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The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Who is Drew Limond, son of Willie Limond?
Josh Taylor's return to action against Ekow Essuman this weekend takes place in Glasgow, enabling Queensbury Promotions to give space on the undercard to the next generation of Scottish fighters. Drew Limond, who is in action on Saturday night, live on DAZN, is literally the next generation of boxer in his family. The 19-year-old is the son of Willie Limond, a respected name in the Scottish boxing scene. Frank Warren working with second generation of Limond fighter Willie Limond was a Scottish boxer from Glasgow, who fought professionally 48 times between 1999 and 2023, attaining a record of 42 wins, 6 defeats, with 13 of his victories coming by way of knockout. He would earn the British, Commonwealth, and European titles at various different weights, fighting between super featherweight and super lightweight. At 45-years-old, Limond Sr was preparing for another bout in April 2024 when he suffered a suspected seizure. In the days prior, Limond Sr had reached out to former promoter Frank Warren to discuss his son, Drew Limond, turning professional. Previewing the fight, Warren shared on 'It was a special moment for me when his dad Willie brought him down to sign with us.' Warren had previously gone into more detail about signing Drew. Last year, he commented: 'This signing of Drew means a lot to me because I was very fond of his dad and was honoured when he came to see me asking me to promote his son. He kept in touch over the following days saying how happy he was that Drew was coming to us, then we received the shocking news of his sudden passing. 'It will be special for me to guide Drew's career and we will do everything we can to help him fulfil his enormous potential.' Still a teenager, Limond enjoyed a decent career in the unpaid ranks. He represented Scotland, fighting around 30 times in his own words. Nicknamed 'White Sugar', Limond will take part in his fourth professional fight this weekend. His moniker was originally a joke between Limond and his brother, but has managed to survive into his transition into professional boxing. Limond explained: 'I don't know if I'll keep it because it was only me and my brother having a laugh. I boxed in France and the announcer knew about White Sugar. I didn't tell him, so I might keep it, I don't know yet.' Drew is not the only fighter in the family continuing the Limond name in the world of boxing: older brother Jake, also a pro, is 8-0, Jake Limond fights for the BBBofC Scottish area title at super lightweight next month. The Scot will be confident of stretching his record to 4-0 on Saturday, with his next opponent, Argentine Ezequiel Gregores, 3-22, coming into the fight on a 15-bout losing streak. Watch the very best boxing with a DAZN subscription DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Anthony Cacace vs Ryan Garner - could twice cancelled fight be on the cards later this year?
Anthony Cacace may be fully focused on this weekend's bout with Leigh Wood, but there are always thoughts about what comes next for a fighter. A late bloomer and now 36, a shock technical knockout win over Joe Cordina to secure the IBF world super featherweight title last year has catapulted Cacace into the big time of British and Irish boxing. Prior to his world title shot, Cacace had been set to face fellow super featherweight Ryan Garner until that proposed bout fell through twice. With both men set to fight in the coming months, perhaps the duo will finally meet inside the ring. Cacace vs Garner cancellations have worked out for both parties In April 2022, Ryan Garner accepted the chance to step in on short notice to fight Anthony Cacace, only for the bout to fall through. A further meeting was scheduled for November 2023 but fell apart after Cacace injured his wrist. That proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Belfast fighter, who would be offered the chance to take on Joe Cordina for the IBF super featherweight world title the following year. Garner has since admitted that perhaps an earlier fight with Cacace would have proven to be a fool's errand. In fact, the man nicknamed the Piranha believed it was a bullet dodged. He told Queensbury Promotions' media: "I was the one that wanted that fight with Cacace, but now that I look back on it, it could have been too soon. Well, it would have been too soon, because I'm a different fighter now. So, I'm glad it never happened. Me being a fighter, I want the biggest fights, I want the biggest paydays, I want the chances. But now that I'm a bit older, more mature, I think that was too soon. With the benefit of time, Garner now feels differently. "At the time,' he says, 'I was like, 'I'm ready for this'. But now I look back and I've seen myself in the gym, and how physically much stronger I am now, a different head on my shoulders. That Ryan Garner isn't the Ryan Garner that is here today." Having avoided a potential loss in the form of Cacace, Garner has maintained his unbeaten record – with the Piranha now 17-0. Cacace is at a stage in his career where he wants the biggest fights possible, having eschewed defences of his IBF world super featherweight title in order to face Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood. In comparison, Garner is on the precipice of breaking into the world title picture, and whilst he may not carry the name power of Cacace's recent opponents, he can sell out an arena. The Piranha headlined a show at the Bournemouth International Centre in March, with thousands of his fans travelling from neighbouring Southampton to support their man. Garner's promoter Frank Warren has hinted that his fighter will return to Bournemouth in the summer in a possible defence of his recently acquired EBU super featherweight belt. According to the EBU, Garner is in private negotiations with James Dickens over a potential bout. A successful defence of his EBU crown would further increase Garner's stock and leave enough time in the final months of 2025 to arrange a fight with Cacace. Garner has long spoken about fighting at the home of his beloved Southampton FC, St. Mary's, and a fight with Cacace would draw a huge crowd to the Premier League stadium. Cacace has also shown that he is willing to enter hostile territory to fight, as evidenced by this weekend's bout in Wood's backyard of Nottingham. Sign up to a DAZN subscription to watch the very best boxing DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. It is not just about fight night, a DAZN membership also includes access to documentaries and features, weekly magazine shows, live fight watchalongs, press conferences, weight-ins, open workouts, exclusive interviews and access to training camps, and podcasts and vodcasts.
