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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Marzo 8, 2018)–Heavyweight Chazz “Il Gentiluomo” Witherspoon is looking for a big fight in the suddenly hot heavyweight division. In order to get into the mix he will need a victory questo Sabato night when he takes on veteran Mike Sheppard in in the eight-round main event on at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The Witherspoon – Sheppard bout will headline a nine-bout card, promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Silver Spoon Promotions.
Witherspoon, 36-3 con 28 ko, is on a six-fight knockout streak, and has not lost in almost six years.
Witherspoon will be making his first start since stopping Carlos Sandoval in the 4th round on October 1, 2016.
“È tutto a posto, and despite me having a layoff, I am never too far out of shape, so I don’t expect to have any ring rust,” detto il 36 year-old native of Paulsboro, New Jersey.
In Sheppard, Witherspoon is taking on a veteran, who has fought a handful of top heavyweights.
“He is a veteran, and he has 25 vittorie, so you have to respect that. I am not taking him lightly.”
Witherspoon is done taking layoffs, and he does not expect anymore layoffs.
“I want to stay as busy as possible, so I can be ready for big fights. I am closing in on 40 vittorie, so with the heavyweight division getting hot again, I feel with my record, that I should be able to get into the mix. I always like fighting in Atlantic City. It is a 40 minute drive from my home. It has been a pleasure working with Mis Dowing Promotions, and I look forward to a great night il Sabato.”
Nella co-feature otto round, Anthony Giovani (18-2, 6 KO) of Atlantic City takes on Fidel Monterrosa Munoz (38-16-1, 30 KO) of Mexico in a welterweight fight.
In periodi di sei rotonde, Mike Hilton (8-0, 7 KO) di Trenton, NJ assumerà Hector Perez (3-1, 2 KO) of Pleasantville, NJ in a cruiserweight bout.
Prince Badi Ajamu (28-3-1, 15 KO) di Camden, Volti NJ Willis Lockett (15-22-6, 5 KO) di Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight fight.
Gabriel Pham (9-1, 4 KO) di Atlantic City, NJ assume Blake Mansfield (6-1-1, 4 KO) di Burlington, NC in a super middleweight showdown.
In a six-round bout, John Bauza (8-0, 5 KO) will take David Morales (13-7, 12 KO) di Managua, Nicaragua in a super lightweight contest.
In periodi di quattro rotonde:
Kevin Asmat (3-1, 2 KO) di North Bergen, New Jersey will fight Edgar Cortes (5-4) di Vineland, New Jersey in a featherweight bout.
Alejandro Jimenez of New Jersey will make his pro debut against Derrick Pitts (0-1) in bantamweight bout.
Dan Murray (3-1) di Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey battles Latorrie Woodberry (1-6-1)of Roanoke, VA in a junior welterweight bout.
I prezzi dei biglietti sono : $150 for VIP Ringside; $120 for stage seating; $85 for premium and $60 per General Admission, and can be purchased by calling Michelle at 609-712-3854 o mrgeglus12@aol.com
Mis Downing Promotions would like to thank their sponsors which includes The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, The Claridge Hotel, Fantasea Resorts, AEI Insurance, Urgent Response, HairX, Buy Smart Motors & New Vision Property Management.
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