Dickens vs Cacace: Fight Times & Running Order Confirmed for Stacked Paddy’s Weekend Card
Just under 24 hours remain until one of the most stacked Irish cards in recent memory unfolds, as Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions deliver a bill packed with Irish talent in the form of major title fights, rising prospects, exciting debuts and intriguing matchups from the opening bell.
The card builds towards a huge penultimate fight, as James ‘Jazza’ Dickens defends his WBA super-featherweight title against Belfast’s Anthony ‘The Apache’ Cacace, while fighters such as Pierce O’Leary, Jono Carroll, Colm Murphy, and Steven Cairns are all in pursuit of their own respective title glory on a packed schedule.
The bill also features hotly anticipated professional debuts from two of Ireland’s brightest new stars, with Youth World Champion Adam Olaniyan and 10-time Irish Champion Bobbi Flood making their first outings in the paid ranks.
Full running order for the night below
FIGHT 1 – 16:00
Eugene McKeever vs Adrian Orban
The action begins in the afternoon as Drogheda’s Eugene McKeever looks to push his record to 2-0, as the former amateur international faces a Hungarian opponent in Adrian Orban.
FIGHT 2 – 16:20
Gary Cully vs Benito Garcia
Kildare’s Gary Cully returns to action after a 15-month layoff against tough Mexican Benito Garcia, as the towering southpaw looks to get back into rhythm in a new weight class.
FIGHT 3 – 16:50
Thomas Carty vs German Skobenko
Fan favourite heavyweight Thomas Carty looks to get the ‘Carty Party’ rocking again after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury, as he faces Russian hardman German Skobenko, a fighter known for his toughness and durability.
FIGHT 4 – 17:10
Bobbi Flood vs Bela Orban
One to watch early on as highly- rated amateur Bobbi Flood makes his professional debut on what marks the youngster’s 21st birthday. The middleweight prospect has been tipped for big things on the back of his amateur pedigree and begins his journey in the pro ranks against Hungary’s Bela Orban.
FIGHT 5 – 17:30
Eoghan Lavin vs Liam Walsh
Mayo v Kerry – a matchup more commonly associated with Croke Park – arrives in the ring as Eoghan Lavin takes on Liam Walsh in an intriguing domestic middleweight clash.
FIGHT 6 – 18:05
Steven Cairns vs Arnie Dawson – WBA Continental Lightweight Title
Cork’s highly-rated knockout artist Steven Cairns faces former European title challenger Arnie Dawson for the WBA Continental title as ‘The Irish Takeover’ makes his biggest step up in class in pursuit of his first professional title.
FIGHT 7 – 19:30 (First Fight on DAZN)
Jono Carroll vs Colm Murphy – IBO Super-Featherweight Title
A classic youth vs experience clash sees fan favourite Dubliner Jono ‘King Kong’ Carroll challenge Colm ‘Posh Boy’ Murphy for the vacant IBO super-featherweight title. Murphy comes into the bout in form, having claimed the Commonwealth title in February, while the vastly experienced Carroll looks to add world honours to his resume.
FIGHT 8 – 20:10
Ryan Garner vs Cristian Bielma
Southampton’s undefeated Ryan Garner enters the ring with his eyes firmly fixed on the main event. The British, Commonwealth and European champ believes a win in Dublin puts him in line for a world title shot against the winner of Anthony Cacace vs Jazza Dickens.
FIGHT 9 – 20:45
Adam Olaniyan vs Jan Bezouka
Highly regarded amateur and Youth World Champion, Adam Olaniyan begins his pro journey against Jan Besouzka, as the Dubliner looks to follow in the footsteps of some of Queensberry’s great heavyweight fighters.
FIGHT 10 – 21:05
Pierce O’Leary vs Maxi Hughes – IBO Super-Lightweight Title
It’s a homecoming night for ‘Big Bang’ O’Leary, as the Dubliner takes to the stage just 200 metres from where he grew up, in what could prove to be his toughest fight to date. Standing in his way of a world title is a tough and experienced opponent in former world title challenger Maxi Hughes, who steps in on short notice to replace Mark Chamberlain for the IBO super-lightweight title.
FIGHT 11 – 22:05
Jazza Dickens vs Anthony Cacace
The card culminates with Belfast’s Anthony Cacace taking on WBA super-lightweight champion James ‘Jazza’ Dickens in a high-stakes showdown between two proven operators at world level as ‘The Apache’ looks to secure legend status.
POST MAIN EVENT FIGHTS
FIGHT 12 – 23:20
Barry McReynolds vs Jonatas Oliveira
Belfast prospect Barry McReynolds looks to extend his perfect professional record to 4-0 against a 40+ fight veteran in Jonatas Oliveira.
FIGHT 13 – 23:40
Davey Oliver Joyce vs Wendel Da Costa
Former Olympian Davey Oliver Joyce closes out the night as the experienced Mullingar man looks to keep building momentum in the pro ranks. The highly decorated amateur standout faces Brazilian opponent Mendez De Costa in a super-lightweight contest.
