McCloskey preparing for European title shot
Published Friday, 11 June 2010
Paul McCloskey has a European title defence on Friday evening against Giuseppe Lauri.
The 30-year old from Dungiven is looking to extend his unbeaten run at the King's Hall.
The 34-year-old challenger from Italy has a decent reacord having won 50 of his 56 contests.
McCloskey however has said in the build up to the meeting he is hoping home support in Belfast will give him a little edge.
The top supporting bout on Friday night's card sees Lurgan's Stephen Haughian face former British champion Kevin McIntyre for the Celtic welterweight title.