RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Unbeaten featherweight contender Iman Lee (14-0, 8 KOs) takes another step toward international glory tomorrow when he faces South African Bekizizwe “Dr. Sleep” Maitse (8-1, 3 KOs) in the Third Stage of the WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live worldwide on DAZN.
The 25-year-old — promoted by CES Boxing — has shown his versatility in the tournament, adapting to a variety of styles en route to this pivotal moment.
In the opening stage, the Yonkers native outboxed fleet-footed Argentine Juan Albornoz, earning a majority decision. In stage two, he adjusted his strategy to neutralize relentless pressure from Mexico’s Hector Calderon, winning a clear 6 round decision.
Now, Lee faces perhaps his toughest test yet in ‘Dr. Sleep’, a dangerous and composed prospect who has made his own statement in the tournament by also defeating two previously unbeaten opponents — Colombia’s Rodolfo Puentes and Tanzania’s Juma Choki — both by unanimous decision.
A win tomorrow will propel Lee to the fourth and final stage of the WBC Grand Prix in December, putting him one step closer to international recognition and a lofty world ranking.
“I’ve been ready for every style this tournament has thrown at me,” said a confident Lee after the weigh-in. “I’m feeling more comfortable every time out. Maitse is a talented fighter, but I’m here to prove I’m the best in this field. Riyadh is going to see the best version of Iman Lee yet.”
Fans around the globe can tune in live on DAZN. Check local listings for broadcast times.
For more information on CES Boxing events, visit cesfights.com.
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About CES Boxing
CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III”and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.
