I hope that Jean-François Bergeron, the President of Loto-Québec, the real Big Boss of Casino de Montréal, can read BoxRec.
His casino was treated to a five-star anthology finale between Christian Mbilli and Carlos Gongora. The pictures of this fabulous fight go around the world. And the reputation of the casino benefits as well.
The next night, sponsored by the casino, which will pay tens of thousands of dollars to promoter GYM, features a ONE Star finale. An eight-round final between Alexis Barrière, who deserved better, and Mike Marshall, who was suspended indefinitely by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission.
FOUR NEW ERA BATTLES
Though the casino’s check isn’t made out in his name, it’s New Era’s Yan Pellerin who provides the boxers for four bouts. GYM does not have boxer shorts in its range.
Casino de Montréal’s involvement in boxing serves a dual purpose. Promote the casino and, given the circumstances, attract as many good players as possible. This goal has been achieved excellently on several occasions.
The other goal is to contribute to the development of the sport and to help the organizers to promote their product. One can doubt the quality of the product, but at least the boxers can practice their sport with the frame of the Régie.
On April 20, Yan Pellerin fulfilled this part of the contract. This time he deserves to be taken seriously.
– In the notebook…
Today is Danielle Langdeau’s birthday, 70 years old. She is the mother of Laurent Poulin, his greatest success.
