The eight round cruiserweight bout will headline an eleven-fight hybrid card known as “Rumble in the Heartland” that features five pro boxing fights and six mixed martial arts bouts.
The popular Ridgway (9-2, 6 knockouts به) hails from nearby Springfield, شما. and has won his last five fights, with the last coming by second round stoppage of Kent Holland in July of 2019.
Oliveira (26-5-1, 21 کوس) of Mayetta, Kansas is by far the most experienced opponent Ridgway will have faced. Oliveira was an undefeated contender when he traveled to Germany in 2013 to face Juergen Braehmer for the WBA light heavyweight championship, losing a close decision in his opponent’s home country.
Oliveira has knockout wins over former cruiserweight world champion Kelvin Davis, former title challenger Antwun Echols, plus the previously unbeaten fighters Ryan Coyne and Phil Williams.
همچنین بر روی کارت, دیوید پرز (2-0) تلسا, Oklahoma will face Luis Galaviz (1-1) از فایت ویل, Arkansas in a four round junior lightweight bout.
Jake Robinson (3-2-1) of Lee’s Summit, شما. will face the debuting Martino Grandelious of Springfield, شما. در یک دوره چهار دور.
Also in action will be Cesar Marquez (1-0-2) and Jody Linthicum (3-8) در حملات جداگانه.
The Civic Center is located at 109 W Main St in Neosho, شما. The card is being promoted by Skip Stewart Promotions and tickets to “Rumbe at the Heartland” can be purchased by calling 417-920-4880.