Liam's world title dream back on

Above: Liam Wilson putting Youssef Dib under pressure in their first fight. Picture: No Limit Boxing

Redcliffe-born Liam Wilson, who lives in Caboolture and trains at Lawnton, could be just one win from a third world title fight.

Wilson will step into the ring on March 1 at South Bank Piazza knowing victory over Youssef Dib could prise open the world title door again.

The 28-year-old is currently world ranked four by the WBO and must beat Dib – who he stopped in eight rounds last July – to keep or improve his place.

That may give Wilson, who trains with All Star Boxing Academy, a second shot at WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete, who is back in the 59kg division.

If the dream becomes reality, Wilson would love the showdown to be in Australia at Kayo Stadium, home of the NRL Dolphins and Redcliffe Dolphins.

No Limit Boxing, his promoter, shares the dream of making a world title fight on these shores, but said no discussions have been held with Kayo Stadium.

For now, the focus is helping Wilson prepare for Sydney-based Dib, awho was in the world rankings but has now slipped out.

Wilson put Navarrete down in round four of their fight in February 2023, only for the Mexican to drop his mouthguard, get a 27-second count, rather than 10, and recover to win.

Last year Wilson was stopped in round seven of an Interim WBO Super featherweight title fight against Oscar Valdez, who admitted afterwards he had been a “split second” from defeat.

Despite twice being denied a world crown, Wilson said on the Fox Sport website: “I’m absolutely itching to fight again”.

“I was stunned he wanted the rematch to be honest because of the way I finished him last time.

“He brought the fight to me, but when it mattered most, I showed why I’m levels above.

“This time, I’ll make it even more decisive and prove there’s no question who’s the best.”

Dib countered: “I had him on the back foot. This time, I’m coming stronger, smarter, and hungrier.

“I’m here to take back what should’ve been mine and show everyone I’m the better fighter.”

After the first “unforgettable” fight, No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose said: “This rematch has all the ingredients to surpass it.

“Liam deserves to have the hometown support behind him this time.”