Dmitriy Salita aims to take a significant step towards a second world title shot when he takes on Gabriel Bracero on November 9.
The clash features two immigrant Brooklyn-based boxers, who have been beaten only once each, fighting in their home neighbourhood at the Aviator Sports and Events Centre.
"This is a high-level crossroads fight,” said Salita ahead of the 10-round welterweight showdown. “After a win would come a world title opportunity, or something similar."
Ukraine-born Salita’s only defeat in 37 professional fights came when he was stopped in the first round by then champion Amir Khan in 2009.
