JOE MCGRAIL PENS NEW LONG-TERM DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING AS LIVERPOOL SUPER-BANTAMWEIGHT PLOTS PUSH TO THE TOP

Joe McGrail has signed a new-long term deal with Matchroom Boxing as the undefeated Liverpool Super Bantamweight prospect plots his path to winning major titles in the sport – starting on Saturday, September 5 in Dublin.

The 23-year-old Merseyside man, and brother of fellow Matchroom fighter Peter McGrail, is looking forward to facing undefeated Coleraine fighter Matthew Boreland for the WBA Continental Gold belt in front of 80,000 fans at the iconic Croke Park on the Katie Taylor undercard – live on DAZN.

And the Everton Red Triangle Gym-trained 13-0 (6 KOs) charge, believes a statement win in September will propel him to many more big nights ahead.

Joe McGrail said: “I’m made up to have signed a new long-term deal with Matchroom Boxing.

“I had a very testing time with injuries last year but Matchroom stood by me. I am very grateful to Frank Smith, Eddie Hearn and my manager Anto Fitzpatrick for their support. I’m fighting fit again and feeling stronger than ever. And I am ready to repay their support in the ring.

“That begins on September 5, live on DAZN. It will be a huge night on the Katie Taylor undercard, when I face an unbeaten Matthew Boreland for the WBA Continental Gold title in front of 80,000 fans at Croke Park.

“I fully expect that victory to be the first of many belts that come my way. And I am really excited for what the future holds.”

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn reckons McGrail is one to watch – and insists he is one of British boxing’s brightest talents.

Hearn said: “Joe is an exciting talent and undoubtedly one of the finest domestic prospects in the UK today.

“He endured a difficult time with injuries last year but he is back now and he is ready to show once more that he is a dangerous prospect who will flourish over time.

“That is why we have made this long-term commitment to him. There are some big dates ahead for Joe – starting on September 5 at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park, live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN”.