Junior Middleweight Showdown Set for June 21st

Cork’s own Callum “King” Walsh (13-0, 11 KOs) is slated to return to the ring on Saturday, June 21st, facing off against Elias “The Latin Kid” Espadas (23-6-1, 16 KOs) of Yucatan, Mexico. The ten-round junior middleweight contest will take place at the chumash Casino Resort in Southern California and will be broadcast live on UFC Fight Pass.

Walsh’s Title Defense and Rising Rankings

This fight marks Walsh’s fourth defense of his WBC Continental Americas title. Currently, he holds notable rankings, sitting at No. 4 by the WBC and No. 5 by the IBF.The young Irishman is quickly making a name for himself in the boxing world.

Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions is presenting the highly anticipated main event, promising an action-packed night of boxing.

Recent Victories and Professional Debut in Ireland

walsh kicked off 2025 with a dominant first-round knockout victory over Dean sutherland (19-1) of Scotland during a St. Patrick’s Day weekend event at the Madison Square Garden Theater. This victory further solidified his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the junior middleweight division.

Prior to that, on September 20, 2024, Walsh made his professional debut in Ireland, stopping Przemyslaw Runowski (22-2-1) in the second round at the 3Arena in Dublin, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Espadas’ Experience and Tough Opposition

Espadas, trained by Manny Robles, is coming off a controversial draw against Sadriddin Akhmedov on April 19th at the Casino Events Center. The fight went the distance, lasting ten rounds.

Throughout his career, espadas has faced a number of talented and undefeated fighters, including Xander Zayas, yamaguchi Falcao, Mitrius Ballard, and Fiodor Czerkaszyn, demonstrating his willingness to take on tough challenges.

Additional Bouts to Be Announced

Further details regarding the undercard fights for the June 21st event will be announced in the coming weeks. Boxing fans can anticipate a full night of exciting matchups.