New York — Undefeated Bronx and Puerto Rican star Jorge "The Truth" Teron (19-0-1, 11 KO's) ascends the ranks when the New York State champ faces Sandro Marcos (27-16-2, 23 KO's) of Mazatlan, Mexico in a 12-round clash for the vacant WBO Intercontinental Lightweight Championship on the undercard of the Thursday night, February 28 "Russians Are Coming" fight extravaganza at the Roseland Ballroom.

Teron, a three-time New York Golden Gloves titlist, is a product of John F. Kennedy High School, and is unbeaten in the professional ranks with 19 victories, 11 coming by way of knockout.

The Gotham Boxing and Bash Boxing promotion features IBF junior bantamweight world champion Dimitri Kirilov (29-3, 9 KO's) in his first title defense against Cecilio "Boga" Santos (22-8-2, 12 KO's) in the main event, and the return to the ring of ever popular Dmitriy Salita (27-0-1, 15 KO's), in the companion feature against Fabian Luque.

In yet another championship matchup, the ladies will also be in action when WIBA Women's Flyweight World Champion Elena "Baby Doll" Reid (19-3-5, 5 KO's) puts her belt on the line against three time Golden Gloves champion Eileen "Hawaiian Mongoose" Olszewski (4-0-1).

Flag-waving patriots will salute U.S. Marine Jon Schneider when the Yonkers, NY native takes on Boston's Tyrone Smith (5-5-1, 2 KO's) in a six round Heavyweight attraction . Tough-minded Amanda Serrano of Brooklyn will make her professional debut, while promising Albanian heavyweight Badarin Toma will also make his first pro appearance, both in four round contests.

Tickets are priced at $200, $150, $100 and $50 and are available by calling Gotham Boxing at 212 755-1944.