'Big Time Boxing USA' returns to Wayne State Fieldhouse for second date

After making its debut in February, Dmitriy Salita's fight series "Big Time Boxing USA" is returning to Wayne State Fieldhouse for a second date on March 28.

The card will again be streamed live on DAZN from the Detroit venue, which also plays home to the Detroit Pistons' G League operation, the Motor City Cruise. It features two light heavyweight contenders in the main event and showcase the IBF No. 2 super middleweight contender Vladimir Shishkin — who's hoping to forge a path to a title fight with undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez — in the co-main event.

Undefeated Colombian Juan Carrillo (11-0, eight KOs) will try to stay perfect against American southpaw Quinton Rankin (21-8, 16 KOs), who looks to avenge a recent loss that snapped his six-fight win streak.

In the co-main event, Shishkin (15-0, 9 KOs), a Russian-born fighter who trains under Detroit's Sugar Hill Steward and is Ring Magazine's No. 6-ranked super middleweight, will take on former American Boxing Federation champion Mike Guy.

"March 28 is going to feature two fighters on their way to a world title in talent-packed divisions," Salita, head of Salita Promotions, said in a statement.

"Juan Carrillo, with an outstanding amateur career, is coming off a career-best win and is ready to put the division on notice. Vladimir Shishkin has been gunning for Canelo Alvarez and with all the happenings in that division, that time is coming soon."

The first iteration of "Big Time Boxing USA" was held at Wayne State Fieldhouse on Feb. 20, a Tuesday. It drew an estimated crowd of 1,500 that was treated to two title fights, and in the final bout, an upset of a hometown favorite that came down to the wire.

More fights for the March 28 date are to be announced.

Tickets for the event start range from $25 to $150 and are available online via etix.com or in-person at the Wayne State Fieldhouse box office.

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