Fighting Irish Promotions, in collaboration with DMS Trade Shows, will present an electrifying card titled “The Homecoming” on February 2, 2024, at the Scotiabank Center Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The 10-round main event will feature Custio Clayton (19-1-1, 12 KOs) as he steps into the ring against Courtney Pennington (17-7-3, 7 KOs) in a super welterweight attraction. Patrice Volny (17-1, 11 KOs) faces Deandre Ware (16-4-2, 9 KOs) in a co-main event scheduled for 10 rounds at super middleweight.
“We are thrilled to bring this all-star card to Scotiabank Center Halifax in partnership with our DMS trade show partners,” said Sean Sullivan, CEO of Fighting Irish Promotions. “The fighters featured on our card are local fan favorites and we are looking forward to a sold-out show. Fighting Irish Promotions and DMS Trade Shows are dedicated to providing a family-friendly atmosphere where fans can enjoy an unforgettable night of boxing. “We are excited to bring boxing back to Nova Scotia, especially with local fighters.”
Hailing from North Preston, Canada, Custio Clayton has fought at a world-class level, having challenged the likes of Sergey Lipinets and Jaron “Boots” Ennis. He captured the NABA and WBO international welterweight titles in 2019 when he defeated Johan Pérez. He is eager to get back into the ring after being out of boxing for over a year.
“I learned a lot about myself after suffering my first loss against Boots Ennis,” Clayton said. “The time off has helped me reflect on what is important to me and I am ready to begin my journey back to the world title. Pennington is a fighter I have been training hard for and I can’t wait to fight him in front of my people in Canada.”
Patrice Volny, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, held the NABA and NABO middleweight titles in 2019, when he defeated Ryan Young and Uriel González. His only defeat was against Esquiva Falcao, in 2021. Since then, he achieved a victory against Abraham Juárez Ramírez in 2023. He is eager to fight again at home.
“I am proud to be Canadian and fighting at home gives me great joy,” said Volny. “I am in a tough fight against Deandre Ware, who has been in the ring with some good fighters, but I am confident that he will come out victorious. “I am excited and plan to put on a great show for all my fans who will be there.”
Doors open for “The Homecoming” at 6:30 pm ET and the first fight will begin at 7:00 pm ET. Tickets priced at $19.99 (children under twelve are free with an adult), $59.99, tables $800 (back row) $2,500 (front row) are available for purchase this Saturday by calling the Scotiabank Center Box Office Halifax at (902) 451-1221, by email at [email protected] or ticketmaster.com.
Undercard fights:
Undefeated super welterweight Miguel Ángel Hernández (7-0, 6 KOs), of Dallas, TX, will make his Canadian debut against an opponent to be confirmed. (8 rounds).
Lightweight Spencer Wilcox (6-0, 3 KOs), from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, will look to keep his undefeated record intact against an opponent to be confirmed. (8 rounds).
Local fan favorite welterweight Kyle McNeil (13-5, 2 KOs), of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will face Cody Kelly (4-7-3), of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. (6 rounds).
Light heavyweight Daniel Beaupre (4-2, 2 KOs), of Halifax, Nova Scotia, will fight in front of his hometown fans against an opponent to be confirmed. (6 rounds).
Opening the show will be undefeated heavyweight Brandon Osborne (1-0), of Nova Scotia, Canada, taking on an opponent to be confirmed. (4 rounds).
