Miami Knockout: E11EVEN To Host First-Ever WBC-Sanctioned Championship Fight
By Sophia LalaounisBy Sophia Lalaounis|November 4, 2024|Events, Entertainment, City Life, Clubs and Bars,
Miami’s nightlife is about to get even more adrenaline-fueled with an event like no other, as E11EVEN, the city’s ultra-iconic hotspot, prepares to make history on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Group photo of Adlay Rodriguez,Alberto Palmetta, Isis Verbeek, Luis “Baboon” Palomino, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Ermal Hadribreaj, Alfredo Denis, Matteo Papa. Photo courtesy of ADINAYEV
In a transformative move that underscores Miami’s trailblazing spirit, E11EVEN is turning its famed center stage into a world-class boxing arena to host the first-ever live WBC-sanctioned Championship fight inside a nightclub. Presented by BOXR ENTERTAINMENT, the night will feature 10 pulse-pounding fights, including the coveted International Bantamweight Championship, live-streamed globally on StagePilot.
Dennis DeGori, co-founder of E11EVEN Miami, reflects on the club’s legacy, sharing, “We have had some of the biggest stars in the world perform center stage at E11EVEN throughout the last 11 years. This will be the first time our famed center circle stage turns into something else, so why not make it a boxing ring?”
8x Bare Knuckle World Champion (BKFC) Luis “Baboon” Palomino. Photo courtesy of ADINAYEV
The main event of the evening features two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Unified Bantamweight Champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux, facing off against a top-tier competitor in the WBC International Bantamweight Championship. Adding to the spectacle, the legendary eight-time Bare Knuckle World Champion Luis “Baboon” Palomino will make his boxing debut against Gabriel Rosado, a seasoned fighter with a legacy that extends into film as he starred in Creed.
From thrilling title fights to spotlighting up-and-coming athletes, each bout on this exclusive card is a testament to the drive and dedication these fighters bring to the ring. Fighters include NFL safety D.J. Swearinger making his boxing debut, former Female Kickboxing World Champion Isis Verbeek, WBC World Champion Ermal Hadribeaj, Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis, and Argentine Olympian Alberto Palmetta.
Doors open at 5 p.m., with the first match starting at 6 p.m. From the first bell to the last punch, this event at E11EVEN Miami promises to leave a mark on the city’s nightlife scene and raise the bar for what’s possible. Click here for tickets and tables and herefor pay-per-view live streaming of the event. 29 NE 11th St, Miami