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Sergei
Liakhovich Aims To Gain New Fans In Philly
In a bout that has the makings of a match made in boxing
heaven, former Heavyweight Champion Sergei "White Wolf"
Liakhovich takes on top Heavyweight Contender "Fast" Eddie
Chambers to open the new NBC Sports Network's Fight Night on
January 21, 2012, at 9pm, at Asylum Arena in Philadelphia.
Sergei is a native of Belarus and grew up in the former
Soviet Union. He attributes his upbringing to the type of
fighter and person he is today. "Growing up in Belarus was
the best life lesson for me. It prepared me for all the
challenges that life brings." "It made me stronger and
hungrier for a better life." Someone once said 'sports does
not build character, it reveals it,' growing up in Belarus
definitely helped build my character!"
Since he was 12 years old, Liakhovich always dreamed of
becoming a professional boxer. When Sergei was young he
would cut out articles from newspapers and magazines which
featured fighters like Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. He
envisaged becoming a boxing icon. "I knew that the United
States was the most important place to be in order to make
it big in professional boxing. When I was 23, I obtained one
of my goals by coming to the US, it wasn't easy. Becoming
World Champion at 29 was the next big accomplishment, now I
intend to continue the dream by becoming a world champion
again" Sergei said.
Commenting about fighting in a city with a rich boxing
heritage, Liakhovich said, "Philadelphia has so much boxing
history and true boxing fans. I grew up in the working class
city, so this feels like going home to me. One of the
biggest compliments you can have as a fighter is when you
can turn a crowd that comes to support the home town guy
into your own fans by the end of the fight. It happened in
Pittsburgh when I fought Brewster and I think it will happen
again in Philly."
Sergei is pleased to be on NBC Sports Network's inaugural
Fight Night show, "I am so excited to have the opportunity
to be in the main event on NBC Sports Network's opening
show. NBC is an important part of worldwide TV and to be
chosen for this show was a privilege. Anyone who knows me
knows that I give my all each time I step in the ring. I
promise you nothing less on January 21st. In fact, since our
styles match perfectly, when Chambers and I mix it up, it
will be a night boxing fans will talk about!"
Promoted by Main Events, Peltz Boxing Promotions and Goossen
Tutor, the non-televised undercard fights will begin at 7
p.m. Televised fights will begin at 9 p.m.Tickets are priced
at $45 and $65 can be purchased by calling Peltz Boxing,
(215) 765-0922.
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