A significant domestic featherweight encounter has officially been added to Queensberry Promotions` upcoming card. Rising contender Zak Miller is set to face fellow Briton Leon Woodstock for the vacant Commonwealth Featherweight Title. The bout is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 23rd, at the Altrincham Ice Dome in Cheshire, England, featuring as a prominent part of the undercard headlined by Jack Rafferty vs. Mark Chamberlain.
For Zak Miller, holding a record of 16 wins against just 1 defeat with 3 knockouts, this marks a strategic move in his career trajectory. The announcement follows his recent decision to vacate the British Featherweight title, the prestigious Lonsdale Belt, which he captured in February via a hard-fought majority decision victory over Masood Abdulah. This step away from the national honour appears to clear the path for a pursuit of the Commonwealth crown, potentially serving as a stepping stone towards international recognition at the 126lbs limit. Miller`s sole professional loss came in a remarkably close contest against the highly-regarded Nathanial Collins, a fighter widely considered operating at a level beyond the current British domestic scene.
Leon Woodstock, with a record standing at 16 wins and 4 losses including 7 stoppages, presents a compelling challenge. Known as ‘The Lion’, Woodstock`s recent form has been mixed. His last outing in March saw him drop a majority decision to Kurt Walker, ending a four-fight unbeaten run. This followed a period of rebuilding after a defeat to former world champion Anthony Cacace in 2021. Woodstock was slated to fight Rhys Edwards last month, but an injury forced his withdrawal, leading to Thomas Essomba stepping in as a late replacement. Despite these recent fluctuations, Woodstock remains a tough and experienced competitor, capable of providing Miller with a stern test.
The inclusion of this title fight significantly bolsters the August 23rd card. It offers both Miller and Woodstock a high-stakes opportunity to claim Commonwealth honours and elevate their standing within a competitive division. For Miller, it`s a chance to consolidate his position and signal his intentions beyond the British scene, while for Woodstock, it represents an immediate route back into title contention and a platform to prove his capabilities against one of the division`s active contenders.
Adding further depth to the event, Queensberry will also feature Paris Olympian Lewis Richardson, following his successful professional debut last month. Hard-hitting super-flyweight prospect Jack Turner is also scheduled to face his sternest test to date against unbeaten Argentinian opponent Nicolas Agustin Muguruza. The Altrincham card is shaping up to be an evening packed with significant domestic and emerging talent.
