By Tim Parsons-
British Boxing Promoter, Frank Warren, has today announced plans to bring boxing back on July.
British fans have had to endure a period of no action due to the pandemic. The coronavirus crises has affected boxing in a big way, altered the usual schedule of fights. Previous plans for new WBC champion, Tyson Fury, to meet Deontey Wilder in a July rematch were moved to October, with Joshua’s plans to defend his titles against
Warren said he plans to hold the first of a series of events at the BT Sport Studio.
On the same card, Hamzah Sheeraz will take on Paul Kean in a super-welterweight contest, while heavyweight prospect David Adeleye and lightweight Mark Chamberlain are also slated to be in action.
Our run of summer studio shows will feature some cracking British Championship fights and some of the best young talent in world boxing!
“I am thrilled to inform the fans that the wait for live boxing to return is coming to an end,” Warren said. “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.
Londsdale Belt
The first of five shows Warren has planned will be headlined by British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champ Brad Foster defending against unbeaten James Beech.
On the second show, Anthony Cacace will defend his super-featherweight crown against Lyon Woodstock.
And the third card will be topped by Lerrone Richards defending his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles against Umar Sadiq.
Brad Foster will defend his British and Commonwealth belts
Warren said: “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.