On Saturday night, heavyweights Samuel Peter and Wladimir Klitschko fought in the main event on HBO's "Boxing after Dark." Earlier in the day at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City, promoter Bob Arum held a press conference to promote the upcoming title fight between Wladimir's brother, Vitali and former champion Hasim Rahman. And in between all of this promoter Cedric Kushner announced his second pay-per-view card of the year featuring come backing heavyweights David Tua and Jameel McCline. Not too shabby for a so-called dead division.
In the main event of Kushner's card to be held October 21st at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Florida, Tua will make his first appearance in the United States since his draw with Rahman, when he takes on Cisse Salif in a ten-round bout.
Salif (17-4-2, 16 KO's) who has sparred with both Klitschko brothers and Lennox Lewis, said Tua should not expect an easy night. "If David thinks it will be an easy night, I say no," Salif said. "It's time to take care of the old school. It's a new time. It's not even about money," he said, "it's about opportunity."
Tua (43-3-1, 38 KO's), naturally welcomed the challenge. "I think Cisse will bring the best out of me," Tua said. The former title-challenger credited new trainer Roger Bloodworth for helping develop his skills. "(Now) I'm doing a lot of things I always knew I was capable of. I'm well prepared for (the fight) and I'm very much looking forward to it." In a division that is largely lacking in excitement, if Tua still has his dynamic punch he could re-ignite some interest in his career. "Sincerely, I think he's hungrier than ever," Kushner said.
McCline (31-5-3, 19 KO's) meanwhile, is looking to get his second win under his belt since losing to Calvin Brock in April. McCline will be taking on perennial trial-horse Zuri Lawrence (19-10-4) in a fight that McCline admits he is less than enthused about. "I'm kind of embarrassed, but these are the types of fights I have to take right now," he explained as Kushner sat there with a stunned look on his face. "Make no mistake about it. I'm one of the best heavyweights in the world and I'm just trying to stay active." In a refreshing bit of honesty, McCline said that there's not a particular fight he's currently seeking. "I don't really care if it's for a title as long as it's for big money."
Also on the card, unbeaten junior middleweight Yuri Foreman (18-0, 7 KO's) will take on Minnesota-based Troy Lowry (27-5, 16 KO's). "I'm very excited to be on this type of card with David Tua and Jameel," Foreman said. "I am looking forward to going to Florida, getting a tan and looking spectacular on the show." And in this first televised fight of the card, boisterous middleweight Edison Miranda (24-0, 21 KO's) will take on his stiffest challenge to date in former "Winky" Wright victim, Angel Hernandez (26-6, 16 KO's).
In addition to the four televised bouts, there will be three off-television fights. Tickets for the show are priced from $50-$150 or it can be purchased on pay-per-view for $24.95
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