WBC Cruiserweight World Championship confirmed for January 31 in Democratic Republic of Congo

The WBC is happy to confirm the world championship in the Cruiserweight division to take place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, this coming Friday, January 31 between number one contender Ilunga Makabu and number two contender Michal Cieslak.
Makabu who is 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