- George Chung
- Aug 26, 2024
- 2 min read
Callum Walsh, the undefeated boxing sensation, is set to make his highly anticipated return to Ireland on Friday, September 20, at Dublin’s 3Arena. Presented by UFC FIGHT PASS®, this electrifying event will see the Cork native defend his WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight title in a thrilling main event against Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski. Adding to the excitement, the co-main event features a 10-round Super Middleweight clash between Ali Akhmedov and Pierre Hubert Dibombe.
Tickets are expected to sell out fast, with sales starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, via Ticketmaster. For those eager to secure their spot early, a 3Arena presale will be available from 10 a.m. on Monday, August 19. The ten-round main event will also be broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®, ensuring fans around the world won’t miss a moment of the action.
Callum Walsh’s rise to fame has been bolstered by a strong relationship with UFC President Dana White, who has been a guiding force in Walsh’s career. White’s belief in Walsh’s potential to become a world champion is evident, as he has supported the young fighter’s journey from California back to his homeland.
With an impressive 11-0 record, including 9 knockouts, Callum Walsh is ready to bring his A-game to the 3Arena. This fight marks his first professional main event appearance on home soil, promising an unforgettable night for Irish boxing fans. Trained by the legendary Freddie Roach, Walsh is widely regarded as one of the sport’s brightest young talents.
Przemyslaw Runowski (22-2-1), fighting out of Slupsk, Poland, is determined to spoil Walsh’s homecoming. Unbeaten in his last five outings and never having been stopped, Runowski is the top-rated Super Welterweight in Poland and is coming to Dublin with his sights set on taking the belt.
The co-main event is equally compelling, with Ali Akhmedov (21-1) from Kazakhstan returning to the ring for the third time in 2024, following two knockout victories earlier this year. Facing him is France’s Pierre Hubert Dibombe (22-1-1), who is looking to bounce back from his first professional loss and continue his journey toward becoming a world champion by 2026.
The undercard is packed with exciting matchups, including:
Thomas Carty (8-0, Dublin, Ireland) vs. Jacek Chruslicki (8-0, Nowy Sącz, Poland) in a Heavyweight bout.
Emmett Brennan (3-0, Dublin, Ireland) vs. Kevin Cronin (8-1-1, County Kerry, Ireland) in an eight-round Super Middleweight bout for the Celtic Title.
Craig O’Brien (14-3, Dublin, Ireland) vs. Edward Donavan (7-0, Limerick, Ireland) for the Super Welterweight Celtic Title.
Shauna O’Keefe (2-0, Clonmel, Ireland) vs. Valgerdur Gudsteinsdottir (7-5, Reykjavik, Iceland).
Gareth Dowling (Dublin, Ireland) making his professional debut.
Ella Thompson (6-4, Dunboyne, Ireland) vs. Dolly Sambrook (4-3, United Kingdom) in an amateur bout.
This event promises to be a night of high-stakes action and unforgettable moments as Callum Walsh returns home to defend his title in front of a passionate Irish crowd. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making!
