Kenya's Denzel Onyango is among boxers from 40 countries who will this weekend take part in the inaugural World Boxing Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.

Heavyweight bout specialist Onyango, who has a 5-0 record, is the only Kenyan to make the roster for what is expected to be a tournament that revolutionises global boxing.

The World Boxing Council (WBC) have partnered with Riyadh Season to announce the first ever Boxing Grand Prix, set to take place between April 17 and 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

More than 40 countries are set to participate in the event, with a total of 128 boxers in the tournament.

There will be 32 fighters per weight division with a single elimination rule in play.

The first phase of the tournament will take place in April, with additional phases happening in June, August, and September. The final is set for December.

There will be 64 fights in the first phase of the Grand Prix.

One boxer will wear green gloves and the other golden ones.

The winner of the tournament will receive a Jose Sulaiman trophy, while all the other participants will be awarded medals.

Onyango, speaking to Radio Generation Sport prior to the event, stated: "I’m thrilled to participate in the WBC Boxing Grand Prix. It’s an incredible honour to represent Kenya on such a global stage and be part of this prestigious event."

He continued, "Boxing is more than a sport. It’s a test of resilience, discipline, and determination. I look forward to stepping into the ring and showcasing my skills alongside some of the best in the world."

To ensure absolute fairness and keep the tournament clean, all fighters have been put through random drug testing under the WBC’s Clean Boxing programme and Riyadh Season’s VADA testing protocols.

The tournament will also incorporate open scoring, instant replay, and an overtime round if fights end in a draw.

The event will be broadcast live on DAZN.