Promoter Izzy Asif hopes to safe Sean McComb a world title shot subsequent yr.
The Belfast fighter regained some critical profession momentum final weekend, as he bought up off the canvas to beat Ben Crocker and win the IBF European mild welterweight title in a GBM essential occasion in Sheffield.
The win sees the southpaw climb into the IBF prime 10 and safe a rating that makes him world title eligible with the American organisation.
For Asif, the end result has opened the door to a long-anticipated run on the sport’s prime stage for a boxer who has been left annoyed since his controversial defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr.
“Sean may very well be preventing for a world title in 2026,” Asif mentioned.
“Whether or not that’s on a GBM present, a Queensberry card, a Matchroom card, a Riyadh card – I don’t care what it’s. I’ll do what’s finest for the fighter. I’ve bought an obligation to ensure I take my fighters to the very best alternatives and the very best cash. They’re within the hazard enterprise, risking their life, so I’ve no ego about working throughout promotions.”
There was speak of a Belfast invoice however the GBM boss is open to oppurtuinities on different promoters payments. He believes the trendy boxing panorama, with promoters more and more prepared to collaborate, will create the type of alternatives McComb must progress.
“I encourage it on a regular basis,” he added. “Boxing dynamics have modified, the place you’re seeing plenty of promoters working collectively. So yeah, it’ll be no matter card it’s – we’ll do what’s finest for Sean McComb.”
Asif described final weekend as “a pleasant night time” for each McComb and GBM, praising his fighter for overcoming setbacks and placing himself again on the planet combine.
“After the inactivity he had and clearly the unhealthy luck he had in New York, it’s nice to get a belt and again in that world rating,” he mentioned.
