One week before Cuban heavyweight Odlanier Solis challenges Vitali Klitschko for the heavyweight championship, the next Cuban heavyweight sensation Glendy Hernandez will headline “Badia Spices Friday Night Fights” presented by Pugilistic Promotions at the Magic City Casino in Miami.
“Glendy Hernandez is boxing’s best kept secret,” promoter Ramiro Ortiz said. “He’s a sensational prospect, and in the next few months the boxing world will know who he is.”
Hernandez (5-0, 2 KOs) will be fighting in the main event, for the first time in his career, on Friday March 11th. This 6’5”, 240 pound giant was an accomplished amateur in Cuba winning 220 out of 250 bouts, claiming two national titles, a silver medal in the Cardin Cup, and a bronze in the Playa Giron tournament.
As a professional, this native of Guantanamo has five victories, three of them under the Pugilistic Promotions banner. The first was a sensational knockout victory over previously unbeaten Jayce Monroe, the second a first round annihilation of Alberto Jimenez, and the third a convincing six round unanimous decision over the always durable Jerry Butler.
Hernandez’s manager Michael Luzbet believes his fighter isn’t far from the division’s big leagues.
“He’s an enormous talent,” Luzbet said. “He gets better every day, and he’s adapting to the pro game very well. When they ask me to describe Glendy, I always say he’s an talented fighter with a noble heart.”
The media and the fans will have an opportunity to watch Hernandez train on Wednesday February 23rd at Tropical Park’s Boxing Gym on Bird Road and S.W. 79th avenue.
After watching this prospect train, you can watch him in action live on March 11th at the Magic City Casino on N.W. 7th street and 37th avenue where parking is always available, and free. Tickets start at $15 for general admission, all the way to $100 for V.I.P. ringside. They are available by calling the casino at 305-460-6579, or on their website www.magiccitycasino.com