Gary Cully will face Francesco Patera at First Direct Arena in Leeds as part of the undercard to Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall. Both lightweights have proven track records, with Cully boasting a near-perfect record and Patera bringing years of experience back into the ring.
Gary Cully turned pro in 2017 and has since stacked up 17 wins. Details from his recent bouts reveal his resilience, having secured a split decision win over Reece Mould last November. Despite a setback against Jose Felix in May 2023, where he lost by TKO, Cully bounced back powerfully. He’s known for his left-handed punching power which he'll lever against Patera’s orthodox stance.
Francesco Patera went professional in 2012, making him seasoned with several more bouts under his belt compared to Cully. His last three fights show a pattern of robust performance marked by two knockouts, indicative of consistent strength and strategic play.
Live coverage for the Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera main card will start at 03:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera |
USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-05-25 | 15:00 | 16:50 |
USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-05-25 | 12:00 | 13:50 |
UK and Ireland | 2024-05-25 | 20:00 | 21:50 |
Australia | 2024-05-26 | 07:00 | 08:50 |
The boxing match between Gary Cully and Francesco Patera will take place on May 25, 2024, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The fight is scheduled to start at 04:50 PM EST. This event is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall.
Gary Cully and Francesco Patera will compete in a lightweight category over 10 rounds. Please note that the exact time of the ring walk may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.
Viewers should check the start times listed for different countries to ensure they do not miss the match due to time zone differences.
Gary Cully goes up against Francesco Patera in a 10-round lightweight bout.
Gary Cully turned professional in 2017 and boasts a record of 17 wins, 1 loss, with 10 of those wins by knockout. In his last outing on November 25, 2023, he won a split decision against Reece Mould. Considering Mould's significant experience and closer weight class comparison to Patera, Cully appears well-matched for this upcoming contest which could leverage his southpaw stance and high knockout rate.
Francesco Patera started his professional career in 2012, accruing 29 wins and 4 losses with 11 wins by knockout. His recent victory was a knockout against Carlos Sandoval on November 18, 2023. Although Sandoval’s less-impressive record might seem to downplay Patera's challenge, his extensive experience and consistent performance in the lightweight division suggest he could pose a considerable threat to Cully based on his adaptability and ring craft.
Method of victory | Gary Cully | Jack Catterall |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.6 (+165) | None |
By decision or technical decision | 1.8 (-125) | None |
You can watch Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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