Montreal – Erik Bazinyan (28-0, 21 KOs), one of the featured fighters at the gala on October 27 at the Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, was forced to retire due to family obligations after the death of his father.
Featured bouts will showcase Gatineau native Alexandre Gaumont (4-0, 2 KOs), Yves Ulysse Jr. (21-2, 12 KOs), as well as Steve Claggett (32-7-2, 22 KOs).
Eye of the Tiger President Camille Estephan is confident that the quality of the event will not be affected by the absence of his protégé, and he is excited about the matchups that will be featured at the Casino du Lac-Leamy.
“Our matchmaker’s job is to organize balanced fights with opponents who rival our own fighters. We want our protégés to grow, in and out of the ring, so it’s important that they have opponents to test their mettle and push them out of their comfort zone. And our fans, who often travel long distances to attend our shows, look forward to this kind of matchup.”
José Macías Enríquez (15-1-2, 7 KOs) was selected to face Montreal’s Yves Ulysse Jr. Enríquez is tough and tenacious, and is known for going to war as he did in his last fight against Ray Seitzhanov for the title. WBO junior. . In addition to this clash, Claggett will face veteran Argentine southpaw Jonathan Jose Enis (29-17-1, 12 KOs), known for his leadership in the ring.
Claggett is back in the ring after a flawless performance against Ontario’s Tony Luis, a fight in which he kept the crowd on pins and needles until he stopped Luis in the seventh round.
“I feel like I’m at the top of my game! My team makes sure I keep progressing, and Mike and I have the wind in our sails. We can’t wait to show the fans how much I’ve improved, and I’ve never been so eager for victory! I can’t wait to get in the ring and give the fans a show they won’t soon forget!”
