What was extensively dubbed one of many best playing cards in boxing historical past has considerably fallen aside, after Daniel Dubois has needed to pull out from the defence of his heavyweight title in opposition to Joseph Parker, on the grounds of sickness. Elsewhere on the cardboard, Floyd Schofield has withdrawn from his WBC light-weight title battle in opposition to Shakur Stevenson, likewise on well being grounds.
As a substitute, Parker will face Martin Bakole, extensively thought-about one of the vital harmful heavyweights preventing in the present day.
However heading the invoice can be Artur Beterbiev dealing with Dmitry Bivol, in what is ready to be an impressive undisputed mild heavyweight conflict.
Parker — following spectacular profitable bouts over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang — is wanting on fantastic type for his bout tonight, February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However Parker’s alternative, Bakole, 31, has received 21 of his 22 skilled fights, along with his final victory got here Jared Anderson in August. It’s set to be shut battle.
A hoop stroll for the pair can be proven dwell on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace from 9pm, after which the star battle between Beterbiev and Bivol will get below means from 10.30pm.
Beterbiev was topped because the undisputed light-heavyweight champion after beating Bivol by majority determination after an epic battle in October. It was a hotly debated consequence and now Bivol has his probability to take revenge.
There may be a variety of undercard motion earlier than these two fights ranging from 4pm, although most pubs and bars can be displaying Premier League motion and England’s Six Nations match in opposition to Scotland (4.45pm kick-off) till the night. To observe from residence prices £19.95. The venues beneath can be screening the later boxing and it’s advisable to verify and guide forward of time.
Dubois and Parker face off
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Reverse Victoria station, Greenwood serves beers, cocktails, and bar meals in a sweeping area filled with TV screens and excessive tables. It’s considered one of a number of cleverly positioned Sport London group bars within the capital, with a couple of different choices additionally listed beneath.
Positioned simply exterior London Bridge, Redwood is a multi-floored area with screens all through. It could be advisable to mattress in early because the bar, like all within the wider Sport London group, will get very busy.
Northwood options large, UHD screens and a booming sound system, and is ever-popular within the space for giant sporting occasions.
The sweeping glass pub Broadleaf exhibits sports activities abound and has quite a few screens on which to look at Fury attempt to regain his titles. Tables might be booked all night.
Sports activities Bar & Grill, Clapham Junction
Clapham is without doubt one of the finest bets south of the river. Close to the Clapham Junction prepare station is the Sports activities Bar & Grill, which is providing bookable seats from 8pm. Phrase to the clever, it might probably get a bit vigorous.
Beechwood Sports activities Bar & Kitchen, Liverpool Avenue
Beechwood, one other of the Sport London areas, is displaying the match alongside loads of draught beers and bar meals.
The Cornershop, Shoreditch
Nightlife and sporting venue the Cornershop serves meals till late and is a celebration spot come night, with a licence till 3am. Within the basement are huge screens, and the 10pm battle time means it might probably double up because the after-party venue. It’s all the time busy right here, so finest guess is to behave quick and drop them an e-mail.
This Scandi-style get together bar is open till 2am on the weekend and all the time busy when massive occasions come round, and few spots on the town will come shut in terms of environment.
This Camden pub has screens in all places and can be displaying the battle dwell. Meals is served till 9pm, however drinks move a lot later.
