Paul Butler will return to the ring later this month for the first time since suffering a defeat at the hands of Naoya Inoue.
The unbeaten Japanese fighter, who moved to 24-0 (21 KOs), knocked Butler down in the 11th round of the contest in Tokyo back in December, with Butler unable to beat the referee's count.
However, the 34-year-old is now aiming to put only the third loss of his career to date behind him and move back into the title picture. Also on the card is Joe McGrail, who will be looking to extend his unbeaten run when he takes on Nicaragua’s Joel Sanchez.
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After making his professional debut in 2021 with a victory over Mexico’s Fran Rodriguez, the younger brother of Peter McGrail has cemented his reputation as a potential star of the future with a further six consecutive wins.
Both fights will take place at the same venue in Uzbekistan and will be part of Disrupt Promotions inaugural show after the company launched earlier this year.
"We are delighted to announce our first major event, which features a host of exciting fighters at various stages of their careers," Disrupt Promotions said in a statement.
"The fact we are staging the show in Uzbekistan, a country which is extremely passionate about boxing, simply adds to the excitement and anticipation.
"The card is packed with talent. Two-time world champion Paul Butler makes his eagerly awaited return to action, while Joe McGrail, Steven Cairns and Yan Marcos, who are all yet to experience defeat, are three of the most exciting prospects currently competing in the sport.
"We look forward to welcoming fight fans in Uzbekistan to what we believe will be a fantastic show, with further high-profile events to follow between now and the end of the year."
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