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Nick Fantauzzi vs. Greg Weeks: Fantauzzi in first title fight – Rolls returns

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Nick Fantauzzi vs. Greg Weeks

REBEL Entertainment Complex, Toronto, Canada – 21 July 2022

Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce another fantastic night of boxing at REBEL Entertainment Complex, Toronto. The night of boxing will be headlined by Nick Fantauzzi (11-0 5KO’s) as he prepares to take on Greg Weeks (3-2 3 KO’s) for the Canadian Light Heavyweight Title on July 21st.

“Nick is proven time after time that he keeps fans on the edge of their seats all night, he deserves to headline a show and what better way than to fight for the Canadian title”

Fantauzzi’s last fight at REBEL is one to beat, after he dominated Darren Fletcher on the Samuel Vargas vs Przemyslaw Runowski undercard in front of a packed crowd. Fantauzzi has been hard at work, training at the new Hardknocks Boxing Club location under the watchful eye of Head Trainer Billy Martin.

Deep into his training camp, a focused Fantauzzi said “I can’t wait to headline at REBEL on July 21st for the Canadian title. I’m excited to make a statement and get the win in front of my fans.”

Co-featuring on the event is the seasoned Steve Rolls (21-2 12 KO’s). Rolls was the main event at Madison Square Garden in his last fight as he took on the heavy-handed Edgar Berlanga for the WBO NABO Super Middleweight Title, in Berlanga’s home city. A stellar performance from Rolls took the fight the distance and Berlanga edged it on a controversial decision.

Amanda Galle (6-0), Canada’s female Super Bantamweight champion, is back in action and looking to make it 7-0. Galle owned the ring and took home the Canadian title in her last fight against Tania Walters on the Vargas Runowski undercard.

Making his much anticipated professional debut is former Canadian National Team member James Hughes. Hughes is ready to showcase his talent on July 21st for the first time on the professional scene – be sure to keep an eye on him.

Last but certainly not least, highly touted prospect Josh Lupia (5-0 5 KO’s) makes his return to the ring. A tragic incident that nearly cost Lupia his leg led him to take a break from the sport. After several surgeries and a long rehab process, he is back to take on the Super Lightweight division by storm.

Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster. 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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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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