I hope that Jean-François Bergeron, the president of Loto-Québec, therefore the real big boss of the Casino de Montréal, is able to read BoxRec.
His casino was treated to a five-star anthology final between Christian Mbilli and Carlos Gongora. The images of this fabulous fight go around the planet. And the reputation of the Casino benefits just as much.
The next evening sponsored by the Casino, which will pay tens of thousands of dollars to the promoter GYM, offers a ONE star final. An eight-round final between Alexis Barrière who deserves better and Mike Marshall, suspended indefinitely by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission.
FOUR NEW ERA FIGHTS
Moreover, while the Casino’s check will not be made in his name, it is Yan Pellerin of New Era who provides the boxers for four fights. GYM has no boxers on the program.
The Casino de Montréal’s involvement in boxing serves a two-pronged purpose. Promote the casino and attract as many quality players as possible given the circumstances. This goal has been magnificently achieved on several occasions.
The other objective is to contribute to the development of the sport and to help promoters promote their product. One can have doubts on the quality of the product, but at least, the boxers can practice their sport with the framing of the Régie.
For April 20, Yan Pellerin fulfills this part of the contract. He deserves to be taken seriously this time.
– In the notebook…
Today is the birthday of Danielle Langdeau, 70 years old. She is the mother of Laurent Poulin, his greatest success.