Isaac Chamberlain will problem Polish champion Michal Cieslak for the European Cruiserweight Championship on Saturday June 15 at Selhurst Park, the house of Crystal Palace FC, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
Cieslak vs Chamberlain is the primary in a collection of main undercard bulletins confirmed for a blockbuster night time of boxing celebrating 100 years of Selhurst Park and headlined by the epic all-British world title showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe for the WBO world cruiserweight championship.
Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) was named as necessary challenger for Cieslak’s European crown following a dominant factors victory over London rival Mikael Lawal for the British and Commonwealth Titles at York Corridor in October.
The Brixton fighter will make the brief journey throughout South London to Crystal Palace FC’s Selhurst Park stadium for a second try at European glory having beforehand misplaced a factors choice to Billam-Smith when difficult for the blue and gold belt in July 2022.
“We relinquished the British title to step as much as world stage,” stated Chamberlain. “I am grateful that it is a probability to be European Champion. This can present that I am world class and destined to be champion of the world. A win over Cieslak places me prime 5 in all of the governing our bodies and on the cusp of a world title battle.
“To get this chance on such a giant stadium occasion makes it even sweeter. I am positive South London goes to prove and Selhurst Park shall be rocking on June fifteenth once I’m topped the brand new European Champion.”
The 30-year-old will face the fierce punching Pole Cieslak (26-2, 20 KOs), a former two-time world title challenger, who captured the European Title with a knockout win over Dylan Bregeon in April 2023 and has since defended the strap with a stoppage victory over former European champion Tommy McCarthy.
Cieslak returns to London following his February 2022 battle with Lawrence Okolie for the WBO world cruiserweight title on the O2 Enviornment and is anticipated to deliver a big Polish fanbase with him to Selhurst Park as he appears to be like to work his means again into world title rivalry.
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Chaos broke out on the O2 Enviornment after Viddal Riley retained the English cruiserweight title with victory over Mikael Lawal as he clashed with Isaac Chamberlain earlier than Chev Clarke tried to pressure his means in to the dialog.
“My aim is to battle for the world championship once more, however I’m conscious that defending my European title, particularly in opposition to a harmful and excessive rated fighter like Isaac Chamberlain brings me nearer to that aim,” stated Cieslak. “That is one other step for me to succeed in my goals. If I need to be world champion, I’ve to win in opposition to rivals like Chamberlain.
“My debut on British soil led to defeat, so now I’ll have further motivation to get even. I am maturing and making progress with each efficiency. My final battle ended faster than I assumed it could, so I am hoping that within the showdown with Chamberlain, I am going to have the chance to have enjoyable within the ring just a little longer.”
Followers attending the large GAME ON! present shall be a part of historical past as boxing returns to Selhurst Park in its centenary yr.
The epic Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe conflict tops an enormous invoice in South London and kick-offs an enormous summer season of world-class sport with a blockbuster night time of world championship boxing and celebrations.
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Viddal Riley needs to tackle Isaac Chamberlain and says that he can beat the British champion.
“We’re excited so as to add one other big cruiserweight conflict to what is going on to be the must-watch boxing occasion of the summer season,” stated Boxxer founder and CEO Ben Shalom. “It is a large second for Isaac Chamberlain as appears to be like to say European glory at dwelling in South London in opposition to a formidable champion in Michal Cieslak. That is the primary of a collection of main undercard bulletins for June fifteenth so ensure you join now for entry to pre-sale tickets to safe your seat for an unmissable night time of boxing at Selhurst Park.”
Mick Hennessy, Supervisor of Isaac Chamberlain, added: “I am over the moon for Isaac. He is had one of many hardest journeys I’ve seen in boxing, but he would not get the respect he deserves. Younger males like him are instructed to desert their goals, but right here he’s in a battle that may take him one step nearer to a world title. And when he ultimately wins it, it actually shall be a Rocky-esque story!”
A share of each ticket bought shall be donated to the Palace For Life Basis, the official charity of Crystal Palace FC, which has been working with the group for over 25 years, serving to younger folks develop by way of the ability of sport, inspiring them to discover a higher path in life and to steer a more healthy life.
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