Milton Keynes’ newest entertainment venue, MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes at Xscape, is kicking off its sporting event calendar in style with its first major live event.
An exclusive Eubank Jr vs Benn II Fight Night Experience this Saturday.
Guests will also enjoy exclusive insights from some of the most respected names in British boxing and broadcasting including: Carl Froch MBE, David Haye and Gary Newbon MBE.
Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch MBE is a four-time world super-middleweight champion, inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023 following an iconic career featuring wins over George Groves, Mikkel Kessler and Lucian Bute.
David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye is a former unified cruiserweight world champion and WBA heavyweight world champion, one of only a handful of British boxers in history to win world titles in two weight divisions.
Hosting the evening will be one of Britain’s most respected sports broadcasters, Gary Newbon, whose career over five decades has seen him front and produce coverage for ITV Sport and Sky Sports.
The evening will begin with a live panel discussion hosted by Newbon, featuring expert insights, pre-fight predictions, and professional commentary from Froch and Haye as anticipation builds for the Eubank Jr vs Benn II showdown.
Following the bout, Froch and Haye will return for a post-fight analysis and interactive question and answer session, offering guests a ringside perspective from some of the sport’s most respected voices.
“We couldn’t think of a better way to launch our live events calendar,” said Mark Schertle, chief operating officer at MERKUR Casino UK Ltd, “Having legends like Carl Froch, David Haye and Gary Newbon here in Milton Keynes is an incredible way to showcase what MERKUR Casino is all about.
“This event sets the tone for what guests can expect from us moving forward.”
The new 22,000 sq ft MERKUR Casino combines a first-class gaming floor, premium bar and event spaces designed for live entertainment, social experiences and community events, cementing its place as one of the region’s most exciting new destinations.
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