Kownacki and Kiladze are representatives of Poland and Ukraine, respectively, but they both live and train in New York, USA.
In his last fight this July Kownacki defeated his compatriot, former world title contender Artur Szpilka, whom he beat via TKO in the fourth round.
Kiladze entered the ring for the last time this November, and KOed the Cuban Pedro Rodriguez in the second round.