Emanuele Blandamura looks for his 30th career victory and to wrap the vacant WBC international silver middleweight title around his waist Thursday, when he takes on Marcus Morrison at the Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli in Rome, Italy and live on DAZN.
As a former world title challenger, the 39-year-old Blandamura (29-3, 5 KOs) returns to the ring following his win over Nikola Matic in April, while England's Morrison (20-3, 14 KOs) is coming off a decision victory over Darryl Sharp in April as well.
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The co-main event sees Serhiy Demchenko (21-14-1, 14 KOs) take on former French light-heavyweight Champion Hakim Zoulikha (26-10, 11 KOs) for the vacant European Union title and the undercard also features some of the best talent that Rome has to offer. Undefeated former European and WBC silver lightweight ruler Emiliano Marsili (37-0-1, 15 KOs), super welterweight Mirko Natalizi (5-0, 3 KOs), super lightweight Sebastian Mendizabal (2-0), cruiserweight Simone Federici (14-2-1, 6 KOs), super welterweight Vincenzo Bevilacqua (14-0) and 2016 Olympian Valentino Manfredonia will all be in action.
“I’m excited to be involved in my first promotion in Rome after the overwhelming success of our opening shows in Florence and Milan with our friends at Opi Since 82 and DAZN," Matchroom Boxing's managing director Eddie Hearn said about the card.
Added Veronica Diquattro, the EVP of Southern Europe of DAZN: "After the success of the events in Milan and Florence, we are proud to land in the capital, in one of the most evocative sports locations in the world, with another evening dedicated to the great international boxing. Over the last months, we have worked hard to bring more people closer to this discipline and the event in Rome confirms our desire to continue on this path and keep giving to all fans moments of incredible emotion."
When is the Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight?
The Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight will take place on Thursday, July 11, live and exclusively on DAZN.
Where is the Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight?
The Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight will take place at the Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli in Rome, Italy.
What time does Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight start?
The Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight undercard is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET, with the main card slated for a 5 p.m. start, both on DAZN.
How to watch Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison
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Emanuele Blandamura record and bio
Name: Emanuele "Sioux" Blandamura
Nationality: Italian
Born: 04/29/1979
Height: 5’ 10”
Reach: 70½”
Total fights: 32
Record: 29-3 with 5 knockouts
Marcus Morrison record and bio
Name: Marcus "Sweet MNM" Morrison
Nationality: British
Born: 03/09/1993
Height: 5’ 11”
Reach: N/A
Total fights: 23
Record: 20-3 with 14 knockouts
Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison fight card
Main card
- Emanuele Blandamura vs. Marcus Morrison; Vacant WBC international silver middleweight title
- Serhiy Demchenko vs. Hakim Zoulikha; Vacant EBU European light heavyweight title
Undercard
- Emiliano Marsili vs. TBA; Lightweights
- Mirko Natalizi vs. TBA; Super welterweights
- Sebastian Mendizabal vs. TBA; Super lightweights
- Simone Federici vs. TBA; Cruiserweights
- Vincenzo Bevilacqua vs. TBA; Super welterweights
- Valentino Manfredonia vs. TBA; Light heavyweights