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 Last update:  11/19/2008       Read more by Arena Box            
   
Yuriorkis Gamboa, Odlanier Solis Return on 1/9 on ESPN
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ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner will present his next US show on January 9th in Primm, Nevada. The show will be featured live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. For the first time Cuban Olympic 2004 gold medallists Yuriorkis Gamboa and Odlanier Solis will be on the same card in the United States as Solis will give his US debut.

Fast rising featherweight star Yuriorkis Gamboa (12-0, 10KOs) returns to Primm after two successful appearances at “Terrible’s Casino & Resort” against Darling Jimenez and Al Seeger. “El Ciclon de Guantanamo” will step into the ring against strong Belarussian Andrey Isaev (19-1, 6KOs, #2 WBO ratings).

“This will be Gamboa’s final test before fighting for his first world title”, states promoter Ahmet Öner. At the 46th annual WBC Convention in Chengdu, China, Gamboa was nominated to face Elio Rojas for the interim world championship. “If Yuri can overcome Isaev Rojas will be next”, adds Öner.

As additional highlight the German based promoter finally presents his Cubaen heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis to the American public. Like Gamboa Solis is a 2004 Olympic gold medallist and won his first 12 pro-fights, including 8 kos. The WBC international and latino champion is already rated on #14 by the WBC and is ready to shine in the US.

“I am very happy and proud that these two future champions will be fighting on the same card”, says Öner. “I have been asked several times when Solis will finally come over. Now he is already training in Miami. I am sure that he will make big noise in the heavyweight scene. Maybe he can even help the division back to old glance. With Solis and Gamboa ARENA is ready to finally conquer the US and the entire world.”

Update - Everything is set for ARENA’s ESPN “Friday Night Fights” date on January 9th at Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino & Resort in Primm, Nevada, featuring 2004 Olympic gold medallists Yuriorkis Gamboa and Odlanier Solis. But other than reported earlier Andrey Isaev is not confirmed as Gamboa’s opponent yet.

“The show is definitely on”, states ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner. “But we don’t know yet who our Cuban stars will be fighting. We will name the opponents later. But we will definitely present good fights and a great show.”

While Gamboa (12-0) will be fighting in Primm for the third time Solis will give his US debut on January 9th.

 

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comment by TheManchine, on 11-20-2008
[QUOTE=Good Barracuda]yes, gamboa will destroy this fukkin bitch. soon you will all realize the power and speed of a yuriorkis gamboa in action. when it happens you better not blink.[/QUOTE] yeah yeah snarfy snarf

comment by Sweet Pea 50, on 11-20-2008
[QUOTE=Silencers]This guy pulled out of the fight. Gamboa is now facing much feared TBA on the 9th.[/QUOTE] :rofl::rofl::rofl: TBA is muthphucka, ain't he? But good shit. Gamboa is fun as hell to watch.

comment by rizkybizness, on 11-20-2008
[QUOTE=Tunney]Hopefully Odlanier Solis will fight a veteran fringe contender like Ahunyana instead of another bum.[/QUOTE] Maybe Wlad can take your advice, being that he's the "champ" and all.

comment by Southpaw16BF, on 11-20-2008
Gamboa is a hot prospect and one for the future, but does needs to sort a few things out were defence and leaving himself open is concerned.But his offence is looking really good.

comment by LDJB81, on 11-20-2008
its not gamboa's fault this kid pulled out, his opposition has been excellent considering he's only had 12 fights.

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