McGrail’s hotly anticipated Probellum debut confirmed for next month’s show in Dubai.
awaited Probellum debut next month after becoming the latest high-profile
name added to Probellum Evolution, which takes place on consecutive nights
in Duba*i.McGrail (2-0, 1 knockout), 25, recently signed to Probellum alongside his
younger brother, 19-year-old Joe, and the skilful featherweight will be in
action for the first time since late last year, when he competes on the
second night of Probellum’s upcoming Dubai double-header, on Saturday,
March 19.
Estelle Mossely will create history the night before when she headlines the
Middle East’s first ever female world title fight before Sunny Edwards puts
his IBF world flyweight title on the line a day later, as the Dubai Duty
Free Tennis Stadium hosts a back-to-back boxing bonanza.
One of British boxing’s brightest young talents, Liverpool-born McGrail has
enjoyed a strong start to his career in the professional ranks, beating
compatriot Ed Harrison on his debut last October before defeating
Nicaragua’s Engel Gomez in style, courtesy of a second-round knockout in
December.
Prior to turning professional, his career at amateur level was hugely
successful, with McGrail representing Team GB at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,
as well as winning gold medals at both the 2017 European Championships and
2018 Commonwealth Games. McGrail also took home bronze medals from the
World Amateur Championships in 2017 and 2019, and is a seven-time national
champion.
The Everton Football Club fan is widely considered the stand-out fighter of
his generation to hail from the boxing hotbed of Liverpool and is being
backed to follow in the footsteps of the city’s celebrated list of former
world champions.
McGrail has already boxed to huge support and acclaim in this opening two
pro bouts – which were both in his hometown – but is now determined to
display his dazzling skills in Dubai next month.
*“I’m really looking forward to competing as a Probellum fighter for the
first time in Dubai,” **said McGrail*, who trains at the highly regarded
Everton Red Triangle Boxing Club.
*“This is Probellum’s first event of the year, featuring some brilliant
fighters, and I’m absolutely delighted to be added to the card. I’ve never
fought in the Middle East so it will be a great experience for me.*
*“The fight is just over a month away and my training camp has been going
very well so far. I’m fully focused on being in the best possible condition
to show what I can do when the event comes around and I hope the Brits in
Dubai will come out to support me on the night.”*
*“We are very excited about Peter’s Probellum debut and we have full
confidence he will produce a great performance,”* *added Richard Schaefer,
President of Probellum*.
*“Peter is a fantastic talent, which is why we were so pleased to sign him.
Performing at events such as Probellum Evolution will give him a platform
to show his qualities on a global scale. “He is the latest addition to what
was already a brilliant card, and I would urge fight fans to secure their
tickets as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Probellum
Evolution is going to be a massive, memorable occasion.”
