Lee sets November Limerick bout

Andy Lee announced today that his fight will be at the University Sports Arena in Limerick on 14 November.

The US-based ex-St Francis BC fighter will take on Frenchman Affif Belghecham in a battle of the southpaws on the Yanjing Fight Night.

Belghecham is rated just ahead of Lee in the current European ratings occupying eighth place with the Shannonsider just behind in ninth place.

'I've watched him in action and he's going to be a very tough opponent,' said Lee. 'He's the current European Union Champion and is coming into this fight on the back of some very good wins. He's never been stopped so it could be a tough night but I'm really looking forward to it.'