Five-time Irish champion Eric Donovan has described his EU Super Featherweight title fight in Belfast next month as 'an incredible opportunity'.
The former European bronze medallist will take on Khalil El Hadri (Paris, France) at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on September 24.
The event was announced yesterday with the support of MHD Promotions & Bet McLean and in association with BearingPoint. It will be screened live on free-to-air TV on TG4.
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“This is an incredible opportunity for me. I'm delighted and excited about the prospect of making a dream come true. It means the world to me to have this fight on Irish soil where all of my family, friends and supporters can be there in person to make it an extra special occasion," said Donovan.
"It takes a team effort to make dreams come true and I can't the team involved enough; my manager Mark Dunlop, coach Pascal Collins and all the support team and sponsors, who without their help, this would not be possible.”
Kildare native Donovan was a highly decorated amateur on the world stage and came out of retirement in 2016 to pursue a lifetime goal of winning a World or European title as a professional.
His journey thus far has seen him collect the Boxing Union of Ireland - Celtic Title & Irish Titles propelling him on to the European stage where his record stands at 15-2, the two losses coming against World top ten ranked fighters Zelpha Barrett and double Olympic Champion Robeisy Ramirez.
El Hadri comes to the table with a respectable 13-1 record having won the French national title along the way.
Chief support and fan-favourite Tommy McCarthy - the former European & WBC International Cruiserweight Champion - will return to Belfast for the first time in over three years as he continues his quest to become World Champion and will take part in an exciting contest on the show which will feature some exciting Irish talent yet to be announced.
Tickets £100.00, £70.00, £60.00 £50.00 are available through www.eventbrite.co.uk or the boxers appearing on the card.
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