Iman Lee returns to Riyadh for Phase Two of the WBC Grand Prix Tournament this Saturday live on DAZN!

The action takes place at the BLVD City Global Theater in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will be televised live worldwide on DAZN.

“This is the kind of stage Iman was made for,” said Jimmy Burchfield Sr., Founder and President of CES Boxing.  “He’s not just fighting for himself — he’s representing CES, the United States, and a new generation of champions. I’ve promoted fighters all over the world, and I can tell you: Iman Lee is special. The WBC recognizes it, and soon the whole world will too.”

Each bout in Phase Two will be contested over six rounds, with scores announced after the second and fourth rounds.  As in Phase One, there is no possibility of a draw, instant replay will be in place to clarify close calls, and there will be 30 and 10-second alerts to signal the end of each round. 

“This is an amazing opportunity on a huge platform for me to show my talent to the world,” said Lee, one of only 16 fighters remaining in the featherweight bracket.  “I want to prove that I’m on a different level amongst the guys in the featherweight division.” 

After outclassing a slick Argentine boxer in Phase One, the 25-year-old from Yonkers, NY, now faces a more aggressive opponent — a style that figures to play into his sharp counterpunching skills.

“I’m not expecting much from my opponent other than the normal come forward, tough Mexican style of fighting,” agrees Lee.  “I just need to be smart, stay calm and pick my shots.” 

While easier said than done, Lee is confident that the work he put in at Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle, NY and Danbury, CT, with his father and head trainer, Joshua Lee, his grandfather, assistant coach Dave McDonagh, and strength and conditioning coach Gareth McCloskey of Farmer Strength will see him through to the next phase. 

“The keys for me to be successful in this phase are to listen to my coaches and be smart,” said a relaxed Lee.  “We’re well prepared for this fight, so it’s time to have fun and handle my business.”

That business entails defeating an equally confident Calderon, a 22-year-old from Mexico City who knocked out previously unbeaten Idris Gbadamosi in the final seconds of their April bout.

Much is at stake for the winner, who will advance to Phase Three in October and stays in the running for the December Grand Finale.  In addition to a lofty WBC ranking, the winners of each bracket will receive $200,000 and a clear path toward world title contention.

“It’s a fight you won’t want to miss,” says Lee.  “I want to thank all my fans for their love and support.  We’re going to steal the show on Saturday night and make you proud.” 

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”.