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DiBella Entertainment Undefeated Stars in Action on Long Island: Viloria v Rossell in Main Event, Clarence Vinson, Israeli Star Yuri Foreman also see Action Nov 24, Live on ESPN

21.11 - A trio of DiBella Entertainment's unbeaten stars will be featured on the Duva Boxing card in Lake Grove, New York, at the Sports Plus Events Center this Sunday afternoon, November 24, it was announced today by DBE president Lou DiBella.

"Hawaiian Punch" Brian Viloria (9-0, 6 KOs) will defend his NABF Flyweight title against Alberto Rossell (8-4, 3 KOs) in the main event on the Long Island card which will air as a special edition of ESPN Boxing beginning at 2:30 PM. This bout was originally scheduled for the Gatti-Ward show. The Viloria-Rossell bout is the second 'get-together' between the two; the first encounter (July 26, 2002) was a no-decision when the fight was stopped due to an accidental head butt. Viloria is 3-0 in the New York Metropolian area, with wins coming at Cipriani at Grand Central (twice) and the Roseland Ballroom, both in Manhattan.

In addition, DBE's Olympic bronze-medallist Clarence Vinson (10-0, 5 KOs), fighting out of Washington, DC, puts his unblemished record on the line against tough Texan Ildefonso Martinez (9-3, 7 KOs) in an exciting 10-round junior bantamweight clash.

Jewish star Yuri Foreman (6-0, 3 KOs), fighting under the DiBella Entertainment banner, tries to make it seven straight without defeat in the pro ranks as a junior middleweight. Foreman grew up in the Soviet Union, where he was captivated by Mike Tyson, thus beginning his interest in becoming a pro prizefighter. He fights out of Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn as resides in Manhattan.

The co-feature has Long Island native Carmine Tufano (18-1, 9 KOs) fighting on his home turf in an eight-round super middleweight encounter.

Troy Ross (7-0, 3 KOs), the former Canadian Olympian light heavyweight, will appear in a six rounder against Ronald Boddie (11-13-4, 4 KOs).

Tickets are priced at $50 for ringside and $30 for general admission. Doors open at 12:30 PM and the first bout is at 1:30 PM. For ticket information contact Duva Boxing at 973-790-7400 or the Sports Plus Events Center at 631-737-8881.

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