(Montreal) Current NABF super middleweight champion Erik Bazinyan (32-0, 23 KOs) will attempt to defend his title for a seventh time in a 10-round local fight at the world stakes against Shakeel Phinn ( 26-3-1, 17 KOs) on April 11 at the Montreal Casino cabaret.
In a press release, Camille Estephan, president of Eye of the Tiger Management (EOTTM), explains that his goal is to offer an exciting evening to boxing fans, but also to keep Bazinyan, who is his protégé, active.
Currently in a very favorable position in the rankings with the four federations, and as the NABF title holder in the division, Bazinyan must remain ready for any major fight that may arise this year, Estephan also notes.
“It is therefore essential for him to maintain his momentum current. Since his fight against Ronald Ellis in October 2023 which ended in a resounding knockout. at 6e round, “Bzo” sent a clear message to the division. He then dominated veteran Billie Facundo Godoy, once again stopping him earlier than anyone before, ending the fight in the third round,” Estephan recounted in the official EOTTM press release.
Shakeel Phinn, who also trains in Montreal, but with Ian McKillop, has not fought in the region since 2022.
Currently on a series of five victories, Phinn, a Quebecer of Jamaican origin, can also cause a surprise as he did in his last fight by passing the KO. to his opponent from the first round, Estephan also noted.