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UFC supremo Dana White unveils Dublin debut for unbeaten Irish boxer Callum Walsh’s next fight
White isn't the only big name in the Cork native's camp
CALLUM WALSH’S Dublin debut will take place next month at the 3Arena.
The Cork man, 23, who boxes out of LA, will take on Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski (22-2-1) on September 20.
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Walsh is trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach and promoted by the UFC’s Dana White alongside Tom Loeffler, who guided the career of middleweight legend Gennady Golovkin.
White posted a video online where he said: “What’s up Ireland?
"I’m excited to announce I will be in Dublin on September 20 for undefeated Irish boxing superstar Callum Walsh’s next fight.
“He is 11-0 with nine knockouts and he will be facing Przemyslaw Runowski, the No 1-ranked super-welterweight opponent, who’s never been finished in 25 fights.
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“This is a massive opportunity for Runowski and it’s a huge test for Callum Walsh, live from the 3Arena in Dublin Ireland.
"Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 21. I will see you in Dublin.”
Two exciting Celtic title clashes have been announced for the undercard.
Olympian Emmet Brennan will battle Kevin Cronin at super-middleweight, with light-middleweights Craig O’Brien taking on Edward Donovan in a second Dublin-Munster showdown.
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Also announced for the bill are heavyweight Thomas Carty as well as Shauna O’Keeffe and Gareth Dowling, who will be making his debut.