Championship Boxing Returns to CBS Sports Network on Friday, Mejju 29 fil Memphis

Greg Cohen Promotions Proudly Presents
Kayode vs. Kisner in Cruiserweight Main Event

Nhar il-Ġimgħa, Mejju 29, Promozzjonijiet Greg Cohen, in association with GH3 Promotions, Prize Fight Promotion and Adam Wilcock’s Fight Card Productions, produced by David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions, proudly announce the return of “Kampjonat Boxing,” which will air live on CBS Sports Network (10:00 PM, U) from the WC Handy Pavilion on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.

Headlining the night will be an intriguing 10-round cruiserweight battle between long-time undefeated contender Lateef “Power” Kayode (20-0, 16 Kos) and once-beaten “Roqgħa” Nick Kisner (14-1-1, 5 Kos). Fil-każ ta 'ko-prinċipali, promising WBO #10 lightweight Josh King of Australia will make his US television debut in a regional title fight against Batesville, Arkansas‘ Rogelio Casarez (9-3, 4 Kos).

Also featured in televised action that night will be women’s superstar Amanda “Il Deal Real” Serrano (23-1-1, 18 Kos) in a super featherweight showcase, as well as super middleweight Derrick “Ħu lill-Bank” Webster (18-0, 9 Kos) putting his undefeated record on the line.

Biljetti għall “Kampjonat Boxing” huma pprezzati għal $20 General Admission and $30 VIP and are available by calling 901.900.2236.

32-year-old Lateef Kayode was born in Lagos, Nigeria but resides in California. Known for his immense strength and punching power, Kayode has been a top contender at 200 lbs for many years and is the current WBO-NABO and NABF Cruiserweight Champion. He is trained by four-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach. Kayode has also held the WBA-NABA Cruiserweight Championship. Fl 2013, Kayode fought to a draw with multiple world champion Antonio Tarver.

A naturally fluid boxer with superb skills, 24-year-old Nick Kisner hails from Baltimore, Maryland. Bħala dilettanti, and among countless distinctions, Kisner was a three-time National Silver Gloves Champion and Ringside World Champion. He holds the distinction of being the youngest boxer in American history (17) to ever win a Men’s National Title in the Heavyweight Division. Bħala professjonali, Kisner’s two losses are a controversial draw in the opponent’s hometown and a split decision loss to fellow top prospect Junior Wright in Wright’s hometown of Chicago.

29-year-old Josh King is from Townsville, Queensland, Awstralja. Bħala professjonali, he has already held the Australian Super Lightweight and WBF World Super Lightweight titles and is the current WBO Oriental Lightweight and WBO Asia Pacific Lightweight Champion. Bħala dilettanti, King was 50-15 and a five-time Australian and five-time Golden Gloves Champ, among many distinctions.

26-year-old southpaw Amanda “Il Deal Real” Serrano (23-1-1, 18 Kos) is a former Staten Island amateur champion, New York City Golden Gloves amateur champion, and Empire State amateur champion. She turned professional in 2009 and has already won the NABF Featherweight, Universal Boxing Federation World Featherweight, Women’s International Boxing Association World Featherweight, IBF World Super Featherweight, Universal Boxing Federation Inter­Continental Super Featherweight, and WBO World Lightweight Championships. She is currently ranked # 1 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), #2 mill-Assoċjazzjoni Dinjija Boxing (WBA), and in the World Boxing Council (WBC) is ranked #5 at the featherweight.

Matul il-karriera pro tiegħu, 32-year-old southpaw Derrick Webster has trouble finding opponents. At 6′ 4″ the towering super middleweight with the heavyweight reach is a handful for anyone in the world. Webster has worked as a sparring partner for former WBC and IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal, Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins, light heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

It’s great to be back in Memphis, working with my good friends Brian and Russ Young,” qal Greg Cohen. “This will be a world-class event, featuring a mix of championship contenders and local talent. The card will be stacked from top to bottom with action-packed bouts that will have the crowd on Beale Street energized all night long. This is a truly special event and I couldn’t be more pumped!!”

Several local favorites will be showcased on the night’s undercard. Fuq lejl ġlieda, doors open @ 6:00 pm. The live television telecast will run from 10 pm biex 12 am EST on CBS Sports Network. Għal aktar informazzjoni, żjara www.gcpboxing.com.

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