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Hyland to top bill at Europa

Paul Hyland Jr will take on Bence Molnar at the Europa Hotel on October 17<br />Picture: Hugh Russell
Paul Hyland Jr will take on Bence Molnar at the Europa Hotel on October 17
Picture: Hugh Russell
Paul Hyland Jr will take on Bence Molnar at the Europa Hotel on October 17
Picture: Hugh Russell

PAUL HYLAND JNR will hope to push his way up the British and Irish ratings when he headlines the show at the Europa Hotel, Belfast on October 17.

Undefeated lightweight Hyland Jnr (7-0) tops the bill for the first time on the ‘Champions at the Europa’ show, promoted by MHD Promotions. The talented 25-year-old will face a tricky opponent in talented former Hungarian amateur star Bence Molnar who, at 20, has won 13 in 18 contests which have taken place all over Europe - all five loses have come by way of points.

Hyland Jnr and Molnar will square-off for the new British Promoters’ Association International Junior Challenge Lightweight Belt over eight three-minute rounds in a title contest approved by the British Boxing Board of Control. The MHD team is arguably the best stable of young prospects in Ireland and the UK.

Manager Mark Dunlop regularly rotates his boxers to give them the experience of being the main event and the undercard includes James Tennyson (Celtic Featherweight champion), Dee Walsh (Irish Light Middleweight champion), James Fryers (Masters champion) and Joe Fitzpatrick (Commonwealth Games Silver medalist).

A new concept will see the introduction of 'VIP Dinner Boxing', along with ringside and unreserved seating in a show that will cater for every boxing fan. Tickets are priced at £75 (VIP, including four-course meal), £40 Ringside, £30 (unreserved), £40 (ringside) and are available from all of the boxers or by contacting 07712473905 or mark@mhdpromotions.com.