Overview
- The 21-year-old heavyweight will top a London show at the O2 on July 25 with his opponent still to be confirmed.
- The WBO named him its mandatory challenger after he stopped Jermaine Franklin in March.
- He is ranked No. 1 by the WBA and WBO, No. 2 by the WBC, and No. 5 by the IBF, which puts him next in line across several routes.
- The O2 date is his first headline in the capital and follows quick stoppages of Dillian Whyte and the previously durable Franklin.
- His path to a title shot could be shaped by other bouts, including Fabio Wardley’s May 9 defense against Daniel Dubois for the WBO belt, while contenders such as Justis Huni have signaled interest.