In a thrilling development for boxing enthusiasts, Conah Walker is set to headline a high-stakes Midlands derby against the formidable Sam Eggington on Saturday, May 2. The event will take place at the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, promising an electrifying atmosphere in Walker’s hometown.
The welterweight sensation, Conah Walker (17-3-1, 8 KOs), is riding a wave of success and has his sights firmly set on a World Title shot in 2026. Walker’s recent victory over Team GB Olympic hero Pat McCormack in a high-stakes thriller in Monte-Carlo last December has propelled him into the spotlight. Trained by the renowned Jamie Moore, Walker had initially hoped to challenge Lewis Crocker for the IBF crown. However, with Crocker ordered to defend his belt against Liam Paro, Walker sees this homecoming fight as the perfect opportunity to prepare for future glory.
Walker, who last year claimed the British title with a sensational win over Harry Scarff, expressed his excitement and determination: “My dream is to fight for a World Title. That dream was so close to being a reality for this fight, but the next best thing was a homecoming in Wolverhampton. I’d like to thank my manager Sam Jones, Eddie Hearn, and Frank Smith for making it a reality. And the opponent in Sam Eggington couldn’t be more fitting. It will be a special fight for the fans.”
Despite the catchweight nature of the fight, with Walker at 147lbs and Eggington at 154lbs, Walker is confident in his ability to emerge victorious: “Look, I’m a 147lbs fighter, Sam is a 154 fighter – but we’ve made it happen for the fans and we will put on an amazing spectacle on May 2. But there’s only one winner and that’s me.”
However, Eggington, known as ‘The Savage,’ has issued a stern warning to Walker, cautioning him against underestimation. Eggington stated: “Lee Cutler and Joe Pigford both picked me for the away corner. Different fighters, different venues. Same result incoming. Conah Walker, you are next.”
The undercard for this exciting event features several compelling matchups. Bilal Fawaz will defend his British & Commonwealth Super Welterweight Titles for the first time against ‘Ruthless’ Ryan Kelly. Kelly, with a record of 20-6-1 and 8 KOs, has faced notable opponents such as Caoimhin Agyarko, Kieron Conway, Brad Pauls, and Hamzah Sheeraz. Fawaz, with a record of 11-1-1 and 3 KOs, is determined to retain the belts he won last month in Nottingham against Ishamel Davis.
Additionally, former British and Commonwealth Middleweight Champion Kieron Conway will make his return to the ring, stepping up to Super Middleweight to face former English Super Middleweight titlist Mark Jeffers. The event will also showcase the talents of teenage sensation Tiah Mai Ayton, who has been hailed as the future ‘GWOAT’ by none other than Katie Taylor. Ayton will face former European title challenger Stevi Levy.
With a lineup packed with talent and high-stakes matchups, the May 2 event in Wolverhampton is set to be a memorable night for boxing fans worldwide.
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