Simon Kean will face Italian Guido Vianello in the semi-finals of the boxing gala to be presented at the Videotron Center on August 19.
This is another quality matchup that will precede the final which will pit Artur Beterbiev against Britain’s Callum Smith in a unification bout for the WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight titles.
The Trifluvien (23-1, 22 KOs) wants to take the next step in his career and this confrontation against Vianello (10-1-1, 9 KOs) is a great opportunity to show what drink it gets warm.
“Vianello is a solid opponent, the biggest challenge of my career, but I got there,” Kean said in a statement. I train like hell and it paid off in my last fight, I’m a 2.0 version of the Grizzly.”
The last time he stepped into the ring, on March 23, Kean defeated American Eric Molina by knockout. in the seventh round.
Elite
Eye of the Tiger Management promoter Camille Estephan believes his protege has what it takes to take the next step.
“Simon wants to prove that he belongs in the elite of the heavyweight division and with an opponent of Guido’s caliber, this will be the opportunity to prove it. […] Vianello is one of the most prominent recruits at the moment.
Vianello is Roman, but trains in Las Vegas. He participated in the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Simon Kean’s coach, Jessy Ross Thompson, recognizes Vianello’s qualities.
“Even if he has less professional experience than Simon, we are aware that he has the talent and the skills to cause great damage in the division.”