Back on the history trail – McAleer moves up to fight in historic title fight

Cathy McAleer is back on the history path.

McAleer [3(1)-0] will make Irish boxing history when she challenges for the Commonwealth title in just her fourth pro boxing fight.

The 40 year becomes the first Irish female fighter to challenge for the strap and becomes only the second Irish female fighter after Christina McMahon to top a pro bill in Ireland.

The career changing opportunity plays out on home soil for the former kickboxing world champion  as she challenges for the strap in the Europa Hotel on September 28.

It initially appeared, that to win a title that would change her career path dramatically McAleer would have to defeat the undefeated Kristen Fraser on the same date and at the same venue.

However, having a agreed to the clash the unbeaten Scott officially pulled out over the weekend in somewhat strange circumstances.

Fraser claimed she was disrespected by the fight, something that has been refuted by MHD Promotions.

It appeared a big blow for former Down Footballer McAleer and indeed a show that is selling well.

However, Mark Dunlop has pulled it out of the bag and secured a Commonwealth title fight for the ambitious late to the game fighter.

McAleer will now move up in weight and fights Ellen Simwaka [7(5)-5(2)-2] for the vacant title rainbow belt. 

The 22 year-old Malawian was last in action against Fraser, the fighter McAleer first agreed to fight.

Simwaka fought the Scott for the bantamweight Commonwealth title, but moves up alongside McAleer for this historic bill topped.

Speaking on social media today Dunlop confirmed.