CARLTON, MN (四月 8, 2016) – Unbeaten knockout artist 穆拉特 “铁的” Gassiev (22-0, 16 科斯) 呈现强硬 约旦Shimmell (20-1, 16 科斯) in a 12-round cruiserweight world title eliminator that headlines 总理拳击冠军 (PBC) 脚趾到脚趾星期二 在FS1和 拳击冠军 福克斯Deportes体育场周二, 五月 17 from Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN.

The action begins at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT and features an eight-round heavyweight showdown between unbeaten 韦斯Nofire (19-0, 15 科斯) and former title challenger and Minnesota-native 乔伊 “明尼苏达冰” 阿贝尔 (31-9, 29 科斯) and hometown prospect Javontae斯塔克斯 (13-1, 7 科斯) in an eight-round super welterweight affair against Olympic Bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas (15-3, 7 科斯).

Gassiev and Shimmell will square off for the top spot for the cruiserweight title currently held by Victor Emilio Ramirez and the winner will be in line to face the winner of the unification bout between Ramirez and Denis Lebedev also taking place in May.

“I have seen Jordan Shimmell in the ring and I feel like this is a good fight for me,” said Gassiev. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring after the mistake I made last fight. I’m going to be real sharp on May 17 and I will not disappoint.”

“I’m excited to get back in the ring and fight in another televised bout,” said Shimmell. “I know I’m in there with a tough, strong opponent, but with my skills and ability it shouldn’t be a problem. As long as I fight smart and do the things I’ve been training to do, I will come out with the win.”

“This is a big opportunity for me in a competitive televised bout,” said Nofire. “This is a chance for me to move past being a regional fighter. I’m preparing not just to win but to look spectacular. My opponent has done well enough as a pro but he’s never been able to take the next step. 培训会很好. I’m ready to ramp it up for the final six week push to fight time.”

“I usually take fights on short notice so I feel very lucky to get this fight,” 说阿贝尔. “I don’t know much about my opponent but I’m taking him seriously and training my hardest. I’ve been sparring with Anthony Joshua and Luis Ortiz so I know I’m going to be at my best on May 17.”

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“Warriors Boxing is excited to put on this event at the Otter Creek Events Center at the Beautiful Black Bear Casino Resort and proud to be working with FS1 and FOX Deportes,” said Leon Marglues, 勇士拳击总统. ” The Gassiev vs. Shimmell fight is an important cruiserweight bout with a world title opportunity hanging in the balance. Wes Nofire and Joey Abell will be a terrific heavyweight matchup and the boxing world will get another look at local product Javontae Starks. I have enjoyed my relationship with Tony Grygelko and Seconds Out Fights and I’d like to thank him for his work in putting this show together. Boxing fans are in for a treat on 五月 17.”

A fast-rising 22-year-old contender, Gassiev is undefeated since turning pro in 2011 and has delivered three straight stoppage victories since making his stateside debut in January 2015. 最近, he earned a no contest in a December fight with fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas after Thomas was ruled unable to continue due to a blow from Gassiev deemed after the bell. 代表弗拉季高加索, 俄罗斯, the Abel Sanchez-trained fighter owns victories over the previously unbeaten Leon Harth and veterans Felix Cora Jr., 伊斯梅尔Adbdoul和莱文Jomardashvili.

The 27-year-old Shimmell is a former amateur standout who became the first heavyweight to win four Michigan Golden Gloves titles. The Hudsonville-native won his first 19 pro bouts before dropping a decision to fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas but rebounded with a victory over Willis Lockett in February of this year. He owns victories over a slew of veterans including Damon McCreary, 埃皮法尼奥门多萨, Galen Brown and Jonathan Corn.

切诺基公民出生在俄克拉何马州和培养了迈阿密, Nofire will look to make a mark when he faces his toughest test to date on 五月 17. The 29-year-old picked up victories in 2015 over Joell Godfrey, Sylvester Barron and Yasmany Consuegra and has stopped seven of his last eight fights inside the distance.

Fighting near his hometown of Champlin, 明尼苏达州, Abell has challenged for a piece of the heavyweight crown and has shared the ring with current heavyweight king Tyson Fury. He picked up victories on 2015 over Juan Goode and Travis Fulton and has taken down veterans Maurenzo Smith, Josh Gutcher and Galen Brown.

Representing Minneapolis, 斯塔克斯折磨了一个令人印象深刻 98-16 转为职业选手之前业余纪录 2009. The 27-year-old picked up six victories in 2014 和 2015 and will be looking to bounce back from a competitive loss to unbeaten Samuel Figueroa in October. He will fight in his home state for the sixth time as a pro.

A sensational Cuban amateur, Ugas picked up a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics and also owns Gold medals from the 2005 World Amateur Championships and 2007 泛美运动会. Now fighting out of Miami, the 29-year-old owns victories over Cosme Rivera, Kenny Abril and Adan Hernandez.

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