Masoud vs. Sanmartin

At Newcastle Arena, UK, Shabaz Masoud (12-0, 4 KOs) won a split decision over Jose Sanmartin (34-8-1, 21 KOs) for the vacant WBA Super Bantamweight title. Mark Dickinson (6-0, 2 KOs) dominated Grant Dennis (18-6, 3 KOs) in a middleweight eliminator, stopping him in the fifth round. In super welterweight, Ishmael Davis (12-0, 6 KOs) stopped Ewan Mackenzie (8-1, 3 KOs) in an eighth-round title eliminator. Jeffy Ofori (13-5-2, 4 KOs) overcame Calum French (4-1, 1 KO) in super lightweight, with an eighth-round stoppage. Lightweight Cameron Vuong (2-0, 1 KO) earned a unanimous decision over John Mosqueura (5-5, 1 KO). The event also saw wins for Jimmy Sains and Ben Rees in middleweight and light heavyweight, and a stoppage win for Owen Rees in super lightweight.

After a year away from the boxing ring, Britain's Shabaz Masoud (11-0, 4 KOs) is poised to make a crucial return as he takes on Jose Sanmartin (34-7-1, 21 KOs) in Newcastle. The matchup, originally slated for the undercard of the Jack Catterall vs. Jorge Linares fight, had been postponed due to Masoud falling ill post weigh-in last month.

For Masoud, this fight represents more than just a return; it's a critical step in his journey towards domestic boxing titles. With stakes high and anticipation building, the boxing community is keenly awaiting this encounter.

The main event featuring Masoud vs. Sanmartin is expected to commence with ringwalks around 10:22 p.m. UK time (5:22 p.m. ET).

Yet, the night isn’t just about these two gladiators. The undercard is equally enticing. Jarro’s Super-Welterweight contender, Ewan Mackenzie (8-0, 3 KOs), is set to lock horns with Leeds’Ishmael Davis (11-0, 5 KOs) in a critical eliminator for the English title. Simultaneously, West Rainton's Mark Dickinson (5-0, 1 KO) squares off against Grant Dennis (18-5, 3 KOs) in another intense eliminator, this time for the English Middleweight title. Other notable matchups feature Gateshead Lightweight Calum French (4-0, 1 KO) taking on Shaun Cooper (13-5, 0 KOs), and debutants Jimmy Sains, Cameron Vuong, Owen Rees (1-0, 1 KO), and Ben Rees (1-0-1, 1 KO) aiming to enhance their reputations.

Main card:

▪️Shabaz Masoud vs. Jose Sanmartin, 10 rounds, for vacant WBA Intercontinental super bantamweight title ▪️Cameron Vuong vs. John Henry Mosquera, 6 rounds, lightweight ▪️Calum French vs. Jeff Ofori, 8 rounds, lightweight ▪️Mark Dickinson vs. Grant Dennis, 10 rounds, for English middleweight title eliminator ▪️Ewan Mackenzie vs. Ishmael Davis, 10 rounds, for English super welterweight title eliminator

Preliminary card: (begins at 12:15pm ET)

▪️Ben Rees vs. Sadaam Moamed Da Silva Caetano, 6 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Jimmy Sains vs. Jesus Lobeto, 4 rounds, middleweight ▪️Owen Rees vs. Konrad Czajkowski, 6 rounds, super lightweight

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