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Northwest heavyweight favorite Chauncy “The Baby Face” Welliver of Spokane, Washington will take his shot at the NWBA title against of Grove City, Ohio’s Chad Van Sickle in the 10 round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino on Saturday, June 10th at 7pm. The 22 year old Welliver sports a 29-3-3 record with 11 Ko’s and has won 10 straight fights. Ohio powerhouse Chad Van Sickle is no stranger to the northwest with six fights in Tacoma in 2004 and has a record of 21-3-2 with 12 Ko’s.
Promoter Bennie Georgino says “these experienced heavyweights will be battling for the “Best in the West’ reputation, with the winner evolving as a serious future contender for the World Heavyweight Championship Title”.
Eloy Perez, Rochester, Washington’s local favorite, who boasts a 5-0 unbeaten record will battle Daniel Gonzalez from Billings, MT in a six round match-up. Gonzalez is a southpaw and a more experienced fighter, which will be challenging for Perez, who has only fought in four round bouts.
In another tough six round match-up, Dewey Welliver of Snoqualmie, WA will face Candy Robertson. Welliver has 16 wins with five by knockout, while Robertson is 14-9 with 10 KO’s.
Other Bouts :
Rudy Valdez, Jr. vs. Caesar Olmedo 4 rds
Vili Bloomfield vs. Brian Skunkcat 4 rds. Heavyweights
Brad McPeake vs. Wayne Tyler 4 rd. rematch from Tyler spit decision win last October
Ray Perales vs. Matthew Halvorsen 4 rds.
Changes and additional information will be announced as they occur.
