Lee Haskins vs Ryan Burnett: Mike Perez to return to winning ways in cruiserweight debut in Belfast
Thursday 1 June 2017 14:07, UK
Mike Perez is ready to return to winning ways in explosive style when he takes on Tommy McCarthy in Belfast.
The Cork-based Cuban will be making his cruiserweight debut on the undercard as Ryan Burnett challenges Lee Haskings for the IBF bantamweight title at the SSE Arena, on June 10, live on Sky Sports.
Perez has dropped down after losing to former heavyweight world champion Alexander Povetkin last time out but is looking forward to putting on a show against local cruiserweight Tommy McCarthy.
"I've been working very hard behind the scenes and I'm very excited about the McCarthy fight," said Perez.
"Both of us need to win to move on to major titles and I'm happy to go into his hometown to get the opportunity. I'm ready to give the fans a great fight on June 10."
The cruiserweight clash will be part of a bumper night in Belfast, when Burnett tries to follow in the famous footsteps of Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton and become their latest world champion.
The 25-year-old will challenge IBF bantamweight holder Haskins in only his 17th professional fight, while the champion will be making his third defence since being crowned back in November 2015.
