Big fight night at Magna

MAGNA stages another big night of boxing this weekend, with a Commonweath title fight top of the bill.

Around 1,200 tickets have already been sold for tomorrow's Mayhem at Magna event, topped by the Flyweight showdown between Sheffield's Waleed Din and former Cameroon Olympian Thomas Essomba for the vacant Commonwealth belt.

Din, a former ABA champion, will be out for revenge after losing to Essomba on a split decision in the amateurs. Essomba boxed at London 2012 while Din will be looking to extend a flawless streak which has seen him win his last seven matches, five by knockout.

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The main support at the Dennis Hobson Promotions event features another former amateur champ, Liam Cameron from Sheffield, taking on George Beroshvili at super middleweight. The 20-year-old Georgian went in with former British and Commonwealth and three-time world title challenger Martin Murray only three fights ago. Cameron is ranked ninth in Britain.

Doncaster teenager Tom Bell, who used to be train in Rotherham, makes his pro debut against Ricky Leach from Kent. Big things are expected from the 18-year-old super bantamweight. The 13-fight undercard also includes bantamweight Nathan McGarry from Conisbrough. He takes on Anwar Alfadi from the Ingle stable.

A spokesman said: "Dennis Hobson has made Magna home for all his shows and tickets are going well. The event is also going out live across the nation on Spike TV."

Tickets start at £25 for U14s, available on 0114 2434443. Doors open 5.30pm with the first bout at 6pm.