Baue vs. Amidu New Main Event for April 9 Boxing Event at Horseshoe Casino

Posted on | March 3, 2011 | No Comments

Two Knockout Punchers Square Off for WBC Continental Americas
Junior Middleweight Belt

The main event has changed for the Hitz Boxing Fight Night event on Saturday, April 9, at the Venue in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana.

Undefeated Ghanaian knockout artist Abdulai Amidu (19-0, 17 KOs) will now face Troy, Missouri, power puncher Brandon “The Business” Baue (12-5, 10 KOs) for the WBC Continental Americas Junior Middleweight Title.

Amidu has been attracting high-profile attention as a sparring partner for Manny Pacquiao, often giving it to the pound-for-pound king as good as he gets. The 28 year old will be looking to start another KO streak against Baue, as he was taken the distance by 50+ fight veteran Cristian Favela in his last fight.

Known as an all-action fighter prone to scoring his victories in spectacular fashion, Baue successfully defended his WBF All Americas welterweight championship three times and is the Missouri State Champion.

“Brandon Baue has an exciting style with plenty of power,” explained Hitz Boxing Founder Bobby Hitz. “Knowing these two guys, this fight can’t be anything other than an all-out war.”

The night’s undercard is packed with up-and-coming young contenders, mostly from the Chicago area.

Scheduled to appear are: Hammond’s own Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-15-4, 10 KOs) in a welterweight match-up; Abdulai Amidu’s brother Yakubu “Black Mamba” Amidu (19-2-1, 16 KOs); Chicago middleweight Mike Kurzeja (4-0, 4 KOs); Chicago super middleweight Ninos Abraham (5-0, 2 KOs); Chicago heavyweight Dave Latoria (7-0, 3 KOs); Chicago junior lightweight Paulie Settepani making his pro debut; and Chicago light welterweight Russell Fiore (4-0-1, 4 KOs) in separate bouts.

The high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make their boxing shows a Las Vegas-style night of boxing that Chicago-area fans don’t have to get on a plane to enjoy.

The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities — and is just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago.

Tickets, starting at a fan appreciation price of $10, are available by going to www.fanfueled.com and searching HITZ BOXING!!! They are also available atthe “Venue” box office.

A very important announcement regarding celebrity special guests will be made shortly. STAY TUNED!