Brad Rea is experiencing more misfortune as his scheduled fight against Daniel Blenda Dos Santos has been cancelled shortly before the main event at York Hall. Rea was a last-minute replacement for Shakan Pitters for the light heavyweight title bout, but now the champion has withdrawn.
Rea, who recently defeated Adam Hepple in the third round in Farnworth, also had a fight cancellation in February. He was supposed to be on the undercard of Beterbiev vs. Bivol II, but his Swedish opponent Constantino Nanga withdrew due to injury, and no replacement was found.
Rea expressed his disappointment on social media, stating he was devastated after a rigorous training camp. The 27-year-old boxer from Stretford is now facing a similar setback in even more challenging circumstances.
Dos Santos, 34, won the European title in his last fight by defeating fellowcountryman Thomas Faure in France. The boxer from Oise has a record of 22 wins, 1 loss (with 10 knockouts). The reason for his withdrawal from this title defense is currently unknown. GBM Sports is promoting the event, which is being broadcast live on DAZN.
