Khurtsidze vs. Johnson Set, Oct. 30 In Hollywood, Calif.
By Francisco Salazar
Former middleweight world title challenger Avtandil Khurtsidze will fight Dashon Johnson in an eight round super middleweight bout on October 30, Steven Bash confirmed to Boxingscene.com.
The bout will headline a "Hollywood Fight Night 8" card, which will take place at the Florentine Gardens in Hollywood, Calif.
The boxing portion of the hybrid card will be co-promoted by Bash Boxing and Art of Boxing Promotions.
The Georgian-born Khurtsidze (28-2-2, 17 KOs), who is now campaigning as a super middleweight, is coming off a first round technical knockout over Allen Conyers on July 23 in New York City.
Khurtsidze has won his last five bouts in a row since losing a close 12 round unanimous to Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam in October of 2010. Both were vying for the interim WBA title.
Johnson (15-17-3, 5 KOs), from Escondido, CA, lost a six round majority decision to Antonio Gutierrez on October 10.
While Johnson has lost a number of fights in recent years to contenders and blue-chip prospects, Johnson has pulled off the occasional upset. Johnson defeated Craig McEwan over six rounds on December 4 of last year.
In the eight round co-feature, welterweight Francisco Santana will fight Gerardo "Pipino" Cuevas.
Santana (21-3, 10 KOs), from Santa Barbara, Calif., has won his last nine fights in a row. His most impressive recent win was a convincing 10 round unanimous decision over Eddie Gomez on June 6.
Cuevas (17-12, 15 KOs), who hails from Mexico City, DF, Mexico, was knocked out in his last bout by Henry "Hank" Lundy on May 31 in Uncasville, Conn.
In a six round welterweight bout, Urmat Ryskeldiev (9-3-1, 5 KOs) will fight Carlos Lozano (7-4, 4 KOs).
Three more boxing fights will round out the card.
Tickets are priced at $50 (General Admission) and $125 (VIP Ringside). They can be purchased by calling (626) 388-8888.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with first bell scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time.
The Florentine Gardens is located at 5955 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for Boxingscene since September of 2012 and has covered boxing in Southern California and abroad since 2000. Salazar also covers boxing for the Ventura County (CA) Star newspaper, RingTV, and Knockout Nation. He can be reached by email (santio89@yahoo.com) or on Twitter (@FSalazarBoxing)
The bout will headline a "Hollywood Fight Night 8" card, which will take place at the Florentine Gardens in Hollywood, Calif.
The boxing portion of the hybrid card will be co-promoted by Bash Boxing and Art of Boxing Promotions.
The Georgian-born Khurtsidze (28-2-2, 17 KOs), who is now campaigning as a super middleweight, is coming off a first round technical knockout over Allen Conyers on July 23 in New York City.
Khurtsidze has won his last five bouts in a row since losing a close 12 round unanimous to Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam in October of 2010. Both were vying for the interim WBA title.
Johnson (15-17-3, 5 KOs), from Escondido, CA, lost a six round majority decision to Antonio Gutierrez on October 10.
While Johnson has lost a number of fights in recent years to contenders and blue-chip prospects, Johnson has pulled off the occasional upset. Johnson defeated Craig McEwan over six rounds on December 4 of last year.
In the eight round co-feature, welterweight Francisco Santana will fight Gerardo "Pipino" Cuevas.
Santana (21-3, 10 KOs), from Santa Barbara, Calif., has won his last nine fights in a row. His most impressive recent win was a convincing 10 round unanimous decision over Eddie Gomez on June 6.
Cuevas (17-12, 15 KOs), who hails from Mexico City, DF, Mexico, was knocked out in his last bout by Henry "Hank" Lundy on May 31 in Uncasville, Conn.
In a six round welterweight bout, Urmat Ryskeldiev (9-3-1, 5 KOs) will fight Carlos Lozano (7-4, 4 KOs).
Three more boxing fights will round out the card.
Tickets are priced at $50 (General Admission) and $125 (VIP Ringside). They can be purchased by calling (626) 388-8888.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with first bell scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time.
The Florentine Gardens is located at 5955 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for Boxingscene since September of 2012 and has covered boxing in Southern California and abroad since 2000. Salazar also covers boxing for the Ventura County (CA) Star newspaper, RingTV, and Knockout Nation. He can be reached by email (santio89@yahoo.com) or on Twitter (@FSalazarBoxing)