Dan Azeez will face unbeaten rival Lewis Edmondson in crunch light-heavyweight conflict on October 19 on the Copper Field Area in London, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
Former British, Commonwealth and European champion Azeez is hoping to maneuver again into main title rivalry, whereas Edmondson is aiming for a high-profile win on the undercard of the explosive super-lightweight contest between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies.
It’s a should win battle for Azeez who misplaced a world title eliminator to Joshua Buatsi in a ‘battle of the 12 months’ contender in February after which drew with Hrvoje Sep in a comeback battle at Selhurst Park in June.
Azeez misplaced to Edmondson after they final met as amateurs.
“Lewie is a good, skilful, young fighter,” Azeez stated. “He whooped me as an amateur and now it’s time to return the favour!”
Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius meet in an interesting all-British heavyweight collision with Michael McKinson additionally boxing Tulani Mbenge on October 19, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
Heavyweight foes TKV and Ignatius, who’ve beforehand fought as amateurs, will reignite their rivalry as a part of BOXXER’s hotly-anticipated battle night time.
Tottenham’s TKV returns to the ring following a formidable factors victory over Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko final day trip on the OVO Area Wembley in February.
The 30-year-old, who trains alongside heavyweight star Anthony Joshua underneath the tutelage of famend coach Ben Davison, will now step as much as tackle the undefeated Ignatius over 10 rounds.
Having lately overcome fellow British heavyweight prospects Steve Robinson and Hosea Stewart, Ignatius shall be aiming to increase his unbeaten run and declare one other notable home scalp.
The Dagenham boxer can also be out for revenge having misplaced by a single level to TKV after they met within the London finals as amateurs in 2019.
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TKV picked up a win over Joel Ducille, stopping him within the first spherical
Jeamie TKV stated: “I’m back and ready for violence. I’ve already beaten Franklin once in the amateurs and now I’m going to do it again in the pros.”
Ignatius responded: “Jeamie beat me by one point in the amateurs. I’m looking to avenge that defeat. I know it will be a tough fight but it’ll be entertaining and I’m confident that I’ll win. I’m thankful to BOXXER and Sky Sports for the opportunity and I plan on taking full advantage of it.”
BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom stated: “It is a nice heavyweight battle and a implausible addition to an action-packed night time of boxing on the Copper Field Area on October 19.
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TKV knocks out Jake Darnell at Wembley Area to win the heavyweight contest within the opening spherical
“Jeamie and Franklin have history and that’s sure to add some extra spice to the contest.
“Battle followers can anticipate an electrical ambiance when British super-lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe in a extremely charged contest.”
South coast southpaw McKinson takes on South Africa’s Mbenge returning to motion following a unanimous factors win over the beforehand undefeated Musah Lawson in December in Bournemouth.
The 30-year-old from Portsmouth is now seeking to set up himself on the world scene.
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Michael McKinson stops Lebin Morales within the seventh spherical with a formidable efficiency on the Vitality stadium in Bournemouth.
Mbenge, a 33-year-old from Jap Cape, South Africa, battle within the UK for the primary time as knowledgeable having claimed bronze on the Commonwealth Video games in Glasgow in 2014.
“This is another exciting addition to a stacked fight night on October 19 at the Copper Box Arena,” stated promoter Shalom.
“It’s a must win for both men as they look to establish themselves at the highest level of the sport. This is a chance for Michael McKinson to make the rest of the welterweight division stand up and take notice. He’ll need to be at his best to overcome a top quality operator like Tulani Mbenge, who will be coming with his own ambition and ready to rip up the script.”
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