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Guidry vs. Stiverne Now Tops Don King Card on Jan. 21, Makabu-Mikaelian is Off

Hall of Fame promoter Don King is making some changes to his upcoming card at Casino Miami Jai Alai, which takes place on Saturday, January 21.

The card was initially announced with WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Junior Makabu making a mandatory defense against Noel Mikaelian, but that fight appears to be off the card with no explanation provided for the cancelation.

The card will now be headlined by a heavyweight fight with Jonathan Guidry (18-1-2, 10 KOs) of Dulac, LA facing former WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne (25-5-1, 21 KOs) from Las Vegas, NV via Canada.

Guidry is coming off a win over Dacarree Scott. Guidry sent him to the canvas at 2:01 of the seventh round to claim the NABA gold title on June 11, at Casino Miami Jai-Alai.

Guidry had started the year suffering his first loss after 17 straight victories as a professional, losing a split decision to Trevor Bryan in Warren, Ohio on Jan. 29.

Stiverne will be snapping a two-year layoff. Like Guidry, the veteran lost his last fight to Trevor Bryan, which took place in January of 2021 at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Bryan floored Stiverne twice, the last coming with 1:27 of the 11th round when referee Frank Gentile called a halt to the proceedings.

Now even Guidry will beat Stiverne. At his best Stiverne would KO Guidry.

This sounds like a fun little scrap. Stiverne is way past his best and Guidry is limited but tough as nails.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑06 Jan 2023, 09:49 This sounds like a fun little scrap. Stiverne is way past his best and Guidry is limited but tough as nails.

These kinda scraps are always welcome.

We know they ain't gonna be making big waves at the HW scene.. So let them have it.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑06 Jan 2023, 10:03

tiny_acres wrote: ↑06 Jan 2023, 09:49 This sounds like a fun little scrap. Stiverne is way past his best and Guidry is limited but tough as nails.

These kinda scraps are always welcome.

We know they ain't gonna be making big waves at the HW scene.. So let them have it.

Some of my favorite fights have ones like these. Just 2 big guys that are trying to make a buck. This could be real fun

Undercard Press Release

Six undercard clashes have been announced as part of the “Let Freedom Ring! Clash of the Champions!” event presented by Don King Promotions at Casino Miami Jai-Alai on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Hall of Fame promoter Don King has put together another super sensational card headlined by the NABA Gold Heavyweight Championship as Jonathan Guidry (18-1-2, 10 KOs) of Dulac, LA set to defend his title against former WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne (25-5-1, 21 KOs) of Las Vegas, NV via Canada.

Guidry is coming off a sensational performance against tough Dacarree Scott. Guidry won a tough battle with Scott and sent him to the canvas at 2:01 of the seventh round to claim the NABA Gold Heavyweight title on June 11, 2022 at Casino Miami Jai-Alai.

NABA welterweight champion Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 KOs) of Newburgh, NY will defend his title against Nigel Fennel (13-1, 8 KOs) of San Diego. Wiggins thrilled fans at his last defense of his title at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai as he knocked out Travis Castellon at 2:07 of the first round on June 11.

WBA Continental Americas middleweight champion Ian Green (16-2, 11 KOs) of Haledon, NJ will defend his title against undefeated Alexander Castro (11-0, 9 KOs) from Tulua, Columbia. Like Wiggins, Green was impressive on June 11 at Miami Casino Jai-Alai in winning a unanimous 10-round decision over Anthony Lenk. This will be Castro’s first fight in the United States.

Ahmed Elbiali (18-1-2, 10 KOs) of Miami, FL via Cuba will take on an opponent to be named in an eight-round light heavyweight bout.

Another Miami product out of Cuba, Neslan Machado will risk his 19-0 record with 8 KOs against Walter Santibanes (11-2, 2 KOs) of Phoenix, AZ in a 10-round featherweight attraction.

The first two bouts of the night will feature a super lightweight attraction between Raynel Mederos (7-0, 2 KOs) of Miami, Fl via Cuba against Nelson Morales (3-1) FROM Scranton, PA via the Dominican Republic. The other bout is a light heavyweight attraction for six rounds.

The long arm of Don King manages to scrape the last dregs from his boxing barrel
May he hurry up and screw these guys out of their purses and piss off to a retirement home

Good old fashioned HW scrap.

Stiverne was solid at his best. Declined precipitously.

Is this ppv ?

setup for a decent payday for Guidry after disposing of the uninterested Stiverne.

Fight Week!

You can watch this on FITE tv.

Will be $19.99

bargain!

Card

Jonathan Guidry vs. Bermane Stiverne, 10 rounds, heavyweights
Tre’Sean Wiggins vs. Nigel Fennel, 10 rounds, welterweights
Ian Green vs. Alexander Castro, 10 rounds, middleweights
Ahmed Elbiali vs. TBA, 8 rounds, light heavyweights
Neslan Machado vs. Walter Santibanes, 10 rounds, featherweights
Raynel Mederos vs. Nelson Morales, 6 rounds, junior welterweights

Seriously, Guidry v Stiverne?

milpool wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:27 Seriously, Guidry v Stiverne?

For the NABA Gold Championship??

milpool wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:27 Seriously, Guidry v Stiverne?

On paper it is very evenly matched. It really could be a good scrap.
Won't amount to any rating for either guy. But should still be a good watch

tiny_acres wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:31

milpool wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:27 Seriously, Guidry v Stiverne?

On paper it is very evenly matched. It really could be a good scrap.
Won't amount to any rating for either guy. But should still be a good watch

In fairness it probably will be...!

milpool wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:35

tiny_acres wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:31

milpool wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:27 Seriously, Guidry v Stiverne?

On paper it is very evenly matched. It really could be a good scrap.
Won't amount to any rating for either guy. But should still be a good watch

In fairness it probably will be...!

That being said. Anyone who would pay for this ppv needs mentally evaluated.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:37

milpool wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:35

tiny_acres wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:31

On paper it is very evenly matched. It really could be a good scrap.
Won't amount to any rating for either guy. But should still be a good watch

In fairness it probably will be...!

That being said. Anyone who would pay for this ppv needs mentally evaluated.

You're not wrong!

Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the action will begin at 7 p.m.

Don King: About the main event: “Jonathan Guidry is a gentleman and a scholar and a really nice person. When he gets into the ring, he loses his identity. He forgets about everything and everybody. His focus will be on the man before him (Bermane Stiverne).”

About the event: “We’re going to have a ball at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai on Saturday night.”

Jonathan Guidry: “This is a big fight. It’s going to be a good fight. I’m going to be in better shape than I was in my last fight. This is going to be my biggest fight.”

Tre’Sean Wiggins: “I have another opportunity to showcase my talent. I’m ready. I put my heart and soul into the fight this weekend. I’m ready to show the world that I am ‘him.’ I’ll take the next guy and then the next guy. I want to be the next big thing.”

Nigel Fennel: “We’ve been working very hard. This fight was supposed to happen about a year ago. Some things came about and it didn’t happen. Now is the perfect time. We had a strong camp. I’ve been boxing for 13 years. It’s my dream, and my dream is coming true. I’m very excited and am going to put on a great show on Saturday.”

Ian Green: “If you know me, normally I don’t talk much. All the hard work was done in the gym. I am here to show that I am not just the top middleweight. I am the best middleweight in the world. You’re all in for a treat on Saturday.”

Alexander Castro: “I came here to be victorious against Green or whoever they put in front of me. I am grateful to be here and for this to be my first fight in the United States. I am going to be a great impression on my first show here.”

I'm surprised this doesn't have some spurious WBA Interim Global Gold belt on the line to engineer one of them into an undeserved title shot at some later date. Might be a decent, low-level fight.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑11 Jan 2023, 15:03 The long arm of Don King manages to scrape the last dregs from his boxing barrel
May he hurry up and screw these guys out of their purses and piss off to a retirement home

I know, right! A former hyped, over ranked, and old fighter vs. a tier 3 Eastern European fighter who is short, fat, and limited. He can't even punch. King and boxing are really hurting for some action.

Bermane is 44 years old. Time to hang them up. I hope he saved some of his winnings. He was one of my favourite fighters back in the day. He disintegrated as a contender when he lost that decision to Wilder. He should've won.

Is Stiverne already in his 60s?

pound per pound wrote: ↑20 Jan 2023, 07:01

KiwiRider wrote: ↑11 Jan 2023, 15:03 The long arm of Don King manages to scrape the last dregs from his boxing barrel
May he hurry up and screw these guys out of their purses and piss off to a retirement home

I know, right! A former hyped, over ranked, and old fighter vs. a tier 3 Eastern European fighter who is short, fat, and limited. He can't even punch. King and boxing are really hurting for some action.

former heavyweight champion, if only for a minute & i don't recall stiverne getting hyped by anybody? also thought guidry is a fisherman from down in louisiana?