The date is ironic.
This is like an in-house straightener between bods from the same gang.
Theophane has never fought beyond British title level (although does have a SD loss to Danny Garcia). He's unknown in the UK to all but the hardcore/nerds (like me). A geezer that was last seen in Britain losing to Darren Hamilton gets a "world" title shot. I'm sure you "he don't deserve a world title shot" mob will be happy about that.
Unfortunately he's not a banger, so there's not even a chance of seeing the best thing in boxing - Broner getting a hiding.
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