Undefeated Dutchman Willy Kyakonye will take on Venezuelan Wilmer Vasquez for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) world Heavyweight title on May 17.
The potentially explosive affair headlines a card in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
Uganda-born Kyakonye, 10-0 (9), is the current WBF International champion, having won that title just over a year prior to going for world honours.
In Vasquez, 13-3-2 (8), he is facing his most dangerous opponent to date, and a man who travels to his opponents backyard full of confidence.
Vasquez last boxed in July of 2024, where he scored a split decision over 12-0 Mexican Ubaldo Ilagor Resendiz in Caracas, and he is now aiming to continue that momentum by becoming WBF world champion.
Kyakonye has a significant advantage in punching-power and fighting on home soil, but Vasquez has by far faced and defeated the better opposition and will not be intimidated by what the home-man brings.
