Top Limerick boxer Lee Reeves reveals details of his next bout

TOP LIMERICK boxer Lee Reeves has revealed the date of his next fight - and it will be his second time on Irish soil.

The Roxboro man, who has 14 wins under his belt, will appear in Belfast on Saturday, November 8.

Speaking to Limerick Live, he revealed he has been in talks with Jamie Conlan, the brother of Olympic boxing medallist Michael Conlan, on the bout.

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"Jamie Conlan rang me earlier, and he is getting me an opponent sorted, and asked would I be ready in three weeks. I told him, I am always ready," he smiled.

"He's seen me spar a couple of times. I've never worked with him before, so this is my first time working with him on a show. All going well, I'll put on a big performance for the fans and then hopefully I'll get a fight with more notice I can get a better camp for and we can bring a real crowd," Lee added.

He will step into the ring at the The Devenish Complex on the outskirts of Belfast.

It's the first time he has fought since defeating Mexican sparrer Eduardo Vera Sanchez early last month in the British city of Nottingham.

While his opponent is still to be confirmed, it will be only the second time Lee has performed in front of an Irish crowd.

Back in March 2023, he beat Edgar Kemsky, as he headlined a Stars of the Future event in Dublin's Red Cow Hotel on the southside of the capital.

Lee was speaking to Limerick Live after being honoured by priomh-comhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery at a special reception in County Hall, Dooradoyle.

The City East councillor held a special reception for him and the Southside Ladies Group.

She described Lee as "one of Limerick's proudest sons", highlighting his wins in the ring, and his appearance on the reboot of Survivor UK in 2023 on BBC One.

Cllr Slattery highlighted how Lee's impact goes beyond this, however.

"He has faced profound personal loss including the deaths of his mother Cathy and brother Tony. These experiences have shaped his deep commitment to mental health advocacy and community support. As a member of Treaty Suicide Prevention, Lee walks the bridges of our city helping others in crisis," said the priomh-comhairleoir.

"He is selfless, strong and deeply rooted in care for others," she added.

Lee, who was joined in the council chamber by partner Jane, alongside his wider friends and family, admitted when Cllr Slattery texted him about the honour, he wasn't entirely sure what it meant!

"My first question was, what is it? Is it the keys to the city? What can I open with the key," he laughed. "But it's fantastic. Any achievement I make is nice, but when you can share it with your loved ones, it makes it 10 times better," he added.