Erik Bazinyan (29-0, 21 KOs) is taking a risk by stepping in the ring against Jose de Jesus Macias (28-11-4, 14 KOs) at the Casino de Montreal on Thursday night, but the reward could be cashed out.
After all, the 28-year-old boxer, who currently holds the NABF and NABA super middleweight (168-pound) belts, appears to have little to gain and almost everything to lose by beating the 31-year-old Mexican, who is losing ground with just a win in his last four fights.
This victory was achieved in January 2021 against Steven Butler. This means that Jose de Jesus Macias has not had a win for more than two years.
But a win for Bazinyan in what would be his 30th professional career could open big doors for him as he sits second in the WBO, WBA and WBC.
Show
Eye of the Tiger Management’s promoter Camille Estephan said at Monday’s press conference the Armenian native had to be spectacular.
The event will be webcast in the United States via ESPN+. A fight that will amaze the fans would be well watched by the high profile people that EOTTM does business with.
At 28, Bazinyan has come of age and with 29 victories in as many so-called local bouts, he has nothing left to prove, he has to prove himself on the world stage.
Determined, whoever lives in Laval seems to have all the elements in hand to make this happen. A good shot, intelligence, an enviable physical condition and tireless determination.
Attention
However, Bazinyan will need to be cautious against Macias who, despite an unimpressive record, is a dangerous boxer despite not being ranked.
As Bazinyan’s trainer Marc Ramsay mentioned on Monday, the Mexican is an honest boxer who always shows himself to fight and has a lot of character.
Being less technically gifted, there’s a certain unpredictability factor that Bazinyan shouldn’t overlook. Talk to Steven Butler, who has passed out. in the fifth round of Macias during their clash.
youth
On the undercard, we’re entitled to several fights involving young, up-and-coming studs.
Quebec’s Wilkens Mathieu (2-0, 1 KO) meets Mexico’s Jesus Frias Rodriguez (4-1, 2 KOs) at 168 pounds. Mathieu could become a crowd pleaser if his in-ring appearances become rendezvous.
In the 158-pound category, Montreal’s Christopher Guerrero (6-0, 2 KOs) meets Mexico’s Heriberto Santillan Montano (3-0, 2 KOs). In the 160lbs, Buckingham’s Alexandre Gaumont (7-0, 5 KOs) will take on Poland’s Piotr Bis (6-2-1, 2 KOs).
We’ll also see Thetford Mines’ Thomas Chabot (8-0, 7 KOs) against Mexico’s Luis Bolanos Lopez (4-2-1) in the 128lb, as well as Montreal’s Avery Martin Duval (9-0) – 1 , 5 KOs) against Mexican Andres Sanchez Ramirez (6-6-3, 2 KOs) at 130 pounds.
Finally, Albertan Steve Claggett (34-7-2, 24 KOs) and Puerto Rican Alberto Machado (23-3, 19 KOs) will bear the brunt of the semifinals.