Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius: Clash of heavyweight rivals added to October 19 Sky Sports bill | Boxing News
Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius meet in an appealing all-British heavyweight collision on October 19 at the Copper Box Arena in London, live on Sky Sports.
The heavyweight foes, who have previously fought as amateurs, will reignite their rivalry as part of BOXXER’s hotly-anticipated fight night topped by the explosive super-lightweight clash between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies.
Tottenham’s TKV returns to the ring following an impressive points victory over Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko last time out at the OVO Arena Wembley in February.
TKV knocked out Michal Boloz in the second round of their heavyweight clash
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 over 10 rounds.
Having recently overcome fellow British heavyweight prospects Steve Robinson and Hosea Stewart, Ignatius 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.
TKV picked up a win over Joel Ducille, stopping him in the first round
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.”
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 said: “This is a great heavyweight fight and a fantastic addition to an action-packed night of boxing at the Copper Box Arena on October 19.
TKV knocks out Jake Darnell at Wembley Arena to win the heavyweight contest in the opening round
“Jeamie and Franklin have history and that’s sure to add some extra spice to the contest.
“Fight fans can expect an electric atmosphere when British super-lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe in a highly charged contest.”
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