Sacramento – Former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev (36-6, 27 KO’s) will headline an NESportsTV.com boxing PPV against the Texas based Nagy Aguilera (14-2, 9 KO’s) on Friday December 11th live from Sacramento. The fight will stream live on NESportsTV.com for a cost of $14.95. It will also be archived online for on demand viewing following the event for the same price. The bout will mark Maskaev’s first fight in the United States in over three years. His last appearance stateside was when he scored a 12th round TKO over former undisputed heavyweight champ Hasim Rahman to claim the WBC title in June 2006. Maskaev would make one successful defense of his title against Okhello Peter before losing it to Samuel Peter..
Maskaev is currently ranked #2 by the WBC. A win over Aguilera will earn him a shot at a title eliminator. As an amateur, Maskaev defeated current WBC champ Vitali Klitschko via knockout.
Aguilera is a Dominican born fighter who currently resides Houston, Texas. He previously lived in Newburgh, New York and is promoted by former heavyweight contender Lou Savarese.
After beginning his career 10-0, Aguilera suffered his first career defeat when he was disqualified after a headbutt broke opponent Marcellus Brown’s nose in the 3rd round in a fight he was winning prior to being DQ’d. His only other career loss is a close split decision defeat at the hands of prospect Darrel Madison in a challenge for the New York State heavyweight title.
Oleg Maskaev (36-6, 27 KO’s)) vs. Nagy Aguilera (14-2, 9 KO’s)
10 Round Heavyweight Fight
Live on www.NESportsTV.com PPV
Saturday Night December 11, 2009 USA Time
Sunday Morning December 12, 2009 Russia Time
$14.95 USD (International Conversion Rates Apply
Amateur Standout Richard Hargraves Makes Pro Debut
Highly decorated amateur standout, Richard Hargraves (welterweight), makes his pro debut against John Dunham this Friday December 11, 2009 on the undercard of the Oleg Maskaev vs Nagy Aguilera showdown, taking place at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, CA.
Hailing from San FranciscoCA, Hargraves trains out of the SFC boxing gym under the guidance of Ben Bautista. With an amateur record 50-7, Hargraves was a 3-time local and state Golden Gloves champion and P.A.L (165 lbs) 2006 Bronze medalist. In addition, Richard was a 2009 Team USA member and (152 lbs) 2009 USA national champion with a # 3 ranking.
“I’ve been dreaming of this day for some time now,” said Hargraves. “I’m looking to work my way up the welterweight division and make a name for myself. I believe I have enough amateur experience to compete at the highest level. I’m excited to put on a good performance for the fans in attendance. All the hard work is about to pay off.”
Trainer Ben Bautista went on to say, “Richard is a very hard worker who possesses the discipline it takes to be a great fighter. I expect him to shine come fight night.”
Tickets priced from $30-$150 can be purchased at the Sacramento Convention Center Box Office or online at www.tickets.com.
ONLINE PPV BROADCAST
Oleg Maskaev (36-6, 27 KO’s) vs. Nagy Aguilera (14-2, 9 KO’s) 10 Round Heavyweight Fight to be broadcasted Live on www.NESportsTV.com PPV
The fight will stream live on NESportsTV.com for a cost of $14.95. It will also be archived online for on demand viewing following the event for the same price.
Saturday Night December 11, 2009USA Time
Sunday Morning December 12, 2009Russia Time
$14.95 USD (International Conversion Rates Apply)