Marie-Pier Houle anticipates, with expectation...
Chilling Out Ain't For Everybody:
Marie-Pier Houle, that boxing vet from Mascouche, got interrupted in the middle of her Z's by our call on a Wednesday. The reason? She was recovering from a tough day at the office and heading to the gym to train up a storm. Oh, and she's been chomping at the bit to get back in the ring since November 14, 2024, when she knocked out Anissa Benyoub at the Montreal Casino. Shame about that health setback in February.期待了很久了。
The Boxing Queen Without A Crown:
Marie-Pier Houle, who lost to Sandy Ryan in 2023 in a bid for the WBO junior-middleweight title, is itching for a big fight. She set her sights on a world title match against one of the champions in the 140 or 147 lb divisions. But most of them are already locked in for fights, short or long-term. At the very least, her camp is hoping for a fight that keeps her ranking in the boxing federations where she currently holds those coveted #2 and #7 spots.
The Waiting Game:
Marie-Pier Houle ain't gonna settle for just any fight. She needs the real deal. As her manager, Yves Lévesque, puts it, "We want a fight as soon as possible, and we want an interesting fight. Not a fight where we already know who's gonna win." But alas, they're stuck in limbo right now, waiting for a worthy opponent to step up. "We're not against any opportunity that will make Marie-Pier shine... We want to work with Yvon as much as possible, but Marie-Pier needs to see some action soon," Lévesque stresses.
Do You Know Yvon?
The duo is hoping that the Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) can offer them a fight soon. But the thing is, GYM has a bunch of agreements with international promoters, making it a bit tricky to nail down the perfect opponent. "It's a bit of a puzzle," as Lévesque puts it.
The Verdict:
La Presse reached out to Yvon Michel, who believes the Houle camp is engaged in a "very simplistic analysis" of the situation. "If they're just waiting for big fights, they're going to wait a long time," he says. Yvon Michel agrees that Houle needs to stay active but believes that the key is for her to fight, period, whether it's a big battle or not.
A Promoter's Perspective:
Kim Clavel serves as an example. After losing her championship bout to Evelin Bermudez in 2023, she fought in three consecutive non-title bouts before getting another shot at a world title. The moral of the story? A fighter needs to stay active, and good things will come.
Upcoming Announcements:
Yvon Michel promises that "many things will be announced very soon." So for now, Marie-Pier Houle will keep on training and making appearances at boxing events, anxious for her next turn in the arena.
“Everyone keeps asking me when I'll get back in the ring,” she says. Well, everyone's gonna find out soon enough.
Enrichment Data:
By the way, here's a bit of interesting insider info:
Currently, Marie-Pier Houle is gearing up to face a formidable opponent, Karla Zamora, on June 20, 2025, at the Cabaret du Casino. Zamora, a Mexican boxer, has recently won her last two victories by knockout.
Regarding her current ranking, Marie-Pier Houle stands at the #2 spot in both the WBA and WBO rankings, and the #7 spot in the IBF and #14 position in the WBC. So, she's still a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. periods than others. Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting announcements soon.
- Marie-Pier Houle and her manager, Yves Lévesque, disagree with Yvon Michel's assessment that they are engaged in a "very simplistic analysis" of their fight situation. Despite the wait for a worthy opponent, they believe Houle needs more than just any fight; she needs a significant one.
- In hopes of securing a worthy opponent, the Marie-Pier Houle camp is collaborating with the Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM), though negotiations can be challenging due to GYM's numerous agreements with international promoters.
- Although Marie-Pier Houle currently holds the #2 and #7 spots in the WBA and WBO rankings, respectively, and the #7 spot in the IBF and #14 position in the WBC, she remains eager for her next big fight. The upcoming encounter with Karla Zamora on June 20, 2025, at the Cabaret du Casino, could be just that opportunity for Houle to prove her mettle once again in the boxing world.
