Odlanier Solis-Ray Austin on December 17 in Florida - Boxing News
By Lem Satterfield
According to Alan Hopper, head of public relations for promoter Don King, 2004 Olympic gold medal winner Odlanier Solis (16-0, 12 KOs) will face Ray Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs) in a WBC final eliminator on December 17, with the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida being the likely venue. The winner becomes the mandatory challenger to WBC champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs).
Hopper confirms that IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (21-0, 18 KOs) will defend his title on the Solis-Austin undercard against an opponent to be determined.
"Don King is has been in discussions with American Airlines Arena, and he's getting very close, to presenting a WBC heavyweight title elimination bout," said Hopper. "That bout would be between No. 1-ranked Ray Austin and No. 2-ranked Odlanier Solis, who is also undefeated, to determine who will face the WBC champion next."
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Tavoris Cloud and Selcuk Aydin are on the card as well.
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