"Devastated" Marco McCullough has been forced to pull out of Friday's MTK Fight Night at the Ulster Hall.
The Belfast fighter - who was due to take on Viorel Simion - has withdrawn with an injury.
MTK and McCullough both announced the news following Wednesday's press conference.
“I’m devastated to say the least. I taken two months off work for camp and will be out of pocket. I have pushed myself and trained day in day out for this fight and if it was my decision I’d be stepping into that ring," McCullough said in a statement.
“Unfortunately these things happen in boxing and I have to think of my family and put my health first. Thank you to all my sponsors who have helped me out and those who bought tickets to support me. I hope you still go and support the local lads on what will be a great night of boxing.
“I’ll now take some well deserved time off and try and resolve a few issues and hopefully be back in the ring sometime soon.”
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