Everything you need to know as Britain's Sam Noakes gets set to make the first defence of his European lightweight title against Gianluca Ceglia at Bethnal Green's iconic York Hall this weekend.
Noakes is regarded as one of the brightest domestic talents within the 135lbs division and will hope to take a step closer towards a potential world title opportunity with victory in London.
Sam Noakes v Gianluca Ceglia will take place on Friday 6th September 2024.
Sam Noakes v Gianluca Ceglia will top the bill of Queensberry's latest fight card with ring walks scheduled to get underway at around 22:15 (BST).
This is however subject to the length o the undercard bouts.
Sam Noakes v Gianluca Ceglia, together with the stacked undercard, will take place at Bethnal Green's iconic York Hall.
The venue in London has played host to some of the biggest fighters on the planet over the years, with the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Chris Eubank having all fought there.
Sam Noakes v Gianluca Ceglia will be screened live on TNT Sports to subscribers of the platform in the UK and Ireland.
Sam Noakes will put his European lightweight title on the first time since capturing it with a points decision victory over Yvan Mendy earlier this year.
Nationality: | British |
Age: | 27 |
Height: | 5ft 8ins |
Stance: | Orthodox |
Total Fights: | 13 |
Record: | 14-0 (13 KOs) |
Nationality: | Italian |
Age: | 34 |
Height: | 5ft 7ins |
Stance: | Orthodox |
Total Fights: | 26 |
Record: | 21-4-1 (4 KOs) |