George Crotty celebrates win over Bahador Karami at the o2 arena CREDIT Queensberry Leigh Dawney DATE 25102025.jpg
Royal Marine George Crotty (centre) will fight James Osbourne for the Southern Area title on 6 December (Picture: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney)
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Undefeated Royal Marine George Crotty to face James Osborne in high-stakes title clash

George Crotty celebrates win over Bahador Karami at the o2 arena CREDIT Queensberry Leigh Dawney DATE 25102025.jpg
Royal Marine George Crotty (centre) will fight James Osbourne for the Southern Area title on 6 December (Picture: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney)

Top Tier Boxing has officially confirmed a high-stakes super middleweight clash between Royal Marine Commando George Crotty and his now confirmed opponent James Osborne for the Southern Area title.

The fight will headline the upcoming ENCORE card on 6 December at the Brentwood Centre in Essex where Mne Crotty will attempt to win his first professional boxing title.

The clash promises to be a thriller, billed by event organisers as "a war between two men who both refuse to lose".

The contest carries double significance with the Southern Area super middleweight title on the line as well as serving as the final eliminator for the English super middleweight title, putting the winner in pole position for a shot at national glory. 

Mne Crotty is currently undefeated in his professional boxing career, with six wins under his belt since the Royal Marine made the switch to the professional boxing scene in 2024. 

With local pride, a regional strap, and an official route to the English title all at stake, fans at the Brentwood Centre can expect fireworks on when these two boxing rivals meet on 6 December. 

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