SAM GILLEY is all set to put his Commonwealth title on the line against Jack McGann in London THIS weekend – but McGann wasn’t the initial challenger.
Gilley, 30, had been preparing to renew his bitter rivalry with Louie Greene.
But in devastating news for boxing fans, the Magic Man was forced to withdraw due to injury.
However, in steps Liverpool’s McGann who has been granted the opportunity to fight at the top of the bill after originally being scheduled to box Ryan Maycock.
McGann ironically bounced back from his defeat against Greene on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou with a TKO win vs Lukasz Barabasz in June.
But the champ Gilley will be eager to prove why he has been signed by Queensberry Promotions – Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are also under contract with them just to name a few.
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When is Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann?
- Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann will take place on Friday, October 18.
- The main card is expected to get underway from 7pm BST.
- York Hall is the chosen venue for this Commonwealth title clash and it can host approximately 1,200 spectators.
What TV channel is Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann on can it be live streamed?
- Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 3 in the UK.
- TNT Sports customers can stream the entire action on discovery+ via a compatible mobile or tablet device.
Who is on the undercard?
- Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann; Commonwealth and British Super Welterweight titles (MAIN EVENT)
- Courtney Bennett v Nick Webb; British Southern Area Heavyweight title
- Tommy Fletcher v Milans Volkovs
- Royston Barney Smith v Carlos Rayo
- Lloyd Farrington v Jesus Lobeto
- Sam King v Dmitri Protkunas
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
