Drummondville, Monday – Benoit Gaudet (13-1-0 6 KO) is set to lace up the gloves in his hometown of Drummondville on Friday, November 30th 2007 at the Centre Marcel Dionne Arena.  Benoit will dispute his first 12-round fight against dangerous puncher Alberto Garza (14-3-1, 10 KO) from Mexico with the NABA 130-pound title on the line.  With 10 K-O`s in 14 victories, it is very clear that Garza will be trying to test out Benoit’s chin.

“I am very proud that my hometown will be supporting me on once again for this fight with a North American title on the line.  I want to and will give all my fans another memorable performance just as I did last year in my rematch victory over Arjona.  Some say that Garza represents a big challenge for me, but rest assured that I am up to the task and it is me that will be crowned North American champion on November 30th.”

The organization of this InterBox Gala was made possible thanks to a special collaboration with the City of Drummondville, the « College de boxe » and the Drummondville Voltigeurs Hockey Club.  Approximately 15 fights will be presented in total, including amateur boxing, kickboxing and professional boxing bouts.  

The return of Sebastien Gauthier
Young up and comer Sebastien Gauthier (11-1-0 9 K.-O.) from St-Jerome will be looking to rebound from his first career loss in his last fight.  Gauthier is ready to prove that the defeat was merely a bad luck in his progression towards the top of his weight class.  Completely healed from an injury that occurred during his last fight, Gauthier is now ready to step into the ring against Mexican Alvaro Muro (3-7-0, 3 K-O). 

Victor Lupo in action
Fighting out of Montreal, Canadian welterweight champion Victor Lupo (16-0-1, 8 K-O) from Romania will put his undefeated record on the line against Brossard, Quebec’s Paul Clavette (12-1-1, 2 K-O). With a combined ring record of 28-1-1, this fight promises to be a real war as the winner is certain to move up in the world ratings.

How to get your tickets
Tickets are already on sale and start at $25.  Tables for eight will also be available for $500 each.  There are four ways to purchase your tickets; by visiting the Ovation website at (www.ovation.qc.ca), by contacting the head office of the Voltigeurs at (819-477-9400), by visiting the Cage aux Sports restaurant in Drummondville, or by contacting the Collège de boxe in Drummondville.