It'll be a major test for the former Olympian.
Westmeath boxer Joe Ward will fight former IBO World Super Middleweight Champion Lerrone Richards in Pearse Stadium in Galway next month.
The 31 year old will be back in the ring for the first time since beating Dmytro Fedas in Dublin's National Stadium last October.
The main event of the evening will see Galway man Kieran Molloy taking on British opponent Kaisee Benjamin for the WBA Europe welterweight belt.
Shane Lowry Looks To Put PGA Championship Behind Him In Ohio
He's been paired with American Ben Griffin.
Westmeath Ladies Begin Intermediate Football Championship This Weekend
The Leinster Champions will host Down on Sunday.
Offaly Representation On Hurling Team Of The Week
Wexford forward Lee Chin was voted player of the week.
"It's Going To Be A Challenge" - Laois Manager Tommy Fitzgerald
The O'Moore County will head to GAA HQ to take on KIldare in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final.
Venue Announced For Offaly's Clash With Mayo In Minor Football Championship
The Leinster Champions will be looking to make it to the last four.
"Things Are Looking Up" - Brian Duignan
A win over Antrim on Sunday capped off a great year for the Faithful County.
National U20 Discus Throw Record For Offaly's Cian Crampton
He beat a score that lasted 16 years.
"We Hurled Very Very Well" - Westmeath Manager Seoirse Bulfin
The Lake County ended a tough campaign with an emphatic win over Kerry.
Laois Off To A Winning Start In Premier Camogie Junior Championship
The O'Moore County proved to strong for Wicklow in Portlaoise.
Athlone Town Fall To Home Defeat To Cobh Ramblers In League of Ireland First Division
It was a five goal thriller at the Athlone Town Stadium.
Laois Advance To Joe McDonagh Final After Late Draw
James Duggan was the hero for the O'Moore County.
Alex Dunne Involved in Car Collision In Formula 2 Championship In Monaco
The teenager has been handed a penalty ahead of his next race in Barcelona.
Offaly beat Antrim To Remain In Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
It proved to be a nervy contest at O'Connor Park.
Alex Dunne Secures Pole Position In Monaco
Tomorrow's sprint race will see the top ten reversed.
Westmeath Look To Avoid Christy Ring As They Head For Tralee
It's been a nightmare season for the lake county.
Five First Team Players Released From Athlone Town
Interim coach Danny Byrne has also departed.
Offaly Hurlers Host Antrim In Relegation Decider
Both teams have yet to pick up a point in the Leinster Championship.
Place In Joe McDonagh Final Up For Grabs For Laois This Weekend
The O'Moore County will be looking to bounce back from their shock defeat to Kildare.
Camogie Association Vote In Favour Of Shorts/Skorts Choice
The association held a meeting in Croke Park Last Night.
Athlone Town Host Cobh Ramblers In League of Ireland First Division
Their Cork opponents currently sit third in the table.
