'BUBBA' JOHNSON RETURNS TO RING ACTION JULY 18

 


 


Canadian heavyweight contender Kirk Johnson (34-2-1, 25 KOs) returns to ring action on July 18 against Mexican southpaw Gilbert Martinez (18-7-2, 7 KOs) in a ten round bout promoted by Goossen Tutor and hosted by the Pechanga Resort in Temecula, California.

Johnson's bout will take place underneath the IBF middleweight title eliminator between Sam Soliman and Raymond Joval, an event that will be tape delayed by Fox Sports Network and will air as follows:

Sam Soliman vs Ray Joval

7/25 at 7:00 PM

 Johnson vs Martinez

8/1 at 7:00PM


Johnson lost to Vitali Klitschko in December of 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Canadian was down twice in the second round of his last outing, prompting a halt to the proceedings 2:54 into the assault.

Tickets are priced at $65, $45 and $35 and are available at the Pechanga Box Office (877-711-2WIN).

7-12-2004


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