Kieran Smith: record, next fight and profile →
Kieran Smith will defend his WBC International Silver title against undefeated Vincenzo Bevilacqua when #MTKFightNight heads to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on November 16. Smith (15-0, 7 KOs) faces Bevilacqua (16-0) live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank
Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland - In a bout for the Commonwealth bantamweight title, Lee McGregor (7-0, 6 KOs) broke down and stopped Scott Allan (9-4-1) in the eight round. The fight began at a rapid pace, with McGregor taking the fight to Allan, and they were landing solid punches. McGregor came off with the harder and more damaging shots.
When Andy Ruiz upset Anthony Joshua earlier this month, stunning the boxing world to become the first heavyweight champion of Mexican descent, it was an inspirational victory for many, including Mexican heavyweight prospect Elvis Garcia (8-0, 6 KOs). Signed by DiBella Entertainment to an exclusive promotional agreement, Garcia is determined to make his mark on the heavyweight division.
Kieran Smith is well aware that he has a tough task ahead of him against Ivan Montero – but plans on producing a performance that makes everyone stand up and take notice when they meet at #MTKFightNight on June 22.
Unbeaten Kieran Smith will now take on dangerous Ivan Montero on #MTKFightNight at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on June 22. Smith (14-0, 7 KOs) was due to face Michael McGurk on the bill before an injury forced McGurk out of the contest. Smith now turns his attention to Montero (21-3, 9 KOs), who has only been beaten at a high level, and the Scottish star knows it will be a tough night.
Anthony Yigit (22-1-1, 7 KOs) will face Sandro Hernandez (15-7-3, 10 KOs) as the slick southpaw returns to action on May 4 at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt. Yigit outpointed Mohamed Khalladi on February 16 at the CGM Arena in Koblenz following a brave attempt at the IBF World Super Lightweight title in his World Boxing Super Series Quarter-Final clash with Ivan Baranchyk.
Iain Butcher is back in action on Friday – and has ambitions to have some big domestic showdowns in the near future if he is victorious. Butcher (18-4) fights live on iFL TV at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, and if he comes through this week’s bout, Butcher wants to take on more of the best of British.
In his first fight at super-middleweight, former British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Tommy Langford (21-3) was made to work hard for his points win against Frenchman Baptiste Castegnaro (8-16) on March 9 at the Walsall Town Hall on a BCB Promotions event.
It may come as a shock to some, but injuries are a very common part of professional boxing before the first bell is even rung, with gruelling 8-12 week training camps taking a massive toll on fighter’s bodies. To stay injury free for 12 weeks of intense training is a task in itself, and requires a top quality team to make that happen.
WBC International champion Kieran Smith returns to the ring on March 22 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow against English Champion Adam Harper in a defence of his WBC title. Smith overcame the brave test of Evaldas Korsakas last time out and now turns his attention to Harper as he looks to climb the WBC rankings in 2019.