Michael Grant Looks To Shake Off Rust Against Carlos Takam

World Boxing Federation Heavyweight Champion Michael Grant is ready to make his first title-defence in the hometown of tough challenger Carlos Takam on Friday May 24.

The pair will clash at the Gymnase du Clos de l’Arche in Noisy-le-Grand, France, on a show promoted by accomplished and respected promoter Joseph Germain.

Grant, 48-4 (36), has been on the sidelines waiting for a chance to defend his title since winning it against Francois Botha in South Africa in November 2011, and the massive American is reportedly in great shape and eager to return to action.

Carlos Takam, 27-1 (21), is the reigning WBF International champion, a title he captured in March 2012 by stopping the aforementioned Botha in eleven rounds, one round quicker than Grant. The Cameroon-born 2004 Olympian has since tuned up for what will be his careers biggest fight by scoring two non-title victories.

The Michael Grant vs. Carlos Takam World Boxing Federation Heavyweight title fight is a classic confrontation of big-name champion fighting to stay on top, against a hungry challenger looking to make a name for himself by dethroning the champion.

Both are big punchers, so the spectators in Noisy-le-Grand can look forward to an explosive evening of World Championship boxing!