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bigMatt · 03-07-2006, 12:46 PM

BONNER SPRINGS, KS - December brings another exciting month of boxing action to the UoLBA, featuring 6th ranked Frank Slavin putting it on the line against 26th ranked Jimmy Elliott. Elliott, with his punching power and wreckless style, is one of the most feared fighters in the division. Slavin, after suffering his recent loss to Chet Shandel, seeks to repair his reputation with a solid victory against a tough foe.

For Elliott, it is the first decent fight he has had since his DQ in May cost him a berth in the June tournament for the UoLBA title. Since then, top fighters have managed to avoid the volatile Elliott, keeping him in the middle rankings. A win against Slavin would likely catapult him into the top 10 and put him more in control of his future matchups.

For Slavin, this fight will either be his shot at redemption, or a further blow to his credibility as a title contender. Most fans assumed Slavin would take an easy fight to rebuild shattered confidence and tune up for another run at the top fighters in the division. Instead, Slavin draws a foe who many feel might be the most dangerous fighter in the division. A win would clearly put him in line for a title shot, but at the risk of losing a foothold in the top 10 if he does not come away the winner.

The outcome of the fight is anyone's guess, but the match-up is clearly a boon for fans, who will witness an exciting contest matching two top heavyweights in the UoLBA.

The remaining fights for December will be announced shortly.

03-07-2006, 12:46 PM	#88
bigMatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,378	Slavin vs. Elliott headlines December action in UoLBA BONNER SPRINGS, KS - December brings another exciting month of boxing action to the UoLBA, featuring 6th ranked Frank Slavin putting it on the line against 26th ranked Jimmy Elliott. Elliott, with his punching power and wreckless style, is one of the most feared fighters in the division. Slavin, after suffering his recent loss to Chet Shandel, seeks to repair his reputation with a solid victory against a tough foe. For Elliott, it is the first decent fight he has had since his DQ in May cost him a berth in the June tournament for the UoLBA title. Since then, top fighters have managed to avoid the volatile Elliott, keeping him in the middle rankings. A win against Slavin would likely catapult him into the top 10 and put him more in control of his future matchups. For Slavin, this fight will either be his shot at redemption, or a further blow to his credibility as a title contender. Most fans assumed Slavin would take an easy fight to rebuild shattered confidence and tune up for another run at the top fighters in the division. Instead, Slavin draws a foe who many feel might be the most dangerous fighter in the division. A win would clearly put him in line for a title shot, but at the risk of losing a foothold in the top 10 if he does not come away the winner. The outcome of the fight is anyone's guess, but the match-up is clearly a boon for fans, who will witness an exciting contest matching two top heavyweights in the UoLBA. The remaining fights for December will be announced shortly.