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Strap yourselves in for pre-Christmas sweet science treat in north London on Saturday 7 December. Topping the bill, British middleweight champion Brad Pauls makes the first defence of his title. Pauls goes up against the former two-time champion and current WBO International title holder Denzel Bentley at the latest Queensberry Promotions show in the capital..
TOP OF THE BILL
Pauls v Bentley
Newquay Bomb Pauls (19-1-1, 4 KOs), also holder of the WBA Continental title, seized the Lonsdale belt with a spectacular stoppage of Nathan Heaney back in July. The fight was a sequel of a drawn encounter four months previous.
Denzel Bentley (20-3-1, 17) has registered two straight second round stoppages – against Danny Dignum and Derrick Osaze – since the conclusion of his British title reign, ended by Heaney, in November 2023. The Peacock Gym man is ranked No.2 by the WBO and closing in on world title action once again.
QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS CHIEF SUPPORT
Noakes v Walsh
The British, Commonwealth and WBO International lightweight titles will be on the line when undefeated KO-artist Sam Noakes takes on experienced Cromer campaigner, the rejuvenated Ryan Walsh.
Noakes (15-0, 14), along with winning British, Commonwealth, WBC International Silver and WBO International, is also holder of the European title. He won that against Yvan Mendy and successfully defended last time out against Gianluca Ceglia, who he stopped in eight.
Walsh (29-4-2, 13) made a remarkable six defences of the British featherweight title before heading up in weight. The 38-year-old issued an emphatic statement of his current threat in September when he brutally stopped home fighter Reece Mould in Sheffield.
QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS UNDERCARD
Dacres v O’Leary & Okolie v Muhamed
Also featuring tonight are two big hits of heavyweight action. First up, English title showdown. Solomon Dacres defends the title against former British title challenger David Adeleye. That’s followed by the heavyweight debut of new Queensberry recruit Lawrence Okolie.
Dacres (9-0, 3) has successfully defended his English belt twice against tough customer Michael Webster and now finally gets to trade with Adeleye (12-1, 11). Adeleye is back in the ring following his sole setback against British champion Fabio Wardley in October of last year.
O’Leary (15-0, 8) is back at Wembley, where he defeated Kane Gardner last year. Since then the Irishman has defeated Hovhannes Martirosyan and Darragh Foley in impressive fashion.
Okolie (20-1, 15) is a two-weight world champion, at cruiserweight and bridgerweight. The Londoner makes his introduction into the sport’s signature division with a title contest against the German Hussein Muhamed (18-1, 14).
Noakes v Rennie & Pierce O’Leary
New English welterweight champion Sean Noakes will appear on the same card as his younger brother in making a first defence against the undefeated Mathew Rennie. Also on the undercard, WBC International super lightweight champion Pierce O’Leary will defend his title for a fifth time as he homes in on securing a mandatory position.
Noakes (8-0, 4) became English welterweight champion by defeating Inder Bassi in July. Now he tests his credentials further against an undefeated southpaw in 26-year-old Rennie (13-0-1, 1). Rennie hails from Douglas in the Isle of Man.
Alors Jr v Oakford
In what should be a cruiserweight classic, Aloys Jr will battle against Lewis Oakford. At stake are the WBA Continental and Commonwealth Silver championship belts.
Aloys Jr (8-1, 7), one of Britain’s most explosive young talents, took on his toughest test to date last time out when he outpointed the previously unbeaten Oronzo Birardi to win the IBO Continental title. Oakford (6-1) got back in the win column – after a technical defeat to John Hedges in July with the fight halted due to a cut eye – with victory over Deevorn Miller in October.
QUOTES
“This is yet another thrilling card, fully in keeping with our Magnificent Seven series. Once again our fighters step up into serious title action in largely even-money fights,” said promoter Frank Warren.
“Brad Pauls against Denzel Bentley is as good as it gets in the British middleweight division. The winner can expect to be pushed forward towards a world title shot. Sam Noakes versus Ryan Walsh is an absolute belter, with Sam our Action Man, going up against a British stalwart who still has plenty of fire in his belly.
“We can expect fireworks at heavyweight from Sol Dacres and David Adeleye. It’s a fight that has been brewing for some time now. Plus I am excited to welcome Lawrence Okolie quickly into the Queensberry ranks with a title fight.
“Sean Noakes and Aloys Jr are two crowd-pleasers who we are very proud of. I’m excited to see them both stepping into really challenging fights against Mathew Rennie and Lewis Oakford respectively.
“There is something for everyone on this card and I am delighted to transport the Magnificent Seven concept to London for the first time.”
QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
Tickets for this Queensberry Promotions show are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
🔑 Doors open at 5pm tbc.
🥊 Show starts at 6pm tbc.
Main event (Bentley v Pauls) ring walk expected at circa 10pm.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: The closest tube station to OVO Arena Wembley is Wembley Park which is in Zone 4 and on the Metropolitan and Jubilee Lines. It’s less than a 5/10 minute walk. Upon exiting the station via the lift or stairs, pass under the tunnel onto Olympic Way. When reaching Wembley Stadium (do not walk up the ramps) turn right. Wembley Arena is situated across the road. Car parking is also available. See this venue guide for full travel options.
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