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Belt Atlantiku, New Jersey (Marzu 8, 2018)–Heavyweight Chazz “L-Gentleman” 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 din is-Sibt night when he takes on veteran Mike Sheppard in in the eight-round main event on at The Claridge Hotel fil Belt Atlantiku.
The Witherspoon – Sheppard bout will headline a nine-bout card, promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Silver Spoon Promotions.
Witherspoon, 36-3 ma 28 knockouts, 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.
“Everything is good, and despite me having a layoff, I am never too far out of shape, so I don’t expect to have any ring rust,” qal li l- 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 jirbaħ, 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 jirbaħ, 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 nhar is-Sibt.”
Fil-ko-karatteristika tmien round, Anthony Young (18-2, 6 Kos) of Atlantic City takes on Fidel Monterrosa Munoz (38-16-1, 30 Kos) of Mexico in a welterweight fight.
Fil bouts ta 'sitt round, Mike Hilton (8-0, 7 Kos) tal Trenton, NJ se tieħu fuq Hector Perez (3-1, 2 Kos) of Pleasantville, NJ in a cruiserweight bout.
Prince Badi Ajamu (28-3-1, 15 Kos) tal Camden, Uċuħ NJ Willis Lockett (15-22-6, 5 Kos) tal Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight fight.
Gabriel Pham (9-1, 4 Kos) ta 'Belt Atlantiku, NJ jieħu fuq Blake Mansfield (6-1-1, 4 Kos) ta Burlington, NC in a super middleweight showdown.
In a six-round bout, John Bauza (8-0, 5 Kos) will take David Morales (13-7, 12 Kos) ta Managua, Nicaragua in a super lightweight contest.
Fil bouts ta 'erba' round:
Kevin Asmat (3-1, 2 Kos) ta 'North Bergen, New Jersey will fight Edgar Cortes (5-4) tal 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) tal LANOKA Harbor, New Jersey battles Latorrie Woodberry (1-6-1)of Roanoke, VA in a junior welterweight bout.
Prezzijiet tal-biljetti huma : $150 for VIP Ringside; $120 for stage seating; $85 for premium and $60 għad-Dħul Ġenerali, and can be purchased by calling Michelle at 609-712-3854 jew 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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