By:
Paul Kelly
Sean McComb has his sights firmly set on a huge fight next, perhaps on Lewis Crocker’s undercard in Belfast.
‘The Public Nuisance’ has revealed his team are already in talks to fight on the same card as Crocker’s first world title defence, provided it’s at home.
Sean McComb Eyes Huge Fight On Lewis Crocker Undercard In Belfast
Sean McComb has his sights firmly set on a big fight next, which he is hoping will be at home in Belfast on the undercard of Lewis Crocker’s first world title defence.
Crocker’s first defence is yet to be confirmed, with talk of him defending his IBF World Welterweight Title against #2 ranked Liam Paro. The fight looks like a shoe-in to happen next, it’s just a matter of where.
The fight will either land in Crocker’s home town of Belfast, or in Australia depending on who wins purse bids. If Crocker’s promoters Matchroom Boxing win the purse bid, the fight will likely head to the SSE Arena in Belfast in April time.
If Crocker’s maiden world title defence is in his home town, you can guarantee there will be several local fights clambering for a spot on the card. McComb is one of those fighters, having revealed his team are already in talks to fight on Crocker’s undercard, provided it’s in Belfast:
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“They [Matchroom] are already speaking to my management about having me on the show if they win purse bids,” McComb told ESBR Boxing.
“I’ve been given a date for April anyway regardless of purse bids, and I’m just holding out now to see what happens with the purse bids.
“If the purse bids happen, I’m very confident I’ll be on that show. Potentially in the co-main event so fingers crossed Matchroom win the purse bids and dig deep into their pockets and we’ll have a show down here in Belfast,” McComb concluded.
The 33-year-old is eying a world title showdown with Richardson Hitchins, but will likely need at least one more big win against a highly-ranked opponent before landing a world title fight, perhaps even later this year.
Sean McComb Closing In On World Title Shot With High IBF Ranking
After his one-sided beating of Hugo Micallef in Monaco last December, Sean McComb is firmly closing in on a world title shot in 2026.
His promoters GBM Sports teased a huge year for ‘The Public Nuisance’, who himself is confident of becoming world champion before the end of the year.
In order to do that, McComb realises he will have to work his way into a mandatory position for a shot at one of the four champions at 140-pounds. As the #12 ranked fighter in the IBF, that is his most likely route to a world crown.
McComb entered the IBF top 15 for the first time before the end of 2025, and will likely climb even higher in the sanctioning bodies rankings if he claims a big win in April.
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A fight with IBF king Richardson Hitchins is what he wants, despite the American dismissing McComb’s chances of challenging him for his red and gold belt. That being said, the Belfast man is in a strong position regardless.
Another win or two against top level fighters on the fringes of world level would ultimately see McComb become undeniable. Then, the 21-2 fighter will have his chance at winning a world title and adding his name to the list of Irish world champions.
A fight with new WBC champion Dalton Smith is also a possibility, but McComb feels the fight is unlikely as ‘Matchroom know I’m a nightmare’. That being said, it would be a big fight for UK and Irish boxing if it ever did happen.
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