By Richard Cloutier
A native of Kitchener, Ontario, Anthony Russell (16-2-1), who now lives in Brockton, Massachusetts, will try to get his hands on the vacant WBO/NABO light-heavyweight, on May 20 during a confrontation that will match him against Andrzej Fonfara (17-2-0), an American of Polish origin. The fight will be played at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, at a gala presented by 8 Count Productions.
Please note that Russell came back to compétiton on April 1, after his last fight being on May 4, 2007. The Ontarian, age 26, has so far fought all of his professional fights in the United States.