Ocampo to battle Ponomarev in Welterweight eliminator

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Carlos Ocampo will battle Konstantin Ponomarev will fight in an IBF Elimination bout after Ponomarev’s promoter, Top Rank won a purse bid.

Carl Moretti, vice president of Top Rank, which promotes Ponomarev, was the only bidder present at the IBF headquarters in Springfield, New Jersey, and offered $30,150. Zanfer Promotions, which represents Ocampo, did not bid.

“It’s an interesting-style fight as it matches a boxer in Ponomarev against a puncher in Ocampo,” Moretti said. “And certainly the winner will get a shot at a world title and Errol Spence, so there is a lot on the line for both guys. It was a good day. I went to Springfield, New Jersey, won a purse bid and now I’m staying in Springfield to complete 18 holes at the renowned Baltusrol Golf Club.”