In a clash of Canadian titans, Steven Butler will face countryman Patrice Volny in a highly anticipated middleweight bout on June 6. ESPN+ will broadcast the domestic showdown live from the Montreal Casino in Montreal, Canada.
Recent Performances
Butler (34-4-1, 28 KOs) is enjoying a quick turnaround after a sensational performance just three months ago. The 28-year-old needed only 65 seconds to knock out Toronto’s Steve Rolls on March 6, also at the Montreal Casino. Butler, a former two-time title challenger, is looking to maintain this momentum against the formidable Volny.
Career Highlights
Butler has twice earned shots at middleweight titles. In December 2019, he challenged then-WBA middleweight champion Ryota Murata in Japan, but was stopped in the fifth round. After a setback against Jose de Jesus Macias, Butler bounced back with four consecutive wins, earning another title shot. However, his challenge against WBO champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly last May ended in a second-round knockout defeat. Butler has since secured two victories, including his recent quick win in March.
Volny (18-1, 12 KOs) turned pro in 2016 and quickly made a name for himself with decision wins over Albert Onolunose and Ryan Young. The 34-year-old’s sole defeat came in a six-round technical decision against 2012 Olympic Silver medalist Esquiva Falcao during their IBF title eliminator on the Terence Crawford-Shawn Porter undercard in Las Vegas. Volny enters this fight on a two-bout win streak, most recently stopping DeAndre Ware in the tenth round this past February.
Fight Significance
This bout is a crucial crossroads fight for both Butler and Volny. Each fighter needs a win to keep their aspirations for a major international bout alive. A loss could derail their hopes of securing a bigger fight on the global stage.
Conclusion
Boxing fans won’t want to miss this exciting middleweight clash on June 6. Butler and Volny, both eager to prove themselves, promise an action-packed fight that could significantly impact their careers. Tune in to ESPN+ to catch all the live action from the Montreal Casino.