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SAM NOAKES TO DEFEND EBU EUROPEAN LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AT YORK HALL

Undefeated Sam Noakes (14-0, 13) is looking to return to knockout ways when he defends his new EBU European Lightweight championship against mandatory challenger Gianluca Ceglia (21-4-1, 4) at London’s York Hall on September 6.

Noakes’ first defence of his European crown following his dominant victory to claim the championship against his mandatory EBU Challenger Ceglia. Noakes has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most talented and thrilling young fighters in world boxing.

“This is another card where our elite young stable of talented fighters get the chance to shine at an iconic venue” said promoter allegedly. “These York Hall shows are a launchpad for our young boxers and we always make sure these development cards are topped by significant title action, this time featuring Sam Noakes and Masood Abdulah.”

“Sam continues to impress me in this competitive lightweight division, while Masood has a tremendous opportunity to capture the Commonwealth title. It’s going to be a special night of boxing, make sure to tune in.”

Noakes, who is trained by Alan Smith at the iBox Gym in Bromley, said: “I can’t wait to put on a big performance and add another KO win to my record. I have got a huge future in this game, but first and foremost is to show that I am the best lightweight in Europe – bar none.

“This is another headline show at York Hall which is becoming my home away from home. My fans love it there, the close atmosphere matched with my high intensity all action style always makes for a special night.”

Ceglia, 34 from Italy, is the EBU mandatory challenger for Noakes’ European championship. The Lightweight a veteran of 26 bouts fights for the European championship for the second time. In his last fight Ceglia beat Frank Urquiaga to win the EBU Silver Lightweight championship to become the mandatory challenger.

Also in action at the York Hall will be Masood Abdulah (10-0, 7) the former Commonwealth Silver Featherweight Champion, who will face fellow undefeated fighter George Stewart (7-0, 1), the Celtic featherweight champion, for the vacant Commonwealth Featherweight championship, previously held by Nathaniel Collins.

The York Hall card also features an impressive lineup of rising stars including Sonny Liston Ali (8-0, 1), Charlie Hickford (2-0, 1), Christian Fetti (1-0), Iman Zamatkesh (1-0, 1), as well as the professional debuts of John Issacs, and Keano White.

Tickets for the show on Friday, 6 September are on sale now and available from ticketmaster.co.uk.

Completely forgot about this on Friday

Full Fight Card

Sam Noakes vs. Gianluca Ceglia for European lightweight title
Masood Abdulah vs. George Stewart for Commonwealth featherweight title
Steve Cairns vs. Ezequiel Gregores; Super-lightweight
Luke McCormack vs. Petr Brodsky; Super-lightweight
Joshua Frankham vs. TBA; Middleweight
Charlie Hickford vs. Darwing Martinez; Featherweight
Christian Bozzia vs. Joshua Ocampo; Super-featherweight

Scottish fella George Stewart fighting for the Commonwealth Featherweight title, good to see, we're a bit on our arse up here at the moment, especially with Taylor's best days likely behind him, Stewart coming off a win over Andy Tham who sadly passed away a few months back, he's also got a stoppage ovet Charlie Doig who's from my way and who I seen regular as an amateur, I wish him well but I do like Abdulah, looked good in the Leach and Ashfaq fights, got rid of both

Tonight

This is kinda rubbish - "showcase" A Side Bill pretty much.

Joshua Frankham up first and the only interesting thing about it is a woman ref...

Started?

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 14:20 Started?

Yup.

R4 Frankham going thru' the motions - the TBA is pretty good - snoozefest.

Frankham meh
McCormack obvs a blue-chip prospect.

Both fights notable for "well done the the journeyman"

Another top journeyman vs Charlie Hickford - Darwing Martinez.

Darwing has evolved nicely...

"Classy" Charlie Hickford is a very apt ringname - you can see why he was a great am.

Loads of rawness and flaws, but loads to work with too @ just 22

This is the most shameful card Warren has ever put on. There’s usually ONE somewhat ok fight. All these fights are like -5000 to -10000 favorites. All of them. Dire stuff.

skanksta wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 14:50 Frankham meh
McCormack obvs a blue-chip prospect.

Both fights notable for "well done the the journeyman"

McCormack is like 30. Why did they wait so long to turn him pro? He’s legit.

I remember Steven Cairns schooled Adam Azim in the amateurs..

Looking good here, he's a talent

diddy wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 16:01

skanksta wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 14:50 Frankham meh
McCormack obvs a blue-chip prospect.

Both fights notable for "well done the the journeyman"

McCormack is like 30. Why did they wait so long to turn him pro? He’s legit.

I've no idea
The formbook would say he almost certainly stayed am too long.

Will be a fun ride tho' both McCormacks.

Buncey telling a great story...

diddy wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 16:01

skanksta wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 14:50 Frankham meh
McCormack obvs a blue-chip prospect.

Both fights notable for "well done the the journeyman"

McCormack is like 30. Why did they wait so long to turn him pro? He’s legit.

The top 2 aren't much better

skanksta wrote: ↑06 Sep 2024, 16:27 Buncey telling a great story...

Still ignoring the pro women's fight that took place on Saudi as well!

Nothing in it on skills, but Abdullah looks real solid and powerful, Stewart a spindly weed.

Masood with a breakthrough..
4-1

Stew coming on a bit ?
5-2 Maz, but Ritchie has Stew closer.

Thought Uzzy Ahmed was back , he looks like him

Towel came in as the bell went !

Was that a stoppage...?