The EBU have ordered Pierce O’Leary to make the primary defence of his lately acquired European gentle welterweight title in opposition to Jon Fernandez.
The Dubliner turned Eire’s sixteenth European Champion when he claimed the EBU strap by outpointing Liam Dillon at Portman Street earlier this month.
The win sparked discuss of an enormous homecoming and a 3Arena summer time combat night time was being explored by Frank Warren and Queensberry.
A homecoming opponent hasn’t been talked about but when the Dub is to place his European title on the road in his hometown, he should combat the Spaniard.
The EBU have made Fernadez necessary challenger, and the groups have till July 15 to agree phrases or purse bids will probably be referred to as.
Fernandez represents a step up on Dillin, he has solely ever fallen quick in opposition to stiff opposition, dropping to O’Shaquie Foster and Michel Rivera in and round world degree.
It’s understood Queensberry want to make the combat for Septemer 5 and Michael Conlan will populate the invoice.
