Justin Ridgway will take his biggest step-up in competition when he faces Marcus Oliveira Saturday, June 19th at the Civic Center in Neosho, Missouri. The eight-round cruiserweight bout will headline an eleven-fight hybrid card that features five pro boxing fights and six mixed martial arts bouts. The popular Ridgway (9-2, 6 knockouts) hails from nearby Springfield, Mo. and has won his last five fights, with the last coming by second-round stoppage of Kent Holland in July of 2019.  Oliveira (26-5-1, 21 KOs) of Mayetta, Kansas is by far the most experienced opponent Ridgway will have faced. Oliveira was undefeated when he traveled to Germany in 2013 to face Juergen Braehmer for the WBA light heavyweight belt, losing a decision in his opponent's home country. Oliveira has knockout wins over former cruiserweight champion Kelvin Davis, former title challenger Antwun Echols, plus previously unbeaten fighters Ryan Coyne and Phil Williams.

 

Also on the card, David Perez (2-0) of Tulsa, Oklahoma will face Luis Galaviz (1-1) of Fayetteville, Arkansas in a four-round junior lightweight bout...

 

Jake Robinson (3-2-1) of Lee’s Summit, Mo. will face the debuting Martino Grandelious of Springfield, Mo. in a four-round bout and...

 

Cesar Marquez (1-0-2) and Jody Linthicum (3-8) are looking for opponents for separate bouts.

 

The Civic Center is located at 109 W Main St in Neosho, Mo. The card is being promoted by Skip Stewart Promotions and tickets to “Rumbe at the Heartland” can be purchased by calling 417-920-4880.