Pierce O’Leary, will once again look to dazzle the 3Arena in his home city of Dublin on Saturday, August 1, when he fights Mark Chamberlain in a junior welterweight 12-rounder.
The pair were originally set to fight back in March before Chamberlain was forced out through illness. Meanwhile, O’Leary delighted his followers when he defeated substitute Maxi Hughes in the fifth round.
That victory was the first professional appearance in Dublin for the 26-year-old O’Leary, 19-0 (11 KOs). The event sold out, highlighting his popularity.
For southpaw Chamberlain, 17-1-1 (12 KOs), from Waterlooville, this collision with O’Leary will represent his second major assignment at 140lbs after holding Jack Rafferty to draw.
“This is a fight we simply had to get done,” said promoter Frank Warren via the press release. “Everyone was so excited by the prospect of it back in March, so we just couldn’t let it pass by.
“It is one of those fights where you just know it will deliver. Two young talents, big punchers who don’t take a backward step. All the ingredients are there for a real barnstormer, with a world title on top this time.
“Pierce is spearheading a revival of professional boxing in Dublin, and the reaction to his March homecoming was astounding."
