The 28 year-old from Atlantic City, New Jersey, replaces Ryan Coyne, who withrew from the bout due to a contractual dispute late last week. Hawk boasts a record of 23 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw.
Hawks gets the fight despite losing a unanimous 12 round decision to eight fight novice Eleider Alvarez for the WBO/NABO light heavyweight title back in June of this year.