Thomas Patrick Ward is set to compete for the first time since losing to Otabek Kholmatov in 2023.
Thomas Patrick Ward (33-1-1) will appear in a hometown show at the Rainton Meadows Arena in Houghton Le-Spring. Ward will fight against Amani Bariki (14-4-2) over 8 rounds in the Super Featherweight division.
Tommy Ward challenged Otabek Kholmatov last year in Newcastle and suffered a destructive first career defeat. Kholmatov was simply too strong for Ward and scored 3 knockdowns en-route to victory.
A move to Super Featherweight is interesting as Ward isn’t known as a puncher, having recorded just 5 career KO’s. Moving up in weight to Super Featherweight isn’t likely to solve the problem. Ward is only 29 and already a veteran of 35 bouts, so he does have plenty of time to familiarise himself at a higher weight.
You can catch Thomas Patrick Ward in action at The Shamrock Brawl on 16 March 2024.
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