Former IBF welterweight world champion of the world Joshua Clottey (40-5,23 KOs), is set for his ring return against Tommy Jacobs as a feature fight on the Nigel Benn vs Sakio Bika headline event at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham scheduled Saturday November 23rd, in the United Kingdom.
The star studded highly packed bill, will see the self styled ‘Grandmaster’ stepping into the ring for the biggest fight after making his ring return with back to back TKO victories over Mfaume Mfaume and Azizi Mponda both from Tanzania respectively, preparing the grounds for a second bite of the cherry, with the ultimate aim of avenging the defeat at the hands of Philipino Senator Manny Pacquiao.
“I want that (Pacquiao) fight so badly just to redeem my image but that opportunity is not available. However, if it comes I will grab it.” Joshua recently expressed.
But the Colchester born Tommy ‘Sweet T’ Jacobs (10-2) is no walk over, as he currently holds the WBF European and the International belts. In his first message posted on his facebook wall, the Englishman was very optimistic as he relishes the date with his Ghanaian hard hitter.
“Well here it is my time to shine!!!!!
The fights I so badly want and need!!!!
Me vs former IBF champion of the world!!
He lost to Baldomir by DQ
He was beating Margarito but his hands broke
He lost a controversial split to Miguel Cotto
He lost to Manny Pacquiao over the distance
And his most recent loss to Rosado a common opponent of GGG.
He beat Diego Corrales
He beat Zab Judah for the IBF world title
And next up he faces Me!!!!
Let’s go baby!!!!” Tommy sumped up his opponent career stats.
On the night, former world champion Nigel Benn the ‘Dark Destroyer’ will be hoping to silence various critics of his shock boxing comeback in a 10 rounds Light Heavyweight contest versus 40 year old Sakio Bika, an Australian by nationality but a Cameroonian native.
The fight is set to be broadcasted live on Boxing GhanaTV on Youtube and later broadcasted on HSTV Ghana.
Below are some of the mouthwatering match-ups on the night.
In the Lightweight – 8 rounds Scott Harrison will clash gloves with Iain Weaver whiles in the Super Welterweight – 6 rounds contest will entertain George Mcilroy against Ben Hall.
The first Welterweight encounter on the night over 6 Rounds pitches Callum Pearson against Craig Kennerdale, the Super Welterweight – 6 rounds contest will also see Scott McIntyre versus Nathan Russo.
Cruiserweight – 6 rounds
Spiros Demetriou vs Stevie Taylor
Super Middleweight – 6 rounds
Martin Freeman vs Gary Wilson
Light Heavyweight – 6 rounds
Navid Iran vs Ben McGivern
Welterweight – 6 Rounds
Tony Nellins vs Paul Peers
Super Welterweight – 4 rounds
Steve Sunners vs Kacper Dudzinski
Super Welterweight – 4 Rounds
Dean Porter vs Jack Jones
Super Bantamweight – 4 rounds
Ben Cook vs Calvin Carruthers
Tickets or PPV please go to www.nigelbenn.co.uk