The city of Sunderland has been celebrating several sporting highs of late. Sunderland AFC, aka the Black Cats, have been purring in the Premier League, and now one of their talented fighters, Pat McCormack, aims to maintain the party mood and his unbeaten streak in front of a fervent home crowd when he takes on Mexico’s Miguel Parra. It’s a momentous night for the former standout amateur boxer. Not only is he looking to continue his rise up the welterweight ranks, but it will also be the first time he tops a bill.
We last saw Pat McCormack in action when he stopped the former British, European and Commonwealth champion, Robbie Davies Jr, in emphatic fashion back in February. The dogged British veteran was floored three times before his corner threw in the towel at the end of the 6th round. It was a seventh straight success for McCormack, who only turned professional back in 2022, a year after he had collected a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He filled the same spot on the podium at the European Championships (2015 & 2017) and the World Championships (2019).
As well as turning pro in 2022, McCormack was also taken under the wing of Eddie Hearn and his Matchroom Boxing crew in the same year, and he’s now been fast-tracked towards a world title belt, under the guidance of the shrewd boxing promoter. That fast-tracking process has been accelerated further, as a result of a lengthy injury break, which saw McCormack go 15 months without entering the ring between July 2023 and October 2024. So, with Saturday’s bout a world title eliminator, it could mean that the Sunderland scrapper could be fighting for the WBA welterweight crown, which currently resides on Rolando Romero’s head, sometime in 2026, if he can see off Miguel Parra
Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating the match between Pat McCormack and Miguel Parra, with expectations running high for some thrilling action. For those looking to place bets on this bout, finding the right promotions can enhance the experience. Consider using an Easybet promo code to access special offers that provide additional betting value, allowing you to bet with greater confidence on this exciting fight.
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Pat McCormack may be the strong favourite to take the win, but he cannot afford to take the challenge of Parra too lightly. Although the Mexican has lost five of his 31 fights to date, 17 of his previous 25 wins have come by stoppage, and he arrives in the UK on the back of three straight victories, all of which came before the end of the 4th round. Before those recent wins, he went the distance with the well-respected Shakhram Giyasov, only losing by split-decision.
The WBA welterweight title eliminator between Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra may be the feature contest on the September 6 card, but the atmosphere is also sure to be electric for the Mark Dickinson vs Troy Williamson bout, with both North East fighters setting their sights on the English super middleweight belt. The former women’s WBO welterweight champion, Sandy Ryan, also looks to return to winning ways following her back-to-back losses against Mikaela Mayer. She takes on fellow East Midlander, Jade Grierson, who remains unbeaten after six contests.
It’s going to be a thrilling night of boxing in Sunderland, so let GOAL give you all the vital information you need ahead of the event, including details of the fight card and how you can watch and stream all the live action.
When is Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra?
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| Date | Saturday, September 6 |
| Location | Sunderland Live Arena, Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom |
| Time | The DAZN shows start at 7 pm BST (2 pm ET) |
| Main event ring walks (approx) | 10pm BST (5pm ET) |
The Sunderland Live Arena is used for a multitude of events, including exhibitions and music/sporting events. The versatile venue is completely pillar-free, which allows organisers to offer a wide variety of seating, with a capacity of 1,500 people. The venue, formerly known as the Rainton Meadows Arena, has been regularly staging boxing cards since 2003.
How to watch or stream Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra
Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra and the supporting card can be watched and streamed live in the UK, US & over 200 countries worldwide on DAZN. The over-the-top sports streaming and entertainment platform screens over 185 fights a year across boxing, bare knuckle boxing, MMA and kickboxing.
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Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra Fight Card
| Weight class | Fight |
|---|---|
| Welterweight | Pat McCormack vs Miguel Parra |
| Super middleweight (English title) | Mark Dickinson vs Troy Williamson |
| Women's welterweight | Sandy Ryan vs Jade Grierson |
| Heavyweight | Leo Atang vs Cristian Uwaka |
| Women's bantamweight | Tiah Mai Ayton vs Lydie Bialic |
Pat McCormack professional boxing stats
- Age: 30
- Height: 5' 8" / 173 cm
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 7
- Record: 7-0-0
- % wins by KO/TKO: 71
Miguel Parra professional boxing stats
- Age: 32
- Height: 5' 10" / 178 cm
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 31
- Record: 25-5-1
- % wins by KO/TKO: 68