UNBEATEN Redditch heavyweight prospect Simon Ibekwe has secured sponsorship from a Bromsgrove business for the next 12 months.

MKM Building Supplies Bromsgrove will sponsor Redditch-born Ibekwe for the next 12 months as he looks to build on his 7-0 professional record.

As part of the agreement, MKM will sponsor Ibekwe in at least four professional fights the company to feature across his social media channels.

The 30-year-old has won four of his seven fights by knockout and finds himself 16th in the UK rankings and 118th in the world heavyweight rankings.

Ibekwe’s next bout takes place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday, December 11.

Ibekwe said: “You are what you do, not what you say you will do.

“I’ve worked hard to get to this stage of my career and I’m grateful to have the support of MKM Bromsgrove behind me.

“Having a local business back what you’re doing means a lot and gives you extra motivation to keep pushing forward.

“My goal is to keep climbing the rankings, challenge for titles next year and show exactly what I’m capable of.”

MKM Bromsgrove branch director, Josh Lune added:”Simon is a great lad with a brilliant attitude, and that’s something we really value at MKM.

“He’s worked hard to get to where he is and it’s exciting to see someone local making a name for themselves in the sport.

“We’re always keen to support people and organisations in our area, whether that’s local sports clubs, community groups or individuals chasing their goals.

“Simon’s got a big year ahead of him and we’re proud to be backing him on that journey.”

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