In a dramatic turn of events, Ahmad Reda’s anticipated fight against Patrick Lilly has been scrapped due to a weight-related issue. Reda, who generated considerable buzz at a recent press conference by challenging Harry Garside to fight him for a substantial $100,000 purse, now finds himself without a contender after Lilly’s team opted out of the bout.
During the weigh-ins, Reda’s team proposed a catchweight of 61kg, which he managed to achieve following some sauna time. However, concerns lingered from Lilly’s side regarding Reda’s fight night weight. As a result, Lilly’s camp decided to withdraw, leaving Reda without an opponent just days before the event.
Reda announced the cancellation on social media, expressing disappointment for fans who had purchased tickets to see him in action. In his message, he apologised and encouraged followers to attend the event to support other fighters, notably Sam Goodman. He reassured his sponsors that he aims to deliver a strong performance in his future bouts.
This unfortunate turn leaves many fight fans disappointed, as Reda’s was a highly anticipated matchup in the boxing community.