TONIGHT’S fight between Michael Gomez Jr and Reece Bellotti is OFF.
The pair were due to step into the ring on the Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis undercard a the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester.
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Both the British and Commonwealth super featherweight belts were supposed to be on the line.
However, Gomez Jr was taken ill in the changing rooms shortly before the first bell.
And following a doctor’s assessment, he was ruled out of the bout.
The fight was expected to start at approximately 9pm.
However, the news of the shock withdrawal came from Matchroom Boxing’s X account at 7.50pm.
A statement said: “Matchroom Boxing has been informed by the British Boxing Board of Control that tonight’s scheduled British & Commonwealth Super Featherweight Title bout between Reece Bellotti and Michael Gomez is off.
“Michael Gomez Jr as taken ill in the changing rooms, where he was inspected by doctors and ruled out of the contest.
“We wish Michael a speedy recovery.”
Bellotti, 33, was ordered to defend his two belts by the BBBoC – three months on from his victory over Levi Giles at the Copper Box in London.
The Bomber from Hertfordshire secured a unanimous decision that night to move his record to 19-5.
But he was set for a tough task clinging on to his titles against Gomez Jr.
The Lancashire man, 29, has won his last 12 pro fights – dating back to August 2019.
That included his most recent victory over Kane Baker in April where he survived an early cut above his eye in Manchester to secure his English super featherweight belt and move to 21-1 in his pro career.
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