Erik Bazinyan and Ronald Ellis square off on October 11th in a bout presented by Eye of the Tiger at the Casino de Montreal. Both the NABF and NABA super middleweight titles, firmly in Bazinyan’s grasp, are up for grabs. This electrifying duel will be broadcast live on Punching Grace and ESPN+, serving as the co-main event for the IBF and IBO super middleweight world championship bout between Mary Spencer and Femke Hermans.
The boxing card on October 11th is shaping up to be a night of relentless action, further stoked by the thrilling rematch between Mary Spencer and Femke Hermans. Adding fuel to the fire, Montreal’s promoter has confirmed a second battle that’s guaranteed to deliver a blow-for-blow thrill ride. Erik Bazinyan (30-0, 21 KOs), currently holding high rankings of #2 by WBA, #3 by WBC, and IBF, has been knocking down opponents and turning heads since he turned pro. Facing seasoned warriors like Alantez Fox, Marcelo Esteban Coceres, and Jose de Jesus Macias, Bazinyan’s stock has risen, and he’s hungry to prove he’s ready for the big stage.
“This fight’s got the makings of a main event,” says EOTTM President Camille Estephan. “Ellis’s grit and determination in the ring make him a worthy opponent for Erik. Bazinyan’s rankings and growth show he’s ready to dance with the best. We have big dreams for him, and Ellis is the next hurdle to clear. This bout will prove to the world that Bazinyan can slug it out with the 168 lb elite.”
Ronald Ellis (18-3-2, 12 KOs) is no stranger to taking a punch, as seen in his bouts against Christian Mbilli and the #1 WBC contender David Benavidez. Having squared off against some of the division’s top contenders, he’s no rookie. Ellis isn’t one to back down, and he’s stepping into the ring with something to prove. This matchup promises to be nothing short of a slugfest, a real toe-to-toe brawl.
But that’s not all! Eye of the Tiger is getting ready to unveil the next opponents for their fighters participating in the event. Stay tuned for announcements on matchups for Simon Kean (23-1, 22 KOs), Wilkens Mathieu (3-0, 2 KOs), Leïla Beaudoin (9-1, 1 KO), Mehmet Unal (4-0, 4 KOs), and Jhon Orobio (3-0, 3 KOs).