Spadafora comeback June 24!

Promoter Michael Acri announced today that June 24 would be the new date for the ring return of former IBF Lightweight Champion “The Pittsburgh Kid” Paul Spadafora. A sprained ankle postponed Spadafora’s 2009 debut, originally scheduled for March 31. Spadafora (41-0-1, 16 KOs), will headline the card at Pittsburgh’s Amphitheatre at Station Square. (125 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, Penn. 15129.) The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. He will fight 10 rounds as a junior welterweight against an opponent to be named soon. The undercard will feature two Pittsburgh favorites, undefeated lightweight “Lightning” Rod Salka (7-0, 2 KOs), and welterweight Jose “The Prince” Caraballo (5-3, 1 KO). Tickets ($23-$103) go on sale Tuesday May 26. Call 814-455-8309.

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