Ryan Garner (17-0, 8 KOs) returns to the BIC in Bournemouth on Saturday, July 26, to face British and Commonwealth super featherweight champion Reece Bellotti (20-5, 15 KOs), live worldwide on DAZN. The 27-year-old European and WBC International titleholder headlines the South Coast card in a fight that could catapult him into the world title conversation.
The night’s dubbed ‘Pier Pressure’, but the only pressure here is on Bellotti to survive past round six.
Garner’s rise continues — but Bellotti won’t lie down quietly
Garner’s last visit to Bournemouth ended with Salvador Jimenez getting folded in three rounds. Before that? He battered Juan Jesus Antunez, outboxed Archie Sharp, and dumped Liam Dillon out of the frame. He’s taken every step Queensberry’s thrown at him and made it look easy.
Now it’s Bellotti’s turn to get eaten.
But Bellotti isn’t some no-name paper champ. The 34-year-old Watford banger is on a six-fight tear since his loss to Ray Ford. He rebuilt himself, smashed Aqib Fiaz, won the British off Liam Dillon, then beat up Levi Giles and outworked Michael Gomez Jr.
He’s no stranger to rebuilds or rough fights — and this one won’t be technical. This is pressure vs. power, pace vs. patience. And someone’s going to get broken late.
Can Garner crack world level — or does Bellotti slow the hype train?
Queensberry’s been grooming Garner for a run at world honours. He’s an ambassador for the Saints Foundation, has a growing South Coast fanbase, and already holds two regional straps. But he’s not unbeatable — not yet. He’s still raw in spots, and Bellotti will be the first guy to really test what happens when things get uncomfortable.
If Garner wins? He snatches the Lonsdale belt, cleans up domestically, and becomes too big to ignore at 130. But if Bellotti drags him into the deep rounds, grinds him out, or exposes the gas tank? That whole “future of the division” talk goes silent real quick.
Don’t expect scorecards here. This one’s going to get ugly — and that’s when we’ll find out what Garner’s really made of.
Event Info
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Venue: Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth, England
Start Time: 10:00 p.m. local / 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
Broadcaster: LIVE on DAZN
Tickets: Ticketmaster.com
*factually* speaking, Reece Bellotti’s KO ratio is higher than most domestic fighters in his division — while Garner’s skillset remains largely untested past six rounds competitively. This fight is a litmus test for both mens.
I dont get da hype honestly, Garner’s record good but look who he fightin… paper champs an journeymans. Belloty been in wit killers and took punches like breakfast cereal. He goin eat Garner whole 🍽️
Garner gonna smash Belloty like a train 🚂 no way he stand da chanse this boy different gravy💪 Seen him in last fites and he just foldin peepz like origami. Title shot nexttt 🔥🔥🔥
lol you say train but maybe that train ran outta coal 🤣 bellotti got more chin than a sculpture museum and he been thru warzones. Garner ain’t walkin thru nun this time trust 🧠