A Belgian show on Friday, Aug. 28th, will feature a ghoulish eight-round main event mis-matching heavyweight Tambwe Djeko a/k/a Joel Djeko (17-2-1, 8 KOs) against 47 year-old Danny Williams (54-28, 41 KOs). Williams beat Mike Tyson in 2004, but has been knocked out about 15 times over the course of his career. Several of Williams' knockout losses came against preliminary boxers. Williams' last fight was a winm, but over an opponent listed at 0-9. Meanwhile, Djeko has won eight in a row.

 

The co-feature showcases Belgian countrymen Brice Bula Galo (11-1-1, 4 KOs), who currently reigns as the Belgian national welterweight champion, and the young Jan Helin (5-0, 3 KOs). Those two will tangle over six rounds. Others highlighting the card include Swedish light heavyweight contender Oscar Ahlin (18-2, 16 KOs), former Belgian champion and two-time European super featherweight champion Faroukh Kourbanov (16-2, 3 KOs), former WBO super middelweight female champion Femke Hermans (9-3, 3 KOs) and junior middleweight Benjamin Dekeyzer (2-0, 2 KOs).

 

Fans will also be able to catch the pro debut of Belgian Nabil Messaoudi. Messaoudi authored an accomplished international amateur career with more than 70 fights - capturing national titles, earning spots in the European and world championships, and reaching the Olympic qualifiers.

 

FightNight Live will broadcast the Belgian show on its Facebook platform for a $5 fee from Noon to 5 p.m. EDT. "As we all adapt to the continuing effects of this global pandemic, we remain committed to helping boxers safely get back into the ring, and entertaining fight fans everywhere for only $5," said Mark Fratto, Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. "We're excited to have found some early success for FightNight Live and we're pleased to partner on another international show."