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CHRIS JOHN TO MAKE 14TH TITLE DEFENSE IN JAKARTA APRIL 17TH
PhilBoxing.com Tue, 08 Feb 2011
Chris John.
Mahkota Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions & Sampson Boxing LLC announced in a press conference at the Jakarta International Expo, the championship boxing event scheduled for Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the J.I. EXPO, in Hall D-2. In the main even, undefeated WBA Super Champ. (Featherweight), Chris John (44-0-2, 22 K.O.?s) vs. countryman, Daud Yordan (27-1-0, 21 K.O.?s). For Chris John, history will be made in Indonesia where he will be making his 14th title defense.
President of Sampson Boxing, Sampson Lewkowicz stated in the press conference ?I am extremely pleased and honored to be the boxing steward for this historical event that the entire nation of Indonesia deserves to be a part of and see.? Mahkota Promotion?s best young Entrepreneur & Promoter in Indonesia, Raja Sapta Oktohari stated ?This fight will be Indonesia?s equivalent of Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Marvin Hagler or Oscar De La Hoya vs. J.C. Chavez.? Long time Manager and Trainer of Chris John, Craig Christian had this to say ?Chris is extremely focused and motivated for this fight. I view this fight as an unpredictable fight between a young prepared boxer matched against an experienced, well-trained fighter?.
The intriguing and beautifully renovated Jakarta International Expo venue has a capacity of 8,000 fans and is expected to be sold out. The site is located at the heart of the capital city of Indonesia and due to it?s partnership with local government, has on-going, complimentary shuttle buses that provide access to visitors of the event. For additional information on the venue?s access, you may also visit the Jakarta International Expo web site: http://www.jiexpo.com/home.php?menu=1&id=3
Additional fight announcements and details will follow in an ensuing Press Release as they are solidified. (PR - Carlos Gomez)
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