Aaron McKenna is set to travel to Japan for his next outing in the ring and a potential $1 million.
The Silencer is part of the Prize fighter tournament, where eight fighters compete for an overall prize of $1,000,000.
Quarter-finals will take place on March 31st. The Monaghan boxer, unbeaten as a professional in 18 fights set to meet Jeovanny Estela. Estela is also unbeaten with 14 wins. Estela is also unbeaten with 14 wins.
McKenna has had difficulty in securing big fights on this side of the world with a number of fighters pulling out of fights at the last moment, while others are reluctant to step into the ring.
Success in Japan would enhance the prospects of securing money-spinning fights in the middleweight division and a possible challenge for a world title.