(SEPT 5) This coming Friday, September 9th, at the Stade de l'Est in Saint Denis, France, Myriam Lamare, will make her second defense of her WBF world junior welterweight title. Lamare will be fighting Lely Luz Florez, from Columbia.

Lamare won the WBF belt and the WBAN Independent belt in 2009 when she defeated Ann Marie Saccurato. Lamare then defended her title against Lucia Morelli of Italy. Currently residing in Marseille, France, Lamare is known for her hard and accurate punching. Before turning professional in 2003, she won European and world titles on the amateur level.

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The September 9th show will not only feature Lamare in the main event, she and her company LM Sport Event will also promote the event.

In the press release that WBAN received on this event, they stated the following: "Despite her success and her already proven class, Myriam Lamare should not make the mistake to overlook the always tough Lely Luz Florez, 27. The Columbian packs quite a punch herself and won the WBC interim belt at light welterweight in 2009 with a stunning first round knockout over then-unbeaten Chris Namus. She went on to challenge full WBC champ Monica Silvina Acosta last year but fell short. Florez lost a razor thin split decision in the champion’s home country of Argentina. She is best known, however, for her courageous effort against former featherweight queen Ina Menzer in 2006. While losing a clear cut decision, Florez fought her heart out and proved to be worthy contender."