Pierce O'Leary faces Mark Chamberlain for IBO title in Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Pierce O'Leary competes against Mark Chamberlain on Saturday at the 3Arena for the IBO light-welterweight title. Originally scheduled for March, the bout was postponed due to Chamberlain's chest infection. O'Leary, unbeaten in 19 fights, seeks to defend his title in front of a home crowd, while Chamberlain aims for an upset after a previous fight ended in a draw. Both fighters expressed heightened emotions and competitive tension ahead of their showdown.
- •O'Leary fights in Dublin, aiming to protect his unbeaten record.
- •Chamberlain has 17 wins and one loss, seeking his first victory over O'Leary.
- •Their earlier match was canceled due to Chamberlain's health issues.
- •O'Leary previously won against Maxi Hughes in a stoppage victory.
- •Chamberlain's last fight ended in a draw with Jack Rafferty.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Tension building as O'Leary faces Chamberlain
"Dublin's Pierce O'Leary takes on Portsmouth's Mark Chamberlain on Saturday at the 3Arena for the IBO light-welterweight title.
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