The French side currently occupy second spot in the group, behind the British Lionhearts, and victory against the Italians at the Palasport Vessuci tomorrow will seal their progression.

European Championships gold medallist Daniel Asenov of Bulgaria, who competes for the Fighting Roosters in the flyweight division, will take on Italy's Gianmario Serra in the opening bout of the night.

Michael Magnesi of Thunder will then go up against Khalil El Hardi at lighweight, before Erik Lazzarato entertains Mohamed-Ali Ouali of the Fighting Roosters in a welterweight clash.

Multiple French national champion Bakary Diabira is scheduled to face Adriano Sperandio of Thunder at light heavyweight, while Italy's Rio 2016 Olympian Guido Vianello, a super heavyweight, is set to be in action against Aleksandar Mraovic.

The battle between the Thunder and Fighting Roosters begins a three-day period of WSB matches across the groups as the preliminary stage of the competition draws to a close.

The British Lionhearts travel to the Morocco Atlas Lions hoping to wrap up top spot in Pool B.

The tie, due to be held at the Salle Omnisport Complexe in Casbalanca, is one of three matches scheduled for Friday (April 21).

In Group C, the Patriot Boxing Team host the Uzbek Tigers at the Sukharev Sport Complex in Perm in a match which is likely to decide who finishes second behind Astana Arlans Kazakhstan.

The Argentina Condors then take on Caciques Venezuela in a Group A clash at the Estadio Federación Argentina de Box in Buenos Aires.

On Saturday (April 22), Kazakhstan head to The Mangrove in Sanya to take on the China Dragons.