Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti will clash for the British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles in Indigo at The O2 in London on Saturday 10 February, broadcast live around the world on DAZN.
Welterweight rivals Conah Walker and Cyrus Pattinson were originally scheduled to have a rematch at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Saturday, February 10, but an eye injury suffered by the Alnwick man forced him to withdraw from their second meeting.
Watford’s Bellotti (17-5, 14 KOs) is enjoying a three-fight winning streak in 2022 and 2023, with the ‘Bomber’ taking the vacant Commonwealth super featherweight title last time out at the M&S Bank Arena of Liverpool by stopping Aqib. Fiaz in eight rounds: the Oldham fighter’s first professional defeat.
Chingford’s Dillon (13-0-1, 3 KOs), former England and Southern Area champion at 130lbs, claimed the vacant British super featherweight title via a split decision victory against Qais Ashfaq in Newcastle in July past, dedicating his career. -Best win for his late sister Lauren.
Watford’s Shannon Ryan and Newark’s Emma Dolan will create history when they become the first women to challenge for the British super flyweight title, with Dolan’s Commonwealth title also on the line in their 10-round clash.
Ryan (6-0) has not failed since joining the professional ranks at Wembley Arena in March 2022, and the Anthony Joshua-led star can take another step on her journey to becoming the latest face of women’s boxing when compete. the first titles of it next month.
Dolan (6-0, 1 KO) claimed the vacant Commonwealth crown in her hometown by beating Halima Vunjabei of Tanzania in March 2023 before defending her belt for the first time against local rival Nicola Hopewell at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield last October.
Also on the card is a fourth pro outing for the exciting 21-year-old Cameron Vuong (3-0, 2 KOs), who takes on the experienced Ishmael Ellis (14-7) over eight rounds at lightweight, cruiserweight Takeley John Hedges. (8-0, 2 KOs) faces Germany’s Erdogan Kadrija (20-5, 12 KOs) over eight rounds, plus there is action for Eltham Flyweight Maiseyrose Courtney (5-0) and Bolton Super Lightweight Khaleel Majid (12-0, 4 KO).
“I am looking forward to defending my British title against Reece Bellotti at the top of a huge Matchroom Boxing card live around the world on DAZN,” Dillon said. “Reece’s Commonwealth title is also on the line, so that’s another big motivation for me. 2024 will be a great year for my career. My British title isn’t going anywhere. See you on February 10th!”
“Always be prepared!” Bellotti said. “I have been presented with a brilliant opportunity to win a title that I have dreamed of winning since I was a child and I cannot wait. I plan to start 2024 strong on February 10th and then go from there. This has the potential to be a huge year for me. I’m absolutely excited, let’s go!”
“The British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles are on the line when Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti meet atop our latest NXTGEN card on February 10,” said Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn. “History will be made when Shannon Ryan and Emma Dolan compete for the British super flyweight title for the first time and it will be a quick return to action for hot lightweight prospect Cameron Vuong, who will take on the experienced Ishmael Ellis. Youngsters John Hedges, Maiseyrose Courtney and Khaleel Majid begin what will be a busy year for them. Watch all the action live around the world on DAZN.”
