Win tickets to McCloskey bout!

This mandatory defence against Italian challenger Giuseppe Lauri will see the County Londonderry light welterweight take a step closer to that coveted world title shot if he is successful.

McCloskey turned professional in March 2005 on the under card of a bill that included Eamon Magee and Neil Sinclair at the King's Hall, Belfast. In his debut McCloskey defeated experienced Englishman "Dangerous" David Kehoe with a third round knockout.

In December 2007 he won the IBF International light-welterweight title, stopping Tontcho Tontchev in round 4. After beating Nigel Wright on points in July 2008, he fought Colin Lynes on 5 December 2008 for the vacant British light-welterweight title. McCloskey won, forcing Lynes to retire after the 9th round.

Following his British title victory, McCloskey was named Boxer of the Year at the Irish-boxing.com National Boxing Awards in January 2009.

On Friday March 13, 2010, McCloskey retained his British light-welterweight title in emphatic fashion with a fourth-round stoppage of Dean Harrison in Widnes.

The Dungiven man won the vacant European light welterweight title on November 6, 2009 when he defeated Spanish boxer Daniel Rasilla after original opponent and champion Mbaye withdrew due to injury.

Now six Sentinel readers can avail of the chance to Paul McCloskey fight for free on June 11. All we want you to do is answer the following question: At which famous Belfast venue will McCloskey defend his title?

Post your answers to the Londonderry Sentinel, Suites 4&5, Spencer House, 18-22 Spencer Road, Londonderry, BT47 6AA. The closing date is June 4.