Isaac Chamberlain to Challenge Polish Champion Michal Cieslak for European Cruiserweight Title at Selhurst Park
On Saturday, June 15, Brixton fighter Isaac Chamberlain will face off against Polish champion Michal Cieslak for the European cruiserweight championship at Selhurst Park, the home of Crystal Palace F.C. The highly anticipated bout will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, as well as on Peacock in the USA.
Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) earned the mandatory challenger status for Cieslak’s European crown following a dominant points victory over London rival Mikael Lawal for the British and Commonwealth titles at York Hall in October. The 30-year-old will now make the short trip across South London to Selhurst Park, where he will be seeking his first European title after a previous unsuccessful attempt against Chris Billam-Smith in July 2022.
“We relinquished the British title to step up to world level,” Chamberlain stated. “I’m grateful that this is a chance to be European champion. This will show that I’m world class and destined to be champion of the world. A win over Cieslak puts me top five in all the governing bodies and on the cusp of a world title fight. To get this opportunity on such a big stadium event makes it even sweeter. I’m sure South London is going to turn out and Selhurst Park will be rocking on June 15th when I’m crowned the new European Champion.”
Chamberlain’s opponent, Pole Michal Cieslak (26-2, 20 KOs), is a former two-time world title challenger who captured the European title with a knockout win over Dylan Bregeon in April 2023 and has since defended the strap with a stoppage victory over former European champion Tommy McCarthy. Cieslak is eager to make a statement on British soil and work his way back into world title contention.
“My goal is to fight for the world championship again, but I am aware that defending my European title, especially against a dangerous and high rated fighter like Isaac Chamberlain brings me closer to that goal,” said the champion. “This is another step for me to reach my dreams. If I want to be world champion, I have to win against rivals like Chamberlain. My debut on British soil ended in defeat, so now I will have extra motivation to get even. I’m maturing and making progress with every performance.”
Promoter Ben Shalom expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “We’re excited to add another huge cruiserweight clash to what’s going to be the must-watch boxing event of the summer. It’s a massive moment for Isaac Chamberlain as looks to claim European glory at home in South London against a formidable champion in Michal Cieslak.”
The Cieslak vs. Chamberlain bout will be part of a stacked undercard leading up to the highly anticipated all-British world title showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe for the WBO world cruiserweight championship.
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