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Press Release

Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti will clash for the British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles at Indigo at The O2 in London on Saturday February 10th, shown live worldwide on DAZN. Welterweight rivals Conah Walker and Cyrus Pattinson were originally set to rematch at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Saturday February 10th, but an eye injury sustained by the Alnwick man has forced him to withdraw from their second meeting. Watford’s Bellotti (17-5, 14 KOs) is enjoying a three-fight winning streak across 2022 and 2023, with the ‘Bomber’ picking up the vacant Commonwealth title last time out at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool by stopping Aqib Fiaz in eight rounds – the Oldham fighter’s first professional loss. Chingford’s Dillon (13-0-1, 3 KOs), a former Southern Area and English champion at 130 pounds, claimed the vacant British title via an all-action split decision win against Qais Ashfaq in Newcastle last July – dedicating the career-best win to his late sister Lauren.

Watford’s Shannon Ryan and Newark’s Emma Dolan will create history when they become the first women to contest the British super flyweight title, with Dolan’s Commonwealth title also on the line in their ten-round showdown. Ryan (6-0) hasn’t put a foot wrong since joining the professional ranks at Wembley Arena in March 2022, and the Anthony Joshua-managed star can take another step on her journey to becoming the latest face of women’s boxing when she contests her first titles next month. Dolan (6-0, 1 KO) claimed the vacant Commonwealth crown in her hometown by outpointing Tanzania’s Halima Vunjabei in March 2023 before defending her belt for the first time against local rival Nicola Hopewell at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield last October.

Also featuring on the card is a fourth pro-outing for exciting 21 year-old Cameron Vuong (3-0, 2 KOs) who takes on the experienced Ishmael Ellis (14-7) over eight rounds at lightweight... Takeley cruiserweight John Hedges (8-0, 2 KOs) meets Germany’s Erdogan Kadrija (20-5, 12 KOs) over eight rounds... plus there’s action for Eltham flyweight Maiseyrose Courtney (5-0) and Bolton junior welterweight Khaleel Majid (12-0, 4 KOs).

“I’m looking forward to defending my British Title against Reece Bellotti at the top of a big Matchroom Boxing card live around the world on DAZN,” said Dillon. “Reece’s Commonwealth Title is also on the line so that’s another big motivation for me. 2024 is going to be a big year for my career. My British Title isn’t going anywhere. See you on February 10!”

“Always stay ready!” said Bellotti. ” A brilliant opportunity has come up for me to win a title that I’ve dreamed of winning since I was a kid and I can’t wait. I plan on kicking 2024 off with a bang on February 10 and then kicking on from there. This has the potential to be a massive year for me. I’m absolutely buzzing, let’s go!”

“The British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles are on the line as Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti clash at the top of our latest NXTGEN card on February 10,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “History will be made when Shannon Ryan and Emma Dolan contest the British super flyweight title for the very first time and it’s a quick return to action for red hot Lightweight prospect Cameron Vuong who steps up against the experienced Ishmael Ellis. Young guns John Hedges, Maiseyrose Courtney and Khaleel Majid all kick off what will be a busy year for them. Catch all of the action live worldwide on DAZN.”

Fight Week!!

Press Release

Reece Bellotti will be aiming the win the prestigious Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt at the second time of asking when he takes on reigning Super-Featherweight Champion Liam Dillon at the top of Matchroom’s latest NXTGEN card at Indigo at The O2 this Saturday February 10, live worldwide on DAZN.

The Watford favourite (17-5, 14 KOs) challenged Cromer’s Ryan Walsh for the British Featherweight Title on the undercard of Dillian Whyte’s blockbuster rematch with Derek Chisora at The O2 in London in December 2018, falling short after finding himself on the wrong side of a split decision on the judge’s scorecards.

Five years on, the 33-year-old two-time Commonwealth Champion has a second chance to get his hands on the belt that he has dreamt of winning since he was a child – and ‘Bomber’ is predicting a crowd-pleasing barnstormer in the Capital with Chingford’s defending champion Dillon.

“Liam is a good fighter,” said Bellotti. “He’s tough. He’s a very tough man. He’s a come forward fighter. We’re both come forward fighters so it will be a good fight on the night. I can’t wait for it. I’m on the same mindset as him. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans and one for everyone to watch. It’s a fight we’ve always wanted. A fight we’ve always looked forward to. We were ready for the call and took the fight.

“100% this is the most important fight of my career. I’ve always wanted the British Title ever since I was a kid. When I started boxing, the British Title was always the one for me. Obviously I got beat against Ryan Walsh a few years back. I was gutted. Probably at that time I didn’t think I’d ever get another shot again at a British Title. I moved up a weight and now I’ve got my chance again I’ll take it with both hands.”

Following his loss to Walsh, Bellotti bounced back to winning ways against Josue Grandelli before suffering consecutive losses at the hands of Francesco Grandelli, Jordan Gill and Raymond Ford – but the Hertfordshire fighter never lost hope.

His brilliant resurgence started at the famous York Hall in April 2022 where he stopped Dean Dodge in seven rounds to pick up the vacant Southern Area Title. He then outpointed Youssef Khoumari at Wembley Arena the following year before inflicting a first loss on Aqib Fiaz to earn the Commonwealth strap last October.

“I’ve kept a strong mindset all of the time. There will always be bumps in the road. You can always come up against better fighters on the night. It happens quite often, you see it a lot around the world. I always dig deep and I always thought I was going to win more titles. I carried on and I did.

“I’m fully focused on winning the British Title and then pushing on for more belts this year. I’m trying to maximise myself and get as far as I can go. If that’s a potential shot at a World Title, I know it sounds crazy, then that’s what we’ll go for. I’m ready for it.”

Dillon vs. Bellotti headlines Matchroom’s latest NXTGEN card, exciting 21-year-old Cameron Vuong (3-0, 2 KOs) gets a fourth pro outing against the experienced Ishmael Ellis (14-7) over eight rounds at Lightweight, Crystal Palace Light-Heavyweight contender Craig Richards (17-3-1, 10 KOs) makes his long-awaited return to the ring in a ten-round contest with Glasgow’s Boris Crighton (12-4, 7 KOs), rising Watford Super-Flyweight star Shannon Ryan (6-0) faces Wakefield’s Jasmina Zapotoczna (6-0) for the WBA International Title, Takeley Cruiserweight John Hedges (8-0, 2 KOs) meets Germany’s Erdogan Kadrija (20-5, 12 KOs) over eight rounds, Greenwich Middleweight Jack Oliphant makes his professional debut against Swindon’s Jensen Irving (4-5) over four rounds, Birmingham Lightweight Ibraheem Sulaimaan (2-0, 1 KO) looks to maintain his unbeaten start to life in the paid ranks against France’s Jordan Patrick Tomosoni (4-0-1, 1 KO) and German Heavyweight prospect Emmanuel Odiase (1-0, 1 KO) fights for the second time as a pro against Belgium’s Amine Boucetta (8-9).Bellotti vs. Dillon: Clash for the Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt

nice to see a HW fight and the return of Richards

Looking forward to this what cards everyone watching tonight? This, tnt, or both

Fancy this to be a better fight than sheeraz-williams.

Reece Bellotti on Liam Dillon: "100% This is The Most Important Fight of My Career"

“Liam is a good fighter," said Bellotti. "He’s tough. He’s a very tough man. He’s a come forward fighter. We’re both come forward fighters so it will be a good fight on the night. I can’t wait for it. I’m on the same mindset as him. It’s going to be a great fight for the fans and one for everyone to watch. It’s a fight we’ve always wanted. A fight we’ve always looked forward to. We were ready for the call and took the fight.

“100% this is the most important fight of my career. I’ve always wanted the British Title ever since I was a kid. When I started boxing, the British Title was always the one for me. Obviously I got beat against Ryan Walsh a few years back. I was gutted. Probably at that time I didn’t think I’d ever get another shot again at a British Title. I moved up a weight and now I’ve got my chance again I’ll take it with both hands."

"I've kept a strong mindset all of the time. There will always be bumps in the road. You can always come up against better fighters on the night. It happens quite often, you see it a lot around the world. I always dig deep and I always thought I was going to win more titles. I carried on and I did.

“I'm fully focused on winning the British Title and then pushing on for more belts this year. I'm trying to maximize myself and get as far as I can go. If that’s a potential shot at a World Title, I know it sounds crazy, then that's what we'll go for. I’m ready for it.”

Oiky wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 06:14 Fancy this to be a better fight than sheeraz-williams.

Me too. I have a feeling Liam's punch resistance will be gone. Hope not.

Live from Indigo at The O2 in London, UK..
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing presents: NXTGEN - Dillon vs. Bellotti

Time: 5:30 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: 5:30 pm

6 Round Heavyweight Contest
Emmanuel Odiase vs. Anime Boucetta

Followed by

4 Round Lightweight Contest
Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs. Jordan Patrick Tomasoni

Followed by

4 Round Middleweight Contest
Jack Oliphant vs. Jensen Irving

Live on DAZN: 7 pm UK | 2 pm ET

8 Round Cruiserweight Contest
John Hedges vs. Erdogan Kadrija

Followed by

Commonwealth & Vacant British Super-Flyweight Championship
Shannon Ryan vs. Emma Dolan

Followed by

10 Round Light-Heavyweight Contest
Craig Richards vs. Boris Crighton

Followed by

8 Round Lightweight Contest
Cameron Vuong vs. Ishmael Ellis

Followed by

British & Commonwealth Super-Featherweight Championship
Liam Dillon vs. Reece Bellotti

A middleweight, lightweight and heavyweight fight on the Before the Bell stream.

I love a novice heavyweight fight but obviously would rather a Brit get the chance. Miles Gordon Darby has fought on a Matchroom show in Cardiff I think, he'd have been a decent shout for a 6-8 rounder to get himself in some sort of contention.

jameswilson wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 12:30 I love a novice heavyweight fight but obviously would rather a Brit get the chance. Miles Gordon Darby has fought on a Matchroom show in Cardiff I think, he'd have been a decent shout for a 6-8 rounder to get himself in some sort of contention.

me too mate. It's not fair on other weights but I'd nearly always rather watch a HW fight. I'd stick Jay mcFarlane on one of these cards (obvs not a Nxtgenner) as he's worth watching, esp when he drops weight.

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 13:09 esp when he drops weight.

So never then?

jameswilson wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 13:27

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 13:09 esp when he drops weight.

So never then?

hahahaha fair point, he was got down to cruiser before tho and won Scottish title at that weight

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 13:33

jameswilson wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 13:27

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 13:09 esp when he drops weight.

So never then?

hahahaha fair point, he was got down to cruiser before tho and won Scottish title at that weight

he's actually a two weight Scottish champ bizarrely

and dropped 54lbs to make cruiser so can do it although not of late by any stretch.

Nice one first fight HW, Odiase a 258 fighter

Solid pts win for the HW Odiase. Next up Karol Itauma

nice to see John Ryder on comms. One of the good guys.

Spider Sulaimaan up now vs an undefeated fella.

Jack The Ripper got ripped by a cracking shot a couple of rounds back.

jwfg wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 14:44 Jack The Ripper got ripped by a cracking shot a couple of rounds back.

Irving can box, was an excellent counter, he's clearly chosen to go on the road, sad in a way but I get it.