Mike Edwards, a former Big Brother Naija reality star, recently announced his ambition to pursue a professional boxing career.

He announced that he would compete in the Misfits Boxing Cruiserweight division, which is run by English social media sensation and Nigerian-born professional boxer Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, also known by his stage name KSI.

After several weeks of speculation, Edwards now has an opponent for his fight boxing fight.

Edwards announced the fight with Jake Cornish on his official social media -platforms.

Along with the post was a message that said, “Fight Date Announcement!

“Mark your calendars, I am thrilled to announce that my pro boxing debut will be taking place on August 31st in the electric city of Dublin, Ireland!

“It’s been a battle just to get to this point, but let me tell you, we’re only just getting started.

“See you in Dublin Get ya tickets in my bio!”

The fight between Edwards and Cornish is set for the Dublin Arena in Ireland.

It will take place under Olatunji’s Misfits boxing on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

It is a huge step for Edwards in professional boxing as he joins the Cruiserweight division roster of MisfitsBoxing.

Last year, Mike Edwards issued a challenge to his subordinate colleague Pere to a boxing battle, but it was not fulfilled.