Eric Basran will take on Sebastian Caucaman in a lightweight bout scheduled for 10 rounds on May 30 at Royal King Palace in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Three Lions Promotions announced Tuesday.
Basran-Caucaman will headline “The Homecoming” card, presented by Three Lions, and be contested for a minor vacant belt.
Basran, 8-1 (3 KOs), is a 27-year-old prospect from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, who last year fought in the World Boxing Council Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia. Last June in the tournament’s second round, Basran suffered a third-round stoppage against Ukraine’s Danylo Lozan, his first career defeat and most recent action in the ring.
“This will be the biggest fight of my life,” Basran said. “I learned so much in Saudi Arabia and I will be showcasing my improved skills to people who mean the most to me, my family and friends. I’m excited to be headlining at home and fighting for the WBC belt. Surrey gets to see the best of Eric Basran, one they’ve never seen before. I’m ready to make a major statement.”
Basran will be fighting in his first 10-rounder, and Caucaman in just his second. A 31-year-old from Castro, Chile, Caucaman, 5-1-1 (2 KOs), most recently won a wide decision over Felipe Pizarro last October. The Basran fight will be only his second outside Chile.
Also on the bill will be Canadian light heavyweight Buneet Bisla, 14-1 (7 KOs), of Surrey, British Columbia, in an eight-round co-feature against an opponent to be determined; super middleweights John-Michael Bianco, 9-1 (4 KOs) against Surrey’s Harkirat Nijjar, 6-0 (5 KOs), in an eight-rounder; and appearances in separate fights by Vancouver flyweight Nyousha Nakhjiri, 5-0 (2 KOs), bantamweight Meilyn Sanchez Martinez, 3-0 (1 KO), and Toronto welterweight Vadym Klym, 2-0.
“With Eric Basran returning after competing internationally, along with a strong supporting lineup, fans can expect a high-quality night of action,” Three Lions Promotions managing director Daniel Otter said.
“This card reflects the strength and depth of Canadian boxing right now “We’re bringing together fighters at different stages of their careers who are looking to take meaningful steps forward.”
