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On Friday night at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, MI, the WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF Middleweight Championship belts are all on the line!
The Main Event will be for the WBA and IBF straps that are currently open for the taking, to be contested for by current WBC and IBF Super Middleweight Champion and self-proclaimed GWOAT, Claressa Shields (5-0, 2 KOs) of Flint MI and Costa Rica’s current WBA and WBO Super Welterweight Champion Hanna Gabriels (18-1-1, 11 KOs).
While both are not natural Middleweights, they came into the matchup at equal weights and drive to prove who is the best in the world.
Shields is very outspoken on her intentions further than this current bout, looking past the powerful and seasoned champion that vows to bring the hardest fight Shields will ever see.
Official Weights (160 lb Limit):
Shields – 159½ lb
Gabriels – 159½ lb
The Co-Feature will pit a heated matched pair of Middleweights – WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) of Germany defending her titles against former WBC Middleweight Champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 KOs) of Virgina.
Hammer is finally making her debut under Salita Promotions after visa issues prevented her from fighting on their January card where Nelson took Shields 10 rounds of championship action in her first career professional loss.
Can Nelson bounce back and score the upset over the taller opponent with a huge reach advantage while spoiling the potential Shields vs Hammer storyline?
Official Weights (160 lb Limit):
Hammer – 159¼ lb
Nelson – 157½ lb
The two championship matches will be televised live on Showtime starting at 10pm EST on Friday evening, presented by Salita Promotions. Enjoy the action!
Jay Kemp, #NextGenChamp
Northwest Chicago Suburb native that has an aptitude for development of sports. Sports is my life, from youth to professional levels. I make things happen! I AM GOLDEN! Sports BIZness specialties include marketable presentation, public relations, sponsorship acquisition and retention, up-to-date marketing strategies, charitable projects and how they translate into positive public image. In addition to boxing, I am a nationally certified coach in the sports of lacrosse, soccer, and wrestling, with ties to many other sports. Telephone: 224-627-3777
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