On Friday, February 17, 2012, boxing returns to the Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, when SM Promotions presents “International Rumble in Cicero”. Former super-middleweight slugger, Sammy Merza (16-1, 12 KOs), now full time boxing promoter, created SM Promotions with the goal of bringing boxing back to the” Windy City” in spectacular fashion. The card is headlined by undefeated woman’s super featherweight champion Amanda Serrano, and co-headlined by undefeated prospect Joel Diaz Jr., who was just featured on Shobox.
“This is the night of undefeated fighters” said Merza. “I’m looking to showcase a plethora of young talent, fighters that want to remain undefeated. I want to kick off 2012 with a bang and this card has all the ingredients for a great show. Chicago’s boxing community is in for a treat.”
The 10 round main-event will showcase, undefeated IBF female super featherweight champion, Amanda Serrano (13-0, 9 KOs) vs. TBA. In the co-feature, lightweight sensation, Joel Diaz Jr. (7-0, 6 KO’s), fresh off his spectacular performance on ShoBox, returns to action.
Polish native and heavyweight amateur standout, Joey Dawejko (6-0, 2 KOs), looks to extend his winning streak. Local talent stepping into the ring are Chicago’s hometown fighters, middleweight Ramon Valenzuela (6-0, 1 KO), middleweight Ninos Abraham (6-0-1, 2 KOs), and Ricardo Chavez (Pro Debut).
Washington’s super middleweight Mike Gavronski (5-0, 4 KOs), New York’s lightweight Bryan Akaba (2-0, 1 KO) and Mexico’s Sergio Montes de Oca (5-1) round out the card.
Bouts subject to change. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (773) 716-9111.
