Ilunga Makabu set for WBC cruiserweight showdown with Michal Cieslak

No.1 and 2 cruiserweights Ilunga Makabu and Michal Cieslak clash for WBC crown

The WBC have confirmed the world championship in the Cruiserweight division will take place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on January 31 between number one contender Ilunga Makabu and number two contender Michal Cieslak.

Makabu, promoted by Don King, will be fighting Cieslak for the vacant championship in the first world title fight in DRC in 45 years.

“I am very happy that the fight is going on, as ordered by the WBC, and that Don King Promotions has clarified a few misunderstandings with his local promotional partners Tarik Saadi and General Luyoyo,” said WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.