Sam Hickey returns to ring August 8 in Dublin, live on Sky Sports. He will face Brad Axe in an eight‑rounder at 3Arena, undercard of Aaron Mc Kenna vs Etinosa Oliha IBF title fight. The Dundee native comes off a second‑round knockout at Zuffa Boxing 07, where he stopped Todd Tompkins. Hickey aims to show he can handle a seasoned veteran.

Unbeaten in five professional bouts, Hickey is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist who turned pro in October 2024. Axe enters the contest 5‑1, a serving member of the Royal Air Force Fire and Rescue Service, and rides a four‑fight winning streak highlighted by a bloody eight‑round decision over Kevin Reavell in May. Both fighters say the bout represents a step up, with Hickey eyeing another highlight‑reel finish.

Tickets open June 26 at 10 am through Ticketmaster.ie, and the entire card streams live on Sky Sports and NOW without contract. The undercard also features unbeaten Irishman Callum Walsh versus Tyler Denny. A Hickey victory would cement his rising middleweight star status and boost Zuffa Boxing’s expansion in Ireland after a strong Bournemouth debut. The fight airs on August 8.