By Mark Vester
Interbox has announced that Lucian Bute (21-0, 17 KOs) will make the first of the IBF super middleweight in his backyard of Montreal on Feb. 29. The event will be held at the Bell Centre, no opponent has been names as of yet.
But recently won the title on Oct. 19 with an eleventh-round stoppage over Alejandro Berrio.
"It was very important for me to be able to defend my title for the first time in front of my fans at the Montreal Bell Centre," said Bute. "I am very proud to be a world champion, and I truly appreciate all the support I receive from everyone in this great province."
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