The fight takes place in a specially erected arena next to the ‘Great Pyramids’ and a specially designed high-tech lighting display will illuminate the Egyptian monuments to provide a magical backdrop for the ‘Duel in the Desert’.

British writer Graham Pearman caught up with one of the co-challengers, Frans Botha, who gave his thoughts on the fight and also how he sees the state of the current heavyweight division which he describes as a “shambles”.

Botha: Preparations for this fight are right on track. I feel really good.

The fight takes place in Egypt (Giza) and the ring will be erected right at the foot of the Great Pyramids. This will be a magical backdrop for the fight. Does it give you greater incentive to put on a world-class performance?

Oh, definitely. I look forward to presenting the fans with a great performance.

Danny Williams is very well known on these shores but how much have you seen of him in action? Will you be studying him on videotape?

To be honest not much! But I will definitely study him very well.

You haven’t fought since July last year when you scored a 12 round points victory over Bob Mirovic. Any worries about ring rust after all that time on the sidelines?

Not really. A lot of quality sparring will assist me to shake off the ring rust.

Looking back at your record, you have only lost four times in a long career. Would you say that a loss to Williams would signal the end of the road for you?

I will strongly think about retiring if I lose this fight.  

You are fighting for the vacant WBF championship. How would you compare the WBF title, to the other, more widely recognised belts out there?

Look, when George Foreman won the WBU title it became a recognised body. It all depends who the champion is to make any organization well known. It’s the fighter who makes the belt not the other way round.

How do you see the state of the current heavyweight division? It looks as wide open as it has been for some time. Do you believe you still have a part to play in the shake up?

It’s a complete shambles. Anybody that can fight a bit stands a chance of winning the title. The champions are greatly protected.

Many fans remember your KO loss to Mike Tyson. Danny Williams holds a KO win over Tyson. Do you think that gives Danny a mental edge?

He might think so! Tyson was way over his peak when he fought him, but he got the win and very few can add that name to their winning record.

Egypt isn’t known as a boxing hotbed. What do you think the locals will make of it and why should they go and watch it?

The first big boxing event in their country; sure they will come to see the fight. The locals and boxing fans worldwide.

Finally, any predictions on the fight and have you a message for all your fans.

The return of the ‘White Buffalo’! My fans know I come to fight and I predict it could go either way – UP or DOWN!!