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Article: Willie Limond date confirmed for Earl.
- Article from:
- Herald & Post (Luton, England)
- Article date:
- April 26, 2008
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Glasgow date will be world title eliminator
Resurgent Luton fighter Graham Earl will fight Scotsman Willie Limond for his IBO lightweight intercontinental title in Glasgow on Saturday, June 14.
As tipped by our sister paper The Luton News, the fight will act as an eliminator for the full world title.
Earl is relishing the opportunity to get back into the ring after his first round defeat to Amir Khan, but admits that he would not have chosen Limond as his opponent.
The 29-year-old said: "Ideally it would not be him but we both need a way back in and this is it.
"He is a friend in boxing. I've worked with him and his team and ...