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Inspired los ntawm cov phooj ywg Broner thiab Warren, Brandon Bennett inching ze zog mus rau lub ntiaj teb no title txhaj koob tshuaj tivthaiv

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Brandon Bennett yuav siv sij hawm rau Jonathan Maicelo nyob rau hauv 10-round Main kev tshwm sim no hnub Friday yav hmo ntuj ntawm Walter E. Washington Convention Center nyob rau hauv Washington, DC

 

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Washington, DC (Lub yim hli ntuj 25, 2015) Qhov no Friday yav hmo ntuj, Lub yim hli ntuj 28 nyob rau Walter E. Washington Convention Center nyob rau hauv lub teb chaws lub peev ntawm Washington, DC, King txoj kev Promotions yuav muaj ib tug kev spectacular hmo ntuj ntawm boxing uas yuav feature ib co ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv txuj ci hauv lub tebchaws United States.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Brandon Bennett (19-1, 8 KO lub) yuav square tawm nrog qub ntiaj teb no title challenger Jonathan Maicelo (21-2, 12 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout teem rau 10-rounds.

Bennett ntawm Cincinnati, Ohio tau cob ib qho nyuaj rau Maicelo, uas tau sib tw rau ib tug nruab nrab ntiaj teb no title.

“Kev kawm tau zoo. Kuv tau nyob rau hauv qhov ceeb thawj rau ib tug ob peb hnub. Nws tau 2 nyuaj lub hlis tab sis qhov tsis yooj yim yog ib feem ntawm txoj kev kawm thiab dieting yog tshaj thiab kuv yog npaj txhij mus tua,” hais tias Bennett.

Thaum nug txog Maicelo, Bennett twb tsis muaj kev txhawj xeeb nrog nws tus nrog sib ntaus, txawm Maicelo muaj yeej tshaj Art Hovhannisyan thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challenger Fernando Angulo.

“Nws yog ib qho orthodox fighter. Nws nyiam tuaj nyob rau hauv thiab nws nyiam rau counter punch. Nws yuav tau tiv thaiv rau lub title tab sis kuv yog tus ntau txog tej fighter. Kuv tau tawm tsam zoo hais mav thiab kuv tau txais qhov zoo tshaj plaws sparring. Tag nrho cov uas tsis muaj nqi, vim hais tias thaum kawg ntawm lub hnub, peb yuav tsum sib ntaus sib tua. ”

Bennett realizes hais tias ib tug yeej tshaj Maicelo yuav thawb nws heev ze rau ib tug sib ntaus rau ib lub ntiaj teb title thiab ib tug yeej nyob rau hnub Friday yuav muab nws rau lwm tus zoo yeej ntxiv rau nws lub hnab los khaws.

“Hopefully nyob rau hauv lub tom ntej no kev sib ntaus los yog ob tug, Kuv yuav nyob rau hauv txoj hauj lwm. Beating nws yuav tsum tau kuv xav tau ib sab saum toj contender.”

Yog hais tias yog cov ntaub ntawv, Bennett yuav koom gym mates thiab cov phooj ywg, Adrien Broner thiab Rau'Shee Warren li cov tom ntej no fighter ntawm tus kws qhia, Mike Stafford lub Cincinnati gym sib ntaus rau ib lub ntiaj teb title. Bennett tau txais ntiaj teb no hauv chav kawm ntawv sparring thiab tswv yim txhua txhua hnub los ntawm Broner, ib tug peb-kev faib lub ntiaj teb champion thiab Warren, ib tug peb-lub sij hawm U.S. Olympian thiab lub ntiaj teb no title challenger.

Lub peb tau inseparable ob xyoo lawm

“Kuv tau txais mus rau hauv boxing thaum muaj hnub nyoog yim. Kuv yog ib tug neeg uas ua ntawv football. Rau'shee nyob down txoj kev ntawm kuv thiab nug kuv mus taug kev mus rau lub gym nrog nws. Nws twb tau boxing thiab Mike Stafford hais kom peb spar. Nws tau txais qhov zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kuv hais tias hnub tab sis kuv yeej nrog nws. Ironically, Adrien tuaj nyob rau hauv lub tom ntej no hnub thiab pib boxing hnub tom qab thiab Rau'shee sparred nrog nws zoo li. Yog ib ncig ntawm lawv yog twv yuav raug hu ib qho kev tshoov siab. Kuv pom dab tsi kuv cov phooj ywg tau ua li cas thiab tiav thiab kuv paub tias kuv yuav yuav tom ntej no mus muaj cov neeg accolades.”

Ib tug zoo kawg li undercard noj zoo uas yuav feature ib co ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv zeem muag rau lub teb chaws.

Nyob rau hauv 10-round bouts:

Phil Jackson-Benson (15-2, 14 KO lub) ntawm Brooklyn, NY yuav noj nyob rau hauv Jinner Guerrero (8-5, 4 KO lub) ntawm Sucumbios, Ecuador nyob rau hauv ib tug Super Middleweight bout.

2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring (12-0, 7 KO lub) yuav sib ntaus sib tua Ariel Vasquez (12-8-2, 8 KO lub) ntawm Managua, Nicaragua nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout.

Robert Easter (14-0, 11 KO lub) ntawm Toledo, OH yuav noj nyob rau hauv Osumanu Akaba (32-8-1, 25 KO lub) ntawm Accra, Ghana npe nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout.

Nyob rau hauv 8-round bouts:

Demond Nicholson (13-1, 13 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD battles Antonio Baker (8-12, 4 KO lub) ntawm Fayetteville, NC nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight bout.

David Grayton (11-0, 8 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC yuav tua Jose Valderrama (4-10, 3 KO lub) ntawm Arecibo, Puerto Rico nyob rau hauv ib tug Welterweight clash.

Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:

Kareem Martin (5-0-1, 3 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC battles Anthony Prescott (5-6-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Cherry Hill, NJ nyob rau hauv Welterweight bout.

2012 U.S. Olympian Raynell Williams (8-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Jose Miguel Castro (5-5, 3 KO lub) ntawm Carolina, Puerto Rico nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav qaij.

Patrick Harris (6-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC yuav coj Irvin Hernandez (3-12-2, 1 KO) ntawm Carolina, Puerto Rico nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout.

Leo Hall (6-0, 6 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, Npe Nruab Nrab yuav thawv tiv thaiv Edgar Perez (6-15, 3 KO lub) ntawm Carolina, PR nyob rau hauv ib tug teeb Heavyweight bout.

Nyob rau hauv ib tug 4-round Bout:

Shynggyskahn Tazhibay (1-0, 1 KO) ntawm Karaganda, Kazakhstan yuav sib ntaus sib tua ib tug oppont lub npe hu ua nyob rau hauv ib tug Welterweight bout

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Muas txwv undercard noj zoo rau lub yim hli ntuj 28 nyob rau Walter E. Washington Convention Center nyob rau hauv Washington, DC

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Brandon Bennett yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Jonathan Maicelo nyob rau hauv 10-round Main kev tshwm sim
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Washington, DC (Lub yim hli ntuj 6, 2015) Nyob rau hnub Friday yav hmo ntuj, Lub yim hli ntuj 28 nyob rau Walter E. Washington Convention Center nyob rau hauv lub teb chaws lub peev ntawm Washington, DC, King txoj kev Promotions yuav muaj ib tug kev spectacular hmo ntuj ntawm boxing uas yuav feature ib co ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv txuj ci hauv lub tebchaws United States.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Brandon Bennett (19-1, 8 KO lub) yuav square tawm nrog qub ntiaj teb no title challenger Jonathan Maicelo (21-2, 12 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout teem rau 10-rounds.

Ib tug zoo kawg li undercard noj zoo uas yuav feature ib co ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv zeem muag rau lub teb chaws.

Nyob rau hauv 10-round bouts:

Phil Jackson-Benson (15-2, 14 KO lub) ntawm Brooklyn, NY yuav noj nyob rau hauv Antonio Guerrero (8-5, 4 KO lub) ntawm Sucumbios, Ecuador nyob rau hauv ib tug Super Middleweight bout.

2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring (12-0, 7 KO lub) yuav tua tus nrog sib ntaus lub npe hu ua nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout.

Robert Easter (14-0, 11 KO lub) ntawm Toledo, OH yuav noj nyob rau hauv Osumanu Akaba (32-8-1, 25 KO lub) ntawm Accra, Ghana npe nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout.

Nyob rau hauv 8-round bouts:

Demond Nicholson (13-1, 13 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD battles Antonio Baker (8-12, 4 KO lub) ntawm Fayetteville, NC nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight bout.

David Grayton (11-0, 8 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC yuav tua Jose Valderrama (4-10, 3 KO lub) ntawm Arecibo, Puerto Rico nyob rau hauv ib tug Welterweight clash.

Immanuel Aleem (13-0, 9 KO lub) ntawm Richmond, VA. yuav tua Milton Núñez (28-14-1, 25 KO lub) ntawm Baranquila, Colombia nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntaus.

Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:

Kareem Martin (5-0-1, 3 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC battles Anthony Prescott (5-6-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Cherry Hill, NJ nyob rau hauv Welterweight bout.

2012 U.S. Olympian Raynell Williams (8-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Jose Miguel Castro (5-5, 3 KO lub) ntawm Carolina, Puerto Rico nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav qaij.

Patrick Harris (6-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC yuav noj nyob rau hauv ib tug nrog sib ntaus lub npe hu ua nyob rau hauv ib tug Hnav bout.

Jamontay Clark (6-0, 3 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH yuav tua Donald Sanchez (2-2, 1 KO) ntawm Albuquerque, Nm nyob rau hauv ib tug Welterweight sib ntaus.

Leo Hall (6-0, 6 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, MI yuav thawv tiv thaiv Jonel Tapia (8-5-1, 5 KO lub) ntawm Aguas Buenas, PR nyob rau hauv ib tug teeb Heavyweight bout.

Daim pib yog nyob rau hauv kev muag khoom rau $100 (Pem hauv ntej Tshais); $75 (Ringside) $50 (General Nkag) los ntawm hu xov tooj 301-899-2430 los yog los ntawm txiav rau www.beltwayboxing.com

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Brandon Bennett takes on Jonathan Maicelo as King’s Promotions heads south to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center nyob rau hauv Washington, DC on Friday, Lub yim hli ntuj 28

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Plus local stars Demond Nicholson, David Grayton, Patrick Harris & Kareem Martin

Also undefeated former U.S. Olympian’s Jamel Herring & Raynell Williams as well as undefeated Robert Easter, Emanu-es Aleem, Jamontay Clark and Leo Hall

Washington, DC (Lub Xya hli ntuj 27, 2015) Nyob rau hnub Friday yav hmo ntuj, Lub yim hli ntuj 28 nyob rau Walter E. Washington Convention Center nyob rau hauv lub teb chaws lub peev ntawm Washington, DC, King txoj kev Promotions yuav muaj ib tug kev spectacular hmo ntuj ntawm boxing uas yuav feature ib co ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv txuj ci hauv lub tebchaws United States.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Brandon Bennett will square off with former world title challenger Jonathan Maicelo in a Lightweight bout scheduled for 10-rounds.

Bennett ntawm Cincinnati, OH has a record of 19-1 nrog 8 knockouts. Lub 27 year-old has been a professional for seven years and won his first 16 bouts which included a win over John Nater (9-1). Since suffering his only defeat, Bennett has won three in a row which has been highlighted with a with a win over previously undefeated Rodney Pierre-Paul (7-0) and his last bout when he stopped Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1) in three rounds on May 29 nyob rau hauv Philadelphia.

Maicelo of North Bergen, NJ has a record of 21-2 nrog 12 knockouts. He began his career in his native Peru in 2005. He racked up 17 wins and in the process won the WBC Latino Lightweight title and the WBA Fedecentro Lightweight title. He has wins over former world title challengers Daniel Attah and Fernando Angulo and also has a win over Art Hovhannisyan. Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag sib ntau sib tw, Maicelo lost a 12-round unanimous decision to Darleys Perez for the Interim WBA Lightweight championship on January 9 in Santa Ynez, California.

An outstanding undercard is being assembled that will feature some of the best prospects in the county that will also have a local flavor.

Scheduled to appear In 10-round bouts: (all opponents will be named shortly)

Super Middleweight Phil Jackson Benson (15-2, 14 KO lub); 2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring (12-0, 7 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH in a Lightweight bout and Robert Easter (14-0, 11 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH in a Lightweight bout.

In 8-round Bouts:

Demond Nicholson (13-1, 13 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD in a Middleweight bout; David Grayton (11-0, 8 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC in a Welterweight bout; Immanuel Aleem (13-0, 9 KO lub) ntawm Richmond, VA in a Middleweight fight.

Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:

Lightweight Patrick Harris (6-0, 4 KO lub) of Hyattsville, MD.; Kareem Martin (5-0-1, 3 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC. nyob rau hauv ib tug Welterweight sib ntau sib tw; 2012 U.S. Olympian Raynell Williams (8-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH. in a Lightweight bout; Jamontay Clark (6-0, 3 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH in a Welterweight bout and Leo Hall (6-0, 6 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, KUV. in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Daim pib yog nyob rau hauv kev muag khoom rau $100 (Pem hauv ntej Tshais); $75 (Ringside) $50 (General Nkag) los ntawm hu xov tooj 301-899-2430 los yog los ntawm txiav rau www.beltwayboxing.com

Ntau sib ntaus ntaub ntawv muaj nyob rau ntawm www.kingsboxing.com

 

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Farah “Quiet Storm” Ennis ready to make a loud statement tonight against Michael Gbenga in Philadelphia

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Frank De Alba headlines against Bernardo Gomez Uribe Plus Steve Upsher Chambers, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Xamuyee Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall
Gbenga (L) faces Ennis
Philadelphia (Tej zaum 29,2015)—Hmo no nyob rau ntawm lub Stadium HolidayInn nyob rau hauv Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of boxing that will headlined by 10-round Jr. Lightweight bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO lub) thiab Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO lub).
In a six-round Super Middleweight bout Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO lub) will make his return to the ring after a 22 month hiatus when he takes on Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO lub)
Ennis, who was last seen dropping a 10-round unanimous decision to new WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack, is looking to get back into contention with a big outing over the veteran from Ghana.
“Kev kawm tau zoo. I only know that Gbenga is from Ghana,” said Ennis.
After what Ennis admitted was a lackluster performance against Jack, he needed some time away from the sport in order to get himself back on track.
“I took the time off to get my mind together. In that fight I didn’t let my hands go. I was thinking too much and I know I could have beat him. It just wasn’t my night.”
Ennis also took the time off to get into some training camps and improve on his own game.
“I was in camp with David Lemieux for when he fought Gabriel Rosado. It was during that time I got my head back and now is where I need to be. I need to go out and listen to my dad (Trainer Bozy Ennis). I am in 32 xyoo tam sim no. Qhov no yog nws. It is either all or nothing.”
“I just hope everyone comes out and supports as I am looking to put on a show and start the next phase of my career.”
Ennis weighed 167 pounds at Thursday lub weigh in. Gbenga checked in at 169.
Nyob rau hauv ib tug 8-round sib ntau sib tw, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Alejandro Rodriguez (22-16-1, 8 KO lub) ntawm Guadalajara, Mexico in a Jr. Welterweight sib ntau sib tw.
Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO lub) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO lub) of Haymarket, VA..
Xamuyee Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO lub) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO lub) ntawm Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.
Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH yuav square tawm nrog Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout.
Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.
Caleb tsob nroj (6-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO lub) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin ntawm Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.
The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. nyob rau hauv Philadelphia
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $75 thiab & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 610 587 5950

Lub 1 sib ntau sib tw yuav pib thaum 6:45 PM nrog rau cov qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 PM.
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Plus Steve Upsher Chambers, Farah Ennis, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Xamuyee Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall

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Frank De Alba headlines against Bernardo Gomez Uribe this Friday at Stadium Holiday Inn Philadelphia

WEIGH IN AT 5:30 Hmo no!! AT STADIUM HOLIDAY INN
Philadelphia (Tej zaum 28,2015)—No hnub Friday hmo ntuj nyob rau ntawm lub Stadium Holiday

Inn nyob rau hauv Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of boxing that will headlined by 10-round Jr. Lightweight bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO lub) thiab Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO lub).
De Alba ntawm Reading, PA has been one of the hottest fighters on the East Coast as he has won 13 straight bouts and is unbeaten since dropping his professional debut in 2011.
Lub 27 year-old is coming into his own and has been training hard in preparation for this bout against Uribe.
“Kev kawm tau zoo. Kuv xav tias 100% and this truly has been one of the best camps I have ever had. I really feel like I am in the best shape in my career,” Hais De Alba.
Like two of his last three opponents, Jose Bustos and Pablo Batres, Uribe is a tough yet unknown fighter from Mexico who sports a solid record.
“He is a unknown guy with a decent record. Dhau li ntawd, I don’t know much about him but that doesn’t matter as I train for any style that he may bring.”
De Alba is on the cusp of some big fights in the Jr. Lightweight division and he can’t look past Uribe to get those opportunities.
“Tom qab no sib ntaus, I am ready for anybody they put in front of me.”
De Alba, who works in an warehouse foundry, knows that the next year is a moving year and those big fights are on the horizon.
“I know that in the next fight or two, I will be put in against another top prospect and I am confident that I have what it takes to come through against anybody. I am excited to be in the main event in Philadelphia. This is my first fight here and I am ready to put on a good show.”
Nyob rau hauv ib tug 8-round sib ntau sib tw, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Alejandro Rodriguez (22-16-1, 8 KO lub) ntawm Guadalajara, Mexico in a Jr. Welterweight sib ntau sib tw.
Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:
Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO lub) ntawm Accra, Ghana in a Super Middleweight bout.
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO lub) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO lub) of Haymarket, VA..
Xamuyee Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO lub) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO lub) ntawm Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.
Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH yuav square tawm nrog Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout.
Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.
Caleb tsob nroj (6-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO lub) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin ntawm Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.
The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. nyob rau hauv Philadelphia
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $75 thiab & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 610 587 5950

Lub 1 sib ntau sib tw yuav pib thaum 6:45 PM nrog rau cov qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 PM.
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Steve Upsher Chambers to have homecoming bout this Friday night at Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia

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Frank De Alba to fight Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title in main event; Plus Farah Ennis, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Xamuyee Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall
Rau Tam Sim Tso
Philadelphia (Tej zaum 27,2015)—No hnub Friday hmo ntuj nyob rau ntawm lub Stadium Holiday

Inn nyob rau hauv Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of championship boxing that will headlined by 10-round UBF Lightweight championship bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO lub) thiab Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO lub).
In one of the 8-round co-features, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO lub) returns to the city where he cut his teeth as a professional to take on Alejandro Rodriguez (24-16-1, 14 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Jr. Welterweight sib ntau sib tw.
Chambers, who came originally to Philadelphia with former Heavyweight title challenger, “Fast” Eddie Chambers, tiv thaiv 23 times and the famed Blue Horizon in Philadelphia and will be making his first start in the City of Brotherly Love in almost 6 xyoo.
“I have been training hard and working on opening my new gym with (hnav contender) Rod Salka,” said Upsher.
“I am on weight already and I feel good. We will be fighting at 142 phaus.”
Upsher is ready to show the fans how far his abilities have grown since he turned pro in Philadelphia in 2003 thaum nws yog ib 18 xyoo.
“I am happy to be coming back to Philadelphia. I want to show people how far I have come and see the improvement that I have made as a fighter.”
Despite losing his three bouts to the likes of former world champions Luis Collazo and Andre Berto as well as then-undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez, Upsher was competitive in all those bouts and grew tremendously from those experiences.
“It showed that I can compete against that level of fighter. Plus everyone of those guys was bigger than me. Kuv yog ib tug natural 140 pounder and can make 135 if the right opportunity presented itself.”
Chambers went back to his native Pittsburgh to train in neighboring city Coal Center, PA.
“My mind is set on winning a world title at 140 phaus. After the three losses, I cant afford any missteps. People see about the losses. I know I have the ability to be a world champion and on Tej zaum 29 that will start to show.”
On the veteran opponent, Rodriguez, Upsher said, “I know he is tough and from Mexico. I will look at a little film before the fight and go from there. I really don’t worry about what he will do. He should worry about me. This fight is redemption for me. It’s a start and then I would like to right all of the losses. But first I am looking for a dominant performance on Friday then I want to end all doubts.”
An outstanding undercard has been assembled.
Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:
Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO lub) ntawm Accra, Ghana in a Super Middleweight bout.
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO lub) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO lub) of Haymarket, VA..
Xamuyee Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO lub) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO lub) ntawm Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.
Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH yuav square tawm nrog Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout.
Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.
Caleb tsob nroj (6-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO lub) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin ntawm Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.
The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. nyob rau hauv Philadelphia
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $75 thiab & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 610 587 5950

Lub 1 sib ntau sib tw yuav pib thaum 6:45 PM nrog rau cov qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 PM.