Promoter Don King has introduced the return to the ring of WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Noel “The Darkish Horse” Mikaelian (27-2, 12 KOs) as he faces Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1, 19 KOs) in an explosive night time of fights set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at On line casino Miami Jai Alai.
Mikaelian from Yerevan, Armenia, combating out of Miami, was initially scheduled to defend his world title in opposition to Rozicki from Ontario, Canada, on June 7 however the battle was postponed because of a minimize Mikaelian suffered in coaching close to his eye.
“It was disappointing that I wasn’t in a position to face ‘The Bruiser’ in June, however my harm has healed to perfection and I’m able to go,” Mikaelian mentioned. “I can’t look forward to September twenty eighth and to defend my world title throughout this huge Don King occasion.”
King mentioned there is no such thing as a debate that the matchup is between the world’s high cruiserweights combating on the 200-pound restrict. “Even minus the Mikaelian-Rozicki matchup we had a near-sellout crowd on the Onerous Rock Resort & On line casino in Hollywood in June headlined by Biair “The Aptitude” Cobbs and Adrien “The Downside” Broner,” King mentioned. “The phrase is out that we’re nonetheless producing the perfect fights in all of boxing and fights that the world desires to see and that boxing followers are clamoring for!”
King added that the September battle date was beforehand mentioned to happen on September 14th, however that date was moved off due to the busy fight sports activities calendar, which incorporates Mexican superstate Canelo Alvarez combating and the primary UFC battle on the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Added Rozicki, the WBC’s No. 1 contender and ranked No. 8 by the WBA. “I’m glad we have been in a position to reschedule this battle, and now I’ll lastly get what’s rightfully mine. Mikaelian can’t delay my date with future any longer and I’ll put that world title belt round my waist come September twenty eighth.”
The Don King Productions battle card will likely be broadcast on Pay Per View through Triller TV, DonKing.com and Itube247.com.
Tickets, priced ranging from $25, are on sale now and could be bought at www.playcasinomiami.com. Ground seats are $150, ringside seats are $750, and subsequent degree tables $2,500.
