The world title is in touching distance for super-lightweight standout Sean McComb (19-2, 5 KOs) as he heads to Sheffield’s Canon Medical Arena on Saturday, September 27th for an IBF European Super-Lightweight Championship challenge against Ben Crocker (14-0, 2 KOs).
The championship clash headlines the GBM: ON THE EDGE main card - which airs live worldwide on DAZN - and will see the winner enter the top 10 of the IBF super-lightweight world rankings.
In chief support, reigning British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion Tysie Gallagher (9-2) returns to the ring to take on undefeated challenger Ellie Hellewell (7-0, 1 KO). The sharp southpaw champion makes her second consecutive two-title defence against an all-action contender taking her first shot at these prestigious belts.
The main card also features Dutch demolition man Gradus Kraus (7-0, 7 KOs). The power-punching young light-heavyweight prodigy - trained by Peter Fury - has electrified audiences in the UK and his native Netherlands throughout 2025. Last June he scored a stunning second-round stoppage on a GBM main card and looks to repeat the feat next month.
For McComb - who is widely agreed to have suffered a robbery in his split-decision loss to Edson Barboza Jr in their April 2024 WBO world title eliminator - this European title tilt with Crocker is the crucial first step on what could be a short road to a world title shot against reigning IBF champion Richardson Hitchins.
Belfast boxer McComb says, “I see a clear pathway to the world title starting in Sheffield on September 27th against Ben Crocker. The IBF European Championship is on the line and a win should see me enter the rankings top ten, where I’ve already got an amateur win over Lindolfo Delgado. He’s ranked #3 now, so maybe me and him could rematch in a world title eliminator for a shot at Richardson Hitchins. So we're in touching distance here.
“First I have to beat Ben Crocker next month, so all my focus is on that. I like what I’ve seen of him - he’s a tall, rangy southpaw and he likes to finish last in every exchange. It’s a good style, but I’ll figure it out and I’ll get the win. I think our styles match well to make a good fight for the fans and a really important fight for my career.”
For proud Welshman Crocker, this fight is a unique chance to take a top name and open up big fight opportunities.
“Sean McComb is a great fighter. He’s a slick, awkward southpaw and he’s undeniably world level, so this is a massive fight for me. Beating him will open so many doors for me and push me on to bigger fights and bigger opportunities. I’ve got my eyes on the prize. I’m going to go in there and get the job done, simple as that,” says Crocker.
GBM promoter Izzy Asif excitedly looks forward to another sold out visit to Sheffield’s Canon Medical Arena, “This is our sixth visit to what’s become our home arena in our home city and each event has been better than the last. I’m expecting fireworks from this one and another sold out crowd. Sean McComb is a world champion in waiting and sparks will fly with Crocker. Gradus Kraus is simply dynamite, you have to see it to believe it. We’ve got a great night lined up for arena fans and DAZN viewers around the world.”