UrBC, Yekaterinburg, August 25, 2016. Chelyabinsk 280, a professional boxing show in celebration of Town Day, will be held in Chelyabinsk’s Tractor Arena on September 9. The event is coordinated by Titov Boxing Promotions, with Russian Copper Company acting as the primary sponsor and partner.

The gala show is also supported by Governor of Chelyabinsk Region Boris Dubrovsky, the city council, and Ariant Holding.

‘The Russian boxer and former IBF featherweight world champion Evgeny Gradovich (21-2-1, 9 KO) is going to be one of the event’s most spectacular stars. Gradovich recently signed a contract with a Russian promoter German Titov. On September 9, the thirty-year-old boxer is to fight with Nicaragua’s Eusebio Osejo (28-17-3, 8 KO), an experienced sports player. This will be the first time Gradovich will compete in the Junior Featherweight weight class (under 55.3 kg),’ Russian Copper Company’s press service says.

Chelyabinsk 280 will also feature a live performance by the rap singer Basta, a Russia-Germany professional boxing match, and MMA, Thai boxin, and K1 games. Over twenty sports players from Russia and other countries, including local boxers, will take part in the gala show. The entire thing is scheduled to last for over five hours.