On Tuesday, promoter Cedric Kushner will formally announce his first card of 2008, headlined with a world title fight and taking place at the Roseland Ballroom on Feb. 28.
IBF super flyweight champ Dimitri Kirilov, of St. Petersburg, Russia, will defend his title against Cecilo Santos, of Mexico. Kirilov (29-3) defeated José Navarro by unanimous decision in October to win the vacant IBF title. Santos is 22-8.
Also fighting will be Brooklyn junior welterweight Dmitriy "Star of David" Salita (27-0-1), The card will be promoted by Kushner's Gotham Boxing and Bash Boxing. -- CASSIDY
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When is Salita going to fight a real opponent?