The Salle des Etoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo will host a huge night of world championship boxing on November 12 when Martin Murray will finally get the chance to avenge his world title defeat to Arthur Abraham as the pair meet again at the blockbuster Monaco boxing show.
Up for grabs will be the WBO International Super-Middleweight belt – with Murray looking for revenge after suffering a split-decision loss for the German’s World title in November, the UK’s Sun reports.
Matchroom Boxing and the Casino de Monte-Carlo are collaborating to bring the night of World championship boxing to the Salle des Etoiles, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
One of the world’s most dangerous and exciting heavyweights, Luis Ortiz, making his European debut in his first fight since teaming up with Matchroom Boxing, tops the bill as he looks to add to his 22 KOs from 25 wins as he takes on Malik Scott for the WBA Inter-Continental title –And WBA World Bantamweight king Jamie McDonnell defends his crown against Liborio Solis.
The Sporting Monte-Carlo has hosted two huge World title nights in the last two years, with pound-for-pound Middleweight king Gennady Golovkin defeating Martin Murray in February 2015 and Randy Cabellero outpointing Stuart Hall for the IBF Bantamweight crown in October 2014.
“It is an absolute honour to bring this huge night of World championship boxing to Monaco,” said promoter Eddie Hearn.
“It’s been a wonderful few years for British boxing but to showcase this great sport in such a high quality environment is very exciting. This is going to be the most high profile fight night of the year and we are looking forward to putting on an exceptional night of boxing for Monte-Carlo, fans and all of our international broadcasters.”
Pascal Camia, Director of Gaming at SBM since November 2015, added: “We are thrilled to host this new world-class boxing event and to perpetuate the tradition of boxing in Monaco which has now become a major rendezvous for the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
“From the gambling tables to the ring, the adrenaline will be flowing for a night of show and entertainment to be remembered.”