 Before the match, he claimed in a press interview that his opponent at the event was originally planned to be Remy Bonjasky but Bonjasky refused to fight Hari, stating Bonjasky was afraid to lose.The "It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam" event took place at the Amsterdam Arena in May 2010.Hari dominated most of the first round, hitting Gerges many times and having him on the ropes.