on paper either. It’s just we’ve got a main event that no one wants really.

It's ppv only here, sky box office has it £20 39.95 NZD
Which makes DAZN suck even harder. Glad to be shot of them

Was gonna say Sky haven't hyped this one, but forgot it's not their Probellum anymore..



I'll get my coat.

Burns vs. Dominguez and Ritson vs. Uruzquieta will be broadcast on AXS TV and Fight Network in the U.S. and Canada, and will be available on Free Sports in the U.K.

ShadrachSimmo wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 14:15 I’ll watch this over Chisora-Parker all day long. It’s not great but DAZN can ram it. I subscribed for a month, worst 8 quid ever spent. Coulda got 6 red stripe and a packet of space raiders for that.

Classy - I'm going to start thinking in this currency !

skanksta wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 14:52

ShadrachSimmo wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 14:15 I’ll watch this over Chisora-Parker all day long. It’s not great but DAZN can ram it. I subscribed for a month, worst 8 quid ever spent. Coulda got 6 red stripe and a packet of space raiders for that.

Classy - I'm going to start thinking in this currency !

80 packets of space raiders sounds much better assuming they are still 10p!!

ThereByTheGrace wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 16:38

skanksta wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 14:52

ShadrachSimmo wrote: ↑15 Dec 2021, 14:15 I’ll watch this over Chisora-Parker all day long. It’s not great but DAZN can ram it. I subscribed for a month, worst 8 quid ever spent. Coulda got 6 red stripe and a packet of space raiders for that.

Classy - I'm going to start thinking in this currency !

80 packets of space raiders sounds much better assuming they are still 10p!!

I think I'm gonna change it to, "A can of Special Brew and a pack of Nice'n'Spicy NikNaks"
Call that £2.

skanksta wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 18:56

ThereByTheGrace wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 16:38

skanksta wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 14:52


Classy - I'm going to start thinking in this currency !

80 packets of space raiders sounds much better assuming they are still 10p!!

I think I'm gonna change it to, "A can of Special Brew and a pack of Nice'n'Spicy NikNaks"
Call that £2.

Throw in a curlywurly too. It's a volatile currency