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(JUNE 29) On July 3, 2009, at the
South Point Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Layla "Amazing"
McCarter, of Las Vegas, will face Fujin Raika (aka: Emiko Raika), of
Tokyo, Japan, for the second time in the ring. The two will be
fighting a 10-round (2 minute each round) title bout for the WBA and
GBU title.
McCarter told WBAN, "I feel confident about my upcoming WBA and GBU
title defenses against Fujin Raika. My team and I have prepared well
and I am stronger than I've ever been. Raika is a strong competitor
for whom I have much respect, but I feel that I have many advantages
in technique, experience, and overall ring savvy that will help me
to be victorious once again. I am happy that the July 3rd match will
be held at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas where my friends and
fans will be able to support me in what could be my toughest fight
yet. "Fireworks, the Rematch" marks my 50th fight as a professional,
and will be televised within a few weeks of the event. Details to
come. Thanks to all my friends in boxing!"
Raika said through an interpreter, " I lost to McCarter in 2002,
which was my first loss. But for this time I will revenge her and
win. I have owned belts in three weight classes but this sure will
be something different. I will definitely get this World Title
belt!"
Schedule for "Boxing
Fireworks" at South Point Casino on July 3rd
Wednesday, July 1st, 2:00pm
Press Conference - open to public.
held at Swinging Chandelier Bar
(inside South Point Arena)
Thursday, July 2nd, 5:00pm
Weight-Ins - open to public
also held at Swinging Chandelier Bar
Friday, July 3rd, 7:00pm
First bell
