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Plis! 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter,
Unbeaten Isiah Thomas Collide In Cruiserweight Action!
Biyè sou Vann Jodi a!
LAS VEGAS (Avril 18, 2016) – Unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Andre “Bèt la” Tabiti (12-0, 11 Ko) and undefeated power-puncher Keith “Machin zam” Tapia (16-0, 11 Ko) will go toe-to-toe and put their perfect records on the line in an 10 round cruiserweight bout on Friday, Me 13 sou ShoBox: New Generation a from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. AK/PT and features another exciting matchup in the cruiserweight division as 2012 U.S. Zolenpik Michael Hunter (11-0, 8 Ko) battles fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 Ko) in 10-round bout. Hunter, who is coming off of a knockout victory in February, looks to keep his unblemished record in tact when he takes on Thomas, who is best known for winning the first ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States.
“I’m focused and I’m ready,” Di Tabiti. “I’ve been in training camp for 10 weeks. My game plan is to go in and destroy. I want to thank my fans for supporting me and I am going to go in and give my fans a show.”
“I feel blessed by this opportunity to be boxing on ShoBox on May 13,” said Tapia. “I’m training hard and will put on a great fight. I will show the fans that I’m one of the best cruiserweights in the world.”
“Camp is going well and I’m ready for May 13,” said Hunter. “No matter who gets put in front of me, I’m going to keep taking care of business, and there’s nothing else to talk about.”
“I’m feeling good about this fight. Michael Hunter is a quality fighter with a good amateur background. Dominating him will prove to the boxing world that I’m ready for a title fight,” said Isiah Thomas. “I don’t think Hunter can handle the speed and agility that I have for a cruiserweight, that’s my advantage in this division and I plan to put it on display Me 13.”
Biyè pou evènman an ap viv, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, yo pwi a $25 ak $50, men sa pa enkli frè aplikab, and go on sale today, Avril 18. Biyè kapab achte sou entènèt la nan: www.samstownlv.com/entertain, lè w rele (702) 284-7777, or at any Boyd Gaming box office. “We‘re looking forward to going back to Sam’s Town Live for a second time after a successful sellout show on Feb. 16,” Di Leonard ELLERBE, CEO nan Mayweather Pwomosyon. “Mayweather Promotions aims to promote action-packed cards that get fans off their feet. I think the matchups on this card will do just that.”
The highly regarded 26-year-old Chicago native Tabiti, goumen soti nan Las Vegas, ap fè l ' 2016 premye. Li te te genyen 11 nan l ' 12 fights inside the distance, including a second-round TKO over Tomas Lodi on September 29, 2015. Tabiti, a solid amateur with a record of 32-6, turned pro in July 2013. His unique style incorporates fast, explosive hand-speed in tandem with rapid body movement and exceptional footwork.
Tapia, originally from the Bronx, has been victorious in four of his last five fights by knockout. He made his professional debut on Nov. 18, 2011 by stopping Andrew Kuilan in the opening round. Fighting out of Carolina, Puerto Rico, the determined, steadily improving 25-year-old Tapia is coming off of a 10-round unanimous decision over Garrett Wilson in December. Like Tabiti, Tapia also had an outstanding amateur career.
Hunter, son of former heavyweight contender Michael Hunter Sr., is a two-time national amateur champion who competed at the 2012 Olympics. Since making his pro debut in March 2013 by defeating Chad Davis, the up-and-coming 27-year-old hasn’t come close to losing. He’s won his last four fights by knockout, all inside four rounds. Nan pwomnad ki pi resan l 'yo, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last Fevriye 27.
A top-notch amateur, Thomas turned pro in 2008 and won his initial three starts by first-round knockout. A natural southpaw, discovered after the Junior Olympics by the late, great Emanuel Steward, the promising Thomas registered a clear, unanimous 10-round decision over previously unbeaten Jordan Shimmell last Jiyè 25.
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