Isaac Chamberlain is all set to take on the Polish powerhouse Michal Cieslak for the European Cruiserweight Championship on Saturday, June 15th, at the home turf of Crystal Palace F.C, Selhurst Park. This thrilling bout will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, and on Peacock in the USA.
Tickets are already up for grabs in a pre-sale at BOXXER.COM, so if you’re looking to witness this clash, act fast.
The Chamberlain vs. Cieslak fight is just the beginning of a series of thrilling undercard announcements for a night that celebrates 100 years of Selhurst Park. The evening will be crowned by the fiercely anticipated all-British world title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe for the WBO World Cruiserweight Championship.
Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs), previously victorious over London rival Mikael Lawal, was named the mandatory challenger for Cieslak’s European title. He’s making the short journey across South London aiming to redeem himself after a prior points defeat to Chris Billam-Smith in July 2022.
The 30-year-old Londoner is poised to challenge Cieslak (26-2, 20 KOs), a formidable two-time world title challenger. Cieslak claimed the European title with a knockout against Dylan Bregeon and defended it successfully with a stoppage against former champion Tommy McCarthy.
Cieslak is making a return to London following his encounter with Lawrence Okolie at the O2 Arena in February 2022. He’s driven by a strong motivation to avenge his previous British soil defeat and climb back into world title contention.
Chamberlain shared his ambitions, “Stepping up to world level by relinquishing the British title was a bold move. I’m thrilled for the chance to become European Champion. A win over Cieslak would propel me into the top five rankings globally, edging me closer to a world title shot. Fighting in such a significant stadium event is truly special, and I’m ready to make Selhurst Park rock as the new European Champion on June 15th.”
Cieslak responded, “Defending my European title against a top contender like Chamberlain is crucial. I need this win to advance towards another world championship fight. I’m looking forward to a longer, more enjoyable bout with Chamberlain.”
BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom added, “This event is not just another fight night; it’s a monumental occasion for Isaac Chamberlain as he seeks European glory against the tough Michal Cieslak right here in South London.”
Mick Hennessy, Chamberlain’s manager, expressed immense pride in Isaac’s journey, likening it to a real-life Rocky story. He anticipates this fight moving Chamberlain closer to a World Title, celebrating his resilience and tenacity.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 15
- Start Time: USA – 2 PM EST / UK – 7 PM BST
- Streaming: Sky Sports (UK and Ireland), Peacock (USA)
- Venue: Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace F.C, London
Updated Fight Card:
- Main Event: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe (WBO World Cruiserweight Championship)
- Co-Main Event: Isaac Chamberlain vs. Michal Cieslak (European Cruiserweight Championship)
- Additional fights and participants will be announced leading up to the event.