The Fastest Rising Star in Boxing, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (11-0, 9 KOs), of Cork, Ireland made the extensive media rounds in Dublin this week to promote his highly anticipated return to his home country against Przemyslaw Runowski, (22-2-1, 6 KOs), of Slupsk, Poland set for Friday, September 20 at the 3Arena.
Advance tickets for Walsh vs. Runowski, a ten-round super welterweight clash headlining an action-packed, eight-fight card are Now On-Sale via Ticketmaster. The event is promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and will be broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®.
“The reception from the media and fans here in Dublin for Callum’s homecoming has been overwhelming,” said Tom Loeffler. “Tickets on the first day moved very well, the 3Arena is very happy and we’re looking forward to a massive event on Friday, September 20.”
“We’re very grateful for the support of UFC President and CEO Dana White, UFC and UFC Fight Pass on this event and all 360 Promotions shows. This is the fourth major market that Callum has headlined including New York City twice, Boston and Los Angeles, a remarkable statement of his rapidly growing popularity. Boxing fans want excitement and Callum delivers that in every fight.”
Walsh will defend his WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight for the second time at the 3Arena, following consecutive knockout wins over Dauren Yeleussinov and Carlos Ortiz. This fight marks Walsh’s first first fight on his home soil as a professional and with a high knockout percentage this headline bout is sure to deliver fireworks. Walsh is trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach and is touted as one of the sport’s brightest talents.
Runowski heads into the event with a record of 22-2-1 and unbeaten in his last five outings, and having never been stopped. He is the top-rated boxer in Poland in the super welterweight division and has his eyes on ruining Walsh’s homecoming and taking his belt.
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