Galal Yafai signed a professional contract with the promotional organization Matchroom Boxing. The Olympic flyweight champion of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games will make his professional debut on February 27 at a gala concert in London.
The name of Yafai's opponent has not yet been confirmed. However, this will be a 10-round fight, in which the bet will be the belt of the WBC international champion.
“We want Yafai to develop his career in the same way as Vasily Lomachenko. He wants to win the world title as a professional as soon as possible, ”said Eddie Hearn.
As part of this evening, Demsey McKean (20-0, 13 KOs) and Ariel Bracamonte (11-6, 6 KOs), Fabio Wardley (12-0, 11 KOs), Campbell Hatton (5-0, 1 KOs) will also enter the ring ) and Chivon Clark will debut. In the main event of this evening, WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okoli will defend his title against Michal Cieslak.
