• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Now Boxing

Latest News and Opinions on Boxing

You are here: Home / News / Undefeated red hot prospect Javier Fortuna fighting for WBC Youth Title March 12 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Undefeated red hot prospect Javier Fortuna fighting for WBC Youth Title March 12 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods

February 21, 2011 By NB News Leave a Comment

NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 21, 2011) – Unbeaten Dominican knockout specialist Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Youth Featherweight Championship on the “Diamond Elite” card, headlined by 2010 Fighter of the Year Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, March 12 at MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KOs), the reigning WBC Emeritus and The Ring Magazine middleweight champion, takes on World Boxing Organization (“WBO”) junior middleweight champion Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk (37-0, 23 KOs) in the 12-round main event for the vacant WBC Diamond middleweight title.

In the 10-round co-feature showcasing  ethnic rivals, “Celtic War” matches exciting middleweights Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KOs) of Ireland and Scotland’s Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KOs) in a battle with potential world title shot implications for the winner.

Martinez vs. Dzinziruk and Lee vs. McEwan will air live on HBO World Championship Boxing starting at 10:30 PM/ET, 7:30 PM/PT.

The 20-year-old Fortuna (13-0-0-1NC, 10 KOs) faces Derrick Wilson (8-1-2, 2 KOs) in the 8-round, chief off-television bout of the evening. Fortuna is handled by the same advisor-head trainer combination, Sampson Lewkowicz and Gabriel Sarmiento, respectively, as his stable-mate, Martinez.

“Sampson has discovered another gem,” promoter Lou DiBella said. “He’s an amazing judge of talent. Gabriel ranks among the top boxing trainers in the world today. He told me Javier is going to be the next Sergio Martinez and I can see why he feels that way. His last fight left everyone’s jaw dropped.”

In his last fight this past December, the Dominican prodigy knocked-out previously undefeated Victor Valenzuela (8-0) in the opening round of their fight in New York City, marking Fortuna’s U.S. debut.

Past WBC Youth featherweight champions have included current WBC lightweight king Humberto Soto, former WBC featherweight title holder Rudy Lopez, and world title challengers Tommy Browne, Eduardo Escobedo and Billy Dibb.

“Diamond Elite: Martinez vs. Dzinziruk” is being presented by DiBella Entertainment in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Banner Promotions. Lee vs. McEwan is being presented by DiBella Entertainment in association with Golden Boy Promotions.

Tickets are priced at $450.00, $250.00, $125.00, $75.00, and $50.00 and on sale through the MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.mgmatfoxwoods.com, by calling the MGM Grand at Foxwoods at 1-866-646-0609, or in person at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office.

For more information about DiBella Entertainment, including a list of all upcoming bouts, please visit www.dbe1.com, or follow Lou DiBella on twitter, @loudibella.

Got an Opinion? Submit Your Articles and Press Releases to be posted on NowBoxing.com

*Please refrain from leaving any Racist, Profane or Derogatory comments*

NB News

Share This Story:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: News

Primary Sidebar

  • About Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Top Posts & Pages

  • Watch Nonito Donaire vs Andres Campos Live from Argentina on TyC Sports
    Watch Nonito Donaire vs Andres Campos Live from Argentina on TyC Sports
  • No Fairytale Ending: Why Mario Barrios Will Send Manny Pacquiao Into Retirement
    No Fairytale Ending: Why Mario Barrios Will Send Manny Pacquiao Into Retirement
  • Indian Boxing Star Nishant Dev Dominates Josue Silva in Unanimous Decision Victory
    Indian Boxing Star Nishant Dev Dominates Josue Silva in Unanimous Decision Victory
  • The Great Vasiliy Lomachenko Retires from Boxing: The Matrix Leaves the Ring
    The Great Vasiliy Lomachenko Retires from Boxing: The Matrix Leaves the Ring
  • Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner
    Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner
  • Richardson Hitchins Dominates George Kambosos Jr. by TKO Stoppage in Round 8
    Richardson Hitchins Dominates George Kambosos Jr. by TKO Stoppage in Round 8
  • Watch Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez Live Video Stream Undercard
    Watch Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez Live Video Stream Undercard
  • Jai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo Prelims to Stream Live for Free on YouTube
    Jai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo Prelims to Stream Live for Free on YouTube
  • Hitchins vs. Kambosos Jr. Before the Bell: Free Live Stream Fight Prelims on YouTube
    Hitchins vs. Kambosos Jr. Before the Bell: Free Live Stream Fight Prelims on YouTube
  • LIVE Stream: GLORY 95 Kickboxing: Rigters vs Rajabzadeh Free Fight Prelims
    LIVE Stream: GLORY 95 Kickboxing: Rigters vs Rajabzadeh Free Fight Prelims

Secondary Sidebar




Archives

Search

Footer

Categories

  • Announcements
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • News
  • Opinion Articles
  • Pictures and Photos
  • Profiles
  • Submitted Articles
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 Nowboxing.com

%d