Ghislain Maduma climbing world lightweight ladder, headlines Sept. 6 show in Ottawa‏

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Undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Americas lightweight champion Ghislain “Mani” Maduma (14-0, 9 KOs) is climbing the ratings ladder and positioning himself for a future world title shot. An impressive victory Friday night, September 6, against Mexican invader Fermin De Los Santos (24-13-2, 16 KOs) should get him even closer to his dream.

Maduma vs. De Los Santos, presented by Eye Of The Tiger Management (EOTTM), headlines the sixth installment of EOTTM’s Fight Club Series, at Hilton Casino Lac Leamy Casino Hotel in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.

In addition to fighting for Maduma’s WBC Americas title, the 12-round Maduma vs. De Los Santos main event will also be contested for the vacant North American Boxing Federation championship.

The 28-year-old Maduma, who lives in Montreal, is world rated at No. 10 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), as well as No. 13 by the WBC. He remains somewhat of a mystery to U.S. boxing fans, however, because all of his professional fights, thus far, have been held in his native Canada.

“This fight is very important for me,” Maduma explained. “I want to show the world that I’m a world-class fighter. This fight is a big step for me to prove I’m one of the best lightweights in the world, and get a world title shot next year.

“I’m a very exciting fighter whose skills should also be showcased on television in the United States. I have power, good technique, and I’m smart in the ring. You never know what’s going to happen because I do everything well.”

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