
Steve Gago Returns From Layoff to Make Late-Career Push Toward Title Shot
Steve Gago knocked out Zixiang Wang in May to grab the WBC Australasian welterweight title, taking a step closer to fulfilling his ambitions for a world title.
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Steve Gago knocked out Zixiang Wang in May to grab the WBC Australasian welterweight title, taking a step closer to fulfilling his ambitions for a world title.

Sean McComb and Siar Ozgul have already shared plenty of rounds together sparring in the past - and the Belfast boxer is expecting a similar vibe when they go up against each other next month.

Steve Gago has followed up from his WBC Australasian title victory in his hometown of Perth by resigning a long term deal with Tony Tolj's Dragon Fire Boxing. Gago has won multiple titles with various governing bodies whilst under the guidance of Tolj and Dragon Fire Boxing and has now committed his long term future to the standout Oceania based setup.

Kylie Hutt will clash with Desley Robinson on May 1 as she looks to achieve her lifelong ambition in becoming Australian Middleweight Champion. Hutt recently signed with Dragon Fire Boxing and their supremo Tony Tolj, with the ambition of getting an opportunity for the Australian title in a second weight class.

One time IBF Pan Pacific Welterweight Champion Steve Gago is looking to bounce back in style, as he takes on WBC Asia Pacific Champion Geisler AP on Dragon Fire Boxing's latest edition of the world-renowned Thunderdome series on March 6.

Former WBA interim-super middleweight champ Giovanni De Carolis (28-9-1) is now official challenger for the vacant EBU title. In the other corner is German Emre Cukur (14-0), who´s been in that position for some time and before De Carolis came along it was Juergen Braehmer who was official challenger.

On Thursday, August 29, undefeated heavyweight prospect Stephan "Big Shot" Shaw (11-0, 8 KOs), of St. Louis, MO, will face off against Willie "The Snake" Jake Jr. (8-2-1, 2 KOs), of Indianapolis, IN, in an eight-round featured bout on DiBella Entertainment's Broadway Boxing series held at Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, CT. The event will be live streamed exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Broadway Boxing is presented by Nissan of Queens, Azad Watches, OPTYX, Christos Steak House and Gagliardi Insurance.

Steve Gago put on a 10 round masterclass in Macau as he overcame the challenge of the tricky Adam Abdulhamid, winning the IBF Pan-Pacific Welterweight crown in the process. Gago, who now moves to 11-0, opened up about his victory in Macau and the overall experience of boxing at the prestigious convention.

Tyrone McKenna and super-lightweight rival Darragh Foley will collide for the WBC International title in Belfast on June 21 – live on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank.