An untimely injury to unbeaten Ukrainian Daniel Lapin has forced a shake-up to the upcoming November 1 card at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. But rather than derail the event, the change has led to the creation of an exciting new domestic clash between Liam Cameron and Troy Jones—a bout that promises fireworks in the light-heavyweight division.
Originally, Jones (13-1, 6 KOs) was set to face Lapin (12-0, 4 KOs), who was fresh off a controversial majority decision win over Lewis Edmondson. However, Lapin was forced to withdraw due to injury, prompting Queensberry Promotions to call an audible just six weeks out.
Yesterday, it was announced that Cameron (23-7-1, 10 KOs)—who was already scheduled to face Mickey Ellison on the same undercard—will step in to face Jones in what now shapes up as a compelling all-British showdown.
Fight Update
“Unfortunately due to injury Daniel Lapin has been forced to pull out of his scheduled bout,” Queensberry Promotions shared on X (formerly Twitter). “@liamcameron21 steps in, creating a massive domestic clash!”
— @Queensberry | September 16, 2025
A Career Crossroads for Cameron
For 34-year-old Liam Cameron, this marks a major opportunity to reclaim momentum after a difficult return to boxing.
The Sheffield veteran hasn’t fought since suffering a second-round stoppage loss to Ben Whittaker in April—a brutal setback that followed their first meeting in 2023, a controversial six-round technical draw that nearly ended in a huge upset win for Cameron.
Despite those outcomes, Cameron has shown signs of rejuvenation since his comeback following a five-year layoff. His resilience and willingness to step in on short notice now give him another chance to prove he still belongs on big stages.
Jones Looks to Rebound
For Troy Jones, this fight is about re-establishing his momentum. The 27-year-old former English champion is coming off a solid, if unspectacular, six-round points win—his first fight back after a gritty loss to rising star Ezra Taylor in May.
In that fight, Jones gave Taylor all he could handle, staying in the pocket and refusing to back down. While he dropped a unanimous decision, the performance earned him respect across the domestic scene and showed he can hang with elite prospects.
Strong Light-Heavyweight Undercard
The Cameron-Jones fight joins an already intriguing undercard beneath the Joshua Buatsi vs Zach Parker main event. Also confirmed is a Manchester derby between Brad Rea and Lyndon Arthur, a high-stakes clash that’s likely to have local bragging rights and future title implications on the line.
With Lapin sidelined, the reshuffled card still offers plenty of intrigue and domestic tension—two hungry fighters now find themselves at a career crossroads, with everything to gain and nothing to lose on November 1.
