WBC cruiserweight champion Noel “The Dark Horse” Mikaelian (27-2, 12 KOs) has been forced out of his world title defense against Canada's Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1, 19 KOs) due to a cut near his eye. Mikaelian suffered the injury while preparing for his June 7th showdown. Although disappointed, Mikaelian says that he will be ready for Don King’s next show: “I’m sorry to my fans and the boxing community. I’ll be ready to return to action and defend my world title in time for Don King’s next massive event.”
“This is why we have so many fights on the card,” said King. “June 7th’s Fists of Fury will still have multiple [fights] on the line for boxing fans, and Mikaelian will be back to defend his title as soon as possible.”
Featured on the “Fists of Fury” event taking place at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, will be a clash between one of the sport’s most decorated fighters, former four-division champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner (35-4-1, 24 KOs) taking on Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (16-1-1, 10 KOs). This bout marks Broner’s journey back to a world title opportunity while Cobbs returns to the ring for the first time in nearly two years.
A heavyweight special attraction title bout will spotlight Cassius Chaney (23-1, 16 KOs) of New London, CT who will battle Michael “The Bounty” Hunter (21-2-2, 15 KOs) of Las Vegas. American Championship belt.
Recently added to the show is a cruiserweight attraction featuring Sarasota, FL’s Johnnie Langston (11-3, 4 KOs) squaring off against Mike Perez (29-3-1, 20 KOs) of Cuba.
New Jersey middleweight Ian “The Young General” Green (18-2 with 12 KOs) will be in against Ohio’s Roy Barringer (10-4, 6 KOs). The fan-favorite Green enters this bout on the strength of six straight victories.
Lightweight Antonio Perez (9-0, 5 KOs) of Harrisburg, PA, will challenge local favorite Antonio Williams (16-0-1, 7 KOs) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
In addition, Newburgh, NY’s Tre’Sean Wiggins (16-5-3, 9 KOs) will collide against Chicago’s own Semajay Thomas (11-1, 8 KOs) in a welterweight attraction.
The fight card will be broadcast on Pay Per View via Triller TV, DonKing.com and Itube247.com.
