MK Casino ready for round one of high caliber entertainment calendar

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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.

Just two weeks after opening its doors, the city’s new flagship casino will host an unforgettable evening of sport, entertainment and celebrity guests, marking the beginning of a programme of high-quality live events.

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.

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MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes

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. With a career spanning over five decades, Gary has fronted and produced coverage for ITV Sport and Sky Sports, presenting some of the biggest moments in football and boxing history. Having interviewed countless world champions and sports icons, his experience and insight have made him a household name and a trusted voice in British sports broadcasting.

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.

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MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes

Mark Schertle, Chief Operating Officer at MERKUR Casino UK Ltd, said: “We couldn’t think of a better way to launch our live events calendar. 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. Premium experiences, high-quality entertainment and unforgettable nights out. This event sets the tone for what guests can expect from us moving forward.”

The Eubank JR vs Benn II Fight Night marks the start of a regular programme of live events at MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes.

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