Pulev to face Booker

On November 9 Kubrat Pulev (27-1, 14 KOs) will have his another professional fight in the United States. The opponent of IBF heavyweight title official challenger will be Rydell Booker (26-2, 13 KOs). Earlier, the Bulgarian opponent was named as Mark de Mori, but the candidacy of the Australian was greeted with widespread criticism. Booker helped Alexander Usyk to prepare for his professional debut in a heavyweight division on October 12.

Pulev must face the winner of a rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua before May of the next year. The second fight of the Mexican against the Brit will be held on December 7 in Saudi Arabia.

In the main event on November 9 Jamel Herring (20-2, 10 KOs) will face Lamont Roach Jr. (19-0-1, 7 KOs). They will fight for the WBO featherweight title on ESPN.