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Ukrainian KO artist Serhii Bohachuk returns home to fight with compatriot Carlos Ocampo Manriquez new opponent for Mikael Zewski in main event Groupe Yvon Michel/Probellum Series to Launch March 25th in Trois-Rivieres, Կանադա

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TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Կանադա (Երթ 4, 2022) – Like so many fellow brave Ukrainians, Serhii “El Flaco” Bohachuk (20-1, 20 Նոկաուտով) has returned home in defense of his country fighting alongside his compatriots against the Russian invasion, which has forced his withdrawal from a scheduled March 25րդ showdown with Canadian super welterweight Mikaël Zewski (35-2, 23 Նոկաուտով).

Vidéotron Coliseum in Trois-Rivières, Կանադա, will host its inaugural professional boxing event, սկսած 7 կեսօրից. ՈՒ, which is presented by Mise-O-Jeu, co-promoted by a Groupe Yvon Michel (ՋԻՄ) with Probellum, and in collaboration with Deacon Sports and Entertainment Ltd.

Bohachuk joins other Ukrainian fighters who have joined the fight such as retired former world heavyweight champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, as well as reigning World unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and 3-time, 3-division World title holder Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Zewski, a former IBF North American and WBO NABO welterweight champion, is fighting at super welterweight for only the second time. His new opponent in the 10-round main event for the WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight Championship is former world title challenger Carlos “Chema” Ocampo Manriquez (32-1, 20 Նոկաուտով), Մեքսիկայի, whose lone pro loss was in 2018 to IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence, Jr.

“We applaud Bohachuk’s courage to return home and fight with his countrymen in a real war,” GYM president Yvon Michel said. “Our hearts and prayers are with him and all Ukrainians who we wish for peace. Mikael is still in a very tough fight against Manriquez, the WBO’s No. 8-rated super welterweight.

“GYM is excited to co-promote this stacked card with our partner, Probellum, in our boxing series. Not only do we have some of the best Canadian boxers in action, but we are also thrilled to have three Olympians fighting in separate bouts, Arthur Biyarslanov, Joseph Ward, and Herbert Carvalho Sousa.”

In the 10-round co-featured event, undefeated super lightweight Biyarslanov (9-0, 7 Նոկաուտով) takes on Roberto Verdugo (10-3-1, 4 Նոկաուտով), Մեքսիկայի. Fighting out of Toronto, Biyarslanov represented Canada in the 2016 Օլիմպիական խաղեր. Verdugo is unbeaten in his last 6 fights with 5 հաղթում եւ 1 նկարել.

Undefeated Irish super lightweight prospect Joseph “Mighty” Ward (6-1, 3 Նոկաուտով) is scheduled to fight an opponent to named in a 4-round match. Ward is a 3-time European amateur champion, in addition to representing Ireland in the 2016 Olympics.

Highly decorated Brazilian middleweight Herbert Caravalho Sousa will make his pro debut in a 4-rounder vs. TBA. The 23-year-old Sousa was a gold medal winner at the 2020 Olympics and 2019 World Championships.

Former Canadian National amateur champion Sebastien Bouchard (19-2, 8 Նոկաուտով) meets Ricardo
“Riky” Lara (22-9, 10 Նոկաուտով), Մեքսիկայի, in an intriguing 10-round bout. The popular Bouchard has been victorious in 10 իր անցյալ 11 մարտեր.

Canadian welterweight Marie-Pier Houle (5-0-1, 2 Նոկաուտով), returning to the ring quickly off her recent triumph (Feb. 24) over Yamilia Esther Reynoso by way of a 6-round decision, to face former World kickboxing champion Valentina Keri (5-5, 0 Նոկաուտով), of Serbia, in a 6-round fight.

Also fighting on the undercard is Canadian heavyweight Alexis (4-0, 3 Նոկաուտով) vs. Marco Antonio Canedo (4-1, 2 Նոկաուտով) in a 6-round clash; pro-debuting Canadian super lightweight Spencer Wilcox vs. TBA, and Petar Gavrilovic (1-0, 0 Նոկաուտով) vs. Greg Weeks (3-1, 3 Նոկաուտով) in a pair of 4-round confrontations.

Տոմսերը, սկսած $25.00, are on sale and available for purchase on ticketmaster.ca. Prestigious seat reservations can also be made by calling (819) 519-1634.

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WBO վարկածով #7 AND IBF #8 BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV BACK IN ACTION ON CHRISTMAS EVE AGAINST UKRAINE’S OLEKSANDR HRYSHCHUK

SKILLFUL RUSSIAN LOOKING TO STAY IN LINE FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE WITH IMPRESSIVE VICTORY

WBO վարկածով #7 and IBF #8 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov will return to the ring on Christmas Eve, Դեկտեմբեր 24, at Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Ռուսաստան, to take on Ukrainian contender Oleksandr Hryshchuk.

Պոտապովին (21-2-1, 11 Նոկաուտով), of Podolsk, Ռուսաստան, now residing Brooklyn, will face Hryshchuk (16-2-1, 6 Նոկաուտով) of Bilytske, Ուկրաինայի, as part of a mammoth 19-fight event presented by Shamo Boxing.

30-year-old Potapov was last seen obtaining a DQ victory over foul-plagued Tanzanian veteran Nasibu Ramadhani in five rounds last November. Մինչ այդ, he suffered an extremely controversial decision loss to fellow highly rated contender Joshua Greer in July. Hryshchuk is no walkover opponent, as the tough Ukrainian once held and defended the WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Championship.

“I am happy to be back in the ring,” said Potapov. “I feel that I am the best bantamweight in the world. On December 24, I will be showcasing my skills with my eye on the champions in 2021.”

Potapov’s promoter, Դմիտրի Սալիտա, says he has got high expectations for the Russian bantamweight.

“It’s been a challenging time for the boxing community, worldwide,” said Salita. “I am happy to end the year with a fight for Nikolai in his hometown. I’m looking for an impressive performance from Nikolai, who I believe is one of the best in the division.”

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Ukrainian Korean Puncher Arnold Khegai Sets His Sights on WBO Champ Isaac Dogboe

 

Based on his performance this past weekend, it would be understandable for most of the world’s 122-lb fighters to want to avoid UK-based WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Isaac Dogboe… Not Arnold Khegai.

 

 

 

Խեգայ, the ethnic Korean, Ukrainian-born #12-rated WBO contender, is calling out Dogboe.

 

 

 

“I feel I am the best super bantamweight in the world!” said the confident Khegai. “I want to prove my point by fighting the most avoided fighters in the division. Bring on Dogboe

 

 

 

Last Saturday night at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Կալիֆորնիայի, the undefeated Dogboe (20-0, 14 Նոկաուտով) scored an eye-opening TKO 1 over challenger Hidenori Otake of Japan. Dogboe looked to be a serious force while dominating his foe and dropping him twice with relative ease.

 

 

 

Խեգայ (13-0-1, 9 Նոկաուտով) also wowed the boxing world in May of this year, with a dominant unanimous decision over well-respected contender Adam Lopez, live on Showtime.

 

 

 

“I know Isaac had an impressive victory and I commend him for that,” continued Khegai. “But I will gladly fight him. I know I can’t be beat at this weight and I’ll fight anyone to prove it.”

 

 

 

“Arnold is a blue-chip contender on his way to becoming a dominant name in the super bantamweight division,” said his promoter, Դմիտրի Սալիտա. “Not only does he have the skills and power, բայց ամենակարեւորն, he has the desire to fight the best. That is a complete package.”

Undefeated Junior Featherweight Powerhouse Arnold Khegai Returns to Action on August 19

 

Undefeated junior featherweight Arnold Khegai (12-0-1, 8 Նոկաուտով), the ethnic Korean, Ukrainian-born strongman, will return to action on Sunday, Օգոստոս 19, at the Korston Club Hotel Moscow, ին Մոսկվայում, Russia in a 10-round showdown with Uganda’s Remmy Igga (12-5, 6 Նոկաուտով).

 

 

 

The IBF #15-rated Khegai wowed the boxing world in May of this year, with a dominant unanimous decision over well-respected contender Adam Lopez, live on Showtime. With excellent hand speed and the strength of a middleweight, Khegai is poised to make his presence felt on the world stage in a championship fight.

 

 

 

“I am excited about getting back in the ring and making another statement,” said the 26-year-old Khegai. “I am ready to challenge the best in the world and my opponent is in my way to the big fights I want, so he must go.”

 

 

 

Khegai’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions, says Khegai is rounding into top form for an upcoming title shot.

 

 

 

“Arnold Khegai is an elite boxer and the best young face in the talent-packed super bantamweight division. Օգոստոս 19, he will take another step towards a world title shot, which will happen in the near future.”