Isaac Chamberlain will challenge Polish champ Michal Cieslak for the European Cruiserweight Championship on Saturday, June 15th at Selhurst Park, the home of Crystal Palace F.C, reside on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the U.S.A..
Cieslak vs Chamberlain is the very first in a series of significant undercard statements verified for a hit night of boxing commemorating 100 years of Selhurst Park and headlined by the legendary all-British world title face-off in between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe for the WBO World Cruiserweight Championship.
Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) was called as necessary opposition for Cieslak’s European crown following a dominant points success over London competitor Mikael Lawal for the British and Commonwealth Titles at York Hall in October.
The Brixton fighter will make the brief journey throughout South London to Crystal Palace F.C’s Selhurst Park arena for a 2nd effort at European magnificence having actually formerly lost a points choice to Chris Billam-Smith when challenging for the belt in July 2022.
The 30-year-old will deal with the strong punching Pole Cieslak (26-2, 20 KOs), a previous two-time world title opposition, who caught the European Title with a knockout win over Dylan Bregeon in April 2023 and has actually given that safeguarded the strap with an interruption success over previous European champ Tommy McCarthy.
Cieslak go back to London following his February 2022 fight with Lawrence Okolie for the WBO World Cruiserweight Title at the O2 Arena and is anticipated to bring a huge Polish fanbase with him to Selhurst Park as he seeks to work his method back into world title contention.
Isaac Chamberlain stated: “We gave up the British title to step up to world level. I’m grateful that this is a possibility to be European Champion. This will reveal that I’m world class and predestined to be champ of the world. A win over Cieslak puts me leading 5 in all the governing bodies and on the cusp of a world title fight. To get this chance on such a huge arena occasion makes it even sweeter. I’m sure South London is going to end up and Selhurst Park will be rocking on June 15th when I’m crowned the brand-new European Champion.”
Michal Cieslak stated: “My objective is to fight for the world champion once again, however I understand that safeguarding my European title, specifically against a harmful and high ranked fighter like Isaac Chamberlain brings me closer to that objective. This is another action for me to reach my dreams. If I wish to be world champ, I need to win against competitors like Chamberlain.
“My launching on British soil ended in defeat, so now I will have additional inspiration to get back at. I’m developing and making development with every efficiency. My last fight ended quicker than I believed it would, so I’m hoping that in the face-off with Chamberlain, I’ll have the chance to have a good time in the ring a little bit longer.”
BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom stated: “We’re thrilled to include another big cruiserweight clash to what’s going to be the must-watch boxing occasion of the summertime. It’s an enormous minute for Isaac Chamberlain as aim to claim European magnificence in the house in South London against a powerful champ in Michal Cieslak. This is the very first of a series of significant undercard statements for June 15th so make certain you register now for access to pre-sale tickets to protect your seat for an unmissable night of boxing at Selhurst Park.”
Mick Hennessy, Manager of Isaac Chamberlain, stated: “I’m over the moon for Isaac. He’s had among the hardest journeys I’ve seen in boxing, yet he doesn’t get the regard he should have. Young guys like him are informed to desert their dreams, yet here he remains in a fight that will take him one action more detailed to a World Title. And when he ultimately wins it, it actually will be a Rocky-esque story!”
Fans going to the big video game ON! program will become part of history as boxing go back to Selhurst Park in its centenary year.
The legendary Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe clash tops a substantial costs in South London and kick-offs a substantial summertime of first-rate sport with a hit night of world champion boxing and events.
A portion of every ticket offered will be contributed to the Palace For Life Foundation, the main charity of Crystal Palace F.C, which has actually been dealing with the neighborhood for over 25 years, assisting youths grow through the power of sport, motivating them to discover a much better course in life and to lead a much healthier life.
