Guidry vs. Stiverne in Main Event
Don King Productions will present “Let Freedom Ring: Clash of the Champions!” THIS Saturday, January 21 at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai in Miami, Fla.
There will be eight bouts of action as all fighters have successfully weighed in ahead of this epic night honoring Ukraine.
The Hall of Fame promoter has put together another super sensational card headlined by the WBA NABA Gold Heavyweight Championship as Jonathan Guidry (18-1-2, 10 KOs) of Dulac, La., set to defend his title against former WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-5-1, 21 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nev., via Canada.
In the co-feature, NABA Welterweight Champion Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 KOs) of Newburgh, N.Y., will defend his crown against Nigel Fennel (13-1, 8 KOs) of San Diego.
The first title bout of the evening will pit WBA Continental Americas Middleweight Champion Ian Green (16-2, 11 KOs) of Haledon, N.J. will defend his title against undefeated Alexander Castro (11-0, 9 KOs) from Tulua, Columbia.
Guidry is coming off a sensational performance against tough Dacarree Scott. Guidry won a tough battle with Scott and sent him to the canvas at 2:01 of the seventh round to claim the NABA Gold Heavyweight title on June 11, 2022 at Casino Miami Jai-Alai.
NABA Welterweight Champion Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 KOs) of Newburgh, NY will defend his title against Nigel Fennel (13-1, 8 KOs) of San Diego in a 10-round bout. Wiggins thrilled fans at his last defense of his title at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai as he knocked out Travis Castellon at 2:07 of the first round on June 11.
WBA Continental Americas Middleweight Champion Ian Green (16-2, 11 KOs) of Haledon, NJ will defend his title against undefeated Alexander Castro (11-0, 9 KOs) from Tulua, Columbia in a 10-round title fight. Like Wiggins, Green was impressive on June 11 at Miami Casino Jai-Alai in winning a unanimous 10-round decision over Anthony Lenk. This will be Castro’s first fight in the United States.
The first two bouts of the night will feature a super lightweight attraction between Raynel Mederos (7-0, 2 KOs) of Miami, Fl via Cuba against Nelson Morales (3-1) from Scranton, PA via the Dominican Republic for 6 rounds. The other six-round bout is a light heavyweight attraction for six rounds featuring Kenmon Evans (9-0-1, 3 KOs) of New Smyrna Beach, FL against Cleotis Pendarvis (21-13-2, 9 KOs) of Lancaster, CA.
Three Cuban fighters will also be featured on the undercard. Alex Michael Perez (4-11) will fight in a six-round middleweight attraction against Carlos Crus (2-9, 1 KO) of Deerfield Beach via Nicaragua. Brayan Leon Salgado (1-1) will enter the ring in a four-round light heavyweight attraction against Salome Flores Torres (1-7) from Hastings, MN and the final Cuban fighter, Darian Favier Castro (1-1) will be in a six-round junior welterweight attraction against Ryan Schwartzberg (1-8-2, 1 KO) of Dania, FL.
Quotes from the press conference:
Don King: “Jonathan Guidry is a gentleman and a scholar and a really nice person. When he gets into the ring, he loses his identity. He forgets about everything and everybody. His focus will be on the man before him (Bermane Stiverne).
“We’re going to have a ball at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai on Saturday night.”
Jonathan Guidry:
“This is a big fight. It’s going to be a good fight. I’m going to be in better shape than I was in my last fight. This is going to be my biggest fight.”
Tre’Sean Wiggins:
“I have another opportunity to showcase my talent. I’m ready. I put my heart and soul into the fight this weekend. I’m ready to show the world that I am ‘him.’ I’ll take the next guy and then the next guy. I want to be the next big thing.”
“Nigel (Fennel) is a good fighter, but it’s my time. I don’t care how fast he is and how strong he is. He has one mistake to make in the fight and then it’s over.”
Nigel Fennel:
“We’ve been working very hard. This fight was supposed to happen about a year ago. Some things came about and it didn’t happen. Now is the perfect time. We had a strong camp. I’ve been boxing for 13 years. It’s my dream, and my dream is coming true. I’m very excited and am going to put on a great show on Saturday.”
Ian Green:
“If you know me, normally I don’t talk much. All the hard work was done in the gym. I am here to show that I am not just the top middleweight. I am the best middleweight in the world. You’re all in for a treat on Saturday.”
Alexander Castro:
“I came here to be victorious against Green or whoever they put in front of me. I am grateful to be here and for this to be my first fight in the United States. I am going to be a great impression on my first show here.”
Don’t miss this action-packed night of fights which is in honor of Ukraine as they fight for freedom and peace!
Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the action will begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets for the championship card are priced at $25 and $50, while floor ringside are $100. VIP tables will be sold at $2,500. Tickets are available and can be purchased online at https://playcasinomiami.com. The card will also be presented streaming live on www.donking.com and www.Itube247.com for $19.99.