It has been a busy morning for leading boxing promoter Eddie Hearn today who between new signings has just confirmed another world title fight has been made.
WBA world bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell will return to action on May 25th in a massive fight in Japan:
More breaking news this morning @JamieMcdonnell1 will defend his @WBABoxing World title against Naoya Inoue on May 25th in Japan live on @SkySportsBoxing ???????
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) March 6, 2018
Inoue is recognised as one of the very best fighters in world boxing today, so will represent a massive challenge but an exciting one too for McDonnell.
Travelling to his backyard of Japan shows a lot of courage from McDonnell too, so kudos to him for this.
Fight fans have been pleased with the news so far this morning:
Nothing but respect once again for McDonnell. Some talk about fighting the best, he does it. Ridiculously tough ask, but best of luck!
— Rob (@rjh19850) March 6, 2018
What a fight. @JamieMcdonnell1 is my new hero! What a legend, going to Japan to fight one of the best P4P fighters in the world! Massive massive credit! @davidcoldwell @cutmansheldon ????
— Neil (@Dempo7981) March 6, 2018
I hope he’s getting paid well…
— Tim Lloyd (@Tim_Lloyd1) March 6, 2018
The only comments on here should be applause for taking that fight. Good luck lad. @JamieMcdonnell1
— Fran (@angry_scot) March 6, 2018
You fed him to the lion.
— WiseGuy (@RagingTiger89) March 6, 2018
