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Pat McCormack Eyes 2026 World Championship title before the key eliminator Miguel Parra
Pat McCormack returns to the ring this weekend against Miguel Parr (Photo: Getty)
“Pat McCormack wins and it looks good.” These were a confident words of a Pat McCormack boxer born in Sunderland, when this weekend he is preparing for the headline at the Sunderland Live Arena.
A 30-year-old, two-time Olympian with a 7-0 record (5 KO), which is part of Eddie Hearna’s stable, is to return to the northeast to face the Mexican warrior Miguel Parra on Saturday evening.
It was a challenging time for the former Boxing Team GB star, and the injuries hinder his progress. However, after the impressive victory over Robbie Davies Jr in March, McCormack is ready for a performance in WBA Eliminator at the level of welterweight.
“It was good, it was a long camp and I’m ready to work. I feel in good shape, very good shape and ready to work” Chronicle live reports.
“I am excited that I came back, I had a good win in my last fight, beat Robbie Davies and got a good space there. It pushed me, and now we have a good fight with the opponent in the world. I can’t wait.
Pat McCormack will face Miguel Parra before their fight this weekend. (Photo: Getty)
“It will be unbelievable, I haven’t boxed here for several years. It’s good to be home.”
Despite struggling with injuries at the last stages of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, McCormack is elated to return to the ring.
“Honestly, I returned to the gym as soon as possible,” he revealed. “Of course, I left the ring for some time, but I was in the non-stop gym and I just can’t wait to return on Saturday evening.
“This is the biggest fight in my career, but I will approach it in the same way as every fight. Whatever it is, it will be. This is a challenging, Mexican game, but I have a game plan to beat it.
“It’s a good fight, a very good warrior, a knockout, but I believe that I have the skills to beat him. I feel that I have the skills to look very good. It’s about winning and looking good. It’s all that counts.”
Since showing exceptional talents as an amateur, McCormack has been intended for a star and has monuments at the world championship before the end of 2026.
When it was asked if the start of the world championship title next year was possible, McCormack said: “Yes, 100 percent, you are only a few fights, but I have to win a good fight on Saturday. Then push the British or European title, something like that, then we are there.
“That was all I dreamed of growing up as a child [winning a world title] And I hope it will come true one day. I just take one fight at once.
“I would like British and European struggles, but full focus on it. The British title, Conah Walker has it, that’s what I want, or the European title, Commonwealth, whatever my team wants to do. This is a fight that everyone is talking about, so I think it’s a fight.”
Promoter Matchroom, Frank Smith, said: “As they will tell you, Pat McCormack is a warrior who in our opinion and everyone believes that they can go all the way. You look at his amateur pedigree, which he went through, I think that of course was not perfect, there were delays.
“The injuries were challenging to maintain this pace and build it, as we all know that we can and where they can get. On Saturday evening he has a difficult, real fight with Miguel Parr, WBA eliminator and begins to build.
“I think that by the end of next year the goal must be world titles. Everyone is adapted with it. I think that if we had no injuries, he would now be in this position.
“He has everything to go to the top of this sport and be the world champion, the United World Champion. He will do it. 100 percent undoubtedly.
“I think we can start a journey now. On September 6, Miguel Parra is a real fight, but then, keep him, keep him and strive to recover it until the end of this year.
“At the end of 2026, this man will be the world champion.” Asked if a potential clash with Conah Walker for a British title could materialize in the future, Smith replied: “Yes, 100 percent, see, Conah Walker showed in his fights over the past year, he can never be ruled out. He has so much heart, desire and fight in it.
“It would be a huge fight for Pat McCormack, but as I say, you can’t look next to Miguel Parr and what it brings. It’s a kind of fighting needs.
“If he goes there with people who do not push him forward, it will not do anything for his career, and on the stage on which he is located, we have to work here. I think Conah Walker is a fight we see the next one.
“It’s about Saturday evening, he must go through it. He is a professional and focuses on ensuring a huge performance.”
By blocking his path, proud of the 25-5-1 (17 KO) record, there is a Mexican warrior Parr, who said: “I had a lot of preparations for this fight, we thought it would be 10 rounds, it is 12 rounds, but I did a lot of training. I will be elated to enjoy this fight and do the best I can.”
Skye Nicolson came close to winning the world featherweight title with a dominant points win over Mariah Turner in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Nicolson (16-1, 3 KO) defended her interim WBC featherweight crown, winning every round against Turner (12-2, 6 KO) at The Melbourne Pavilion.
Nicolson’s excellent boxing skills were on display from the first round, keeping her opponent at bay from her probing jab.
The 30-year-old southpaw, who won the interim belt in December with a unanimous decision victory over Yuliahn Luna Avila, bloodied Turner’s nose in the third round after a series of successful left hands.
The former featherweight world champion rocked her opponent with a straight left hand in the sixth gesture, but the “Golden Girl” responded with a left hook of her own, sending Nicolson falling to the ropes.
Nicolson returned to boxing backwards in the seventh round and circumscribed her opponent’s success.
Turner’s nose remained bloody over the last few rounds, and the 31-year-old was unable to make up the loss.
The Novel Zealander’s suffering deepened in the final round when she was deducted a point for using her head.
Three scores of 90-89 confirmed the victory of Nicolson, who announced a fight with the undisputed super bantamweight champion, Ellie Scotney after the fight.
@skyebnic CALLING for the undisputed super bantamweight champion @elliescotney_ after defeating Mariah Turner: “Ellie Scotney, you have all the belts. I’m next in line. Let’s make it happen for the fans.”#NicolsonTurner pic.twitter.com/rK89Em3PXG
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) April 29, 2026
“I want to be the undisputed world champion,” Nicolson said.
“Ellie Scotney, you have all the belts.
“I’m next in line.
“Let’s do it for the fans.”
Teremon is attacked by Tupou
Teremoana Teremoana defeated Bowie Tupou in the first round, remaining excellent in the heavyweight division.
Teremoana (11-0, 11 KO) landed a brutal uppercut that knocked Tupou’s (29-8, 20 KO) head back, and another right hand sent him to the canvas.
Wylie stops Zalewski
Jake Wylie survived a major scare before stopping Miles Zalewski in the second round of their lightweight fight.
Zalewski (12-4, 10 KO), after an almost three-year break, looked like he was in trouble in the first round, knocked down by a series of shots.
What a round it was
#NicolsonTurner | Live now on DAZN
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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 29, 2026
The Novel Zealander fired back in the second round, knocking Wyllie (19-2-1, 17 KO) to his feet with a robust attack.
However, there was no fairy-tale comeback for the 36-year-old, who was weakened later in the round and another attack resulted in the referee’s intervention.
Hussain pushes past Hunt
Benjamin Hussain came off the deck and passed Andrew Hunt by split decision.
Hunt (11-1-1, 6 KO) stopped Hussain (14-2, 8 KO) in the third round, but “The Hype Beast” rallied in a pulsating fight to capture the vacant IBF Inter-Continental super welterweight title with two scores of 95-94 to overturn the 95-94 score in Hunt’s favor.
HUT FLOORING HUSSAIN!
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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 29, 2026
Undercard remaining
In the lightweight division, Jesse Bolt (4-0, 4 KO) knocked out Faavesi Isaako (3-6, 2 KO) in the second round.
Chloe Chaos (7-2-2, 3 KO) and Arlene Blencowe (5-6-1, 2 KO) drew a split decision in the super welterweight division, and Omar El-Abdallah (5-0, 4 KO) defeated Alivereti Dodomo (7-9, 6 KO) in a super middleweight fight.
BLUE BLOCK ENDS IT!
Jesse Bolt with a stunning KO in the second round! #NicolsonTurner | Live now on DAZN
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 29, 2026
Super lightweight prospect Jonte Metaxas (3-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Troy Toleafoa (0-2).
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Eddie Hearn did not contact Deontay Wilder about fighting Anthony Joshua after signing a contract to fight Tyson Fury, his manager Shelly Finkel claims.
There has been speculation that Joshua could return against Wilder before he faces Fury.
Instead, the 36-year-old will return to the ring on July 25 against Kristian Prengi, before facing Fury in November.
Wilder called out longtime rival “AJ” after his victory over Derek Chisora earlier this month.
The pair have been linked to a clash since both men held world heavyweight titles in 2018, and Finkel believes Joshua had no interest in fighting the “Bronze Bomber.”
“You can’t be disappointed with something that never happened,” Finkel said Heavenly sports.
“Eddie never contacted us and Joshua obviously had no intention of fighting Deontay Wilder.
“Same antique story, just modern date.”
Joshua and Wilder were scheduled to fight in March 2024, but the American was defeated by Joseph Parker in December 2023.
“AJ” will fight for the first time since he knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round in December.
Ten days later, the two-time world heavyweight champion was involved in a tragic car accident that killed two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries.
Saudi Arabian boxing boss Turki Alalshikh announced that Joshua and Fury have signed a contract for their mega fight in a post on the website X on Monday, which read: “To my friends in the UK – it’s happening. This is signed.
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Moments later, Joshua’s return was announced against unknown Albanian Prengi.
“It’s no secret that I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready to get back into the ring, and today is the next step in that journey,” Joshua said.
“I am delighted to have agreed to a multi-fight contract starting on July 25 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“I’m looking forward to competing and continuing where I left off.
“Like I said. The landlord will collect rent. That’s for sure.”
Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov on points in his return to the ring following his retirement earlier this year.
“The Gypsy King” called “AJ”, who was watching the gala from the side of the ring, and declared that he would retire again if the fight with his rival did not take place.
However, his manager Spencer Brown revealed that he may fight again ahead of his fight with Joshua.
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