The boxing moguls backing the May 19 light-heavyweight title fight between Badou Jack and Montreal’s Adonis Stevenson successfully lobbied to have the bout moved from Montreal to Toronto, and announced the arrangement Monday afternoon. The advice reassured Ellerbe, and helped him understand a crucial point about the scheduled fight card. Article Continued BelowToronto seems an ideal destination for fight promoters, but hosting a successful event depends on knowing local rules and the local market. He says Premier Boxing Champions, the managerial outfit working with both fighters asked him to move the fight to Toronto without changing the date. This spring, Stevenson, a mainstay on Montreal’s thriving pro boxing scene, hopes to ride the rising tide of Toronto’s sports success.

Source: thestar April 24, 2018 19:07 UTC