(MAR 27) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
- Undercard action on Saturday, April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in
Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a
women's featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects
stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL
EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs.
Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world
championship.
The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten Russian Elena
Gradinar (9-0, 2 KOs) vying for her first world title when she
takes on former two-time title challenger Brenda Karen Carabajal
(15-4-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World
Championship.
"Women's boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the
world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase
top talent in significant fights," said Dmitriy Salita,
President of Salita Promotions. "I am delighted to feature two
top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World
Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena
Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will
battle to become champion. Top to bottom, April 13 will be a
memorable night for boxing fans around the world."
In super flyweight action, 23-year-old Detroit-native Ja'Rico
O'Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round
fight against Northfield, Minnesota's Vicente Alfaro Martinez
(9-4, 3 KOs).
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Salita
Promotions, are priced at $150, $100, $55 and $35 and are on
sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at
boardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challenger
Samuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) taking on Mexico's Mario Heredia
(15-6-1, 13 KOs) in an eight-round matchup and Jesse Angel
Hernandez (12-2, 7 KOs) of Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an
eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey's
Edgar Joe Cortes (6-4-1). Flint, Michigan-native Darrion Lawson
will look for his second pro win in as many fights when he faces
Saul Almeida in a super middleweight bout.