Westmeath boxer faces French opposition in New York this weekend.
Moate fighter Joe Ward will be making his ring walk at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night.
After losing his first pro fight, the three time European amateur champion is looking to secure the 8th consecutive win.
His opponent, Frederic Julan, has won 12 of his 13 fights with his only defeat coming last time out.
The bout is scheduled to get underway around 11pm Irish time tomorrow night.