MONTREAL – Undefeated world lightweight contender Ghislain “Mani” Maduma (16-0, 10 KOs) has embraced the underdog role for this Saturday’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) title eliminator fight against hometown favorite”Mighty” Kevin Mitchell (37-2, 27 KOs
MONTREAL – Nothing has ever been handed to undefeated world lightweight contender Ghislain “Mani” Maduma (16-0, 10 KOs). Unable to get a world title shot, the Congo-born, Montreal fighter is forcing the issue, fighting”Mighty” Kevin Mitchell (37-2, 27 KOs) in his backyard on May 31 in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) title eliminator, on the Matchroom Boxing-promoted Carl Froch-George Groves card at famed Wembley Stadium in London.
MONTREAL – Eye of the Tiger Management (EOTTM) has been developing world-class boxers in Canada the past few years and now, thanks to its hi-definition network (PunchingGrace.com) and popular Fight Night Series, American fight fans may watch top contenders and prospects from North of the Border before they fight on United States-based networks like HBO, Showtime and ESPN.