Press Release: By Probellum – DUBAI, FEBRUARY 15 - Top prospect Peter
McGrail will make his eagerly awaited Probellum debut next month after becoming
the latest high-profile name added to Probellum Evolution, which takes place on
consecutive nights in Dubai. Credit: Probellum
McGrail (2-0, 1 knockout), 25, recently signed to
Probellum alongside his younger brother, 19-year-old Joe, and the skilful
featherweight will be in action for the first time since late last year, when
he competes on the second night of Probellum’s upcoming Dubai double-header, on
Saturday, March 19.
Estelle Mossely will create history the night before
when she headlines the Middle East’s first ever female world title fight before
Sunny Edwards puts his IBF world flyweight title on the line a day later, as
the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium hosts a back-to-back boxing bonanza.
One of British boxing’s brightest young talents,
Liverpool-born McGrail has enjoyed a strong start to his career in the
professional ranks, beating compatriot Ed Harrison on his debut last October
before defeating Nicaragua’s Engel Gomez in style, courtesy of a second-round
knockout in December.
Prior to turning professional, his career at amateur
level was hugely successful, with McGrail representing Team GB at the 2020
Tokyo Olympics, as well as winning gold medals at both the 2017 European
Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games. McGrail also took home bronze medals
from the World Amateur Championships in 2017 and 2019, and is a seven-time
national champion.
The Everton Football Club fan is widely considered the
stand-out fighter of his generation to hail from the boxing hotbed of Liverpool
and is being backed to follow in the footsteps of the city’s celebrated list of
former world champions.
McGrail has already boxed to huge support and acclaim
in this opening two pro bouts – which were both in his hometown – but is now
determined to display his dazzling skills in Dubai next month.
“I’m really looking forward to competing as a
Probellum fighter for the first time in Dubai,” said McGrail, who trains at the
highly regarded Everton Red Triangle Boxing Club.
“This is Probellum’s first event of the year,
featuring some brilliant fighters, and I’m absolutely delighted to be added to
the card. I’ve never fought in the Middle East so it will be a great experience
for me.
“The fight is just over a month away and my training
camp has been going very well so far. I’m fully focused on being in the best
possible condition to show what I can do when the event comes around and I hope
the Brits in Dubai will come out to support me on the night.”
“We are very excited about Peter’s Probellum debut and
we have full confidence he will produce a great performance,” added Richard
Schaefer, President of Probellum.
“Peter is a fantastic talent, which is why we were so
pleased to sign him. Performing at events such as Probellum Evolution will give
him a platform to show his qualities on a global scale.
“He is the latest addition to what was already a
brilliant card, and I would urge fight fans to secure their tickets as soon as
possible in order to avoid disappointment. Probellum Evolution is going to be a
massive, memorable occasion.”
Tickets for Probellum Evolution can be purchased HERE.
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About Probellum
Launched in September 2021, Probellum is a global
boxing promotion and media company, and the fastest-growing brand in the sport.
Probellum’s elite stable includes Nonito Donaire,
Regis Prograis, Estelle Mossely, Lee McGregor, Donnie Nietes, Troy Williamson,
Dina Thorslund, Muhammad Waseem, O’Shaquie Foster, Will Cawley, Mark Dickinson
and Pat and Luke McCormack.
Since launching, Probellum has signed co-promotional
partnerships with some of the biggest promoters globally, including Wasserman
(Germany), Universum (Germany), GYM (Canada), Maravilla Box (Spain), Team Ellis
(Australia), Titov Boxing Promotions (Russia), Volcano Boxing (El Salvador),
BXSTRS Promotions (Mexico), PR Best (Puerto Rico) Glozier Boxing (New Zealand),
Box Office Sports (Ghana) and LNK Boxing (Latvia).
Probellum
hosted its inaugural event at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena in December 2021.
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