Steven Butler To Face Ramadan Hiseni In A WBA Continental Showdown On March 5 In Montreal
It’s time for revenge for Eye of the Tiger. After seeing Ramadan Hiseni upset Shamil Khataev and Alexandre Gaumont, two-time world title challenger Steven Butler will look to restore EOTTM’s honor against the Swiss contender in a WBA Continental super middleweight championship bout on March 5 at the Casino de Montréal.
“Hiseni represents a big risk—I know that better than anyone. For me and EOTTM, this is a revenge fight, but for Steven, it’s his chance to prove he’s a serious contender at super middleweight,” said Camille Estephan, president of the Montreal-based promotion.
“Hiseni has already caused two upsets in Quebec. It’s clear we can’t take him lightly—but enough is enough. On March 5, the job will get done. If he’s expecting the same result as the first two times, he’s the one who will be surprised,” promised Butler.
Montreal puncher Steven “Bang Bang” Butler (37-5-1, 31 KOs) is more dangerous than ever since moving up to super middleweight. Over the past year, he has fought three times, earned three victories, and scored three knockouts—most notably winning a rematch against Jose Macias and a local showdown against Stéphane Fondjo. Seeking a fourth straight win, the 30-year-old veteran is determined not to fall into the same trap as his EOTTM teammates as he prepares for the 44th fight of his career.
“I believe moving up to super middleweight was the best decision Steven has made in his entire career. Over the last three fights, I’ve seen him reborn in the gym. He’s stronger, more powerful, and has better stamina. He has a champion’s mindset, and now he has all the tools to become one,” added Butler’s trainer, John Scully.
Pride of Zurich, Switzerland, Ramadan Hiseni (22-2-2, 8 KOs) is far from unfamiliar territory as he approaches his third fight in Quebec. In June 2024, Hiseni spoiled the EOTTM debut of Shamil Khataev by fighting him to a 10-round draw at the Casino de Montréal. Believing he deserved the win, he rolled up his sleeves and returned to Quebec to challenge Alexandre Gaumont last December. This time, he left no doubt, winning by unanimous decision and handing Gaumont the first defeat—and first knockdown—of his career.
“As with Khataev and Gaumont, my mindset is the same: veni, vidi, vici. I expect the result to be the same as well. To boxing fans around the world: I promise a high-level fight, and above all, I promise victory on March 5,” said Hiseni, who already has four bouts at super middleweight.
In the co-main event, top-3 WBA world-ranked contender Lenar Perez (15-0, 14 KOs) will make his long-awaited EOTTM debut. He will vie for the WBC Continental light heavyweight title against the indestructible African veteran Isaac Chilemba (27-10-3, 11 KOs). Like Hiseni, this will be Chilemba’s third fight in Quebec. In March 2015, he handed Vasily Lepikhin his first loss on the undercard of the first Sergey Kovalev–Jean Pascal bout. That November, he dropped a hotly contested majority decision to Eleider Alvarez. Known for his durability, the former world title challenger has been stopped only twice in 40 fights. He is also the only man to have gone the distance with feared Osleys Iglesias, in a 12-round bout in Poland in 2022.
Another major local matchup will also take place on March 5. Making his third defense of the WBC Continental welterweight title, Montreal’s Christopher “Machine Gun” Guerrero (16-0, 9 KOs) will face hard-hitting Dominican-born, Gatineau-based Samuel “Chocolatico” Rodriguez (12-0, 11 KOs). Ranked No. 18 in the WBC world standings, Guerrero aims to break into the top 15 with a convincing win.
“Chris hasn’t performed to our expectations in his last two fights. We really want to show that he belongs at elite level, and I’m very confident that this is the fight where the world will see it,” promised Guerrero’s trainer, Giuseppe Moffa.
Rodriguez has been training at the Club de boxe Évolution in Gatineau since settling full-time in the Outaouais region in March 2023. Well known in local gyms, he has sparred many times with Alexandre Gaumont. Against Guerrero, he now gets his chance to reveal himself to the world.
“This is an extremely important fight for Samuel’s career. It will be an intense battle, but Samuel is on a mission: to make a name for himself on the world stage. On March 5, the message will be sent,” said Rodriguez’s trainer, Romi El-Ghourani, who until recently worked with newly retired Pascal Villeneuve.
Adding a fourth championship bout to the card, WBC Continental super lightweight champion Jhon “El Tigre” Orobio (16-0, 14 KOs) will make his third title defense against Puerto Rican contender Yomar Alamo (22-5-1, 13 KOs). Starting the year ranked No. 15 in the WBC world rankings, Orobio will be seeking a fourth straight knockout after stopping former world champion Xolisani Ndongeni in the second round of their November bout. However, the Marc Ramsay protégé must beware of “The Magic” Alamo. The 28-fight veteran has delivered competitive performances against Breyon Gorham, Jamaine Ortiz, and top prospect Delante “Tiger” Johnson. In 2021, he even came within one round of upsetting future world champion Liam Paro, flooring him in the opening round.
Also on the card, former world title challenger Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (39-8-2, 27 KOs) will make a highly anticipated return after spending 2025 sidelined by injury. EOTTM’s 2024 Prospect of the Year and author of the 2025 EOTTM Knockout of the Year, Moreno “The Soldier” Fendero (13-0, 10 KOs), will also be back in another scheduled 10-round bout. EOTTM will announce the opponents for Claggett and Fendero, as well as an additional fight, in the coming days.
Tickets for the #ButlerHiseni event, set for March 5 at the Casino de Montréal, are on sale now via Ticketmaster (HERE). The action begins at 6:30 p.m. and will also be broadcast on the Quebec-based platform Punching Grace.
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