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Seidu (L) and Clarke (R) are up for a rematch.

On November 28, Dragonfire Boxing makes its return to Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

The main event features a highly anticipated rematch between Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke for the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title.

The undercard also features a whopping fifteen fights, including a mix of exciting matchups and rising prospects from the Perth regional scene.

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke

Thunderdome 52 will be headlined by the rematch between Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke.

Going into their first encounter in August, Clarke was a former heavyweight who dropped to cruiserweight to chase a second state championship. Seidu, looked to get himself back into contention after losing a state title fight earlier in the year.

Despite many thinking that Seidu had done enough to earn the victory, it was Clarke who was awarded the controversial split decision, sparking calls for a second meeting.

With current WA State Cruiserweight Champion Billy Quinncroft unavailable, Promoter Tony Tolj announced that the rematch will be for the interim title, adding significant stakes.

Fans can expect an intense showdown as the pair settle the score once and for all.

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins

In the co-main event, Binny Folan looks to continue his undefeated streak as he faces the returning Sherwyn Watkins for the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title.

After six years out of the ring, Ireland’s Folan made his comeback in 2025, scoring two victories over Rusty Oates. For his third fight back, he sets his sights on championship gold against Watkins.

Watkins, who holds a 6-3-1 record, returns for the first time in seven years as he aims to halt Folan’s momentum.

With both men seeking to re-establish themselves in the Perth boxing scene, the stakes are very high.

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson II

The card also features a rematch between Holly McMath and Sarah Higginson for the ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title.

Earlier this year, the pair met for the first time at the RAC Arena in an action packed contest.

The fight was cut short after an accidental head clash left Higginson unable to continue, resulting in a technical decision win for McMath.

On November 28, they meet again in hopes of scoring a decisive victory and settling unfinished business.

Joel Lewis vs Sonny Manakane

Joel Lewis aims to extend his impressive winning streak when he faces international opponent Sonny Manakane.

Lewis has been on fire since suffering his first defeat overseas in June 2024, racking up three consecutive stoppage victories.

His latest win was an emphatic finish against Fano Kori, as he dominated the veteran before closing the show in the dying seconds of the fight.

Standing in the Perth fighter’s way this time is Yong Shuai Liuan, an international opponent who looks to stop the momentum of the Aussie.

Lewis’ fight against Liuan will be his second since relocating to the Gold Coast to train under Angelo Hyder, an experienced coach who has multiple world champions to his name including Danny Green and the Moloney brothers.

Sam Rennie vs Sunardi Gamboa

The Isle of Man’s Sam Rennie takes on Sunardi Gamboa in another intriguing matchup.

Rennie is coming off his first fight outside Australia, where he scored a lopsided decision win in Phuket over Pyae Thein Oo back in October.

The WBC Silver Australasian Champion now returns to Perth to face Sunardi Gamboa, a seasoned competitor who has shared the ring with former WBA Featherweight world title challenger Sam Goodman.

The fight looks to be a step up in competition for Rennie as he continues his journey up the boxing ladder.

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang II

Owen Corrigan makes his return to the ring in a rematch with Liang Wang.

Since 2024, Ireland’s ‘Bomber’ has made a statement as a rising force holding an undefeated 3-0 record. Liang Wang however, remains the only opponent he hasn’t been able to stop inside the distance.

In their first fight, Corrigan dominated throughout, but Wang showed tremendous resilience to hear the final bell.

This time, The Irishman hopes to secure the knockout he narrowly missed.

Damien Johnson vs Michael Bazley

Damien Johnson and Michael Bazley will fight each other for the fifth annual Alan Pond Cup.

Bazley will be making his professional debut against Johnson, who is stepping in on two weeks notice to replace the injured Ryan Willams.


Full Fight Card Line Up

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke
5 rounds - Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins
5 × 2 rounds - WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson
6 × 2 rounds - ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title (vacant)

Joel Lewis vs Yong Shuai Liuan
6 rounds

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang
4 rounds

Sam Rennie vs Sunardi Gamboa
4 rounds

Jaidyn Chin vs Rigor Angeles
4 rounds

Joel Hogan vs Tanaka Saburi
4 rounds

Damien Johnson vs Michael Bazley (Debut)
4 rounds - Alan Pond Cup 2025

Alan Amin (Debut) vs Alex Muster
4 rounds

Gareth Hilton vs Faturochman
4 rounds

Tyrone Lacey (Debut) vs Mitchell Arnold
4 rounds

Youseff Radawan vs Joel Pinci
4 rounds

Harigan Sutton vs Sherwyn Watkins Jr
4 rounds

Harrison Kruenert vs Gerrie Camama
4 rounds




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