McDonald prepares to face Roehrig in Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Connal McDonald and Lucas Roehrig will meet in their Zuffa Boxing debut at Copper Box Arena on Saturday night. McDonald aims to upset the rising cruiserweight prospect, who is trained by George Groves. McDonald, a Scottish champion, recalls defeating Daniel Dubois as an amateur and stresses he will treat the upcoming match with the same intensity. The event is part of a card headlined by Chris Billam-Smith’s bout against Cheavon Clarke.
- •Fight scheduled for Saturday night at Copper Box Arena.
- •McDonald holds the title of Scottish champion.
- •Roehrig is considered an exciting cruiserweight prospect.
- •Fight is part of the Zuffa Boxing 12 event.
- •McDonald previously defeated Dubois in the amateurs.
- 4:00 PMSky Sports — McDonald's warning for Roehrig: 'I beat Dubois in the amateurs!'
"Connal McDonald intends to upset Lucas Roehrig in their Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.
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