The Castleconnell middleweight is currently finalising his preparations for his fourth Limerick pro-fight in New York, but will be back in Ireland next weekend.
Andy Lee’s opponent is former European champion and two-time World title challenger Mamadou Thiam.
Thiam is one of boxing’s biggest hitters with an incredible 43 of his 46 wins coming via KO.
The Senegal-based Parisian this week vowed to add Andy Lee to his list of knockouts.
“Of course I am predicting a knockout, that is what I do for a living,” said Thiam.
“Some people sell cars, some people build houses, some people drive buses, I knock people out. I suppose I’m like a dentist because we both take teeth out for a living.
“It’s not a personal thing for me, I’m sure Andy Lee is a very nice guy, but this is a business and a very hard business and there is no room for nice guys.
“Lee is a big name in Ireland, but I have fought at the highest level and I know what it takes to succeed there. Lee will be a good scalp for me and put me in a position to win another European title,” said Thiam.
“I’ve fought all over the world and I’m excited about fighting in Ireland. I heard that the scenery there is beautiful, but for Andy Lee the view from the canvas won’t be so pretty!”
Two Irish titles will also be on the line in Limerick as local favourite Jamie Power looks to capture the Irish Light Heavyweight title against John Waldron while Dublin’s Ian Tims will put his unbeaten record on the line in an Irish Cruiserweight title decider with Michael Sweeney.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie) or from The University Sports Arena, the George Hotel and the South Court Hotel.
JEROME O’CONNELL
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