PROMOTER SNAPSHOT: EYE OF THE TIGER MANAGEMENT By Adam Abramowitz
“W e will dominate. Trust me.”
Christian Mbilli (France) and Osleys Iglesias (Cuba), as well as contenders such as light heavyweight Albert Ramirez (Venezuela), junior welterweight Arthur Biyarslanov (Russia) and hot prospects Jhon Orobio (junior welterweight, Colombia) and Wilkens Mathieu (super middleweight, Canada). Estephan sees EOTTM’s success as a gradual build.
Those are the words of Montreal-based Camille Estephan, founder and president of Eye of the Tiger Management. Originally a vehicle for representing boxers, Estephan started
promoting fights in 2010 as a way to keep those whom he had been working with, such as Bermane Stiverne and Dierry Jean, active in the ring.
“A lot of people come and go in boxing,” he said. “There’s no school for how to learn the boxing business. I wanted to do it a step at a time, to gain credibility, to build a fan base.” Unlike many new entrants in boxing promotions, EOTTM didn’t
Over time, Eye of the Tiger (EOTTM) built itself to become a powerhouse of international boxers who mostly ply their trade in Quebec. Its stable includes super middleweight titlists
Led by Camille Estephan (opposite page), EOTTM promotes Christian Mbilli (facing Canelo Alvarez) and several other top contenders and prospects.
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