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Chicago’s junior welterweight prospect Antonio Canas (4-0 3KO’s) who is better known as the “Aztec God Of War” has quickly built a large fan based not only from boxing fans but also MMA fans as well.
No stranger to combat sports Canas has competed in martial arts tournaments through out the world gaining much valuable experience. Along the way Canas fought for the professional fight organization “King Of The Cage” along with a few others. Canas, who is known for his all out style of action, would be always remembered for his bout against MMA title contender Jared “The Spider” McMahan. That match helped solidify his place in MMA, showcasing not only his skills but also his heart and determination.
Now focused on professional boxing Canas is determined to keep his fans and friends pleased with his performance inside the squared circle. “I am not only a fighter, I am also a die hard fan to this sport. I want to leave everything in the ring and I strive to please the fans of this sport” said Canas.
Trained by “Fearless” Fernando Hernandez and managed by Wasfi Tolaymat one can only imagine where the young talented fighter would be in a few years. Would he be back in the world of MMA? Stay competing in boxing or stay active in both sports? One thing for sure is that Canas has a tough test ahead on July 15th 2011. The undefeated junior welterweight is facing another undefeated fighter in the Detroit, Michigan native “Lighting” Larry Ventis (4-0 3KO’s).
The 25 year old Ventis is looking to come back after a 2 ½ year absence from the ring. Ventis, who is known for his quick hands is looking to stay undefeated and stay active, the fighter has a fight scheduled one month after his proposed fight with Canas. One would have to question whether if Ventis is taking the Canas fight lightly or simply looking to stay busy? One thing that is evident is that this is the toughest fight for both of these young lions.
The Main Event on July 15th 2011 is none other than welterweight title contender Lanardo “The Pain Server” Tyner (24-4 15KO’s) will be facing former WBA light welterweight champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris (29)-6 19KO’s) for the USBO welterweight championship.
Featured as a Co-Main Event on CFC’s “Chicago Fight Night 2” will be the defending USBO Cruiserweight Champion, the heavy-handed Carl “Iron Fist” Davis (15-3 11KO’s) of Chicago, Illinois vs. Epifanio “Diamante” Mendoza, 30-12-1 (26 KO’s) of Barranquilla, Columbia.
The Other Co-Main event will feature current WBA Pan African & ABU light welterweight champion “Tornado” Albert Mensah (23-3 10KO’s) facing Canadian star “Gorgeous” Andre Gorges (11-1 6KO’s) for the vacant IBF International Light Welterweight championship.
Also on the event
Marlon Thomas vs Donatas Bondarevas (Middleweights)
Adrian Granados Vs Antton Slaughter (Junior Welterweights)
Eric Estrada Vs George Kivillishvilli (Junior Lightweight)
Antonio Canas vs Larry Ventis (Light Welterweights)
Boban Simic vs Khuzaymah Al-Nubu’at (Heavyweights)
Fernando Hernandez Vs TBA (Middleweights)
Sergio Montes de Oca vs TBA
Tickets for CHICAGO FIGHT NIGHT II, starting at $30 can be purchased in advance at Shop & Save, Cermak Produce, or Chicago Fight Club (http://www.chicagofightclubs.com) 708-333-3303 and Will County Boxing Gym (http://www.willcountyboxing.com) 815-661-0247.
Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7pm with the first bell at 8pm. The Club is located at 7600 S. Cicero Ave. Burbank, IL. For further information, please visit their website at (http://www.theclubchicago.com). The Club is serving alcohol at all boxing events.
