Siar Ozgul
Archie Sharp defeated Alexis Kabore to retain his WBO Global title
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Archie Sharp vs. Alexis Kabore
York Hall in London, England 29/10/21
Archie Sharp produced another dominant performance as he defeated Alexis Kabore to retain his WBO Global super-featherweight title.
The event was taking place at York Hall in London, with Sharp in complete control throughout the battle, dictating proceedings from start to finish.
Kabore showed his toughness and was able to go the distance, but it proved to be a comfortable win for the Sharpshooter, with all three judges scoring the fight 100-90.
Elsewhere on the card, there was an upset win for Juan Carlos Abreu, who stopped Tursynbay Kulakhmet in round seven to win the WBC International super-welterweight title, plus there were victories for Jordan Reynolds, Sam Gilley, Shiloh Defreitas, Pierce O'Leary, Joe Giles, Will Hamilton, Sean McGoldrick and Lerone Harrison.
Here's everything you need to know from an action-packed night of action…
WBO Global Super-Featherweight Title
ARCHIE SHARP beat ALEXIS KABORE by unanimous decision after 10 rounds (100-90 x 3)
Sharp: "I feel really good. It was nice to get the 10 rounds in. Thank you to the fans for the support. The atmosphere was incredible.
"I lost my way a bit but now I'm back. It's only my second fight with Al Smith, and in this fight I stuck to the gameplan and that's the art of boxing. Hit and don't get hit.
"I want the big fights. Shakur Stevenson is the number one man and that's the fight that I want. 48 hours after his biggest win and he was talking about me, so let's do it."
WBC International Super-Welterweight Title
JUAN CARLOS ABREU beat Tursynbay Kulakhmet via TKO in round 7
Abreu: "Today is my father's birthday, I was getting the win for him. This is the biggest win of my career and I'm happy to have this green belt.
"A lot of people doubted me and thought my career was over, but I've just shown what I can do. I'm excited and I can't wait for what comes next for the rest of my career."
SAM GILLEY beat DANIEL LARTEY on points after 6 rounds (60-54)
Gilley: "I was full of energy and felt fine all the way through. There was a few things I should have differently, but we got the win and that's the important thing.
"This reception was probably the best I've had at York Hall. It's great to get back out there and be fighting in front of a crowd once again.
"I want the English title next. I know it's being competed for in November and I want the winner."
JORDAN REYNOLDS beat Rodolfo Paterno via TKO in round 1
Reynolds: "I'm very grateful for the support. This is what it's all about for me. I'm my worst critic and very hard on myself, but it's all learning and still early days.
"I want bring back the Ricky Hatton era. This is a people's sport, I want to bring thousands of fans to my fights.
"Everybody who has come out tonight I love you all. Thanks to all of my sponsors too, I couldn't have done it without them."
SHILOH DEFREITAS beat FONZ ALEXANDER via KO in round 3
Defreitas: "I feel amazing. He was a tough cookie and nobody stops him, so I had to prove a point. I had a lot of my family and friends here so it was a buzz in there.
"You can expect a lot more. I was just warming into it and warming into the game. I'm taking every day as it comes, step by step and fight by fight, and we'll see what the future holds.
"I like pressure and I perform under pressure. I want to put the division on notice that Sugar Shy is in town. Whenever, whoever and wherever."
PIERCE O'LEARY beat SIAR OZGUL via TKO in round 7
O'Leary: "It was fantastic. I'd never fought at York Hall before, and I've always wanted to fight here so it was tremendous. It's good to put my name in the books here.
"I felt fresh and that's because my camp went perfect. Ozgul was really getting hurt and I'm glad the referee waved it off when he did.
"I want world titles and that's where I'll be going in the future. I'll sit down with the team and see what they want next. Thank you to everybody at home for the support."
JOE GILES beat PAVOL GARAJ on points after 4 rounds (40-36)
Giles: "It was amazing. It was all I could ever dream of as a youngster. I am over the moon.
"I've been in the gym working hard with my trainer and learning every day. This is just the start. I want as many fights as possible in the next year."
WILL HAMILTON beat IVO ZEDNICEK via TKO in round 1
SEAN MCGOLDRICK beat STEPHEN JACKSON on points after 6 rounds (60-54)
LERONE HARRISON beat SIMAS VOLOSINAS on points after 4 rounds (36-40)
Archie Sharp vs. Alexis Boureima Kabore weights from York Hall, London
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Archie Sharp vs. Alexis Boureima Kabore
York Hall, London, England 30/10/21
WBO Global Super Featherweight Title
Please find below the weights and running order ahead of Friday's #MTKFightNight at York Hall – headlined by a WBO Global super-featherweight title fight between Archie Sharp and Alexis Boureima Kabore, and broadcast live on ESPN+ and IFL TV.
IFL TV BROADCAST BEGINS 5:30PM BST
Fight #1 – Super-Featherweight, 4 Rounds
LERONE HARRISON (9st 7lbs 9oz) vs. SIMAS VOLOSINAS (9st 4lbs)
Fight #2 – Bantamweight, 6 Rounds
SEAN MCGOLDRICK (8st 8lbs 3oz) vs. STEPHEN JACKSON (8st 8lbs 5oz)
Fight #3 – Cruiserweight, 6 Rounds
WILL HAMILTON (13st 12lbs 8oz) vs. IVO ZEDNICEK (14st 6oz)
Live Float – Super-Middleweight, 4 Rounds
JOE GILES (12st 1lb 6oz) vs. PAVOL GARAJ (11st 12lbs 4oz)
ESPN+ BROADCAST BEGINS 7:00PM BST / 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
Fight #4 – Super-Lightweight, 8 Rounds
PIERCE O'LEARY (10st 1lb 9oz) vs. SIAR OZGUL (10st 2lb 2oz)
'SUGAR SHY' SHILOH DEFREITAS (10st 5lbs 8oz) vs. FONZ ALEXANDER (10st 8lbs 4oz)
Fight #6 – Super-Welterweight, 6 Rounds
SAM GILLEY (11st 3lbs 8oz) vs. DANIEL LARTEY (11st 7lbs 4oz)
JORDAN REYNOLDS (11st 3lbs) vs. RODOLFO PATERNO (10st 11lbs 6oz)
Fight #8 – WBC International Super-Welterweight Title, 10 Rounds
TURSYNBAY KULAKHMET (10st 13lbs 7oz) vs. JUAN CARLOS ABREU (10st 13lbs 5oz)
Fight #9 – WBO Global Super-Featherweight Title, 10 Rounds
ARCHIE SHARP (9st 3lbs 6oz) vs. ALEXIS BOUREIMA KABORE (9st 3lbs 4oz)
Pierce O'Leary: I've seen weaknesses in Siar Ozgul
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Pierce O'Leary vs. Siar Ozgul
Pierce O'Leary has vowed to exploit the weaknesses of Siar Ozgul when the two men meet on Friday's huge #MTKFightNight at York Hall in London.
This week's action-packed card will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank and worldwide on IFL TV, and is headlined by a WBO Global super-featherweight title fight between Archie Sharp (20-0, 9 KOs) and Alexis Boureima Kabore (28-4, 7 KOs).
Undefeated Dublin ace O'Leary (7-0, 3 KOs) is back after his Knockout of the Year contender against Jan Marsalek in June, and the 21-year-old is relishing his step up in competition as he prepares to face former Southern Area champion Ozgul (15-6, 3 KOs) later this week.
O'Leary said: "I'm delighted to be back out on Friday on a great bill, especially in an iconic arena. A lot of boxers who have fought there have gone on to become household names.
"Siar Ozgul is a great fighter. He's been in with big names and he's exciting. I can see a lot of weaknesses in some departments, but I won't let them out as I'll keep it for our team, and I'll keep working my style to open them up.
"He's a very durable man, so I won't look for specifically the stoppage. If it come it comes, and whatever the game plan is for me on the night, I'll go out and nail it.
"Training has been fantastic. It's been a short camp compared to my previous two fights which were both three months due to small setbacks, but I've been in camp seven weeks this time and never felt any better. I'm in tip top shape and I'm peaking at the right time. so for me now it's just about holding back the reins not to overdo it.
"I have three of my teammates on the same bill too which is quality. We've all been pushing each other and the vibes are great. Everyone is happy and excited so we're all ready to perform.
"I definitely have gained a lot of new fans from the knockout in my last fight. It was a perfectly timed shot and everyone loved it. Fans can expect a great masterclass of boxing from me again on Friday. I'm buzzing to show them what I'm all about.
"For me now it is all about learning and my development as a fighter through the rounds as I look to keep climbing the ranks."
Elsewhere on Friday's card, Tursynbay Kulakhmet defends his WBC International super-welterweight title against Juan Carlos Abreu, Sam Gilley meets Daniel Lartey, Jordan Reynolds returns against Rodolfo Paterno, Shiloh Defreitas makes his professional debut against Fonz Alexander, Sean McGoldrick fights Stephen Jackson, Will Hamilton squares off with Ivo Zednicek, Debutant Lerone Harrison takes on Simas Volosinas, and Joe Giles enters the paid ranks for the first time.
Sharp vs. Kabore junior lightweight battle to stream LIVE on ESPN+
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British junior lightweight contender Archie "Sharpshooter" Sharp has designs on a world title shot, but he must keep his unbeaten record intact. Sharp, ranked No. 2 by the WBO, will defend his WBO Global belt in a 10-rounder this Friday, Oct. 29 at London's York Hall against Alexis Boureima Kabore.
In the 10-round co-feature, Kazakh prodigy Tursynbay Kulakhmet will defend his WBC International 154-pound belt versus Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Abreu.
Sharp-Kabore and Kulakhmet-Abreu will top a bill streaming live and exclusively in the United States on ESPN+ at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
Sharp (20-0, 9 KOs) is a former WBO European belt-holder who fought on an ESPN+-streamed Michael Conlan/Carl Frampton doubleheader in August 2020, edging Jeff Ofori by a single point. He made his 2021 debut on July 10 and survived a pair of cuts to top Mexican upstart Diego Andrade Chavez via unanimous decision. Kabore (28-4, 7 KOs), from Burkina Faso, has fought the majority of his bouts in his home nation and is making his European debut against Sharp. He is a former African Union and WBC International champion at 122 pounds.
Kulakhmet (4-0, 3 KOs), a former amateur standout, won the WBC International belt in his second pro fight with a dominant decision over Macaulay McGowan. He defends that belt in his toughest test to date in Abreu (23-6-1, 21 KOs), a 10-year pro who has fought the likes of former world champion Humberto Soto, Jamal James, Jesus Soto Karass, Egidijus "Mean Machine" Kavaliauskas, Alexander Besputin and Jaron "Boots" Ennis.
In other streaming action on ESPN+:
Junior middleweight prospect Jordan Reynolds (2-0) looks to make it three for three against Italy's Rodolfo Paterno (2-4-2, 1 KO) in a six-rounder.
Shiloh Defreitas, a Jamaican-born fighter who now resides in England, will make his pro debut in a six-round junior welterweight tilt against 123-fight veteran Fonz Alexander.
Former Southern Area welterweight champion Sam Gilley (11-1, 5 KOs) hopes to rebound from his first career loss against Daniel Lartey (14-5-1, 12 KOs) in a six-rounder at junior middleweight.
Dublin-born junior welterweight Pierce O'Leary (7-0, 3 KOs) will aim for his third KO in four fights against Siar Ozgul (15-6, 3 KOs) in an eight-rounder.
Pierce O'Leary headlines against Siar Ozgul in London on October 29
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Undefeated sensation Pierce O'Leary will take on former Southern Area champion Siar Ozgul when #MTKFightNight returns to York Hall in London on October 29.
This month's action-packed card will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank and worldwide on IFL TV, and is headlined by a WBO Global super-featherweight title fight between Archie Sharp (20-0, 9 KOs) and Alexis Boureima Kabore (28-4, 7 KOs).
O'Leary (7-0, 3 KOs) was last in action in June, where he produced a Knockout of the Year contender by viciously stopping Jan Marsalek in round two of their bout.
The 21-year-old Dubliner now squares off with Ozgul (15-6, 3 KOs), who is looking to replicate the form that saw him win the Southern Area super-lightweight title back in 2017, while he has also gone the distance with the likes of Viktor Postol, Anthony Yigit, Sean McComb and Samuel Antwi.
Welsh star Sean McGoldrick (10-1, 3 KOs) will also make his highly-anticipated return to the ring, as he is back in action for the first time in over 18 months when he faces Stephen Jackson.
McGoldrick won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, along with a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and has his sights set on soon winning the first title of his professional career.
The planned fight between Shabaz Masoud and James Beech Jnr has unfortunately been called off, after Beech tested positive for COVID-19.
Elsewhere on this month's bill, Kazakh sensation Tursynbay Kulakhmet (4-0, 3 KOs) makes another defence of his WBC International super-welterweight title, taking on knockout specialist Juan Carlos Abreu (23-6-1, 21 KOs).
Undefeated fighters collide in a great domestic battle, as Jordan Reynolds (2-0) meets Randal Barlow (2-0), while former Southern Area champion Sam Gilley (11-1, 5 KOs) squares off with Daniel Lartey (14-4-1, 12 KOs).
Hard-hitting cruiserweight Will Hamilton (2-0, 1 KO) takes on Ivo Zednicek, plus three exciting debutants will enter the professional ranks on the card too, with 'Sugar Shy' Shiloh Defreitas facing Fonz Alexander, plus Joe Giles and Lerone Harrison will each compete, with opponents for those two announced shortly.
Further news on the MTK Fight Night event on October 29 will be announced over the coming days and weeks.
Gavin Gwynne Upsets Sean McComb & Fight Card Results From England
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Gavin Gwynne caused an upset win as he defeated Sean McComb to win the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title on a huge #MTKFightNight.
It had been a terrific fight between the two men, with Gwynne picking up a seventh round stoppage victory to claim the belt at the University of Bolton Stadium.
In the two other title fights during the evening, Samuel Antwi stopped Darren Tetley in round six to win the vacant English welterweight title, while Danny Carr beat Dean Dodge on points to retain his Southern Area super-featherweight title.
GAVIN GWYNNE bt SEAN MCCOMB TKO7
Vacant Commonwealth lightweight title
Gavin Gwynne became the new Commonwealth lightweight champion after he picked up a seventh round stoppage win against Sean McComb.
Both men had success throughout the fight, and each of them had to deal with cuts, with McComb suffering from one over his eyebrow, while an accidental elbow opened a bad cut on the back of Gwynne's head.
It was a ferocious pace, which saw both men land huge shots, but in the end it was Gwynne who earned the win against the brave McComb, coming out on top in the seventh round to claim the vacant belt.
Gwynne said: "I'm speechless and I don't know what to say. I put so much into this camp. Nobody was going to beat me, no world class fighter was going to stop me.
"We know Sean is a class amateur and I couldn't outbox him. I had to take it to him, I started going to work and putting my shots together. Fair play to him he stayed on his feet but we got the win, and I can't put into words how much it means.
"I've had big fights but it was the first time that Sean had really stepped up, so I knew this was going to be tough for him. This will be my boy's belt now!"
SAMUEL ANTWI bt DARREN TETLEY TKO6
Vacant English welterweight title
Samuel Antwi picked up a big win as he defeated Darren Tetley via sixth round stoppage to win the vacant English welterweight title.
It was a fast start from Antwi, dropping Tetley in round one thanks to a vicious shot to the body. Tetley was able to recover and come back with some shots of his own, but Antwi remained in the driving seat.
Another body shot dropped Tetley in round six, and while he was able to get back to his feet, a big shot followed by Antwi, forcing the referee to jump in, with opinions split as to whether it was an early stoppage or the correct decision.
Antwi said: "He was a game opponent. I knew it would be tricky but I found the shot I was looking for, stuck to the game plan and then we got him out of there.
"I didn't want to rush the work as I thought I may make more mistakes. I landed some good shots, took my time and was patient with it. We got there in the end and now this is my foot in the door of a very busy welterweight scene.
"It's been a year out for me and this is my first fight back. We got the ring rust out the way, now I'm warmed up and ready to go."
DANNY CARR bt DEAN DODGE PTS10 (97-93)
Southern Area super-featherweight title
Danny Carr retained his Southern Area super-featherweight title following a brilliant points win over fellow unbeaten fighter Dean Dodge.
There had been some words exchanged between the two men in the build up to the fight, and the fireworks continued in the ring as both fighters gave it their all.
The fight went the distance after a tremendous battle, but it was Carr who kept hold of his belt and his undefeated record, with the referee scoring it 97-93 in his favour, in a fight that also served as an eliminator for the English title.
Carr said: "It's been a while without a fight, and so I had to put a lot of hard work in the gym and it has paid off. There was a bit of to and fro with Dodge in the build up, but in the ring I did what I needed to do.
"I was always confident of getting the job done, and now that the momentum is out the way I want to keep fighting. I want the English title next, and hopefully I can get that soon."
PIERCE O'LEARY bt IRVIN MAGNO PTS6 (59-55)
Dublin talent Pierce O'Leary showed yet again why he is regarded as one of the best up and coming talents thanks to a dominant points victory over Irvin Magno.
O'Leary landed some massive shots throughout the fight, with the most powerful of which coming in round three when he rocked Magno and had him in trouble up against the ropes.
Magno was able to recover and see out the fight, but it was a sensational display from O'Leary as the referee scored it 59-55 and he extended his unbeaten record to 6-0.
O'Leary said: "I've been in the gym constantly and all of the hard work is paying off. I've been training since November and I just want to keep the momentum going.
"I've always had the power and I knew the professional game was going to suit me, but I've also been slowing myself down, pacing myself and looking for the right shot at the right time. I'm doing really well my trainer Al Smith.
"I hurt Magno a few times but he served so credit to him as he was very tough. Hopefully I can be back out soon enough and just keep progressing."
PADDY DONOVAN bt SIAR OZGUL RTD4
Limerick star Paddy Donovan made it another quick night of work as he caused the very brave Siar Ozgul to be pulled out after four rounds of their battle.
Donovan had failed to stop his opponent in just two of his five fights up to that point, and he showed exactly why, with his huge knockout power on display.
Ozgul gave it his all, but he was just overpowered, with his corner pulling him out after four rounds to hand Donovan a pleasing win.
Donovan said: "Training was tough. It hasn't been easy with this lockdown due to the restrictions going on, so I did a lot of training with my dad and wasn't with Andy Lee much, but once these restrictions are lifted me and Andy will be back together training hard.
"Ozgul brought a big challenge, but my skill and brain overcame that challenge well. My hand is a bit sore so if not for that I would have probably gone for the knockout a bit earlier, but it was good to get him out of there.
"The plan now is to just keep working hard and improving. I want to try and get to 10-0 by the end of the year and then challenge for a title."
MARK MCKEOWN bt BRAD DAWS TKO2
Scottish sensation Mark McKeown picked up the biggest win of his career, earning a second round stoppage win against fellow unbeaten fighter Brad Daws.
It didn't take McKeown long to make an impact, landing a huge shot that sent Daws to the canvas at the start of the second round.
The Nottingham man managed to get back to his feet, but McKeown jumped straight back on him, knocking him down again and prompting the referee to just in and wave off the contest.
McKeown said: "In the first round I got my jab going and was a bit looser, then in the second round as soon as I let the shot go that I've been working on we got the job done.
"These are the fights that I want. I don't want to be 15 fights in having not been tested, and thankfully we're doing it where I have been in there with opponents that are coming to win.
"I love training, and a few days after a fight I'm already back in the gym trying to improve. I did some sparring with Ricky Burns so he was helping me out with this fight, so I'm thankful for him too."
ELLIOT WHALE bt JAMIE STEWART PTS6 (59-55)
Elliot Whale put on a dazzling display by defeating previously undefeated Jamie Stewart on points after six rounds.
Stewart had recently beaten Michael Hennessy Jr before following that up with a draw against Florian Marku, but Whale wasn't deterred, and was in control for large portions of the fight.
In the end it turned out to be a convincing and mature performance from Whale, with the referee scoring it 59-55 to the 23-year-old, who moved to 4-0 in the process.
MOHAMMED SAMEER bt KEARON THOMAS PTS4 (40-36)
Rising star Mohammed Sameer made it 2-0 in his professional career thanks to a dominant points win against Kearon Thomas.
Sameer dictated the pace throughout the fight, winning all four rounds on the referee's card to return in style after 14 months outside of the ring.
Sean McComb vs. Gavin Gwynne Fight Card Weights From UK
Please find below the weights and running order for Friday's action-packed #MTKFightNight, featuring Sean McComb vs. Gavin Gwynne for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title, along with two other title fights.
IFL TV BROADCAST BEGINS 6:00PM GMT
Middleweight, 4 Rounds
MOHAMMED SAMEER (164lbs) vs. KEARON THOMAS (163lbs
Welterweight, 6 Rounds
ELLIOT WHALE (149.2lbs) vs. JAMIE STEWART (149.7lbs)
ESPN+ BROADCAST BEGINS 7:00PM GMT / 2:00PM EST / 11:00AM PT
Featherweight, 6 Rounds
MARK MCKEOWN (127.3lbs) vs. BRAD DAWS (128lbs)
PADDY DONOVAN (149.4lbs) vs. SIAR OZGUL (149lbs)
Super-Lightweight, 6 Rounds
PIERCE O'LEARY (142.8lbs) vs. IRVIN MAGNO (140.9lbs)
Southern Area Super-Featherweight Title & English Title Eliminator, 10 Rounds
DANNY CARR (129.8lbs) vs. DEAN DODGE (129.2lbs)
Vacant English Welterweight Title, 10 Rounds
DARREN TETLEY (146.1lbs) vs. SAMUEL ANTWI (146.2lbs)
Vacant Commonwealth Lightweight Title, 12 Rounds
SEAN MCCOMB (134.3lbs) vs. GAVIN GWYNNE (134.1lbs)
Paddy Donovan: I Expect to be World Class Every Time I Fight
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Paddy Donovan is continuing to set himself some huge standards as he prepares to return to the ring against Siar Ozgul on this Friday's huge #MTKFightNight.
Irish star Donovan (5-0, 3 KOs) faces another step up as he takes on former Southern Area champion Ozugl (15-5, 3 KOs) at the University of Bolton Stadium on Friday, live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV.
In his last outing, Donovan picked up an impressive win over Jumanne Camero, and the 22-year-old is now promising another performance to remember against Ozgul.
Donovan said: "I'm very excited to be back in action as I look to get my sixth win under my belt. I want to have a busy 2021 and I want to stay active.
"In my last fight it was nice to get a victory in a step up against Jumanne Camero, he's a tough fighter and I think I handled him well. I know what I can do in a boxing ring, and it was good to show those skills against a good opponent.
"I've got another tough test this week, and I have a job to do. When I overcome this challenge hopefully in one or two fights I can have a title shot of some sort.
"I want people talking about me and keeping my name in their mouth, I can only achieve that by showing my performances in the ring. I expect to be world class every time I fight and nothing less."
Elsewhere on Friday's huge card, Sean McComb and Gavin Gwynne meet for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title, Darren Tetley faces Samuel Antwi for the vacant English welterweight title, DP Carr defends his Southern Area super-featherweight title against Dean Dodge, Pierce O'Leary fights Irvin Magno, Mark McKeown takes on Brad Daws, Elliot Whale goes up against Jamie Stewart, and Mohammed Sameer is back in action.
Paddy Donovan Faces Siar Ozgul on Next Weeks MTK Fight Night
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Irish sensation Paddy Donovan will take on former Southern Area champion Siar Ozgul in a great clash on next week's action-packed #MTKFightNight.
The event takes place at the University of Bolton Stadium on Friday 19 February, live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV.
Undefeated Limerick star Donovan (5-0, 3 KOs) is back following his impressive win over another former Southern Area champion, as he defeated Jumanne Camero in November.
The 22-year-old will now take another step up as he turns his attention to Ozgul (15-5, 3 KOs), who has previously gone the distance with the likes of Viktor Postol, Anthony Yigit and Sean McComb.
MTK Global Promoter Lee Eaton said: "We're less than a week away from our fantastic MTK Fight Night event but that hasn't stopped us strengthening the show even more with this superb battle between Paddy Donovan and Siar Ozgul.
"We've been looking for an opponent for Donovan for a while, so huge credit must go to Ozgul for jumping at the chance, in what will be the toughest fight of Paddy's career to date.
"Donovan looks destined for big things in boxing, but Ozgul is desperate to throw a spanner in the works, so it's certain to be a very interesting battle."