Arnold Khegai Returns To Action on August 19 in Moscow

Undefeated junior featherweight Arnold Khegai (12-0-1, 8 KOs), the ethnic Korean, Ukrainian-born strongman, will return to action on Sunday, August 19, at the Korston Club Hotel Moscow, in Moscow, Russia in a 10-round showdown with Uganda’s Remmy Igga (12-5, 6 KOs).

The IBF #15-rated Khegai wowed the boxing world in May of this year, with a dominant unanimous decision over well-respected contender Adam Lopez, live on Showtime. With excellent hand speed and the strength of a middleweight, Khegai is poised to make his presence felt on the world stage in a championship fight.

“I am excited about getting back in the ring and making another statement,” said the 26-year-old Khegai. “I am ready to challenge the best in the world and my opponent is in my way to the big fights I want, so he must go.”

Khegai’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions, says Khegai is rounding into top form for an upcoming title shot.

“Arnold Khegai is an elite boxer and the best young face in the talent-packed super bantamweight division. August 19, he will take another step towards a world title shot, which will happen in the near future.”

IN OTHER NEWS:  Tampa, FL: The successful series Boxeo TELEMUNDO Ford closes its summer season this Friday, August 10 from the beautiful ballroom at Brian Glazer JCC, the new home for All Star Boxing in Tampa, Florida.

In the main event WBO Latin Bantamweight Champion Daniel “Alacran” Lozano defends his title against  Ricardo “Hindu” Espinozain a bout schedule for 10 rounds. Lozano from Bowling Green, Florida is currently ranked #4 WBO and will be making his 11th appearance on the Boxeo TELEMUNDO Ford series, in his last fight he defeated Ricardo “Meserito” Rodriguez to improve his record to 15-4-11 KO’s winning the vacant WBO Latin title in the process. Espinoza of Tijuana, Mexico on the other hand has won 10 fights in a row and boosts a record of 20-2-17 KO’s. 

Also on the card undefeated prospects Jean Carlos “Chapito” Rivera (14-0-9 KO’s) of nearby Kissimmee, Florida, cuban contender Hairon “El Maja” Socarras (18-0-3-12 KO’s) and local bantamweight Santiago Arroyo (6-0-1-3 KO') in separate bouts.

5 More fights are schedule, doors open 7:30 PM with the first bell at 8:00 PM. Tickets are already on sale by calling (813) 758-4800 and also at the Brian Glazer JCC the night of event.Telemundo Network will televised the main event live at 11:35 PM. The show is being presented by All Star Boxing, Inc.