Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions are proud to announce that the eagerly-awaited showdown between Choi Tseveenpurev and Jackson Asiku will be broadcast live for fans around the world from London's York Hall on June 18.
The Ugandan-born Asiku (26-4, 14 KOs) has had two previous fights in the UK - winning both Commonwealth featherweight title fights with first-round knockouts in 2005.
With no keen suitors in the UK, Jackson left for Australia and extended his unbeaten run to five-and-a-half years before he fought Heriberto Ruiz for the vacant IBO world featherweight title, winning the contest in eight rounds.
Jackson was not granted any easy defences returning to the ring ten months later to defend against superb current WBC champion Jhonny Gonzalez where he lost a six-round war.
Both men are doing things the tough way taking this fight and that fits in perfectly with Fearon's vision for Hard Knocks. "We are the only promotional company in the UK that has competitive fights throughout the card," Fearon said.
Last Saturday Jackson managed to take a break from his busy training schedule to come on the official launch of “Basics ports and Fitness (BSF)” at Forest Gate Youth Zone, East London. BSF is a Community Interest Company offering fitness opportunities, supplementary education and life skills to young people and adults in East London.
BSF was started by a former Olympian armature (Seoul 1988) and professional boxer John Bosco Waigo to encourage young people to participate in sporting activities and promote a healthy lifestyle. Currently they offer non-contact boxing training at Forest Gate Youth Zone every Friday from 7:00PM.
