Lucas Bahdi is again within the ring on August 23 when he faces Roger Gutierrez at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL. The 12-round light-weight bout has been added to MVP Struggle Night time: Rivera vs Cordova.
Unbeaten 31-year-old Canadian contender Bahdi (19-0, 15 KOs) is coming off a unanimous choice victory over Ryan James Racaza in March. Venezuela’s 30-year-old former tremendous featherweight champion Gutierrez stopped Moises Flores within the second spherical final November, securing his second consecutive win.
“MVP has been the whole lot I needed in a promoter and extra,” mentioned Bahdi, who just lately re-signed with the promotion. “I’m excited to increase my relationship with them, beginning with my Saturday, August 23 struggle towards Roger Gutierrez.”
“I’ve been coaching more durable than ever and might’t wait to placed on an explosive efficiency.”
As well as, Most Invaluable Promotions introduced that the Bahdi vs Gutierrez matchup has been sanctioned as a WBA title eliminator. The winner turns into the obligatory challenger to Gervonta “Tank” Davis.
Baltimore’s southpaw “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) was final in motion in March when he fought Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) of Washington, D.C. to a majority draw. A rematch is anticipated, however the date for his or her second struggle has but to be confirmed.
In the primary occasion of MVP Struggle Night time on August 23, Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) and Angelino Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) of Venezuela conflict for the interim WBA flyweight title.
Different bouts embody Cuban Yoenis Tellez (10-0, 7 KOs) defending his interim WBA tremendous welterweight title towards Germany’s Abass Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs).
