The bout at hand will be the first serious test for the unbeaten Jordan Shimmell (13-0, 11) who, although more of a Cruiserweight-come-Heavyweight, is a promising prospect in boxing's blue ribbon division. Shimmell will be putting his unbeaten record on the line against the once beaten Damon McCreary (15-1, 11), whose sole loss came to Deontay Wilder.
Although a long way from a world beater McCreary should be able to ask Shimmell some interesting questions in a scheduled 6 rounder.