Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2018) – Tori Nelson will defend her UBF Middleweight world championship against Sanna Turunen in the ten-round co-main event on Saterdag nag, 1 Desember by The Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
That title bout will be the chief support fight to the previously announced main event between the returning Dusty Harrison neem op James Winchester in a ten-round super welterweight bout.
Nelson of Ashburn, Virginia het 'n rekord van 18-2-3 met drie uitklophoue.
Die 42 year-old Nelson is an eight-year professional who won the WBC Super Welterweight title with a 10-round split decision over Lorissa Rivers on July 29, 2011. Februarie 11, 2012 Nelson won the WIBA Middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Vashon Living.
Op September 13, 2013, Nelson won the WIBA Welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Aleksandra Magdziak Lopez (10-1). Nelson made four defenses of the title over the likes of Kali Reis (5-1) and Mia St. John.
Nelson also captured the UBF Welterweight, Super Welterweight, Middleweight and Super Middleweight world titles, which included a win over undefeated and current world champion Alicia Napoleon.
Nelson has shared the ring with world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer. Nelson is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Tiffany Woodward on August 4th in Sterling Virginia.
“I have been lucky to travel the country, fighting for, and defending my world titles. I have fought everywhere, but surprisingly, living in Ashburn, VA, I have never fought in DC. Now to be a part of this groundbreaking show at the Arena of the Washington Mystics is very special to me. My opponent lost in her first chance at a world title, and I know she does not want to lose a second time. What she does not yet know is that she is traveling a long way to fight me, and I will do everything in my power to make sure that’s she does not leave with my belt,” said Nelson.
Turunen of Tuusula, Finland has a record of 4-1-1 een uitklophou.
Turunen is coming off a loss to Hannah Rankin on June 16th in England.
Also on the will be 2018 Nasionale Golden Gloves-kampioen Kiante Irving (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) of Beaver Falls Pa, in a four round super middleweight bout against George Sheppard (1-4-1) Virginia,
Irving, 24 jaar oud, has had two consecutive 1st round stoppages, including his last bout when he took out Brandon Clark on October 20th in Pittsburgh.
“In the amateurs, I traveled everywhere, but never fought in D.C. I know that the audience here is as knowledgeable about boxing as any city in the country. I am hoping to put on a good show for them, and earn some new fans from DC. I am extremely grateful to the promoters, Erwin Pendergrast and Sean Magruder to give me this opportunity.”
In 'n agt-ronde bout, Alexander Johnson (16-4-1, 7 Uitklophoue) will take on Mengistu Zarzar (6-5-1, 5 Uitklophoue) of Palmer Park, MD in a light heavyweight bout.
In ses-ronde aanvalle:
Kareem Martin (10-2, 3 Uitklophoue) van Washington, DC takes on Juan Arturo Esquivel(10-8, 2 Uitklophoue) van Chihuahua, Mexico in a welterweight bout.
Sam Gekruis (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) van Greenbelt, MD will fight Twon Smith (3-1, 2 Uitklophoue) of Oklahoma City, OK in a cruiserweight contest
In vier-ronde aanvalle:
Antonio Magruder (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) van Washington, DC sal veg Gabriel Gutierrez (7-5, 3 Uitklophoue) van El Paso, Texas.
George Harris van Washington, DC will make his pro debut against Lamar Lewis (0-3) of Arkansas in a heavyweight bout.
Jordan White (5-1, 4 Uitklophoue) van Washington, DC will take on an opponent to be named in a super welterweight fight.
Tyrell Boyd van Baltimore, MD will take on an opponent to be named in a middleweight contest.
Tricky Entertainment has been promoting music, entertainment and lifestyle events in D.C. for the past ten years, and is run by Erwin Pendergrast.
DCFightNight is run by Sean Magruder, and this will be his second boxing show in DC.
The Matchmaker is Chris Middendorf.
Ticket Prices begin at $45 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.