Top amateur Sam Hickey and former world title challenger Anthony Yarde are set to appear on the bill at London’s Copper Box Arena on October 19. sky sports.
Scotland’s Hickey was an outstanding international amateur boxer.
The 24-year-old from Dundee joins as a paid player after a very impressive amateur career. Hickey won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the 2022 European Championships, becoming the first Scottish athlete to win a senior European medal in 16 years.
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Hickey, who unfortunately missed out on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics after his weight class was removed, is also Scottish National Champion, GB Champion, European Junior Silver Medalist, European Youth Bronze Medalist and European Under-21 Bronze Medalist. Medalist.
He said: “I’m looking forward to making my professional debut on such a great card and such a huge platform. It’s been a really long time.
“I decided to turn professional because I thought my style was suitable for it. I did my part in the amateurs and it laid the foundation for me to go on to do great things in the professional game.
“I want to go all the way, getting a big name in British and Scottish boxing and bringing big shows and fights to Scotland.”
BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “Sam Hickey is one of the most exciting prospects in British boxing. He has had an incredible amateur career so far and I am sure he will emulate this success in the professional game going forward. “This could be a special start for Sam and Scottish boxing.”
Yade, currently ranked number one in the WBO light heavyweight division, will be the main support fight in an explosive super lightweight contest between breakout stars Adam Azim and Ohara Davies.
Yarde previously traveled to Russia to take on the fearsome Sergey Kovalev. He also faced undefeated light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev in a comeback win of the year for the WBC, IBF and WBO world titles at Wembley Arena in January last year.
The Hackney boxer has since picked up explosive stoppage wins over Jorge Silva and Marko Nikolic and his highly anticipated return to the ring will be at the Copper Box Arena as he looks to get back into major title contention.
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Yarde said: “I’m back in my hometown on October 19th and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m really looking forward to everything – the event, the travel, the stadium, the whole event. The Copper Box stadium is: A special place for me is it’s near where I grew up and that’s where I grew up. Had a great night.
“I have been training hard and looking forward to getting back in the ring to deliver another explosive knockout performance.”
Former friends turned rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies face off in an explosive main event.
Also on the undercard is Dan Azeez in a light heavyweight clash with undefeated rival Lewis Edmondson.
Michael McKinson faces South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge, Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius return to amateur competition and rising bantamweight star Francesca Hennessy is back in action.
Tickets are on sale now through BOXXER.com.
Watch Azim vs Davies live sky sports On October 19th.
