Casal vs. Fernandez
at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
November 5, 2009
(NOV 5) Promoter Nick Garone and
his X-Cel Worldwide have announced most of the opponents for their
November 6 "Road to Redemption" event at the Buffalo Niagara Convention
Center. In the main event, hometown hero Nick "Hands of Gold" Casal
(19-4-1, 15 KOs) will face Salt Lake City's Christopher "Kid Kayo"
Fernandez (18-7-1, 11 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight showdown.
Fernandez has had mixed success as he's stepped up his competition, but
recently went the distance with highly rated former junior welterweight
champion Paulie Malignaggi.
"The first time Nick fought on one of my shows, it was just to get him
back in the ring and back to the winning column. This fight against
Fernandez represents the next step in our plans," explained Garone.
"He's a tough kid who's gone some rounds with some very tough guys and
even taken a few 0's along the way from some undefeated fighters. We
think he's a great choice for the fans and for Nick."
In the chief supporting bout, Bahamas native Meacher Major "Pain"
(16-3-1, 14 KOs) will go against longtime respected contender Dorin
Spivey (35-6, 28 KOs) for the NABA Lightweight Championship belt and
increased standing in the world rankings.
Major fought for the same belt in his last appearance, but the bout was
ruled a no-contest after an accidental foul.
The undercard will be led by undefeated Buffalo super bantamweight
Guillermo Sanchez (10-0, 5 KOs), who will face fellow New Yorker Jose
Guzman (8-5-1, 5 KOs) for the State Championship.
Buffalo light heavyweight Lionell Thompson (1-0) will be pitted against
Michael Montoya (2-0) of Denver. Buffalo heavyweight Excell Holmes (1-0)
takes on Joe Montoya (1-0) in a heavyweight bout. Michael and Joe
Montoya are brothers.
Buffalo cruiserweight Greg Brady hopes to make his professional debut.
His opponent is still TBA and rounding out the action will be a super
lightweight tilt between Pueblo, Colorado's Geoffrey Spruiell (8-7) and
New York City's Broderick Antoine (7-8).
Tickets for "The Road to Redemption" can be purchased online at X-Cel
Worldwide's official web site WWW.CHAMPIONSOFBOXING.COM or by calling
877-77CLICK. They are priced at $30 $45 and $65 ringside. Special VIP
seating is also available by calling 631-878-1676. Doors open at 6:30
and the action starts at 7:30. For more information, visit
championsofboxing.com. Published on WBAN. Sourc/PR
