Gary Cully will be the leading Irish fighter on the undercard of Katie Taylor's rematch with Chantelle Cameron this November in Dublin, but he won’t be facing Jose Felix in a bid to avenge defeat.
Cully was upset by Felix with a devastating stoppage loss last May having been expected to comfortably deal with the experienced Mexican.
In the aftermath the possibility of a second bout was raised.
However he will take on England’s Reece Mould for the WBA Continental Europe lightweight title, claiming he has a new mindset on fighting at home on this occasion.
Now training under Joe McNally in Liverpool – world champion hopeful Cully is determined to bounce back and take care of business when he challenges Mould.
"This isn’t about a celebration or a party like last time was supposed to be," said Cully.
"This is personal for me to get back to where I need to be and I’m looking to put in a big performance on 25 November."
Mould will be another significant test for Cully having suffered just one defeat in 19 fights at the hands of featherweight world champion Leigh Wood.
Paddy Donovan is back at the 3Arena as he faces English welterweight champion Danny Ball for the WBA Continental Welterweight title.
Another undefeated Irish fighter Thomas Carty will put his Celtic Heavyweight belt on the line against an opponent yet to be confirmed.
Former amateur star Emmet Brennan will have his second pro fight taking on Limerick’s Jamie Morrisey at light-heavyweight for the Celtic title
November 25th MY TIME
— Emmet Brennan OLY (@emmetbrennan91) October 18, 2023
First professional title in only my second fight
Not many people are taking them chances
But I'm here for everything
Fighting 1 kilometre from my own house
What dreams are made of pic.twitter.com/3BoXkYS4vD
Belfast featherweight John Cooney and Dublin’s Liam Gaynor meet for the Celtic featherweight crown.
Recently crowned WBC interim featherweight champion Skye Nicolson (8-0) puts her belt on the line as the Australian collides with Lucy Wildheart (10-2, 4 KOs) in the most prestigious undercard fight.
The Australian will look to end her brilliant 2023 campaign on a high with WBC ruler Amanda Serrano likely to be next for the outright belt.
Swede Wildheart, who now resides in Essex, took former undisputed super-featherweight champion Mikaela Mayer the distance last April.
London lightweight prospect Giorgio Visioli will also feature.
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: "It’s a huge night for Dublin's Gary Cully who looks to bounce back against an in-form Reece Mould while Thomas Carty returns in a heavyweight clash and Paddy Donovan looks to prove he is the 'real deal’ when he faces his first 50-50 test against Danny Ball."
