Vernon Paris / Zab Judah, IBF Eliminator Set for March 24th

(January 17th) Detroit’s unbeaten light welterweight Vernon "Iceman" Paris has secured a March 24th showdown with Brooklyn, New York's former IBF, WBO Light Welterweight and WBA, WBC and IBF Welterweight Champion Zab "Super" Judah in Judah's back yard at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

The 24 year-old Paris, 26-0, 15Ko's will appear in Brooklyn having recorded 2011 wins over Emanuel Augustus, Tim Coleman and Ruben Galvan. In his biggest victory to date Paris after picking himself up off the deck before going on to drop Baltimore, Maryland Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman three times stopping him in the seventh to claim the USBA Light Welterweight Title.

Judah, a southpaw compiling a record of 41-7, 28Ko's winning six world championship in two weight divisions returned down to light welterweight in 2011 winning a split decision over Lucas Matthysse then claiming the vacant IBF Light Welterweight Title stopping Kaizer Mabuza in seven before suffering a controversial fifth round stoppage against Amir Khan in July. The Kathy Duva's Main Events promoted full card is expected to be announced soon.