Belfast welterweight Lewis Crocker will be looking to make it two big wins in two months when he takes on Mexican dangerman Jose Felix at Newforge Sports Complex on Saturday 27th.
The 26-year-old Crocker (18-0, 10 KO) is set to make a statement against the man who defeated Northern Ireland international Tyrone McKenna in the Battle of Belfast earlier this month. handed Naas Lightweight hopeful Gary Cully his first loss in the professional ranks earlier this year.
Having won four fights in 2023, ‘The Croc’ is unbeaten since his professional debut at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall in 2017 – and the powerful Billy Nelson-trained fighter will be hoping for a busy 2024 as he builds. toward new title opportunities in the competitive 147-pound division.
Sinaloa native Felix (40-6-1, 31 KOs) is well-known among Irish fight fans after his stunning victory over Cully in May in the first meeting between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron at Dublin’s 3Arena – and the 31-year-old. , nicknamed ‘Josesito’, is looking to make it two wins in a row over Irish opposition.
Fast rising Cruiserweight contender Cheavon Clarke (7-0, 5 KOs) faces the biggest test of his career so far when he takes on former Belfast European champion Tommy McCarthy (20-5, 10 KOs) and Belfast flyweight Sean McComb (18) . ). -1.5 KOs) looking to build last time out against Sam Maxwell, Limerick middleweight talent Paddy Donovan (12-0, 9 KOs) looking to start 2024 with a bang, Guildford lightweight prospect Giorgio Visioli (1-0, 1 KO) ) fights for the second time as pro and Newham middleweight Leli Buttigieg (1-0, 1 KO) returns to Belfast for her second pro fight.
“I’m excited to be back there so soon,” Crocker said. “The second day of Christmas Eve was my coming out party and a very special night for me, it showed that I belong here on the big nights in Belfast. Now we have to build on that.
“Thanks to Matchroom and my manager Jamie Conlan for working on it and getting me back so quickly. Jose Felix showed how dangerous he is in Dublin last time, so I know how difficult it can be.
“I will miss this year’s Christmas dinner, but on January 27th, “La Kroko” will treat you to Mexican meat!
“I’m very excited to go back to fighting in a place that has become my second home,” Felix said. “Ireland is a country with a great history, especially Belfast, with very demanding and skilled boxers.
“I want to thank God, Paco Damian and Matchroom Boxing for this opportunity. I assure you, as a Mexican warrior, I will leave everything in this ring. See you soon.”
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: “I am delighted to be returning to the great fighting city of Belfast so soon after the epic Michael Conlan v Jordan Gill show earlier this month. We has another cut as Belfast tough Lewis Crocker takes on Mexican threat Jose Felix. Felix is full of confidence after destroying Gary Cully in three rounds in Dublin earlier this year and is set to take another Irish scalp next month. An exciting undercard sees Cheavon Clarke take the biggest step of his career when he meets Belfast former European champion Tommy McCarthy. Sean McComb, Paddy Donovan, Giorgio Visioli and Leli Buttigieg will also appear.