Volny vs. Butler

Steven Butler vs. Patrice Volny: Volny wins by TKO in the 9th round.

Osleys Iglesias vs. Evgeny Shvedenko: Iglesias wins by KO in the 1st round.

Arthur Biyarslanov vs. Elias Mauricio Haedo: Biyarslanov wins by KO in the 4th round.

Shamil Khataev vs. Ramadan Hiseni: Draw, majority decision.

Jhon Orobio vs. Jose de Leon Jasso: Orobio wins by TKO in the 2nd round.

Luis Santana vs. Guillermo Leonel Crocco: Santana wins by KO in the 2nd round.

Patrice Volny has declared his intent to embody his nickname "Vicious" in an upcoming high-stakes duel on June 6, setting the scene for one of the most eagerly awaited encounters in recent Canadian boxing history. He is slated to face Steven "Bang Bang" Butler at the Cabaret du Casino de Montreal. This 10-round bout, crucial for local bragging rights, will also see the WBC Francophone middleweight title on the line, propelling the winner back onto the global stage.

This latest chapter in Quebec’s storied boxing rivalries is set to be broadcast on ESPN+.

Camille Estephan, president of the Montreal-based Eye of the Tiger, shared enthusiasm about the upcoming fight. He noted the fight aligns with the company’s goal to elevate Steven Butler back to prominence by "cleaning up our own backyard" first.

Steven Butler, ranked first in Canada at 160 lbs according to BoxRec, quickly defeated the country's then-number two, Ontario’s Steve Rolls, last March. Now, Butler is determined to ascend the world rankings once more by decisively ending his rivalry with fellow Montrealer Patrice Volny.

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However, the task ahead appears formidable. While BoxRec ranks Butler as the world’s 14th best middleweight, Patrice Volny follows closely at 20th. Like his rival, Volny showcased his power by stopping American DeAndre Ware in the tenth round last February in Halifax. Now, as he returns to fight in Montreal for the first time in nearly seven years, Volny is poised to make a significant statement: "I'm not nicknamed "Vicious" for nothing."

In the co-main event, IBO super middleweight titleholder Osleys Iglesias (10-0, 9 KOs) squares off against Evgeny Shvedenko (16-1-1, 7 KOs) in a scheduled 12-rounder.

The undercard also includes some prominent names like Arthur Biyarslanov (14-0, 12 KOs), Leïla Beaudoin (11-1, 1 KO), Luis Santana (11-0, 5 KOs), and Jhon Orobio (7-0, 7 KOs).

Fight card:

▪️Steven Butler vs. Patrice Volny, 10 rounds, for the vacant WBC Francophone middleweight title ▪️Osleys Iglesias vs. Evgeny Shvedenko, 12 rounds, for the IBO World super middleweight title ▪️Arthur Biyarslanov vs. Elias Mauricio Haedo, 10 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Shamil Khataev vs. Ramadan Hiseni, 10 rounds, middleweight ▪️Jhon Orobio vs. Jose De Leon Jasso, 8 rounds, lightweight ▪️Luis Santana vs. Guillermo Leonel Crocco, 8 rounds, junior welterweight