Eddie Hearn promises a post-Christmas Cracker after officially confirming first Irish card of 2024.
Hearn’s Matchroom returns to Belfast for the second time in less than two months when, working with Conlan Boxing, they promote a card at the Newforge Sports Complex on Saturday 27 January.
Headlining the ‘Danger Zone’ fight night will be Lewis Crocker against Tyrone McKenna’s former nemesis and Gary Cully’s annoying Jose Felix.
Tommy McCarthy also looks set to test the credentials of “fast-rising” cruiserweight contender Cheavon Clarke, while Sean McComb and Paddy Donovan will face yet-to-be-confirmed opponents on the night of the DAZN-streamed fight. .
It is extremely positive news considering many feared Hearn would not return to the fighting capital of Ireland after Michael Conlan was defeated by Jordan Gill on December 2.
However, he returns and with a show, he is excited to promote and endorses to deliver.
“I’m excited to be returning to the brilliant city of Belfast so soon after our epic show between Michael Conlan and Jordan Gill earlier this month,” Hearn said.
“We have another surprise in store when Belfast’s hard-hitting Lewis Crocker takes on dangerous Mexican José Félix. Felix is full of confidence after Gary Cully’s three-round destruction of him in Dublin earlier this year and will aim to take another Irish scalp from him next month.
“On an exciting card, Cheavon Clarke takes the biggest step forward in his career to date when he takes on former Belfast European champion Tommy McCarthy. Plus, there’s action for Sean McComb, Paddy Donovan, Giorgio Visioli and Leli Buttigieg. Catch all the action live around the world on DAZN.
“Talking about fighting on the undercard, Felix said: “I am very excited to fight in a place that has become my second home. Ireland is a country with a great history, especially Belfast, with very demanding and knowledgeable people about boxing. “I would like to thank God, Paco Damián and Matchroom Boxing for this opportunity. I guarantee that like a Mexican warrior I will leave everything inside that ring. I will see you all soon.”
