(JULY 19) EDMONTON, Canada -
Super Channel, the destination network for Canadian boxing fans,
has announced the second installment of its new live boxing
series, "SUPERBOX LIVE', airing Saturday night, July 28,
presented by Lee Baxter Promotions, at Powerade Centre in
Brampton, Canada.
In the televised opener, Women's
International Boxing Association (WIBA) super featherweight
champion Sandy "Lil Tyson" Tsagouris (16-2, 7 KOs), defends the
title she won March 18, 2017 for the first time in a 10-round
bout against her Mexican challenger, Guadalupe Solis (5-2, 2
KOs).
International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior welterweight
champion Petros Ananyan (13-0-2, 6 KOs) will defend his title
against Canadian fan-friendly Steve "The Dragon" Claggett
(26-5-1, 17 KOs) in the 10-round main event.
To watch "SUPERBOX LIVE: Rising Up" live in Canada, showcasing
some of Canada's top professional fighters, as well as more
exciting boxing to come in 2018, fight fans can contact their
local cable provider to subscribe to Super Channel and all that
it offers, including premium series, movies and much more, for
as low as $9.95 per month.
"SUPERBOX LIVE: Rising Up," starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT,
will also be aired on delay via BoxNation in the United Kingdom,
as well as Match TV in Russia.
Protocol Sports Marketing Ltd has been named exclusive
representative for international rights for SUPERBOX LIVE.
Armenia-native Ananya, now residing in Moscow, captured his
title last October, when he upset 30-1 defending champion Luca
Giacon, who was fighting at home in Spain, by way of a six-round
technical decision.
The reigning North American Boxing Association (NABA) USA junior
middleweight title holder, Claggett upset highly-touted prospect
Yves Ylyssee, Jr. (14-0) last October in Montreal, by way of a
10-round decision for the IBF North American title.
"I am excited to work with SUPERBOX LIVE for the first time,"
promoter Lee Baxter commented. "I think this can be the
beginning of a great platform for Canadian fighters to show
their skills and also build international fights right here in
my hometown!"
"SUPERBOX LIVE is excited to be working with Lee Baxter
Promotions," said Mike Garrow, who is the co-creator of SUPERBOX
LIVE. "Not only has Lee Baxter staged a number of great events
here in Canada, he has elevated a number of athletes who have
competed on the world stage in a short period of time. This is
exactly what we are looking for in SUPERBOX LIVE events."
In the eight-round co-feature, Indian welterweight and Bollywood
star, Neeraj "Gangster" Gorat (9-2-2, 2 KOs) makes his second
World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian title defense, against an
opponent to be determined.
Canadian featherweight prospect Ross Mylet (2-0), fighting out
of Oakville, Ontario, faces Francisco "Relempago" Ubiet (6-3, 2
KOs) in a four-round match.
All fights and fighters subject to change.