A Hamilton, Ont. boxer is helping kids in need.
Steven Wilcox is headlining a professional card at the Hamilton Convention Center on Saturday, June 3.
Wilcox, who is 16-2-1, will be putting his WBA and NABA Super Lightweight title on the line against Oscar Arjona from Mexico, who is 13-5.
Wilcox is a Sports Ambassador for Have a Heart Cayman Islands, and will be donating a portion of his fight purse to the charity.
Have a Heart Cayman Islands partners with local and international organizations to subsidize and provide life-saving heart surgery to children around the world.
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“With Steven’s generous commitment and continual efforts, he is helping to provide life-saving heart surgery to children around the world,” said Nicola Banks, Canadian Director of Health City Cayman Islands.
The Co-Main Event will feature another Hamilton champion, current NCC and WBA Canadian Super Welterweight title holder Kevin Higson (10-1-0), taking on Martin Islas (12-2-1) of Mexico City, in an eight-round bout.
A public weigh-in will be held Friday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boston Pizza at 1565 Upper James Street in Hamilton.
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