Montreal – A boxing buzz is once again taking over Quebec City as tickets for the eagerly anticipated bout/event featuring Éric Lucas (39-7-3, 15 KO) vs. Librado Andrade (28-3-0, 21 KO) officially go on sale on Thursday, April 1st 2010 starting at 10 AM. This InterBox event will take place at the Pepsi Colisee in beautiful Quebec City on Friday, May 28th 2010. Boxing fans and sports enthusiasts can purchase their tickets at the Pepsi Colisee Box Office, or through the Billetech network by dialing 418-691-7211 (toll free: 1-800-900-SHOW) or by going online to: www.billetech.com . Fans can also procure their tickets at Club de boxe Champion (514-376-0980). Group rates are also a possibility.
Pre-sale for exclusive InterBox partners
Members of Club Cage (La Cage aux Sports info letters), the Quebec Ramparts and Videotron subscribers will benefit from an exclusive pre-sale that starts Saturday, March 27th as of 10 AM.
A card filled with Quebec boxers
Quebec boxer Pier-Olivier « Apou » Côté (10-0-0, 6 KO), who will box on the Montreal Bell Centre card on April 17th, is also scheduled to fight in front of his Quebec City fans on May 28th. His stablemate Éric Martel (3-0-0, 2 KO), from Quebec City, will also fight on the card.
InterBox fighter Benoit Gaudet (21-2-0, 8 KO) is excited and motivated to be included in this card, and will be looking to continue his climb back up the World rankings ladder. Benoit will be participating in his second fight since his defeat last May 2nd vs Humberto Soto in a WBC World title bout. On December 11th he beat Jorge Banos by TKO at the Montreal Bell Centre. All undercard opponents will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
In addition to line-up, and provided he can beat Moses Avizo (professional debut) on March 25th in California, Trois Rivières sensation Mikaël Zewski (1-0-0, 1 KO) will more than likely be added to the Pepsi Colisee card. Zewski would be boxing in Quebec for the first time in his young career.
Lucas hard at work
Eric Lucas is following his daily training program geared towards his tough opponent Librado Andrade. On Monday he will join his trainer Stephan Larouche in Florida for one week, before coming back to continue his physical training sessions. The 38 year old former champion will concentrate on his ring work with Stephan Larouche after April 17th.
“Last November our population proved that it only wants to see high caliber boxing Galas, such as those organized by InterBox, held in this City” states Quebec City Mayor Mr. Regis Lebeaume. “I am certain this second major Gala will confirm the passion of our people for the sport of boxing. In addition, the Gala will feature some local talent that will be very excited to demonstrate their capabilities in the ring to a large audience”.
SPROTT: I'LL KO AUDLEY AND DEDICATE BELT TO LATE SISTER
MICHAEL Sprott has vowed to win the European Heavyweight Championship and dedicate the title to his late sister Ginette.
Sprott, a former British and Commonwealth Champion, fights Audley Harrison for the vacant European belt at London’s Alexandra Palace on April 9.
However, Sprott, 35, has only recently returned to the ring after Ginette Sprott died in September when she was hit by a train.
“I still think she will walk through my door now,” said Sprott.
“It’s been a tough time and it’s something that’s never going to go away. It will always be there.
“I remember getting a phone call on the day and one of my other sisters was crying on the phone.
“Ginette came to a lot of my fights and always supported me.
“She always wanted me to do well and her memory does inspire me so I would definitely dedicate this victory to my sister.
“It will be an emotional night on April 9th but I’m going to be very strong and carry it with me.
“We were already a very close family and we’ve been sticking together.
“Everything that’s happened has made me a stronger person and I’m in my prime and feel strong both physically and mentally.”
Ginette’s death led to Sprott withdrawing from Prizefighter Heavyweights 3 in October, which Harrison won to set up his European title shot.
Harrison, 38, was due to fight ex-title holder Albert Sosnowski but the Pole decided to fight WBC Champion Vitali Klitschko instead.
After winning Prizefighter, Harrison donated the trophy to Sprott’s family and, although grateful for the gesture, Sprott insisted he would take care of business.
“Had I been in Prizefighter then I would’ve won,” said Sprott, who beat Harrison with a third round knockout when the pair fought in February 2007.
“Audley did what he had to do at Prizefighter and won but some of the guys he fought weren’t at my level.
“Donating the trophy to us was very touching and very nice of Audley. I didn’t really expect it and it surprised me but my mind wasn’t on Prizefighter.
“I wasn’t thinking about boxing, I was only thinking about my family - they always come first.
“But hands up to him, it was a nice gesture, he’s a nice guy and I’ve always got on well with him.
“But this is business and you have to put these things to one side when you’re in the ring.
“I’m very confident that what happened last time is going to happen again – only this time I will knock him out quicker.”
Tickets for the show at Alexandra Palace on April 9 cost £30 and £60 and are available from www.seetickets.com or 0871 230 7148.
