Crowley lacing up gloves for Belleville bout
Cody Crowley will fight a Mexican native with 26 wins in 34 bouts on the Hometown Heroes card July 14 at Belleville's Yardmen Arena.
Crowley will put his 14-0 record, with seven knockouts, on the line against Michi Munoz. The 37-year-old Munoz has knocked out 17 opponents in posting a 26-8 record. He’s lost his last two bouts.
It will be the semifinal to the main event featuring Belleville native and former Canadian heavyweight champion Dillon (Big Country) Carman. Curve Lake’s Jordan McCue, who had a lengthy amateur career with Scrapyard Boxing Club, will make his pro debut against Mexico’s Alejandro Garcia (2-2).
In May, Crowley won the Canadian Professional Boxing Council's super-welterweight national title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Hamilton's Kevin Higson at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. It was his third consecutive bout in his hometown.
The event is being promoted by Valhalla's Gate Promotions Ltd and the Belleville Senators. The evening will, which begins at 7 p.m., also features live music from two-time Juno nominee Karl Wolf. Former Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo will be a special guest.
Tickets, starting at $39 (plus service charge), are on sale through Ticketmaster. Tables on the floor are sold as 10 seats. Tables in the Fan Zone and Mezzanine are sold as four seats.