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Obesegrad Super Mellanvikt Derrick “Take It To The Bank” Webster åter i aktion på TONIGHT i Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee ( Maj 29, 2015)I NATT vid W.C. Praktisk paviljong i Memphis, Tennessee, obesegrad Super Mellanvikt, Derrick “Ta det till banken” Webster kommer att göra sin första start på 2015 när han möter William Johnson i en sex-runda match som ingår i ett kort som kommer att sändas live på CBS Sports Network.
Webster marknadsförs av GH3-kampanjer och Greg Cohen-kampanjer.
Webster av Glassboro, New Jersey har ett register över 18-0 med 9 knockouts och har inte sittat ledig under de sex månader som han inte har varit i ringen.
“Utbildningen har varit stor. Vi hade några datum flyttade på oss, så vi stannade hemma i lägret. Vi använde många olika sparringpartners och jag har en ny styrka och konditionstränare. Jag gjorde många nya saker som att köra blekaren, några bra ab arbete också, ” sa Webster.
Webster har inte varit främmande för uppsägningar eftersom killar inte springer snabbt för att möta 6'4″ tum Southpaw som har visat bra boxningsförmåga och kraft.
“Det frustrerar mig men jag har hanterat det hela min karriär. Jag vet att jag borde vara mycket längre men nu har jag promotorer och chefer (D & D Management) det skulle hjälpa till att underlätta det problemet. Så med detta i åtanke, Jag kan inte vänta med att se vad som kommer.”
I Johnson, Webster kämpar mot en kille med fotgängarrekord, men det valde man inte.
“Det är svårt att stå upp för denna motståndare. Vi hade åtminstone 12 killar avvisar striden av en eller annan anledning. Det finns inget jag kan göra för att få killar att slåss mot mig. Jag går bara in i denna kamp för att vinna och börja slåss mot de övre lagens killar. Jag tror att jag kommer direkt i juli och vi kommer att kämpa för några regionala titlar.”
“Jag uppskattar stödet. Jag älskar min familj och fans. Denna kamp kommer att sluta i en knockout. Jag är glad att jag kan visa detta på nationell tv och världen äntligen kommer att känna igen vad de har saknat och det är att jag är den bästa sydpoten i boxning.”
GH3 Kampanjer terar obesegrad mellanvikt Antoine Douglas, Super mellanvikt Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, obesegrad Super Bantamvikt Adam Lopez samt Boxcino Jr.. Mellanvikt mästaren John Thompson, obesegrade weltervikt Jerrell Harris,obesegrad Super Bantamvikt Qa'id Mohammad, obesegrad lätta Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia och Lätt tungvikt Lavarn Harvell till GH3 Kampanjer stabil.

Ritehook Promotions brings boxing back to Gulf with Family Fight Night

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Biloxi, FRÖKEN (April 30, 2015) - På lördag evening when most of the boxing world is glued to the TV watching the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao superfight, those in the Mississippi Gulf will have the chance to not only witness the historic bout but also enjoy top notch talent before their own eyes.

Live at the Hard Rock Hotel in Biloxi, Ritehook Promotions will proudly present “Sweet Science 3”. The event is open to children of all ages but all minors must be accompanied by an adult over 30. With a number of promoters coming and going in the Gulf Coast, Ritehook Promotions CEO William Hunter is committed to boxing’s comeback in the Magnolia State.

Headlining this family friend event will be a showdown between highly touted Radivoje “Hod Rod” Kalajdzic and local spoiler William Johnson. Kalajdzic’s been perfect thus far as a pro, compiling a record of 17-0 but will be tested by a 50-plus fight veteran who has faced many top opponents.

In the semi-main event, Ritehook Promotions prospect Manny “Shake Em’ Up” Woods will try to take another step towards contention when he squares off against granite chinned Aaron Anderson. The fearless Woods has a solid 12-3-1 professional ledger and is eager to fight the best.

Tony Johnson Jr.. meets grizzled veteran Marvin Hunt over four rounds in a heavyweight special attraction bout. The Nashville, TN based Johnson is 1-0 as a boxer but is best known as a top MMA fighter in the Bellator organization.

Fans will also get to enjoy separate bouts featuring Mike Bissett, Joey Bryant, Cameron Springer and Tom Howard.

“Boxing’s popularity is on the rise overall and with Mayweather-Pacquiao taking place the same night as our card, the interest on Lördag, Maj 2 will be at an all-time high,” said Hunter. “Ritehook Promotions is based out of this area and we have a great relationship not only with the community and venue, but the fighters we’re promoting. Those who come out to the Hard Rock Lördag evening will get to see talented fighters in Radivoje Kalajdzic, Manny Woods and Mike Bissett plus the man that I consider the biggest sleeper prospect in boxing Tony Johnson Jr.”

 

“Tony is a top rated MMA fighter and is 1-0 som en boxare. I truly believe he’s the Bo Jackson of Boxing. The goal is to get him a title fight by the time he’s 10-0 and make him the first dual sport champion. If you haven’t already done so, get your tickets now because we’re almost sold out!"

Tickets start at just $35 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com, at the Hard Rock Box Office or by calling228-217-5555. All ticketholders are invited to stay at the Hard Rock following the live fights and watch Mayweather-Pacquiao on a 35-foot screen.

För mer information, go to Ritehookpromotions.com.

Ritehook Promotions Returns to Mississippi May 2!

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Ticket includes Live Fights plus Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight!

 

Biloxi, FRÖKEN (April 24, 2015) – Ritehook Promotions in association with Reved Entertainment and Pier6 Promotions will present a one-of-a-kind evening of boxing featuring live fights and the fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Lördag, Maj 2 at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, FRÖKEN.

 

Tickets for this special evening start at $35 and are available by going to Ticketmaster.com, the Hard Rock Box Office or calling 228-217-5555. All ticketholders are invited to stay at the Hard Rock following the live fights and watch Mayweather-Pacquiao on a 35-foot screen.

 

I huvud händelse av kvällen, highly touted Radivoje “Hod Rod” Kalajdzic risks his perfect record against 52 fight veteran William Johnson in a six round light heavyweight contest.

 

Born in Bosnia and currently residing in Saint Petersburg, FL, Kalajdzic’s professional ledger is 17-0 med 11 victories coming by knockout. The gifted 23-year-old has impressive wins over well-regarded Lionell Thompson, Mottagning Woods, Samson Onyango and spoilers Otis Griffin and Larry Pryor.

 

Hailing from Sardis, MS and having fought four times in Biloxi, Johnson is not only known to locals but has a significant edge in experience. Since turning pro 11 år sedan, Johnson’s boxed 226 rounds while facing an impressive list of foes including Sergey Kovalev, Andre Berto, John Duddy, Joe Greene, Donovan George, Andre Dirrell and Medzhid Bektemirov amongst others. I 2007, Johnson scored the biggest win of his career, shutting out then 16-0 Darryl Salmon over six rounds.

 

I co-featured bout av kvällen, junior middleweight hopeful Manny “Shake Em’ Up” Woods looks to make it three straight when he faces an opponent to be announced. The Saint Petersburg based Woods is 12-3-1 with four knockouts and is a winner in four of his last five bouts.

 

MMA heavyweight star Tony Johnson Jr. of Nashville, TN will leave the octagon and take a quantum leap inside the squared circle when he meets 48 fight veteran Marvin Hunt over four rounds. Johnson, som är 1-0 som en boxare, won an MMA match two weeks ago as part of a Bellator card.

 

I card handling, popular locals Mike Bissett and Tom Howard along with unbeatens Joey Bryant and Cameron Springer will all appear in separate bouts.

 

"Maj 2nd will go down as one of the most important dates in boxing history,” said William Hunter of Ritehook Promotions. “We are the only other promoter in America running a card that night. For less than the cost of the pay per view, we’re giving our ticketholders live fights with good prospects plus the Mayweather-Pacquiao match under one roof. There’s no better place to be nästa lördag!"

För mer information, go to Ritehookpromotions.com.