Pierce O’Leary might change into Eire’s sixteenth EBU European Champion in his subsequent combat.
The Dublin was mandated to combat Spain’s Jon Fernandez in a remaining eliminator by the EBU however the pair ought to now meet for the title.
The European Boxing Union has ordered the combat demanding the groups conform to a deal earlier than February 20 or purse bids will probably be known as.
The continental governing physique moved after Dalton Smith elected to vacate simply days after successful the well-known blue strap.
The English fighter demolished Walid Ouizza in a single spherical to win the vacant title within the Nottingham Enviornment final weekend and gave up quickly after.
It’s understood Smith had agreed to take action earlier than he challenged for the title, suggesting his staff are completely happy for O’Leary to win the title and construct towards a large Irish-English mild welterweight assembly.
There was discuss O’Leary would prime JB Promotions April 12 card on the Nationwide Stadium. It stays attainable his staff will push to tempt the Spaniard to Dublin and create a large homecoming for ‘Huge Bang’.
Nevertheless, O’Leary has been linked to fights on the undercard of Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr’s blockbuster bout within the spring.
