On 10th July in the main event Wasim Ilyas will attempt to become a 2 Division Champion by stepping up in weight to fight undefeated London Champion 31 yr old David Finucane for the British Light Heavyweight title at the O2 in London. 

Ilyas lost 30Kg to win a unanimous decision

In 2019 Ilyas who lost 8 stone returned to the ring after 10 years to win the UKBU Super Middle Weight title against, 29 yr old Irishman Denny Bulman. Bulman who was favourite to win had a record of 8 wins and 2 defeats. In an upset defeat he was dominated by Ilyas in a one sided performance.

Finucane has KO power

There has been controversy in the Boxing League about Ilyas’s entitlement to challenge for the highest accolade in the UK Boxing Union after 10 years of inactivity. In contrast Finucane who has knockout power has made his way through the ranks and has now earned his position as mandatory challenger.

Istvan Szucs

The UKBU light heavyweight title was vacated by long standing undefeated champion Istvan Szucs. Istvan successfully defended his title 6 times and with 7 national amateur titles and a European bronze medal, his will be big boots to fill.

Mustapha Bendou

The undercard features the debut of former Algerian national amateur champion and Algerian International 30 year old Mustapha Bendou. With a record of 30 fights and only 3 defeats the Southpaw heavyweight will be looking replicate his amateur success in the semi-professional league.

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