The bout between Shabaz Masoud and Peter McGrail has been confirmed to headline Monte-Carlo Showdown VI on December 6. The 2 fighters sq. off in a rescheduled matchup with the IBO and EBU European tremendous bantamweight titles on the road.
Masoud (14-0, 4 KOs) of Rochdale, Lancashire, and Liverpool’s McGrail (12-1, 6 KOs) have been initially scheduled to face one another in June in Birmingham, however the contest didn’t go forward after Masoud withdrew with an damage.. McGrail remained on the Yafai vs Rodriguez undercard, defeating Ionut Baluta by majority resolution.
Stepping by the ropes in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, undefeated Masoud returns to the ring after his split-decision victory over Liam Davies final November. As soon as-beaten McGrail, in the meantime, is searching for his fifth straight win since being stopped by Ja’Rico O’Quinn in his U.S. debut in late 2023.
“I used to be gutted when the struggle obtained postponed the primary time round,” mentioned Masoud. “However for it now to be headlining in Monte-Carlo, one of the luxurious locations on the planet. I’m excited, I feel it’s going to be a fan-friendly struggle and one that can depart a mark on the followers who attend and those that tune in.”
McGrail mentioned, “It’s time to shine, child. I’ve by no means been so excited for a struggle since my debut. I’m No. 1.”
Beatriz Ferreira faces Elif Nur Turhan in co-feature
Within the co-feature, Beatriz Ferreira (8-0, 2 KOs) of Brazil faces Elif Nur Turhan (11-0, 7 KOs) of Turkiye. Ferreira makes her fourth championship protection of the IBF light-weight title. Former interim WBA tremendous featherweight titleholder Turhan goals to say certainly one of 4 main belts in her second weight class.
In different bouts:
Conah Walker (16-3-1, 7 KOs) vs. Pat McCormack (8-0, 6 KOs), welterweight
Johnny Fisher (13-1, 11 KOs) vs. Herbert Matovu (9-1, 8 KOs), heavyweight
Hugo Micallef (11-0, 3 KOs) vs. Sean McComb (20-2, 5 KOs), tremendous light-weight
