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Undefeated Nigerian cruiserweight, Lateef Kayode, has booked a date with American, Nick Kisner, in a non-title bout slated for Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Kayode, 20-0-0 (16KOS), is poised for his comeback since his No Contest bout with Cuban Luiz Ortiz. The 32-year-old confirmed to InformationNigeria.com on Monday that Kisner 14-1-1 (5KOs) has agreed a 10 round contest; a main card which will be broadcast live on CBS sports network on 29 May.
It will be Kisner’s first television appearance, as well as his first professional bout which will go over 6 rounds.
‘Slick’ Kisner won his last two bouts on points decision, first 7-7 against Pedro Martinez at the Hanover Armory, Hanover, Pennsylvania back on 18 July, 2014 and most recently against Marlon Hayes 23-16 on 28 March at the ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia.
Ortiz vacated the WBA interim heavyweight belt months after scoring a first round TKO against Kayode at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, having tested positive for banned steroid nandrolone post-fight.
‘Power’ accounted for Americans Travis Fulton and Jonte Willis in 2013 and January 2014 respectively, both prior to Ortiz in TKOs.
The fight is subject to ratifications by relevant commissions.
