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04/22/2004 Archived Entry: "Simonyan vs. 3K Battery Headline May 21st in Elk Grove"
Simonyan vs. 3K Battery Headline May 21st in Elk Grove
Promoter Art Pelullo/Banner Promotions and Bobby Hitz Boxing Promotions will present a sensational fight card on May 21, 2004, at the Belvedere, located at 1170 West Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The fights will be televised on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights."
In the main event, Art Simonyan, 13-0-1, with 7 knockouts, of Glendale, California, will fight Fasan 3K Battery, aka Narongrit Pirang, 18-0, with 10 knockouts, of Ubon, Thailand. The fight, scheduled for 12 rounds, will be an eliminator for the IBF's No. 1 ranking in the jr. featherweight division and will determine the mandatory challenger for the world title.
Now 28 years old, Simonyan is a native of Armenia. He stepped up in class of opposition in his last three fights and scored three of his career-best wins against former world title challenger Carlos Contreras (19-6-3), Ablorh Sowah (17-3-1), and former world title challenger Radford Beasley (22-1). Simonyan currently holds the USBA jr. featherweight title and is ranked No. 7 by the IBF in the world ratings.
29-year old Fasan is ranked No. 8 in the world by the IBF. A five-year pro, he is making his U.S. debut and fighting outside of Thailand for the first time.
The co-featured bout, scheduled for 10-rounds, will feature 24-year old lightweight prospect Juliano Ramos, 13-0, with 11 knockouts, fighting an opponent to be announced. Ramos, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has relocated to the U.S. to pursue his boxing career and is now living in Corpus Christi, Texas.
More exciting bouts featuring Chicago's top boxing talent will complete the card. Art "The Polish Warrior" Binkowski, 11-0, 8 KOs, of Chicago, will fight in an eight-round heavyweight bout, Vitaliy "The Doctor" Kopytko, 23-6, 9 KOs, of Chicago, will be featured in an eight-round super middleweight bout, and Mike Mollo, 11-0, 6 KOs, of Chicago, will fight in a four-round heavyweight bout. Their opponents are to be announced.
All bouts are subject to change without notice.
Doors open at 7:00 P.M., first fight at 8:00 P.M. Central Time.
Ticket prices: $35 - general admission, $50 - reserved ringside, and $100 - VIP reserved ringside.
Tickets can be purchased by telephone at Hitz Boxing - 630-295-9800, or online at www.hitzboxing.com.
