Garner vs. Bellotti: British Super-Featherweight Title Clash Set to Ignite Bournemouth
European champion Ryan Garner faces Reece Bellotti in a triple-title super-featherweight clash at Bournemouth, with promoter Frank Warren predicting a potential world title path for the winner.





European super-featherweight champion Ryan Garner (17-0, 8 KOs) and Commonwealth titleholder Reece Bellotti (18-5, 14 KOs) collide in a high-stakes domestic showdown this Saturday at Bournemouth International Centre. The bout will decide ownership of the British, Commonwealth, and European 130-pound crowns in what promoters are billing as a "potential Fight of the Year candidate".
Key Fight Details
- Venue: Bournemouth International Centre (4,000 capacity)
- Titles at Stake: British, Commonwealth & European Super-Featherweight
- Style Matchup: Two pressure fighters combining for 22 KOs in 35 combined wins
Garner's Historic Quest The Southampton native aims to become his city's first simultaneous triple-crown holder:
"This isn't just about belts – it's about legacy. Beating Bellotti puts me one step closer to fighting at St Mary's Stadium, where I belong."
The 27-year-old recently claimed the European title via dominant decision over Salvador Jimenez, showcasing improved ring IQ under trainer Wayne Batten.
Bellotti's Redemption Arc Since moving to super-featherweight, the Watford warrior has:
- Won 6 straight fights
- Captured British & Commonwealth titles
- Delivered a career-best performance against Michael Gomez Jr
Promoter Frank Warren told BBC Sport:
"This is a crossroads fight – winner gets world title talks. Both men carry concussive power, but Garner's youth vs Bellotti's experience makes it fascinating."
Tactical Breakdown
- Garner's Advantages: Faster hands, superior footwork, home crowd support
- Bellotti's Edge: Proven chin, body attack expertise, late-round stamina
Stakes Beyond the Ring Queensberry Promotions eyes stadium shows, with Warren confirming:
- Successful defense could lead to 32,000-seat St Mary's Stadium event
- Follows blueprint of Fabio Wardley's Portman Road heavyweight spectacle
Prediction: Expect early fireworks leading to a mid-rounds stoppage, with Garner's precision overcoming Bellotti's relentless pressure.