Lerato Dlamini: record, next fight and profile →
Peter McGrail faces the hardest fight of his career when he headlines in Liverpool next month. McGrail tops the bill at the Eventim Olympia on Saturday, October 15 and takes on the dangerous Nicaraguan Alexander Espinoza over 10 rounds, in a milestone moment for the former amateur sensation.
Devin Haney remains on the hunt for his next title defense while the last two opponents he has expected to fight are instead ordered to face each other. Four mandatory title fights and eliminators were revealed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) as either in progress or due to be ordered. Among the lot is a potential lightweight clash between Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18KOs) and former IBF junior lightweight titlist Joseph Diaz (32-1-1, 15KOs), with the bout in discussion for weeks and now coming with the WBC’s blessing.
WBC Silver featherweight champion Lerato Dlamini believes he’s ready to take the next big step in his career as he looks to earn an opportunity for a world title. Dlamini (14-1, 7KOs) has steadily climbed his way up the world rankings – and is currently ranked 4th with the WBC – thanks to a number of impressive showings over the course of his 14-fight winning streak, leaving some pundits to consider him as the dark horse of the division.
Denzel Bentley could not hide his delight over signing promotional terms with Frank Warren and joining up with the Hall of Fame promoter's richly talented team of champions and contenders. The charismatic 24-year-old from Battersea has built up an 8-0 record to date, with seven of those wins coming via blistering KO.