PRO BOXING DREAMS ON THE HORIZON FOR KNOWLEDGE JOHNSON AND ARATH BAUTISTA AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY
2023 Upper Midwest Golden Gloves champion at 176 pounds Knowledge Johnson of the Firehouse Gym goes head to head against CMB Boxing’s exciting boxer Arath Bautista in Saturday night’s amateur boxing main event at Element Gym in Saint Paul, MN. Both boxers spoke about plans to turn professional in the near future. However, they have unfinished business before going there and are eager to make a statement on Saturday night.
Knowledge Johnson: “I’m excited to be fighting at Element again! The guy I’m fighting is a tough fighter with experience and heart but there are levels and I believe with my talent, I can adjust to anything, so we’ll have to see how I find a way to win come fight day. Expect fireworks.”
“I’m continuing to improve daily in boxing. I plan on competing in more tournaments/fights and getting where I want to be before I plan on turning pro late 2024.
Arath Bautista: “I am very happy to do the main event again, this is going to be my third fight in Minnesota and I want to show what I have learned in this time. I have prepared a lot to go out with my hand raised. It will be a good fight. This will be my last amateur fight and I want to leave with a victory. What better farewell than beating the Golden Gloves champion. I want to start on the right foot professionally.”
There are currently 16 bouts scheduled with the doors opening at 2 PM and action set to go at 3 PM.
Tickets are priced at $25 (pre sale $20) and $40 for ringside. Element Gym is located at 655 Fairview avenue, St. Paul, MN.
