Former world title challenger Kingsley Ikeke faces Abdullah Ramadan in the September 23 co-feature on the "KnockOut Poverty" pro boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy's Ring Promotions, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Ikeke, 24-3 (13), replaces Briamah Kamoka, who did not meet NYSAC requirements, against Sudan-native Ramadam ,15-8, (9), former IBF Interim light heavyweight title challenger, in the co-feature bout awaiting final approval as a 12-rounder for the vacant IBF All-African light heavyweight championship.
Two-time Nigerian Olympian and former IBA Continental light middleweight title-holder Eromosele "Bad Boy" Albert, 21-2 (10), fighting out of Miami, meets Ghana-native Ossie Duran, 23-6-1 (9), former Commonwealth light middleweight and welterweight champion, in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBF Continental African light middleweight title.
"KnockOut Poverty" is a landmark event to help fight poverty in Africa. Grammy Award-winning, UN Goodwill Ambassador Youssou N'Dour and friends are among the many stars scheduled for the historic evening of entertainment, music and boxing. N'Dour and other musical legends are scheduled to perform between fights with proceeds from the event going to the All For Africa charitable organization.
Two-time world title challenger, light heavyweight Jaffa "The African Assassin" Ballagou, 45-6 (39), from Togo, faces multiple World Muay Thai champion Manu Ntoh, 17-14-1 (10), from Cameroon, in an eight-round bout. Rounding out the 4-fight card is a four-round bout between a pair of light welterweights making their pro debuts, Issouf Kinda, of Bukini Faso, and Carlos Fortoso.
For ticket and sponsorship information call 212.351.0111 or go online to www.allforafrica.org.
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