Menard vs. Cannon

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July 16, 2010 / BY UBO PRESS OFFICER   

So said promoter Chad Broussard after announcing Missouri State Champion Robbie Cannon as the opponent for Mason Menard (11-1, 9 KOs) in the UBO All-America Lightweight title fight at the Civic Center in Rayne on July 31.

Cannon, a six-time Golden Gloves amateur champion with more than 150 bouts in the unpaid ranks, turned professional in 2005 and has since compiled a 12-5-1 record with six victories inside the distance. Every one of his losses were against very strong opposition (with a combined record of 69-6-1), and at only 24 years of age he is still full of ambition and confidence, despite going into Menard-territory:

“I am excited about the opportunity to fight for the UBO All-America title. I am training very hard and will be coming to win. It is going to be a good fight”, stated Cannon, who is trained and managed by Joe Pounds and fights out of the Twin City Athletic Club in hometown Festus.

Photo: Robbie Cannon / www.peashootercannon.com

At the well-attended press conference to officially announce the fight, promoter Broussard revealed that the Menard vs. Cannon match-up is one that he has attempted to make for the last two years, and that he expects a complete sell-out of the Rayne Civic Center:

“I feel this fight will be a huge milestone in the careers of both fighters. I would like to thank the UBO for their tireless efforts in getting the whole thing done”, said Broussard.

The quality undercard will include undefeated prospects "Blazin' and Amazin" Todd Manuel (3-0), Bobby “The Prodigy” Bryant (4-0), Bailey Bobbitt (2-0) and Ashley Alvarado (1-0), as well as Gary Bergeron (11-5) and Rickey Kinney (5-2).

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