Hitz Boxing Presents: Deontae Pettigrew vs. Richard Lartey

For the first time, the World Boxing Association (WBA) comes to the Forest City as Hitz Boxing Presents: A Night of Championship Boxing at Hard Rock Casino Rockford!

"The Handsome Heavyweight" Deontae Pettigrew (14-0-0) takes on Richard Lartey (16-8-0) for the vacant WBA Continental Championship. Chicago's own Pettigrew has won by unanimous decision four times, while the other ten matches have been decided by KO/TKO, including his last four bouts. Lartey looks to bounce back after a loss in his last bout on November 2.

Rockford's own Jonathan Cruz makes his professional debut. The 3-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion amassed an impressive amateur record of 45-5. He takes on another up-and-comer Cameron Vallier in this featherweight bout.

Other matches on the card include (card subject to change): 

Marlon Harrington (10-2-0) vs. Cameron Krael (21-35-3) - Super Welterweight

Everett Olivares (4-0-0) vs. Daniel Hilton (3-0-0) - Super Welterweight

Kewin Gibas (4-1-0) vs. Lamar Bolden (2-11-2) - Super Welterweight

Talia Halvorsen (debut) vs. Jina Bynum (0-3-0) - Super Middleweight

More fights still to come...

Must be 21+ to attend.