Jalil Hackett will face Peter Dobson in his Matchroom debut at Wells Fargo Heart in Philadelphia on Saturday July 13, stay worldwide on DAZN.
Skye Nicolson can also be making the maiden protection of her WBC World Featherweight title in opposition to Dyana Vargas because the undercard is introduced for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ homecoming IBF World Welterweight title protection in opposition to Cody Crowley.
Hackett (8-0 7 KOs) penned a multi-fight promotional take care of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom on the finish of Might, and his first motion along with his new promoter pitches him in deep waters in simply his ninth professional struggle and meets Dobson over ten rounds for the WBA Continental North America Welterweight title.
Dobson (16-1 9 KOs) enters the struggle having taken British star Conor Benn the space in Las Vegas in February, and the New Yorker can be seeking to bounce again from his first defeat by halting the progress of the hotly-tipped 21 yr outdated tyro.
“I’m so joyful to kick off my take care of Matchroom with such a giant struggle,” stated Hackett. “Eddie and Matchroom have a plan for my growth that I’m actually excited by and that begins on July 13 in opposition to Dobson. He took Conor Benn the space in a very good struggle, however I’m going to show that I’m prepared for this step-up and far more.
“It’s additionally nice to be on Boots’ card in Philadelphia. I’ve performed nice work with Boots already and I do know that tickets for this present have been flying, so I can’t wait to showcase my expertise in entrance of a giant crowd, stay on DAZN, after which watch Boots placed on a present.”
“He’s a bit boy and I’m going to beat his ass like his father used to,” stated Dobson. “He’s making an attempt to make use of me as a stepping-stone and he’s making a horrible mistake. There are ranges to this and he’s nowhere close to mine – he’s going to search out that out in brutal trend come July 13.”
Nicolson (10-0 1 KO) gained her WBC crown at a canter in her first World title struggle in February in Las Vegas, pitching a shut-out on two of the playing cards over Dane Sarah Mahfoud. For her first protection, the Australian fights within the States for the fifth time within the paid ranks and places her belt on the road in opposition to Vargas (18-1 12 KOs), the Dominican who fights exterior her homeland for the primary time and in her maiden World title tilt.
“I’m excited to defend my WBC World title on this nice card in Philadelphia,” stated Nicolson. “Though it’s simply my eleventh struggle, I really consider I’m the very best Featherweight within the World.
“I wish to discover a strategy to seize the opposite belts, my dream is to turn into undisputed and I’m prepared to take no matter challenges essential to attain that. I look ahead to making an announcement on July 13, stay on DAZN.”
“Ever since I began boxing this was my dream to struggle for a World title, it’s a dream come true and I’m making the most of this chance,” stated Vargas.
“I thank Matchroom for this opportunity and the champion higher be prepared as a result of the beast from the Dominican Republic is coming for her.”
Khalil Coe will make the quick journey from New Jersey to Philadelphia to struggle for his first title, as he meets Manuel Gallegos over ten rounds for the USWBC Mild-Heavyweight strap. Coe (8-0-1 6 KOs) has appeared ferocious in his current fights, ending his final 4 outings inside the space, and can look to select up his first belt in opposition to Mexican Gallegos (20-2-1 17 KOs) who strikes as much as 175lbs after taking over Tremendous-Middleweight sensation Diego Pacheco final trip in Los Angeles in July.
“I’m excited to be again in a giant step-up struggle in opposition to Gallegos on the ‘Boots’ Ennis undercard,” stated Coe. “Philadelphia will virtually be like hometown struggle for me. It’s proper down the turnpike so I count on numerous my followers to indicate up and watch me dominate once more and I’m on the lookout for a spotlight reel knockout.
“That is one step nearer to me preventing for a World championship, which is my final objective. I really feel like I’m the subsequent huge star within the Mild-Heavyweight division and I’ll be seeking to show that on July 13.”
“I’m anxious to struggle once more on a Matchroom present on a brand new division and for a title,” stated Gallegos. “I really feel stronger and gained’t waste this chance, let’s go”
An all-Puerto Rican affair can also be introduced immediately for the WBA Continental Latin America Tremendous-Featherweight title between Henry Lebron and Christopher Diaz. Lebron (19-0 10 KOs) has signed a promotional take care of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and can look to assert his first title in opposition to two-time World title challenger Diaz (28-4 18 KOs).
“I’m very excited to be coming into this new chapter of my profession with Matchroom Boxing,” stated Lebron. “I really feel that Matchroom goes to offer me with the trail in direction of difficult and successful my first world title as a Tremendous-Featherweight.
“I wish to thank Eddie Hearn and my supervisor Peter Kahn for working collectively to get this deal performed. I can’t wait to enter the ring on July 13 in Philadelphia and making my debut on DAZN.”
“Going through an undefeated fighter and probably the greatest, or the very best, prospects in Puerto Rico like Henry Lebron is the form of problem that brings ardour and willpower to my thoughts,” stated Diaz.
“This struggle isn’t just about getting a victory. It’s about representing Puerto Rico and proving that I belong among the many greatest. I’m prepared to present it my all within the ring and present the world that I’m constructed for moments like this. Puerto Rico vs. Puerto Rico, Let’s go!”
Elsewhere on the cardboard, Philadelphia duo Christian Carto (22-1 15 KOs) and Boots Promotions’ Ismail Muhammad (4-0 3 KOs) struggle over eight rounds at Tremendous-Bantamweight and 6 rounds at Welterweight respectively, whereas there’s a professional debut for an additional Philly native, as Dennis Thompson steps by means of the ropes within the paid ranks for the primary time over 4 rounds at Bantamweight, with all three fighters to be matched quickly.
