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Reeves vs. Whyte added to Lee Baxter card on December 18

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Reeves vs. Whyte added to Lee Baxter card on December 18 | Boxen247.com

Reeves vs. Whyte added to Lee Baxter card on December 18 | Boxen247.com

Ireland’s Lee Reeves has been announced as the co-main event at REBEL Entertainment Complex on December 18th. Another fantastic addition to the already stacked card brought to you by Lee Baxter Promotions. Headlining the event will be Joshuah Lupia (8-0 7KOs) as he takes on Lanardo Tyner (35-16-2 22KOs) in an all-action Welterweight bout.

Lee Reeves (9-1-0 6KOs) goes head-to-head with Larone Whyte (6-5-1 5KOs). Back in May, Reeves won the NABF Super Lightweight Title after dominating Sebastian Diaz Maldonado, winning his first title as a professional live on DAZN.

Reeves was tabbed by none other than Tyson Fury as the next Irish boxing superstar and he has all of the qualities to live up to the statement. Reeves, an amateur standout in Ireland, won 2 Irish National Titles; 7 Munster Championships; and 7 Limerick Championships during his time as an amateur. Since turning professional, the majority of Reeves’ fights have been held in Canada. Reeves has been continuing to impress with his slick style that oozes confidence and he looks to showcase this on December 18th.

Fighting out of Mississauga, Larone Whyte will be in the opposite corner to Reeves. Whyte is the more experienced professional and he will use this to his advantage against the younger Reeves. Larone is no stranger to a tough challenge. A warrior that never backs down from a fight and always takes on the avoided prospects, as he will do again with Lee Reeves. Does he have what it takes to pull off the upset and derail Lee from getting into the international ranked fights?

Canadian Super Bantamweight Champion Amanda Galle (6-0-1) is back in action against Luz Elena Martinez (6-4 3KOs) in an 8-round contest; Martinez is a former WBC International Challenger. Moe Zawadi (4-1 4KOs), who was a 4x Canadian National Amateur Champion, will look to close out the year in spectacular style against local rival Marco Parente (1-4-3). Current Canadian Bantamweight Champion, Ross Mylet (7-1-1), will be getting the action underway on the night as he faces Eduardo Cruz Munoz (21-18-1 14KOs) in a bout scheduled for 6 rounds.

With tickets selling fast and close to being a sell-out, Lee Baxter Promotions has released a new batch of platinum and gold tickets on the stage. This show will be sold out.

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Taylah Robertson signs with Lee Baxter Promotions

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Taylah Robertson signs with Lee Baxter Promotions | Boxen247.com

Taylah Robertson signs with Lee Baxter Promotions | Boxen247.com

Fresh off a dominant stoppage victory over Yoselin Fernandez, super flyweight contender Taylah Robertson appears ready to take on the world.

A Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in 2018, Robertson (6-1, 2 KOs) has established herself as one of the best 115-pounders in the world already, and is now taking it global. Robertson has signed a multi-year, multi-fight agreement with top Canadian promoter Lee Baxter Promotions, which will also see her appear on future events globally on DAZN.

“We’ve had our eyes on Taylah since her amateur days from seeing her at the Pan Am Games. It’s been obvious from the start that she is not only a brilliant boxer, but there’s a star quality about her,” said Baxter. “This has been a game-changing year in women’s boxing, we’ve seen so many names break through into the mainstream, and we truly feel that Taylah is going to be the next one.”

Robertson was an outstanding amateur in her native Australia, where she resides in Brisbane. A multi-time national and state champion, she represented Australia at the AIBA World Championships in 2019 as well. As a professional, Robertson’s only loss is to world title challenger and Top-5 bantamweight “Shotgun” Shannon O’Connell, a close split decision loss in a bid for the Commonwealth title in just her fourth fight.

Since the loss to O’Connell, Robertson has incredibly lost just two rounds. She and her coach and manager Glenn Azar have decided to return to more comfortable weight classes, focusing on 115 and perhaps 112. In addition to her win over Fernandez, who was 11-1 entering the bout, Robertson also dazzled her home audience on the undercard of Devin Haney-George Kambosos at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. That win over Sarah Higginson was broadcast globally on ESPN+ as one of the featured undercard bouts.

Coach and manager Azar said “Our team is excited to team up with Lee Baxter Promotions especially as Taylah sets to fight an IBF World Title eliminator in November. We’re ready to push for a world title and be seen on a global stage. We believe Lee Baxter is the promoter who can do that for us.”

In a country buzzing with women’s stars, including Cherneka Johnson and Ebanie Bridges, Taylah is among Australia’s most popular fighters, with over 25,000 followers on Instagram. Robertson is also one of Everlast Australia’s few sponsored athletes.

“We think that with exposure to an even broader audience, Taylah is naturally going to become an even bigger star,” said Baxter. “But more importantly, we feel like she will be a world champion in 2023, focusing on super flyweight. As she’s shown in the past though, she’s a disciplined athlete. She can follow the Amanda Serrano model and win titles anywhere from 112 to 122 and beyond before it’s all said and done.”

Robertson is in action on November 5 in Australia against two-time world title challenger Chaoz Minawa, a bout set to be a title eliminator, and will make her North American debut in early 2023.

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Roy Jones Jr. to corner Shady Gamhour vs. Steve Rolls on July 21

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Roy Jones Jr. to corner Shady Gamhour vs. Steve Rolls on July 21 | Boxen247.com

Roy Jones Jr. to corner Shady Gamhour vs. Steve Rolls on July 21 | Boxen247.com

Shady Gamhour vs. Steve Rolls

Toronto – 21 July 2022

Toronto will be home to another great event by Lee Baxter Promotions. In May of this year, Lee Baxter Promotions held the first Canadian Boxing event to be broadcasted on the global sports entertainment platform, DAZN. A great success, as Bryan Acosta headlined the event and won the WBC Continental Americas Featherweight Title in an action-packed show. Lee Baxter Promotions are now back with another great card full of 50/50 fights and exciting prospects.

A brilliant co-feature sees a great 10-round matchup between Toronto’s Steve Rolls (21-2 12 KO’s) and the undefeated Shady Gamhour (13-0 9 KO’s). The fight was planned pre-pandemic, but unfortunately it didn’t go ahead. Now, the match is on – and we can’t wait to deliver to the fans in Toronto. Last time out Rolls took on the hard-hitting Edgar Berlanga, in his own city in front of a packed Madison Square Garden. A brilliant performance by Rolls lands him another huge fight. Shady Gamhour has stopped 9 of his 13 opponents as a professional, the other 4 he won on points – expect fireworks.

Legendary Roy Jones Jr. will attend REBEL Entertainment Complex as he corners Shady Gamhour. Gamhour will look to use the experience that the Hall of Fame boxer brings to his corner. Jones Jr also trains former IBO Super Middleweight World Champion, Chris Eubank Jr.

The main event on the evening will have the WBC Jr NABF Light Heavyweight Title up for grabs! Fan favourite Nick Fantuazzi (11-0 5KO’s) takes on Michal Loniewski (3-3 1KO) as they battle it out for the WBC title. Fantuazzi’s last performance against Darren Fletcher was a dominant and convincing win, Fantuazzi will look for a similar performance again to take the belt home with him. Fantuazzi was originally boxing for the Canadian Title but due to injury his opponent had to pull of the show. Loniewki’s last two fights were both in the UK against two British prospects. A treat for the fans as the two men put it all on the line for the title.

Also featuring on the card will be Amanda Galle (6-0), the Canadian Super Bantamweight Champion, as she takes on Jaqueline Mucio Munoz (7-10) in an interesting matchup that could leave either boxer with the win.

A professional debut for James Hughes, as the former Canada National Team member shows what he has to offer in the professional ranks. Hughes takes on Toronto’s Mikhail Miller (3-6-1).

Last up, welterweight prospect Joshuah Lupia (5-0 5 KOs) is back in the ring after a long absence due to a tragic incident that nearly cost Lupia his leg. It’s great to see that Lupia has recovered and we all look forward to seeing him back in action.

Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com. For VIP Booths, please email sales@leebaxterpromotions.com.

REBEL Entertainment Complex is located at 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1A4. On the night of the event doors will open at 6:30 pm ET, with the first bell at 7:00 pm ET.

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Lee Baxter Promotions brings DAZN to Canada for the 1st time on May 5

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Bryan Acosta vs. Benito Sanchez Garcia

REBEL Entertainment Complex in Toronto, Canada – 5 May 2022

Lee Baxter Promotions is bringing Canadian boxing to DAZN for the first time ever, in a multi-fight deal. On May 5th – Cinco De Mayo – at REBEL Entertainment Complex in Toronto, Lee Baxter Promotions will present the first boxing show in Canada to be shown on the sports streaming platform. In recent years, DAZN has broadcast some of the biggest fights across the globe, from the United States and United Kingdom, to Japan, Mexico, Italy and Spain. Finally, Canada will be added to the list.

The event will be headlined by Bryan ‘El Latino’ Acosta (16-0 5KO’s) who faces Benito Sanchez Garcia (15-5-2 3KO’s) for the WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title. Acosta made his Canadian debut back in March and is ready to give the fans another great performance to take home the belt. The 23-year-old is one of the most exciting prospects in Mexico and DAZN will give the fans a chance to see his eye-catching style. Backed by his trainer Jose Alfredo Caballero, and now DAZN, Acosta is looking to make a statement to the rest of the division on May 5th.

Cinco de Mayo is a part of Mexican culture and is celebrated in honour of the Mexican military conquering the French Empire, on May 5, 1862. Since the 2000s, the celebration has also become a popular date for boxing events with many classic fights happening during the celebration. Two days after the May 5th event, boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez will be continuing the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 7th when he fights Dmitry Bivol, live on DAZN.

“With Acosta headlining the event we are ready to bring the Cinco De Mayo celebration to Canada,” said Baxter. “We’re proud to be the first ones to bring DAZN boxing to Canada, and honoured to be working with one of the premier broadcast outlets in all of sports. This is one of the best boxing markets in the world, and it’s always belonged on the biggest platform. With future stars like Bryan, we hope Cinco De Mayo can be a major fight week here in Canada for years to come.”

The co-main event on the night will be Lee ‘El Champo’ Reeves (8-1-0 6 KO’s) who boxes hard-hitting Mexican southpaw, Sebastian Diaz Maldonado (17-4-1 13 KO’s), for the NABF Junior Super Lightweight Title. Reeves made his professional debut in Toronto back in 2018 and now he’s back in Toronto hoping to win his first title as a professional. As an amateur, Reeves was two-time National Champion, seven-time Munster Champion and seven-time Limerick Champion. His highly decorated armature career led him to be tabbed by none other than Tyson Fury to be the next superstar of Irish boxing.

As well as a fantastic main event and co-main event, we also have a stacked undercard. Featuring on the undercard will be Ross Mylet (7-1-0), Nick Fantauzzi (11-0-0 5 KOs), Mohamed Zawadi (2-1-0 2KO’s) and Steven Wilcox (22-3-1 6KO’s).

Tickets start at $67 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster. REBEL Entertainment Complex is located at 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1A4. On the night of the event doors will open at 6:30 pm ET, with the first bell at 7:00 pm ET.

For those of you who can’t be in attendance, the DAZN Broadcast starts at 8:30pm ET.

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Bryan Acosta headlining Cinco De Mayo in Toronto on May 5

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Bryan Acosta vs. TBA

Rebel Entertainment Complex, Toronto, Canada – 5 May 2022

The biggest Cinco De Mayo celebration in Canada will take place at REBEL Entertainment Complex, as Lee Baxter Promotions stages a night of world class boxing action on May 5 headlined by rising featherweight contender Bryan Acosta.

Acosta (16-0, 5 KOs) signed with Lee Baxter Promotions in February 2022, making his Canadian debut on the undercard of Samuel Vargas vs Przemyslaw Runowski in March. Acosta arguably stole the show against fellow Mexican slugger Lamberto Macias (16-4-1 12 KO’s) at the REBEL Entertainment Complex, now he’s back in the very same venue as the headliner. The 23-year-old showcased his clean counterpunching, slick defence, and love of in-the-pocket brawling, quickly making him a fan favourite. With Lee Baxter Promotions and trainer Jose Alfredo Caballer, who also trains the WBA Super Flyweight Champion Juan Francisco Estrada, Acosta feels he has the team behind him to propel him to the top of the division.

“Toronto, Canada welcomed me in March like I was at home, I’m excited to make a statement performance on May 5th for Cinco de Mayo, I plan to make all the champions at featherweight find out who I am.”

Cinco de Mayo is a part of Mexican culture and is celebrated in honour of the Mexican military conquering the French Empire, on May 5, 1862. Since the 2000s, the celebration has also become a popular date for boxing events with many classic fights happening during the celebration.

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“It became very apparent after Bryan’s performance last time out that he’s a headline fighter,” said Baxter. “He’s still learning, he’s still growing, but fights against guys like Leo Santa Cruz, Emanuel Navarette, Mauricio Lara, Rey Vargas, those are our goals in the not-too-distant future. And as he continues building his fanbase here in Canada, our goal would be to make one of those fights happen right here in Toronto.”

Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster® HERE. Tickets start at $57. REBEL Entertainment Complex is located at 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1A4. On the night of the event, doors will open at 6:30 pm ET, with the first bell at 7:00 pm ET.

The full undercard will be announced shortly.

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Ja’Rico O’Quinn ready for Detroit return against Jobert Alvarez on April 15

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Ja’Rico O’Quinn vs. Jobert Alvarez 

Garden Theater, Detroit, USA – 15 April 2022

Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce our next event, ‘Broadway Boxing’ in association with DiBella Entertainment and Day 1 Records, on April 15 at the Garden Theater, Detroit. Next Generation will be streamed live and exclusive on UFC Fight Pass®, starting at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT. Headlining the event is heavyweights Mike Balogum (18-0 14 KO’s) and Ahmed Hefny (13-2 5 KO’s). The co-feature for Next Generation is an 8 round bantamweight matchup between Ja’Rico O’Quinn (14-1-1 8 KO’s) and Jobert Alvarez (20-2-2 7 KO’s).

“I love the challenge of going into a new territory, especially one with such deep roots in boxing like Detroit, who better to do it with then Lou DiBella” said President Lee Baxter. On April 15, boxing fans in attendance, and those watching on UFC Fight Pass®, will get to see a pair of undefeated heavyweight prospects Mike Balogun and Michael Pirotton-Bamogo, as well as the talented super featherweight Joshafat Ortiz and popular, local prospects. “I am excited to work with Lee Baxter to help bring Broadway Boxing to Detroit, a great city with a passionate fan base, famous for its deep boxing history and home to the legendary Kronk Gym,” said International Boxing Hall-of-Famer and President of DiBella Entertainment, Lou DiBella.

Detroit’s very own, Ja’Rico O’Quinn, is back in action and looking to get back to winning ways after his first professional defeat back in September 2021. The highly rated and decorated amateur is looking to give an impressive performance as he co-features the event and boxes in Detroit for the first time since February 2019. O’Quinn is the former WBO International Flyweight Champion and is hoping for a win against Jobert Alvarez to boost him up the rankings.

Filipino boxer Jobert Alvarez is unbeaten in his last 6 fights holding a record of 22-2 and wants to continue his unbeaten streak against O’Quinn. Alvarez, who hails from Manile, Phillipines, is ready to give the fans a fight to remember. His  most notable win is the current WBO world light flyweight champion Jonathan Gonzalez

Also on the card will be:

Joshafat Ortiz (9-0 5 KO’s) vs Derrick Murray (15-4-1 5 KO’s)
Michael Pirotton (5-0 2 KO’s) vs Jonathan Gruber (3-0 2 KO’s)
Sean Brewer (2-0 1 KO) vs TBA

Tickets for the ‘Next Generation’ at the Garden Theater start at $65 and are out NOW. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite HERE. The doors open at 6:30pm ET, with the first match starting at 7:00pm ET. The address for the Garden Theater is 3929 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201.

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Vargas vs. Runowski – FREE on Fightzone from Canada this Sunday

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Samuel Vargas vs. Przemyslaw Runowski

Rebel Entertainment Complex, Toronto, Canada – 13 March 2022

Fightzone has some great international action for viewers on Sunday March 13th with a show from Canada – the first of five Canadian events they will be bringing you this year. Fightzone is completely FREE to watch around the world until the end of April (and then just $3.50 monthly for Canadian subscribers afterwards – equivalent to our £1.99 UK charge ).

The March 13th Toronto show is headlined by former NABA Champion Samuel Vargas (31-7-2) taking on Przemyslaw Runowski (19-2-0) for the IBO International Welterweight Title on a Lee Baxter Promotions Event.

Canada-based Colombian Vargas is well known to British fights fans for his previous visits to the UK where he faced Amir Khan and Conor Benn.

Following his defeat to rising star Benn last April, Vargas is eager to showcase the skills that gained him international recognition as a gritty veteran. Returning to fight in his adopted hometown for the first time since 2018, Vargas looks to put on a thrilling performance in front of a crowd at Rebel Entertainment Complex.

“Fans make all the difference in the world” Vargas notes. “It was an adjustment having to go out there without them, and there’s no doubt I perform to my potential when I hear them roar. Being back in Toronto, having a chance to go for the IBO title in front of a packed house – I’m going to deliver one hell of a performance on March 13th.”

Having gone to war with elite fighters Errol Spence Jr and Khan, Vargas views the bout with Runowski as a tough test on the climb back to facing world-level opposition.

Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski is looking to capture the IBO International Welterweight Title with his debut on the Canadian boxing scene. The East European will also be familiar to UK fans after his loss against Portsmouth’s unbeaten Michael McKinson last summer.  A promising fighter, Runowski will bring his athletic, built-to-last style to Toronto, along with a decent Polish fanbase.

The fight card will also feature the return of two undefeated hometown standouts. Mississauga’s Amanda Galle (5-0-0), fresh off a November super bantamweight victory against Jaica Pavilus (1-4-1), aims to continue her perfect professional career on home turf. The co-main event will see light heavyweight standout Nick Fantauzzi (10-0-0) return from a two-year hiatus to remind Canadian boxing fans why he’s a thrilling prospect in the division.

With top prospects and new Lee Baxter Promotions signings added to the card, Sunday, March 13th looks to showcase next-generation talent in a thrilling boxing event.

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Rising star Bryan Acosta signs with Lee Baxter Promotions

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After 15 straight victories in his native Mexico, it’s clear that Bryan Acosta is ready to break out.

One of the most promising featherweight prospects in the world, Acosta has made the leap out of his home country and has signed with top Canadian promotion company Lee Baxter Promotions.

Acosta (15-0, 5 KOs) is the latest talent to come out of the boxing hotbed of Sonora, following in the footsteps of Julio Cesar Chavez, Jose Luis Castillo, Orlando Salido and Juan Francisco Estrada. The 23-year old combines the rugged aggression typically associated with boxers from his area with a dazzling boxing ability that has enabled him to climb up the ranks at a rapid pace.

Now, Acosta is ready to break into the world ranks in earnest, and has linked up with Baxter in order to make it happen.

“I am very excited and motivated by this new stage in my career,” said Acosta. “I’m happy to know that fans in Canada will be able to witness my rise to a world championship.”

Acosta is coming off an impressive victory over Diego Chavez in April of 2021, a wide unanimous decision win. He also enjoyed tremendous exposure recently, fighting on the undercard of an exhibition bout between Julio Cesar Chavez and Jorge Arce.

In the ring, Acosta borrows influence from fighters like Chavez and Arce, as well as counterpunchers like Estrada.

“My fighting style is a clean, counterpunching style, a clean style where I seek to connect on the best punches and avoid being hit at the same time. My main virtue is my defense, but like all Mexicans, I love to get into the pocket and give the fans what they want to see,” said Acosta.

Acosta is expected to make his Canadian debut under the Lee Baxter banner on March 13 against an opponent to be named shortly. The plan, according to Baxter, is to try to maneuver him towards a world title within the next 18 months.

“Bryan probably has the talent to fight for a world title today, but he’s still 23 years old, and we would rather get him experience against different types of opponents and get him used to fighting away from home before throwing him in the deep end,” said Baxter. “He has a long career ahead of him, and we believe he’s one of the best untapped talents under 130 pounds anywhere in the world. We’re extremely lucky to have him on the roster, and Canadian fans are going to be in for a hell of a show when he’s in the ring.”

Acosta is climbing the ladder in a division topped by many of his fellow countrymen, including Emanuel Navarrete, Leo Santa Cruz, Mauricio Lara and Rey Vargas. According to BoxRec’s computerized rankings, Acosta sits just behind Julio Ceja, the recent world title challenger, in terms of Mexican featherweights.

“By 2023, Bryan is going to be matching up with those big names, and with the fanbase we know he’s going to develop here in Canada, those will be fights that won’t just sell in Mexico, they’ll sell here in Canada,” said Baxter.

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Unbeaten Pierre Hubert Dibombe signs with Lee Baxter Promotions

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After conquering the European ranks and the French boxing scene in two different weight classes, Pierre Hubert Dibombe is ready to go global.

The light heavyweight contender has signed an agreement with top Canadian promotion outlet Lee Baxter Promotions, and is expected to make his debut under the banner on March 13 on an event broadcast by FightZone.

Dibombe (20-0-1, 10 KOs) won the French super middleweight title in 2016 and followed it up with a move up in weight to 175, where he won national gold in 2017. He would vacate the title, which would next be won by current light heavyweight contender and Olympic medalist Mathieu Bauderlique. In 2019, he won the EBU European Union light heavyweight title with a victory over then-champion Serhiy Demchenko. The 30-year old now has his sights set on a world ranking of his own, and the opportunity to test himself against international opposition.

“I’m very happy to be signing with Lee Baxter Promotions and to start working with Lee right away. Working with Lee will make a big impact on my career as I step up my level of opposition and go after world class fighters,” said Dibombe.

Dibombe now makes his “fighting home” in a country that has arguably ruled the light heavyweight division over the last ten years. Artur Beterbiev, Jean Pascal, Eleider Alvarez all call Canada home, and all have won light heavyweight gold. Baxter believes that he might have struck the next reserve of gold.

“We believe that Pierre can be ready for a title fight in the next year. Realistically, he’s been ready for a step up for probably three years, but was never given that opportunity. We’ll be able to give him those chances and be able to put him on the big stage when the time is right,” said Baxter.

The native of Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France has been a fighter his entire life. Prior to transitioning to boxing, Dibombe was a national champion taekwondo practitioner. He made the switch to amateur boxing where he was 53-10 prior to turning pro in 2014.

He was last in action this past October, scoring a fourth-round stoppage over Czech journeyman Michal Ryba in his hometown of Nantes, a bout that was expected to be an EBU-European Union title defense after matchups with Francis Perrot and Patrick Bois both fell through at the last minute.

Baxter looks to provide both stability and visibility to the rising contender’s career.

“Canada is a bilingual country, so to have a fighter who speaks French and English, that’s someone that isn’t just a potential regional attraction, that’s a fighter who could connect with fans coast to coast,” said Baxter. “Pierre can become a household name here in Canada just like the great French-speaking light heavyweights who came before him. This country cares about this division, and he’s going to be a factor in it very soon.”

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Lee Baxter Promotions brings Canadian boxing to Fightzone TV

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Lee Baxter Promotions brings Canadian boxing to Fightzone TV | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Lee Baxter Promotions brings Canadian boxing to Fightzone TV | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Lee Baxter Promotions has signed an exclusive Canadian output deal with FightZone TV, one of the world’s premiere streaming services for international boxing.

The promotional outlet has signed an long-term deal, which will see Lee Baxter Promotions stage shows across Canada, spotlighting some of the country’s top domestic talent and fighters in world title contention. Baxter will be the exclusive prover of Canadian content for the FightZone TV platform.

It is the first deal of its kind to bring Canadian boxing events to a global streaming platform.

“We are proud to partner with FightZone TV and finally be able to bring Canadian boxing to an accessible global platform,” said Lee Baxter. “The domestic scene in the UK and Europe has always been the gold standard for us in Canada. The way fans follow fighters from their beginnings, the value placed on domestic and Commonwealth titles, and the pipeline for success that creates. Having a broadcast outlet makes building that in Canada possible, and now fans across the world will see that we have the talent in this country to do it.”

The FightZone TV platform is available for $8.99 a month for Canadian subscribers, and will give fans access to FightZone TV’s weekly international bouts, as well as the eight Canadian events to be presented over the next year.

Lee Baxter Promotions has a strong base in Toronto, Ontario, but will also be expanding across the country, where markets have traditionally been underserved.

“There are massive boxing fanbases on both the east and west coast here in Canada, but unless you live there, you wouldn’t know it. We want to be able to showcase those markets, and give fighters from those underserved provinces opportunities to become stars on a global stage as well,” said Baxter.

The shows will primarily be staged on Sunday afternoons, to best accommodate both the Canadian and European audiences.

“For too long boxing has had an obsession with putting everything on a Saturday night, and you have a logjam of content fans have to choose from. Back in the day, big fights were on different days of the week, including Sunday afternoons, and we want to bring that back,” said Baxter.

FightZone TV broadcasts are staffed by veterans of the industry who have handled Sky Sports presentations for decades, meaning the shows will have a high quality feel in a local environment.

“For hardcore fight fans, FightZone TV is the best subscription you can buy, and we believe we’re bringing serious additional value to an already indispensable platform,” said Baxter.

Details for the first Lee Baxter Promotions broadcast on FightZone TV, slated for late 2021, will be released shortly.

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