Masoud vs McGrail: Monte Carlo’s About To Burst Someone’s Bubble
Shabaz Masoud and Peter McGrail aren’t going to Monte Carlo to look pretty under the lights. They’re going there to sort out who’s the real threat at super bantamweight and who’s been living off old talk. December 6 on DAZN, European title up for grabs, two lads trying to nick the same future. Someone leaves buzzing. Someone leaves bruised and confused.
Masoud walks in unbeaten at 14-0, fresh off schooling Liam Davies in Birmingham. Split decision on paper, but he boxed like a man who knew exactly what he was doing. Smooth feet, sharp angles, proper swagger. A fighter who’s starting to believe his own craft.
McGrail’s got a different vibe. Golden amateur, all the tools, then gets clipped by Ja’Rico O’Quinn while cruising. Brutal lesson. Instead of sulking, he patched up the holes and rattled off four solid wins. Rhys Edwards, Ionut Baluta… those aren’t freebies. You earn those.
Masoud’s Slickness Or McGrail’s Graft?
There’s needle here. Masoud wants to prove he’s the next classy mover coming out of nowhere. McGrail wants to remind people he was supposed to be the guy. Styles will clash. And someone’s plans are getting smashed to bits. DraftKings has Masoud -240 for a reason, but McGrail at +185 is one of those underdogs who enjoys wrecking weekends.
How To Watch, Start Time, Venue And Streaming
Date: Saturday, December 6
Start Time: 2pm ET / 11am PT / 7pm GMT / 8pm UK
Venue: Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo
Live on: DAZN worldwide (subscription required)
This one feels like an old-school scrap: rhythm versus grit, angles versus pressure, cool customer versus stubborn Scouser. Monte Carlo better be ready.
Full Masoud vs McGrail Fight Card
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Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail, 12 rds, vacant European super bantamweight title
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Beatriz Ferreira vs Elif Turhan, 10 rds, IBF women’s lightweight title
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Conah Walker vs Pat McCormack, 10 rds, welterweights
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Johnny Fisher vs Herbert Matovu, 10 rds, heavyweights
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Sean McComb vs Hugo Micallef, 10 rds, super lightweights
This whole thing feels more about showing off than actual fighting. I miss when boxing was dirty and real, not some glittery TV show in a ballroom.
‘Ballroom brawls’ sound cool but yeah, I agree — all this flash distracts from the fighters’ grit and pain. It ain’t supposed to be pretty!
McComb better watch out thinking it’s just another fight. That Micallef guy got pride in his home turf and might surprise everyone. Don’t underestimate a man with nothing to lose.
Exactly! Fighting at home can turn someone into a beast. McComb talks big but pressure does weird things when you’re not on your land.
Still think McComb too strong for Micallef though, even if it is his backyard. The Irish always bring that noise and fists wherever they go 🍀🥊.
Johnny Fisher’s back and that’s all I care about! Don’t care who he’s fighting, the Bull just goes wild. No talking, just smashing. That’s what boxing should be every time 🐂.
McCormack better not think he’s gonna have it easy. Walker nearly put Crocker to sleep and he’s got that mean look. These fancy lights won’t save you when fists fly.
You right mate, Walker fights like he’s mad at the world. McCormack gonna get a taste of Wolverhampton power real quick.
All this posh stuff don’t make the fights better. I just wanna see blood and knockouts. Don’t care if it’s in Monte Carlo or a garage, just punch hard and fast 🥊.
I don’t understand why women fighting has to be all polite in the article. They just as tough as the men! Ferreira gonna smash that other girl easy if you ask me.
Exactly! People act like women can’t brawl. Ferreira looks like she’ll break bones and still smile for the cameras 💪.
That Turhan girl looks too soft for this level. I think she’s gonna regret stepping in the ring with Ferreira. This ain’t no fashion show!
Masoud talks big but he ain’t fought in ages. You can’t just show up in a suit and expect to win. McGrail’s got more fire lately and that’ll matter more than shiny lights.
Nah mate, Masoud’s got killer eyes. That bloke’s dangerous. McGrail just talks loud but Masoud looks like he’s ready to take someone’s jaw off 🔥.
I don’t get why they need to fight in Monte Carlo like it’s some kind of movie scene. Boxing is about grit, not chandeliers. It’s just too fancy for real fighters if you ask me.