LONDON, UK (Sept. 6, 2024) – British heavyweight prospects Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius are set to collide on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London. The show, which is headlined by Adam Azim versus Ohara Davies, is presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sportsin the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
Tottenham’s TKV (6-1, 3 KOs) returns to the ring following an impressive points victory over Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko last time out at The OVO Arena Wembley in February.
The 30-year-old, who trains alongside heavyweight star Anthony Joshua under the tutelage of renowned coach Ben Davison, will now step up to take on the undefeated Ignatius – an old amateur rival of TKV – over 10 rounds.
Having recently overcome fellow British heavyweight prospects Steve Robinson and Hosea Stewart, Ignatius (6-0-1, 1 KO) will be aiming to extend his unbeaten run and claim another notable domestic scalp.
The Dagenham boxer is also out for revenge having lost by single point to TKV when they met in the London finals as amateurs in 2019.
Jeamie TKV said: “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.”
Franklin Ignatius said: “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.”
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