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Atlantic City, NJ (Februari 14, 2017)–Anthony “Sap” Jong zal op zich te nemen Rogelio Casarez in a welterweight bout scheduled for 8-rounds that will headline a big night of boxing on Zaterdag, March 11th bij The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
This will be the 7th card promoted at the Claridge by Rising Promotions.
Young of Atlantic City has a record of 15-2 met zes knockouts.
De 29 year-old Young turned professional in 2011, and won his first ten bouts, which was highlighted by a win over Jose Javier Calderon (4-1-1).
After suffering his 1st loss, Young has won five of his last six, including four straight. In zijn laatste gevecht, Young won a six-round unanimous decision over James Robinson on January 20th in Atlantic City.
This will be Young’s 9th appearance in Atlantic City.
“Ik weet niet veel over mijn tegenstander, maar ik zal klaar zijn voor hem. I do know that he has a good record and is moving up in weight,”zei Young. “It’s always good to fight at home in Atlantic City. I get to sleep in my bed, and get to fight in front of my hometown fans.”
Casarez of Batesville, Arkansas has a record of 13-5 met 5 knock-outs.
De 26 year-old is a five year-professional. Op juli 9, 2016, Casarez traveled all the way to Chengdu, China, and won a 12-round unanimous decision and upset the previously undefeated Ronnakit Boontree (8-0) to capture the NABF Junior Lightweight title.
Op Oktober 29, he defended that title with 12-round unanimous decision over Blake Franklin in Batesville, Arkansas.
“I watched some tape of Young, and he is fast and moves well,” said Casarez. “I know that I am stronger, and will bring pressure to him. I feel confident after the win in China. That fight gave me good experience and it taught me that I just need to be in 100% condition to win fights, and it really does not matter where I fight.”
In de 6-round co-feature, Gabriel Pham (7-1, 3 KO's) of Atlantic City will take on Edgar Perez (7-19, 3 KO's) of Chicago in a super middleweight bout.
Also in 6-round bouts:
Yurik Mamedov (4-0, 2 KO's) van Brooklyn, NY zal vechten Rafael Montalvo (3-5, 3 KO's) van St. Clair, PA in a welterweight bout.
John Magda (11-1, 7 KO's) van Rutherford, NJ zal op zich te nemen
Wesley Maldonado (8-2, 7 KO's) van Arecibo,
Puerto Rico in a light heavyweight bout.
Dan Pasciolla (8-2) van Brick, NJ zal op zich te nemen LeMarcus Tucker (4-1, 2 KO's) of Forrest City, Arkansas in a heavyweight bout.
In 4-ronde aanvallen:
Brendon Barrett (4-0-2, 4 KO's) van Little Egg Harbor, NJ zal op zich te nemen Brian Donahue (3-13-3) in een zwaargewicht gevecht.
LeRoy Davila (5-0, 3 KO's) of New Brunswick, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight bout.
Adrian Wilson (0-3) of Atlantic City will take on Harry Tyrone Paige (0-3) of Little Rock Arkansas in a welterweight affair.
Tomas Romain (1-1) van New York, New York will fight Sidell Blocker (1-6-1) of Pleasantville, NJ in a lightweight fight.
There will be several amateur bouts that will precede the professional bouts beginning at 6 PM ET.
Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $150, $80 en $55 en kunnen worden gekocht bij
www.RSPboxing.com
