This week, Promoter Don King induced some confusion with the announcement that Mike Perez would combat for the WBC bridgerweight title.
Not solely that, King added that the unranked Perez would combat German-based Serbian Andrej Pesic [also unrated by the WBC] for the dignity of holding the crown.
WBC Bridgerweight title confusion
The truth that Lukasz Rozanski, the present champion at 224 kilos – is just not concerned in a title bout for his strap – was the place the head-scratching started.
Lower than 24 hours later, King put out a correction stating the combat would now not characteristic on his Saturday, November 4 occasion on the On line casino Miami Jai Alai.
If it does go forward later, the place that leaves Rozanski – who, to WBN’s information – hasn’t given up the belt, is anybody’s guess.
King’s 92nd birthday celebrations will get underway subsequent weekend with 4 championship fights.
The cardboard may have three co-feature title fights headlined by the twelve-round battle for the vacant WBC Cruiserweight title. The quantity one-ranked fighter, Noel Mikaelian, faces the quantity two-ranked fighter and former champion, Ilunga Makabu.
Badou Jack beforehand relieved Makabu of his title within the twelfth spherical of their assembly. Nonetheless, Jack relinquished the belt to maneuver up in weight.
Jack vs Rozanski
Along with the Perez scenario bewilderment, Jack introduced he would problem Rozanski for the title by the top of the 12 months.
The opposite tri-feature bout will highlight two heavyweights buying and selling blows. Jonathan Guidry will tangle with the undefeated Jesus Escalera.
Additionally on the cardboard, former WBA common champion Trevor Bryan seems. He battles Cassius Chaney. On the identical time, the WBC Youth tremendous light-weight title can be on the road when DeVon William fights Marik Black.
Don King’s birthday
Persevering with King’s birthday extravaganza, a second night time of boxing will even be held on Saturday, December 2, at On line casino Miami Jai Alai.
Adrien Broner returns after choosing up a comeback win on June 9. Broner defeated William Hutchinson and since has his eyes on a world title.
Broner will dedicate this combat to his late coach and mentor, Mike Stafford, who handed away at 67 in September. A ten-bell salute can be held earlier than the co-main occasion that includes Ian Inexperienced.
Inexperienced will sq. off towards an opponent to be named.
The occasion additionally options Tre’Sean Wiggins towards Broner’s final opponent, Hutchinson. Plus, Antonio Williams tackles Antonio Perez.
King mentioned: “The fighters will distinguish themselves in these fights. They would be the individuals’s champions. They are going to distinguish themselves to the followers. Boxing will return to the attractive followers.”
Tickets, priced from $50, are on sale and might be bought at www.playcasinomiami.com for the November 4 and the Dec. 2 playing cards. Ringside tables are $3000. Subsequent-level tables are $2500, ringside seats are $750, and facet seats are $200 and $100. Normal Admission tickets are at $50.
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