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Salita Promotions Signs Undefeated Russian Super Middleweight Aslambek Idigov to a Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Russian super middleweight prospect Aslambek Idigov (pictured at left) fampahafantarana ny fifanarahana.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 Kos) hails from Grozny, Rosia, but is currently training in Detroit with Javan SugarHill Steward at Kronk Gym. The 22-year-old slugger made his debut under the Salita Promotional banner last June, with an impressive unanimous 10-round decision over then once-beaten James Ballard at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

Idigov won the IBO Youth Super Middleweight Title in December 2016 with a unanimous decision over countryman Igor Selivanov.

 

 

 

“Training in Detroit at the Kronk Gym has helped me in many ways,” said Idigov. “I learned how to train like a pro and am learning different techniques and boxing tactics. It has taken my game to new levels.”

 

 

 

Promoter Salita, who is amassing a large stable of promising Eastern Bloc fighters, male and female, says his Russian prospect is developing quickly working out at Kronk.

 

 

 

“Aslambek is a strong, noana, mpiady mahery vaika. Seeing him improve every day over the last several months, training in Detroit, and his impressive win over James Ballard showed me that he has real world-class potential. Amin'ny ihany 22 years old with already several quality wins under his belt, Aslambek is on his way to becoming a force in the super middleweight division.”

 

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Salita Congratulates Newest Signee Arnold Khegai for Impressive Victory over Adam Lopez

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Salita Promotions’ ever-growing stable of top contenders and rising stars grew again recently with the signing of his latest “Beast from the East,” last Friday night, as Ukrainian-born ethnic Korean super bantamweight slugger Arnold Khegai announced his presence on the world stage with an impressive unanimous decision over capable Texan Adam Lopez.

 

 

 

Fighting in the opening bout of a four-fight telecast of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena any Philadelphia, Khegai (12-0-1, 8 Kos) dominated the capable and experienced Lopez over eight mostly one-sided rounds (scores of 77-74, 77-74 ary 78-73).

 

 

 

It was the US fighting debut for the 26-year-old Khegai… one that his promoter, Dmitriy Salita, could not be happier about.

 

 

 

“I congratulate Arnold on a sensational performance. He did a great job in his US Showtime debut,” said Salita. “Dominating a skilled and experienced Adam Lopez, who beat and fought some of the best in the division. Arnold’s skills and power make him one of the best fighters in the division.”

 

 

 

Khegai showed world-class strength, speed and power against Lopez, who was previously considered a top-5 contender in the world.

 

 

 

“I am happy that I got the victory and finally made my US debut,” said Khegai. “I thank Salita Promotions and Showtime for the opportunity. US fans saw a glimpse of my potential and I got a lot more to show. I look forward to fighting the best in the world and becoming a world champion in the near future.”

 

 

 

Salita says he’ll have his newest “one to watch” back in action quickly.

 

 

 

“Arnold is a ‘made for TV’ fighter and I’m looking forward to moving him quickly. He was able to dominate a world-class opponent with relative ease and that’s just the beginning for him. He’s going to be a real force in the super bantamweight division and we will have him back for the fans’ enjoyment very soon.”

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Russia’s Elena Gradinar Gunning for The World’s Best Female Featherweights

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#1-rated IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Champion Elena Gradinar is calling out the rest of her division’s best.

 

 

 

The undefeated 27-year-old, from Saint Petersburg, Rosia, was last seen dominating former world champion Olivia Gerula in March. She has now set her sights on IBF Champion Jennifer Han and the top-rated female fighters in the featherweight division.

 

 

 

“I am very honored to have the Inter-Continental Title and be their number-one featherweight contender,” said Gradinar. “I want to demonstrate the true definition of a top contender and, ela, I believe a world champion by fighting the very best in every fight. This is a great time and space for women’s boxing and I am happy to be making my mark in this day and age.”

 

 

 

Based on her heavily decorated amateur career, Gradinar attained the designation of Sport Master of Russia in her homeland and has made quite a name for herself overseas. Ny tanjona, na izany aza, is for her to begin to make an impact in the US.

 

 

 

Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says Gradinar’s time has come. “Elena Gradinar has shown consistent improvement in her game and is one of the best fighters in the featherweight division. With woman’s boxing making huge strides, I believe that Elena will win a world title in the near future and make her US debut on a platform for boxing fans to see the high level of her talents.

 

 

 

Salita says his phone is always on if representatives of any of the world’s top female featherweights are interested in stepping up.

 

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Rising Russian Star Elena Gradinar Wins IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship with Unanimous Decision Over Former WBC World Champ Olivia Gerula

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Asabotsy night at the Sport Hall Energia in Narva, Estonia, rising and undefeated Russian female star Elena Gradinar picked up her first professional title, the IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship, with a unanimous decision over Canadian former WBC world champion Olivia Gerula.
Gradinar (9-0, 2 Kos) dominated the more experienced Gerula over the 10-round distance, winning by scores of 99-91, 98-92 ary 99-91.
“I am very happy with the win and my IBF belt,” Said Gradinar, taorian'ny ady. “I want to fight Jennifer Han for the IBF world title. I want to do my part in lifting women’s boxing to the next level and fight the best.”
Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita (along with Alexander Nevsky Promotion Group), has made a firm commitment to women’s boxing by signing several current and upcoming female superstars including world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, as well as top prospects Franchon Crews Dezurn, Elena Savelyeva and Gradinar.
Salita says this is just the start of a terrific 2018 for Gradinar. “With the win Elena has cemented herself as one of the best female featherweights in the world. This is going to be a big year for Elena and women’s boxing.”
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Salita Signs Promotional Deal with Undefeated Ukrainian Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Korean Ukrainian junior featherweight prospect Arnold Khegai.

From the town of Razdelnoye in the region of Odessa, in the Ukraine, Khegai (11-0-1, 8 Kos) was last seen ripping away the undefeated record of then 11-1 Russian prospect Valery Tretyakov via last-second tenth-round KO.
“I really want to win over the audience in the US with my exciting style and my physical strength and endurance,” said the 25-year-old Khegai. “I am ready and willing to fight the best fighters in my weight class; anyone who stands in my path of getting a world title belt.”
Khegai switched over from being a world champion Thai boxer to a professional boxer in 2015 and has torn through a stiff level of domestic competition along the way.
Married with a degree from the Institute of Food Academy, Khegai says the deal with his promoter will set all of his dreams in motion. “I am very excited about signing this deal with Salita,” hoy hatrany izy. “Now that I have time to properly prepare, my goal is to fight my way through the 122-lb division and become undisputed world champion.

 

 

 

 

 

“Arnold is a proud member of the small Korean community in the Ukraine,” hoy i Dmitriy Salita. “He is incredibly strong and powerful and will be a challenge for anyone in the division. I am excited to have him make his debut on American soil on my show on Aprily 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.”
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Salita Signs Top Light Heavyweight Umar Salamov to Co-Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita, of Salita Promotions, proudly announces the signing of world-class light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov to a co-promotional contract, along with KA Promotions.

Salamov (20-1, 15 Kos) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Rosia, but is currently in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym with Javan SugarHill Steward.
“Umar is a tall, rangy light heavyweight with crafty footwork and an arsenal of punches,” said Steward. “Being that Umar is only 23 taona, his natural athleticism and creativity in the ring makes me excited to teach him that Kronk magic, which will make him a force in the strong light heavyweight division.”
“I have relocated my training base to Detroit and look forward to a big year,” said Salamov. “My goal this year is to become a mandatory challenger for a world title in one of the four sanctioning bodies and fight for a world title.”
The 23-year-old slugger has already amassed quite a collection of championships as professional. He is the former IBO Youth and World Light Heavyweight, WBO Youth World, European and International, and the IBF East/West Europe Light Heavyweight Champion.
“Umar is one of the best light Heavyweights in the world,” hoy i Dmitriy Salita. “It’s a division that is packed with lots of very good fighters and big names. I believe Umar has the skills and the experience to be the best. He is only 23 years old and has lots of world-class experience on the elite level in the amateurs and the pros. Now with him training in Detroit, his skills and experience will go to new levels.”

 

 

 

 

 

Salamov says the decision to sign wit Salita was an easy one to make. “Dmitriy has a very good reputation and has done great work with the fighters he has worked with. He is very serious and responsible in his work. I have high hopes!”
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‘Great Lakes King’ Ja’Rico O’Quinn to Face Kenya’s Nick Otieno This Friday in Warren, Michigan

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2018 is shaping up to be an important year in the budding boxing career of undefeated Detroit-based bantamweight Ja’Rico “The Great Lakes King” O'Quinn.
“I’m looking to make my TV debut this year,” hoy i O'Quinn, finishing up training for Zoma ny ady. “Avy teo, the sky is the limit. When I get on TV, I’m going to looks so good I’ll become an attraction that people want to see again and again.”
Zoma, Febroary 23, on a show called “WAR IN WARREN,” at DeCarlo’s Banquet and Convention Center in Warren, Michigan, O'Quinn (7-0-1, 5 Kos) will kick off the year by facing Kenyan veteran Nick “Kanyankole” Otieno (31-12, 13 Kos) in a six-round showcase.
“Training dia tsara,” hoy hatrany izy. “I’m putting the finishing touches on camp and making sure my weight is good. I know Otieno is a tough veteran who’s not coming to lay down. He’ll put up a good fight and I’m pretty sure he’s got some veteran tactics he’ll try to use in there. I’ll use my youth and skills to come out on top.”
A former number-one ranked national amateur champion, O’Quinn turned professional in 2015 and soon signed with the ever-growing promotional stable of Dmitriy Salita. Flashy and quick-fisted with good power, O’Quinn’s popularity with hometown fans seems to grow with every impressive performance.
“It’s a great feeling. I get a lot of love in Detroit. They chant my name. The crowd loves it. If you can make it out of Detroit, you can make it out of anywhere.”
O’Quinn says he won’t predict what will specifically happen against Otieno, only that he will continue to build his name.
“If it goes the distance, I see myself being dominant and showcasing my talents and skills for all six rounds. If it doesn’t go the distance, I’ll show them what I can do for a while and then get him out of there.”

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets ho “WAR IN WARREN” dia priced amin'ny $35/$65/$100 ary misy amin'ny fiantsoana 313.655.7631. Amin'ny ady alina, doors at 7 am. Action starts at 8. DeCarlo’s is located at 6015 Ary 10 Mile in Warren.
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Rising Star Elena Gradinar mba Miatrika Olivia Gerula for IBF Intercontinental Championship in Narva, Estonia, tamin'ny Martsa 24

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Rising vehivavy kintana, Elena Gradinar ny Saint Petersburg, Rosia, no hifaninana ho tompon-daka ny voalohany ny fehin-kibo amin'ny asa matihanina rehefa maka amin'ny tompon-daka izao tontolo izao teo aloha Olivia “The mpiremby” Gerula ny IBF Intercontinental Featherweight Championship.
Ny 10-manodidina Gradinar vs. Gerula ady dia hatao ny Asabotsy, Martsa 24, amin'ny Energia Fanatanjahantena Hall in Narva, Estonia.
Ny Tsy Mety Resy 27 taona Gradinar (8-0, 2 Kos) nandeha 73-8 toy ny mpankafy, nahazo ny firenena maro sy ny iraisam-pirenena tsy matihanina Fifaninanana. Gradinar ihany koa nahatratra ny fanendrena ny Sport Tompon'ny Rosia.
A tsara hajaina sy matihanina tanteraka, gerula, avy any Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kanada, dia ny teo aloha World ampy Super kapila bitika Featherweight Tompon-daka, ary nanao mahomby roa fiarovana. Izy ihany koa nihazona ny tsara hajaina WIBA World Championship.
“Tena faly aho mba hiady ho IBF Intercontinental fehikibo manohitra kapila bitika teo aloha Olivia Gerula Tompon-daka Eran-tany,” Said Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Tena mirehareha aho fa Izaho no misolo tena ny firenena Rosia, ary manantena aho fa IBF Intercontinental fehin-kibo dia hahita-ponenana tany amin'ny tanàna be voninahitra Rosiana St. Petersburg!”
“Tena faly aho noho izay ho avy. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” hoy Olivia Gerula. “Fantatro Elena manana mpankafy manaitra firaketana sy ny firaketana an-tsoratra Tsy Mety Resy matihanina, fa tsy mino izy mbola nitoetra teo amin'ny peratra tamin'ny mpiady ny kalitao sy ny traikefa, noho izany dia manantena ny zavatra hampihorohoroiko ny.”
Gerula ny mpiara-mampiroborobo Dmitriy Salita, miaraka amin'ny Rosiana-monina Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, hoy ny Gerula ady dia hanaporofo betsaka momba Gradinar ny tetezamita ho an'ny matihanina laharana.
“Izany no ho henjana indrindra ny fitsapana ny Elena tanora asa,” Hoy Teny. “Olivia Gerula efa niady, ary nokapohina maro ambaratonga ambony-vavy mpiady ao amin'ny fizarana. Aho miandrandra ny ady mafy sy ny, amin'ny fandresena, fampandrosoana ny mbola ho avy ny tompon-daka izao tontolo izao.”
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Salita Promotions Adds to World-Class Women’s Boxing Roster, Signs Top Female Prospect Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Baltimore-based female super middleweight prospect and former amateur world standout Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a promotional contract.
Crews-Dezurn joins a Salita Promotions women’s boxing roster that includes superstar Claressa Shields, European star Christina Hammer, and Russian future champion Elena Savelyeva.

30-year-old Crews-Dezurn, 2-1, 1 KO as a professional, is a former highly decorated, elite amateur boxer. Among her many championships, she was an eight-time US Open National Champion, a four-time National Female Golden Gloves Champion, a four-time Pan Am Continental Champion, a two-time National PAL Champion, and a two-time US Olympic Team Alternate.

She also represented Team USA in numerous international competitions, ary amin'ny 2011, Crews-Dezurn made history by becoming the first of three women in the United States to qualify and compete in the debut of women’s boxing at the Pan American Games.

Since stepping up on short notice and losing a decision in an exciting fight to women’s superstar and former amateur rival Claressa Shields in her pro debut in November 2016, Crews-Dezurn spent 2017 beating Louisiana-based contenders Latashia Burton (WHO 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (ud 4) tamin'ny Aogositra.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Zoma, Janoary 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, velona SHOWTIME (10 p.m. SY/PT) avy ny fihemoran'ny Stone Resort Casino ao Verona, New York.

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have such a great platform for me and for women’s boxing,” said Crews-Dezurn. “There’s a lot of excitement in the Super Middleweight and Middleweight divisions and I can’t wait to be right in the thick of it.”

Crews-Dezurn says she’ll be looking to rise in the rankings on her way to high-profile showdowns, including a possible rematch with Shields.
“I love what Dmitriy has done with Claressa and he just signed Christina Hammer. Mpiady aho. I’d like to fight a few six- and eight-rounders, build myself up inside and outside the ring through hard work. There are some great fights out there. Sonenika aho. There’s Claressa, Hammer, Cornejo, Nikki Adler, Tori Nelson. I want to fight for a world title before the end of the year, but my competitive side says let’s do it right now.”
Crews-Dezurn trains at the Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, DC, under well-regarded trainer Barry Hunter, as well as Patrice “Boogie” Harris, Jamie Harris and her husband Glenn Dezurn Jr.

“I’ve been training there for the last three years. The whole team is amazing. You’re in there with world champs and title contenders. The level of intensity is always very high. And it’s a family atmosphere I love it there.”

“Women’s boxing is suddenly flooded with great talent and Franchon, as a pioneering woman of the modern boxing age, deserves to be part of that group,” hoy i Dmitriy Salita. “I’m happy to have reached an agreement with her. With her tremendous skill and marketable personality, Franchon has the potential to become another women’s superstar in a golden age for the sport.”

Nasongadina ihany koa ny Janoary 12 telecast, Uzbekistan hery-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) dia hiatrika namany Tsy Mety Resy sy ambony laharana faha-10 Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ny Toledo, Ohio. Ao amin'ny mpiara-endri-javatra, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) haka ny Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) ao amin'ny 10-manodidina Super bantamweight bout.

Tapakila ho an'ny hetsika, izay nasandratry ny Salita Promotions, amin'izao fotoana izao amidy ho an'ny $75 fa ny voalohany roa andalana ringside, $65 fa sisa ringside seza sy ny hafa priced amin'ny $49 ary $37, miampy misy azo ampiharina sarany. Tapakila azo vidiana ao amin'ny olona, ​​na amin'ny fiantsoana ny fihodinan'ny Stone Resort Box Office amin'ny 800.771.7711 na amin'ny internet ao amin'ny Ticketmaster.

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Salita Promotions Miarahaba Shields On 2017 Taona-Ny Awards

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Mampiroborobo Dmitriy Salita ny Salita Promotions maniry mba hiarahaba ny mpiady, vehivavy superstar, roa andro nahazo medaly Olaimpika Gold sy kapila bitika sy IBF Super Middleweight World Tompon-daka, Claressa “T Rex” Ampinga, Fa ny mahavariana lisitry ny fandresena ao amin'ny 2017 faran'ny taona loka.
Ao amin'ny voalohany fotsiny ny taona manontolo ho toy ny matihanina, Flint, Michigan ny Shields no atao hoe USA Today: Vehivavy Fighter ny Taona, Yahoo Sports: Vehivavy Fighter ny Taona, WBA: Mafana indrindra Rising Star sy WBAN: Most Inspirational, ary koa ny The Sweet Science Prospect ny Taona.
Shields ihany koa ho an'ny BWAA nanendry ny Christy Martin Vehivavy Fighter ny taona sy Bill Crawford Award ny Herim-po in-tsarotra handresena Awards, izay hatolotra tamin'ny Febroary.
Rehefa mitodika matihanina tamin'ny Novambra 2016, Shields niseho intelo 2017, fanaovana ady totohondry ny tantara ao amin'ny Showtime rehefa nanjary ny vehivavy voalohany amin'ny lohateny ny ady totohondry Premium hetsika ao amin'ny fahitalavitra. Tamin'ny volana Aogositra, Shields nahazo ny kapila bitika sy banga IBF Super Middleweight Championships avy teo aloha, ary tena heverina unbeaten tompondaka Nikki Adler amin'ny lamaody indrindra. Ary tamin'ny volana Martsa, koa Showtime, dia nijanona ny Szilvia Hongria Szabados in efatra fihodinana.
Shields ihany koa ny nahazo ny kapila bitika Silver Super Middleweight Title ao ihany ny ady matihanina fahatelo amin'ny scoring Nifanara-kevitra shutout fanapahan-kevitra noho ny mikitoantoana Louisiana Sydney LeBlanc teo anoloan'ny mpankafy ny fiankohofana in Michigan tamin'ny volana Jiona.
“2017 dia tena manatanteraka ny taona ho ahy,” hoy Shields. “Nitodika mpomba sy handresy izao tontolo izao ny anaram-boninahitra roa voalohany no lehibe thrills. Fa faly indrindra aho momba ny vehivavy voalohany ho lohateny lehibe ny hetsika ao amin'ny fahitalavitra sy ny manana ady roa ny velona Showtime, tahaka ny tanjona aho mba hitarika ny ady totohondry ny vehivavy ho avo vaovao.”
Hoy Salita mampiroborobo ny lanitra no fetra ho an'ny 22 taona Shields, toy ny lazany mbola maka vahana isaky ny mandalo ady.
“Claressa dia tranga amin'ny ady totohondry; ny superstar mpiady hanangana ny manontolo ny vehivavy fanatanjahantena ady totohondry sy ny mahagaga talenta,” Hoy Teny. “Ireo mari-pankasitrahana ireo mendrika tsara, ary ny voalohany ihany ny maro, rehefa manao tantara manerana inona no ho asany ny malaza. Faly aho ho miara-miasa amin'ny zatovovavy mahatalanjona ity ary omeo azy ny sincerest Arahabaina.”
Shields dia manaraka ho hita Zoma, Janoary 12, rehefa miaro ny 168-kilao anaram-boninahitra ao amin'ny ShoBox: The New Generation manohitra Tsy Mety Resy IBF maintsy nihantsy ady Tori Nelson velona amin'ny Showtime (10 p.m. SY/PT) avy ny fihemoran'ny Stone Resort Casino ao Verona, New York.
“Tsy andriko hanohy ilay dia in 2018, beginning with my Janoary 12 hiady Tori Nelson ao amin'ny Showtime,” fitohizan'ny Shields. “Tsy andriko ny fanakambanana ho miady amin'ny Christina Hammer amin'ny fahavaratra. Misaotra an'Andriamanitra, ny mpankafy, ny haino aman-jery, Salita Promotions, sy ny ekipa rehetra ny fanohanana.”
Nasongadina ihany koa ny Janoary 12 telecast, Uzbekistan hery-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) dia hiatrika namany Tsy Mety Resy sy ambony laharana faha-10 Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ny Toledo, Ohio. Ao amin'ny mpiara-endri-javatra, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) haka ny Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) ao amin'ny 10-manodidina Super bantamweight bout.
Zava-nisongadina Tamin'ny United States amin'izao fotoana izao niady bitany ny kapila bitika sy WBO Middleweight vehivavy Champion, sy ny ho avy Shields mpanohitra, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammer (22-0, 10 Kos) koa hiseho.
Tapakila ho an'ny hetsika, izay nasandratry ny Salita Promotions, amin'izao fotoana izao amidy ho an'ny $75 fa ny voalohany roa andalana ringside, $65 fa sisa ringside seza sy ny hafa priced amin'ny $49 ary $37, miampy misy azo ampiharina sarany. Tapakila azo vidiana ao amin'ny olona, ​​na amin'ny fiantsoana ny fihodinan'ny Stone Resort Box Office amin'ny800.771.7711 na amin'ny internet ao amin'ny Ticketmaster.