With the semi-final round of the international welterweight elimination tournament less than 2 weeks away, we invite you to learn more about Chris Van Heerden of South Africa and Ghana’s Fredrick Lawson with a video preview of each fight and some thoughts from the fighters themselves on their opponents, the tournament and more!

The Jose Sulaiman WBC World Invitational Tournament presented by The Real Deal Boxing and Lee Baxter Promotions in association with Louisville Top Knotch and The World Boxing Council, takes place in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, August 25th at Budweiser Stage.