Britain’s most exciting fighter Ben Whittaker will take on Argentina’s dangerous Braian Suarez in the new Main Event at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, April 18 – live worldwide on DAZN.
An injury sustained during training camp has ruled Callum Smith out of his upcoming WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship fight with David Morrell. We wish Callum a speedy recovery.
The ‘Surgeon’ Whittaker steps in to headline for only the third time in his career, looking to light up the famous fighting city of Liverpool. Suarez—who has 20 KOs from his 21 wins—will look to bring more bite to Merseyside, having previously fought for the IBO World Light Heavyweight Title in the UK.
Plus, Liverpool’s own Jamie Webster will be performing a special live set!
The Card
Molly McCann vs Ashleigh Johnson Evertonian ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann will undoubtedly raise the roof at the M&S Bank Arena when she fights for the first time in her home city. This marks her fourth fight since turning professional as she takes on Wales’ Ashleigh Johnson.
Joe McGrail vs Aaron Hayden A massive local clash as Joe McGrail battles Aaron Hayden for the Central Area Super Bantamweight belt.
Leo Atang Young, unbeaten teenage Heavyweight sensation Leo Atang is in action as he seeks his sixth stoppage in as many fights.
Plus a full undercard featuring:
- Ste Clarke
- Sam Norris
...and more Merseyside talent
Quotes
Ben Whittaker:
"Performing in front of the Scousers, who are a set of true fight fans, for the first time is going to be special. I’m really looking forward to headlining in Liverpool. I am delighted to be able to jump on this great Liverpool card to keep myself ticking over."
Eddie Hearn:
"Liverpool never disappoints for a Fight Night. And you can guarantee the atmosphere will be rocking for ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann. It will be a great night, live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN."
Under 14's must be accommodated by an adult.
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Premium Live Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Premium Live Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Premium Live Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Premium Live Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Train
Bus
Car
Plane
From the south...
Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.
M&S Bank Arena is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.
Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to M&S Bank Arena.
For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/
For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.
From the North...
Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront.Â
From the South...
Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront.Â
Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...
A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of M&S Bank Arena, while Manchester’s international airport is just 45 minutes away by car.
Our new on-site temporary multi-deck car park is now open.
Kings Dock Car Park
There are 1450 parking spaces available in the on-site Kings Dock Car Park, with accessible bays and electric charging points on every floor.
There is plenty of parking nearby too, more information on driving to the venue and parking can be found here.
14+ concert / Under 18's accompanied by an adult
Accessible Bookings
To book accessible tickets please call our box office on 0344 8000 400 on the day that the event goes on sale - this applies to both presale and general sale.Â
Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The M&S Bank Arena has recently partnered with Nimbus Disability and The Access Card to ensure customers' needs are met at events. Nimbus is one of the country’s leading providers of disability-related advice and support to professional organisations and is recognised as a leading authority on accessible ticketing in the UK.
To ensure the right tickets are sold to the right people, we will require all access bookers for events at ACC Liverpool to provide us with a Nimbus registration number to qualify for any accessible tickets or discounts available at the time of booking. Registering is free to Ticket Quarter customers with an option to upgrade for £15 to have access to all participating venues. For more information please visit here.