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Coyle captures NBA title with sixth round stoppage of Pastrana

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Coyle after capturing the NBA title PHOTO CREDIT – Damon Gonzalez Latin Box Sports

 

St. Petersburg, IBCE (Lub rau hli ntuj 20, 2017) – Middleweight up and comer Connor “The Kid” Coyle became the NBA Intercontinental middleweight champion by scoring an impressive sixth round stoppage of local rival Danny “El Bebo” Pastrana Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, IBCE.

 

 

 

The card was promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions in association with Money Round Boxing League.

 

 

 

Fighting in front of a sold out crowd, both men looked to impose their will in the early going. Nws thiaj li, Coyle found his range and peppered Pastrana with jabs while using good movement to steer clear of return shots. With the fight under his control, Coyle buzzed Pastrana with a right hand in round six. Moments tom qab, the 28-year-old uncorked a massive right hand that sent his Orlando, FL based foe crashing to the canvas. The game Pastrana beat the 10 count but was clearly out of it, forcing the stoppage at 2:50.

 

 

 

Coyle, who hails from Derry, Northern Ireland but trains out of Tampa, IBCE, pab txoj kev mus 8-0 nrog 3 yeej los ntawm knockout. Pastrana slips to 6-5 (1 KO).

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured sib ntau sib tw ntawm yav tsaus ntuj, two-time Olympic medalist Ivan Dychko destroyed former title challenger Mike Marrone of Vero Beach, FL in in less than a round. Originally from Kazakhstan and now fighting out of Kissimmee, IBCE, Dychko scored three knockdowns before the bout was stopped at 2:19.

 

 

 

The 6’9 Dychko ups his professional ledger to 6-0 with all of his victories by knockout. Marrone is now 21-9 nrog 15 KO lub.

 

 

 

Yawg Nrawm, MI featherweight Vincent Jennings scored a shocking six round majority decision over local favorite Jose “Lil Pacquiao” Resendiz of St. Petersburg. In a battle between boxer and brawler, Jennings did all he could to keep the aggressive Resendiz, who also had to overcome a cut, on the outside.

 

 

 

Judge Chris Young’s 57-57 tally was overruled by scorecards of 58-56 from both Efrian Lebron and Mike Ross.

 

 

 

Jennings is now 6-5-1 nrog 4 victories by way of KO while Resendiz falls to 5-2.

 

 

 

Welterweight phenom and crowd favorite Mark Reyes Jr., 7-0 (5 KO lub) Demolished Puerto Rican veteran Javier Garcia in 2:25. Representing Tampa, IBCE, Reyes displayed impressive speed and dynamic power, scoring a knockdown following a vicious combination that left Garcia unable to continue.

 

 

 

“I am pleased with the card,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “We were able to showcase a number of top fighters from the Sunshine State and had a great crowd. Connor looked fantastic and we believe the sky is the limit for him. Mark Reyes Jr. Is a great young talent as well and Ivan Dychko is a force to be reckoned with. I’d like to thank all the fighters and every fans who came out to show their support along with Money Round Boxing League for showing the fight worldwide via their website.

 

 

 

Fire Fist returns to the St. Pete Coliseum Saturday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 6 and details will be available shortly. Yog xav paub ntxiv, visit Firefistboxing.net or Facebook.com/firefistboxing.

 

 

 

OTHER RESULTS:

 

 

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS – Joseph Fernandez (8-3-3, 1 KO – Arcadia, IBCE) UD6 Larry Yanez (4-10-2, Fort Lauderdale, IBCE) 60-54, 60-54, 60-54

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS – Leonel Jimenez (5-23-1, 4 KO’s – Eagle Pass, TX) SD6 Ali Tareh (13-14-5, 6 KO’s – St. Petersburg, IBCE) - 58-56, 59-55, 56-58

 

 

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS – Brian Cannady (3-0, 2 KO’s – Fort Myers, IBCE) TKO4 Michael Wooten (0-1 – Orlando, IBCE)

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHTS – Rodriguez Cade (2-1, 2 KO’s – Monroe, GA) KO2 Gary Kelly (1-7 – Montgomery, AL)

 

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Coyle confident sacrifices will pay off June 16

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Coyle and Pastrana ready for fight night

FOTO CREDIT: Damon Gonzalez – Latin Box Sports

 

 

 

Tampa, IBCE (Lub rau hli ntuj 13, 2018) – When unbeaten middleweight Connor Coyle entered the paid ranks, he was considered one of Ireland’s prized prospects. The Derry native medaled at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and generated a lot of interest from promoters across the globe.

 

 

 

Coyle ultimately signed with Tampa, FL based Fire Fist Promotions and five of his seven professional bouts took place in the Tampa region. To ensure he’s at his absolute best when entering the squared circle, Coyle treks more than 4000 miles from Ireland to Tampa for training camp.

 

 

 

While his stateside training camps play an integral role in Coyle’s improvement, it comes with major sacrifices.

 

 

 

“The hardest part is having to get up and leave my little girl for each camp,” Coyle said of training in Tampa while his 2-year-old daughter remains in Ireland. “I’ve been doing this since she was born and it’s hard because she doesn’t understand why.”

 

 

 

Lub 7-0 Coyle’s next challenge comes Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16 when he meets rival Danny Pastrana of Orlando, FL in a ten round contest for the NBA Intercontinental middleweight title at the Coliseum in St Petersburg, IBCE.

 

 

 

Pastrana has a modest 6-4 cov ntaub ntawv nrog 1 KO but has faced good competition. He’s had a full training camp leading up to June 16 and Coyle’s expecting the confident Pastrana to be at his best.

 

 

 

“I’ve put in a full training camp and the work has been done in the gym. Training so far from home is a struggle with my daughter back in Ireland but it also inspires me. I’ll be ready for whatever Danny Pastrana brings Saturday night and plan to return to Ireland with the NBA championship.”

 

 

 

The card is promoted by Fire Fist Promotions in association with Money Round Boxing. A limited number of tickets are available at www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00548D9F1C967E.

 

 

 

Fans can also enjoy the fight live from anywhere in the world starting at 7 pm ET at Moneyroundboxing.com. The telecast will feature commentary by Boxing Hall of Famer Winky Wright.

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured sib ntau sib tw ntawm yav tsaus ntuj, two-time Olympic bronze medalist Ivan Dychko, 5-0 (5 KO lub), of Kissimmee, FL by way of Kazakhstan challenges former title contender Mike Marrone, 21-8 (15 KO lub), of Vero Beach, IBCE. The 6’9 Dychko is regarded by many as a future heavyweight champion.

 

 

 

Welterweight phenom Mark Reyes Jr. squares off against experienced Puerto Rican Javier Garcia, 8-16-1 (3 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug rau Rounder. Living and fighting out of Tampa, Reyes Jr, 6-0 (4 KO lub), was a top amateur and has a huge following. Against Reyes, Garcia’s facing his 12th unbeaten foe.

 

 

 

Featherweight crowd pleaser Jose “Lil Pacquiao” Resendiz, 5-1 (3 KO lub) ntawm St. Petersburg meets Vincent Jennings of Grand Rapids, MI in a six round affair. Resendiz is a favorite in the Sunshine State, fighting a Pacquiao-esque style that puts fans at the edge of their seats. Jennings, 5-5-1 (4 KO lub), fought all across the country and has a decision win over previously unbeaten Dennis Galarza.

 

 

 

The undercard features the career finale of St. Petersburg’s Ali Terah, junior welterweight Joseph Fernandez, heavyweight Rodriguez Cade and bantamweight Rufat Huseynov in separate bouts.

 

 

 

The cruiserweight contest featuring Nicholas Iannuzzi and Vincent Miranda was cancelled due to an injury suffered by Iannuzzi in training.

 

 

 

Yog xav paub ntxiv, visit Firefistboxing.net.

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Two time Olympic Medalist Dychko to face Marrone June 16 nyob rau hauv St. Petersburg, IBCE

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Tampa, IBCE (Tej zaum 23, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions is proud to announce two-time Olympic medalist Ivan Dychko will face former world title challenger Mike Marrone in an eight round heavyweight contest Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, IBCE.

 

 

 

Born in Kazakhstan and fighting out of Kissimmee, IBCE, Dychko was among the world’s top amateur boxers.

 

 

 

The 27-year-old captured a bronze medal at the 2012 thiab 2016 Olympic ua si. In addition to his Olympic success, Dychko is a three-time medalist at the World Amateur Champions and medaled twice at the Asian Games. As a pro, the 6’9 Dychko’s 5-0 with all of his victories coming by knockout, 3 of which came in less than a round.

 

 

 

Born and raised in Vero Beach, IBCE, Marrone started his career 18-0. Nyob rau hauv 2011, Marrone move down in weight to challenge Guillermo Jones for the WBA cruiserweight title but was stopped in the sixth round. Having faced world champions and contenders in Jones, Shannon Briggs, Chazz Witherspoon, DaVarryl Williamson, Francesco Pianeta and Charles Martin, Marrone, 21-8 (15 KO lub), is by far Dychko’s most experienced foe.

 

 

 

“When I got the call about adding Dychko-Marrone to the card I was over the moon,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “Ivan has all the tools to be a future heavyweight champion and had an incredible amateur career. Mike’s fought for the world title and faced many of the best plus he’s a fan favorite in Florida. Both men have something to prove in this fight and the fans are in for a real treat.”

 

 

 

This special evening of boxing is headlined by a ten round NBA middleweight championship showdown between unbeaten Connor Coyle, an Ireland-based Tampa transplant, against bitter rival Danny “El Bebo” Pastrana of Orlando, IBCE.

 

 

 

The co-main event pits popular Tampa native Nicholas Iannuzzi (19-4) against Vincent Miranda (17-2) in an eight round cruiserweight affair. Iannuzzi returned from a 3 ½ year layoff in March to knockout Lemarcus Tucker in three rounds. Miranda, who fights out of Atlanta, GA and is originally from Puerto Rico, has wins over former title challengers David Telesco and Brian Barbosa.

 

 

 

Unbeaten welterweight standout Ramal Amanov, undefeated phenom Mark Reyes Jr., 126 pound powerhouse Jose “Lil Pacquiao” Resendez, Ali Tareh, Joseph Fernandez and Rodriguez Cade will all fight in separate undercard bouts.

 

 

 

Daim pib no yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00548D9F1C967E. Fire Fist Boxing Promotions is also offering a special discount for all military members, active or retired, thiab lawv cov tsev neeg. For details on the military discount, please email Matt@Knockoutpublicity.com.

 

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Witherspoon takes on Marrone in 2

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Bristol, PA (Lub yim hli ntuj 6, 2016) – Chazz Witherspoon scored his fifth consecutive knockout victory as he took out former world title challenger Mike Marrone in round two of their scheduled six-round heavyweight bout in the main event at the Grundy Arena.

The eight-bout card was promoted by D and D Promotions and Silver Spoon Promotions.

Witherspoon sent Marrone to the canvas in round one with a left hook. Seconds later it was a hard 1-2 that sent Marrone down for a second time.

Nyob rau hauv round ob, Witherspoon landed a booming right that deposited Marrone on the canvas for a third time. Marrone got to his feet but the fight was waved off at 1:31.

Witherspoon ntawm Paulsboro, New Jersey is now 35-3 nrog 27 knockouts. Marrone of Vero Beach, Florida is 21-6.

Samuel Seah won a four round unanimous decision over Samuel Amoako in a junior welterweight bout.

Teah of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 rau tag nrho cov phaib thiab yog tam sim no 8-1. Amoako of Silver Spring, MD is 21-13.

Elijah Vines stopped Julian Valerio in round three of their scheduled four round middleweight brawl.

In the first frame, Vines dropped Valerio with a short right on the inside. Valerio returned the favor after a furious exchange, Valerio put Vines on the canvas from a left hook. Nyob rau hauv round peb, Vines drilled Valerio a multitude of times with power punches that continuously snapped the head of Valerio’s head back until a moment later when Vines landed some hard body punches and referee Hurley McCall stopped the fight at 2:37.

Vines of Philadelphia is 3-0 nrog peb knockouts. Valerio of Brooklyn, NY is 3-4.

Good looking prospect, Jaron Ennis stopped Matthew Murphy in round two of a scheduled four round junior welterweight bout.

Nyob rau hauv round ob, Ennis sent Murphy to a knee after landing a barrage of punches. Seconds later, It was a left to the body that sent Murphy down and the fight was stopped at 2:53.

Ennis of Philadelphia is 5-0 nrog tsib knockouts. Murphy of St. Louis, MO is 1-3.

Mike Hilton remained undefeated by stopping Cortez Reed at 1:57 in the fourth and final scheduled round of their cruiserweight bout.

Hilton of Trenton, NJ, yog tam sim no 3-0 with all wins coming via stoppage. Reed of Atlanta, GA yog 1-3.

Emanuel Taylor stopped Carlos Aguilera in round two of their scheduled eight round junior welterweight bout.

Taylor cracked Aguilera with a left hook to the ribs that dropped him. He could not get to his feet and fight was over at 2:07.

Taylor of Edgewood, MD is now 20-4 nrog 14 knockouts. Aguilera of Chiapas, MX is 10-18.

Leshawn Rodriguez demolished Jason Whar inside of one round of their scheduled four round middleweight bout.

Rodriguez dropped Whar three times in round one, with the last coming from a left hook and the bout was stopped at 1:55.

Rodriguez of Shirley, New York yog 4-0 nrog plaub knockouts. Wahr of Virginia Beach, Virginia yog 4-13.

Luis Perozo remained undefeated by winning a 4-round unanimous decision over Alberto Martinez in a lightweight bout.

Nyob rau hauv round ob, Perozo scored a knocked down from a right hand.

Perozo of New York , NY won by scores of 39-36 rau tag nrho cov phaib thiab yog tam sim no 2-0. Martinez of Tifton, GA yog 0-2.
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Chazz Witherspoon waiting for right opportunity but first must get past Marrone this Saturday

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Chazz Witherspoon headlines against former world title challenger Mike Marrone on August 6th at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines, Jaron Ennis, LeShawn Rodriguez and Luis Perozo
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
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Bristol, PA (Lub yim hli ntuj 3,, 2016) – Chazz “Cov zoo” Witherspoon is ready for a big fight against a top heavyweight, but first, he must get past Mike Marrone Nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, raws li D & D Promotions thiab Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” nyob rau ntawm lub Grundy Arena nyob rau hauvBristol, Pennsylvania.

Witherspoon (34-3, 26 KO lub) ntawm Paulsboro, New Jersey is ready for the former world title challenger and he has taken him as a serious challenge for no hnub vas xaum lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim.
“Kev kawm tau zoo. Kuv npaj txhij mus tua nyob rau hnub Saturday,” said Witherspoon.
“I know Marrone from the amateurs. We have spoken before at tournaments. He seems like a nice guy, and I know he will come to fight. He won’t lay down and I am expecting a good fight.”
Witherspoon has won four in a row by knockout knows that with another win or two, he will have a big opportunity at one of the top names in the heavyweight division.
“I am waiting for the right opportunity. It has to make sense. I am willing to take stay busy fights and continue to hone my craft. If the opportunity isn’t next, then I will continue to stay busy.”
Witherspoon knows that it will take one big win to become a major player in the suddenly wide-open heavyweight division.
“I think the division is exciting again. Different guys have belts and all roads do not lead to one person. I know I will fit somewhere in there when I get a shot at one of these titles.”
In the meantime, Witherspoon will continue and promote the sport. Along with D & D Promotions, he is the co-promoter of Saturday’s fight.
“We have been trying to get the word out to the area. It’s a good surrounding area with Neshaminy and Bensalem and just over the bridge, you have Burlington, Florence and Willingboro.”
Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO lub) battling Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO lub) of Chiapas, Mexico.

Nrog ib tug yeej, Taylor is earmarked for a September fight with WBO number-two ranked Jose Zepeda.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

In a six-round bout, Alvin Vermall Jr.. (10-0-1, 8 KO lub) ntawm Catskills, NY yuav noj nyob rau James Jones (2-8, 1 KO) of Nashville, NJ in a cruiserweight bout

Nyob rau hauv plaub-round bouts:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO lub) ntawm Trenton, NJ yuav noj nyob rau ib tug nrog sib ntaus yuav tsum tau muaj npe.

Middleweight Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav sib ntaus sib tua Julian Valerio(3-3, 2 KO lub) ntawm Atlanta, GA

Junior welterweight Sam Seah (7-1-1, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia will all see action against Xamuyee Amoako (21-12, 15 KO lub) of Silver Spring, MD.
LeShawn Rodriguez (3-0, 2 KO lub) of Shirley, NY yuav tua Jason Wahr (4-12-3, 1 KO) ntawm Virginia Beach, VA. nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Jaron Ennis (4-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav noj nyob rau Matthew Murphy (1-3-1, 1 KO) ntawm St. Louis, MO. a junior welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo (1-1, 1 KO) of New York will battle Alberto Martinez (0-1) of Tifton, GA
Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) thiab yuav tau muas los ntawm hu xov tooj 856-842-7577 los yogdboysboxing@gmail.com los yog www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.
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Chazz Witherspoon headlines against former world title challenger Mike Marrone on August 6th at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

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Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines, Jaron Ennis, LaShawn Rodriguez and Luis Perozo
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
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Bristol, PA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 29, 2016) – Chazz “Cov zoo” Witherspoon yuav siv sij hawm rau yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challenger Mike Marrone Nyob rau hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, August 6thraws li D & D Promotions thiab Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” nyob rau ntawm lub Grundy Arena nyob rau hauv Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Witherspoon (33-4, 26 KO lub) uas nyob ze ntawm Paulsboro, New Jersey tsim nws tus kheej li ib tug ntawm cov saum toj kawg nkaus American heavyweights li cov St. Yauxej cov University graduate yeej nws thawj nees nkaum peb bouts nrog yeej tshaj cov yam koj nyiam uas Michael Alexander (11-0), Talmadge Griffis (24-6-3), Jonathan Haggler (18-1) ua ntej kev txom nyem nws 1 swb rau yav tom ntej ob-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb no title challenger Chris Arreola ntawm muaj teeb meem kev tsis phim.

Witherspoon went on to win three fights in a row, which was highlighted by an entertaining 8th round stoppage over Adam “Lub Hav iav zag” Richards (21-1). Uas sib ntaus twb tau pom zoo nplhaib Magazine tus 2008 Heavyweight Fight of the Year.Witherspoon then dropped a fight to future two-time world title challenger Tony Thompson.

Witherspoon mus tau 4-sib law liag knockouts uas muaj ib tug devastating 3-round kev puas tsuaj tshaj Tyson Cobb (14-2).

Witherspoon ces coj nyob rau undefeated prospect Seth Mitchell nyob rau hnub tim 28, 2012 nyob rau hauv ib tug bout qhov twg Witherspoon tau Mitchell raug mob nyob rau hauv ob peb lub sij hawm ntawd ua ntej Mitchell tuaj deb nrog lub yeej.

Witherspoon has scored four consecutive knockouts which includes his last bout when he stopped Nick Guivas (11-2-2) nyob rau hauv peb rounds rau Lub yim hli ntuj 15th nyob rau hauv Atlantic City.

Marrone of Vero Beach, Florida muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 21-5 nrog 15 knockouts.

Lub 30 xyoo-laus muab kev nyob rau hauv 2004 thiab yeej nws thawj 18 bouts that was highlighted by a nationally televised win over Malachy Farrell (15-0).
Marrone suffered first defeat at the hands of future world title challenger Francisco Pianeta. Marrone also lost to world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson.
Marrone challenged for the WBA Cruiserweight title, but was defeated by Guillermo Jones. Marrone also came up short against former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs.
Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO lub) battling Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO lub) of Chiapas, Mexico.

Taylor of Edgewood, Maryland muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 19-4 nrog 13 knockouts.

Lub 25 xyoo-laus, won his first fourteen bouts has quality wins over Ayi Bruce (15-1); George Sosa (6-0); Raymond Serrano (18-1)’ Victor Cayo (31-3) & Karim Mayfield (18-1-1).

Taylor also battled former world champions Adrien Broner and Chris Algieri to competitive decision defeats.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Nyob rau hauv plaub-round bouts:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO lub) ntawm Trenton, NJ yuav noj nyob rau ib tug nrog sib ntaus yuav tsum tau muaj npe.

Middleweight Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav sib ntaus sib tua Julian Valerio(3-3, 2 KO lub) ntawm Atlanta, GA

Junior welterweight Sam Seah (7-1-1, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia will all see action against Xamuyee Amoako (21-12, 15 KO lub) of Silver Spring, MD.
LaShawn Rodriguez (3-0, 2 KO lub) of Shirley, NY yuav tua Jason Wahr (4-12-3, 1 KO) ntawm Virginia Beach, VA. nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Jaron Ennis (4-0, 4 KO lub) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo (1-1, 1 KO) of New York will battle Alberto Martinez (0-1) of Tifton, GA
Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) thiab yuav tau muas los ntawm hu xov tooj 856-842-7577 los yogdboysboxing@gmail.com los yog www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.