On September 13th, the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland will host a pivotal showdown on the European circuit, as undefeated Irishman Caoimhin “Black Thunder” Agyarko (17-0, 7 KOs) takes on Britain’s Ishmael “The Black Panther” Davis (13-2, 6 KOs) in a junior middleweight contest. For Agyarko, age 28, this is a big opportunity to show off his explosive style and sharp movement. He’s already turned back the likes of Troy Williamson and Grant Dennis. Now, he’s eager to cement himself as a legitimate world contender. “Fighting for a belt in Belfast is a dream come true,” Agyarko said in the build-up. “I’m ready to show I belong at the top level.”

 

Davis, age 30, from Leeds, comes in with redemption on his mind after back-to-back defeats, the most recent a stoppage loss to Serhii Bohachuk last December. A pressure fighter who thrives on breaking opponents down, Davis believes he can flip the script as the underdog. “I didn’t come here just to make up the numbers—I came here to win. Agyarko’s never been in with someone like me,” he declared. Both men weighed in around 153.5 pounds in their most recent outings and share a similar stance, though their approaches differ. Agyarko prefers controlling range and counterpunching, while Davis thrives in the trenches, pushing a high pace and exchanging on the inside.