for IBF Intercontinental and NABF Middleweight ChampionshipsÂ
In the Main Event, former IBF Jr. Middleweight World Champion Roman “Made in Hell” Karmazin 36 (ko23)-1, from Russia will attempt to re-establish his career and his status as an elite fighter when he squares off against another former WBO World Champion Branco “Superman” McKart 51(ko31)- 8, from Monroe, MI. Karmazin vs. McKart 12 round main event will be for the IBF Intercontinental and NABF Middleweight Championships.
December 20, 2008, Live in Hollywood Park Casino, in
Los Angeles. Doors open at 6PM, first bell rings at 7PM.
In the co-main event Freddie Roach prospect and fan favorite Dean “Irish Lighting” Byrne will put his undefeated 9 (ko3) – 0 record on the line against Priests Smalls, from San Diego. After a second round destruction of a tough veteran Geoffrey Spruiell during Warner Center War II and a quality sparring experience with Pound for Pound best, Manny Pacquio and 2004 Olympic finalist and British boxing star Amir Khan, the “Irish Lighting” is ready to strike again before the end of the year and to elevate his status as a top prospect in the Jr. Welterweight division.Â
In the featured bout of the night popular Armenian fighter Vardan “Casper” Gasparyan 10 (ko5) – 1, from Glendale, CA, will continue his rise in the Welterweight division. Gasparyan, representing Glendale Fighting Club, also comes out of a thunderous September win. In a spectacular main event “Casper” knocked out hard punching Anthony Charnell inside one round during WCWII and he looks forward to give the gift of winning to his fans and himself when he steps into the ring during “Season’s Beatings” against Octavio Narvaez.