Casimero Set to Defend WBO Belt Against Briton Butler April 22 in 󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool

By Carlos Costa

Ormocano WBO Bantamweight world champion John Riel Reponte Casimero will make his next title defense against Briton challenger Paul Butler in a Probellum exciting card on Friday, April 22, at the at the M&S Bank Arena in the sports-loving City of Liverpool, England.

In the night’s main event, Ormocano “Quadro Alas” Johnriel Casimero (31-4, 21 KO’s) defends his WBO 118-lbs world strap against the experienced Butler (33-2, 15 KO’s) in a rumble that was originally due to be held last December.

Casimero and Butler lead the list of fighters seeing action in the thrilling Liverpool event, which include former WBA super middleweight champion Rocky Fielding, Liverpool-born brothers Peter and Joe McGrail, and highly ranked warriors Will Cawley and Luke McCormack.

The promoter Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum, tells fans:

“Liverpool is one of the most passionate boxing cities in the world and we are delighted to be holding our first show at the M&S Bank Arena in April,” he says.

“This is an absolutely fantastic card, featuring a combination of world-class fighters, extremely talented aspiring stars and packed with local talent, whose fans will no doubt create a truly unique atmosphere.

“With the likes of the Filipino world champion John Riel Casimero, challenger Paul Butler, former champ Rocky Fielding and the McGrail brothers all set to put on a great show, we fully expect some thrilling fights and a fantastic occasion.”

Local fans in Liverpool will be in full voice supporting the super entertaining boxers as they trade leather at the M&S Bank Arena.

Good luck Johnriel “Quadro Ahos!!!!”