(MAR 23) Tomorrow night (March 24) at the Sport Hall Energia, Narva, Estonia, promoted by gor Shafer / Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, Olivia "The Predator" Gerula, of  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is set to fight Elena Gradinar, of Saint Petersburg, Russia in ten rounds of boxing action.  The two will be fighting for the vacant International Boxing Federation Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Title.

Gerula has been fighting professionally since 1997, and has fought many of the best in the sport that includes Kathy Collins, Fredia Gibbs, Melissa Del Valle, Mia St. John,  Jessica Rakoczy, Jelena Mrdjenovich, Kaliesha West, Amanda Serrano, and many more in her 37 bouts as a pro, accumulating a record of 18-17-2 (3KO), and NEVER shying away from fighting ANYONE and ANYWHERE whenever she has been offered a fight.

Gerula is a true veteran of the sport and her tenacity to keep in the game has not been unnoticed, having many close and controversial fights fighting in other's home venues.

Her opponent 27-year old, Elena Gradinar, who has recently signed with Dmitriy Salita Promotions, and is one to look out for in the sport, has been boxing professionally since May of 2016, and is thus far undefeated with an 8-0-0 (2KO) record. 

According to Internet media sources, Gradinar accumulated a 73-8 as an amateur, winning numerous national and international amateur tournaments, and that she has also attained the designation of Sport Master of Russia.

This will be the first title for Gradinar to fight for when she faces Gerula.  In a press release that was published online, the following was reported:

Gradinar said, "I am very glad to fight for IBF Intercontinental belt against former WBC World Champion Olivia Gerula," said Gradinar. "We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. I am very proud that I will represent my country Russia and I hope that IBF Intercontinental belt will find residence in the glorious Russian city of St. Petersburg!"

"I am very excited about what's to come. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada," said Gerula. "I know Elena has an impressive amateur record and an undefeated professional record, but I don't believe she has ever been in the ring with a fighter of my quality and experience, so I expect to shake things up."

Gerula's co-promoter Dmitriy Salita, along with Russian-based Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, says the Gerula fight will prove a lot about Gradinar's transition to the professional ranks.

"This will be the toughest test of Elena's young career," said Salita. "Olivia Gerula has fought and beaten many top-level female fighters in the division. I am looking forward to a great fight and, with a victory, the continued development of our future world champion."