The UFC Fight Pass is set to bring a thrilling lineup to Dublin’s 3Arena on September 20, with an action-packed card featuring not one, but two highly anticipated Celtic title bouts. The spotlight of the evening will be on Cork’s own Callum Walsh, who is set to defend his WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title against Poland's Przemyslaw Runowski. This event marks Walsh’s return to his home country for the first time as a professional, and it’s a moment many fans have eagerly awaited.
Dana White made the announcement on Friday, and the excitement surrounding this event has been building ever since. Walsh, an undefeated prospect with a record of 11-0 and 9 knockouts, will face a significant challenge in Runowski, who holds a record of 22-2-1 with 6 knockouts. Runowski, a seasoned competitor from Slupsk, Poland, has faced some tough opponents and remains unbeaten in his last four fights. His experience and resilience are expected to make this a tough test for Walsh, who has been steadily rising through the ranks under the guidance of renowned trainer Freddie Roach and promoter Tom Loeffler.
In addition to Walsh's headlining bout, the card features a pair of intriguing Celtic title clashes. The super middleweight division will see Emmett Brennan, who recently secured the BUI Celtic title at light heavyweight, move down to 168 pounds to battle Kevin Cronin for the BUI Celtic super middleweight title. Brennan's previous win at the 3Arena was a standout moment on the Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron II card. Cronin, from Kerry, is eager to claim his first title after falling short in previous attempts, making this a highly anticipated matchup.
The light middleweight division will also be represented as former Irish Champion Craig O’Brien squares off against Edward Donovan for the BUI Celtic title. O’Brien, originally slated to fight Walsh, now finds an opportunity to make a mark against Donovan, a rising star in the boxing scene.
The card doesn’t stop there. Heavyweight Thomas Carty, still undefeated, will take on Jacek Chruslicki in what promises to be a thrilling bout. Meanwhile, Shauna O’Keefe, fresh off a Knockout of the Year win, will aim to continue her impressive form against Valgerdur Gudsteinsdottir. Other notable matches include Gareth Dowling’s debut and an exhibition bout featuring European Junior Championship captain Ella Thompson.
With a lineup that features a mix of rising stars and established fighters, the September 20 event at the 3Arena is shaping up to be a memorable night for boxing fans. Tickets will go on sale on August 21, so make sure to grab yours and witness a night of high-stakes boxing action live.
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