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KEA BOXING ANNOUNCES SUMMER RETURN!

Jorge Diaz, Danny McDermott, and Godson Noel in Triple Header Main Event!

NJ Boxing Hall of Fame Promoter Andre Kut has announced that KEA Boxing will be returning this summer with “Boxing at the Expo.” This all professional boxing show will be held at The New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ on Saturday July 30, 2016. This will be the 12th year that Kut will be promoting professional boxing shows in New Jersey since his debut show in June of 2004. Kut was inducted into the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame this past November with Presidential candidate Donald Trump, Micky Ward, and several other boxing dignitaries for his role as a trainer, bainisteoir, and promoter in the sport, specifically in New Jersey. Kut says that this will be a “Triple header show featuring all local talent.”

Headlining the show will be New Brunswick’s very own Jorge “King” Diaz. Diaz currently has a record 18 Bhuaigh leis 4 losses is looking to make a comeback after a loss to undefeated featherweight Abraham Lopez last August. Diaz will be looking forward to fighting again in his backyard and home state. Diaz also hopes that this is the start of his climb back into the rankings to have a title shot again as he has fought twice for two different world titles in the past.

The Brick City’s undefeated fighting fireman and Army Veteran Godson “Soldier Boy” Noel will be part of the triple header action. Noel currently holds a record of 6-0 le 4 knockouts and will be fighting for the third time this year after receiving a controversial draw back in March up in Massachusetts. Noel is currently a Newark Fireman and served in the United States Army. He is being labeled as one of New Jersey top rising prospects in the super middleweight division since signing a promotional contract with KEA Boxing back in 2015.

Danny “Little Mac” McDermott will be completing the triple header main event action when he steps back in the ring as a welterweight. Fighting out of North Bergen, McDermott currently holds a record of 12-5. McDermott recently fought in the United Kingdom and the Philippines twice where he also became the current WBC Asian Boxing Council champion. McDermott said he is very excited to fight again so close to home, as this is his first fight back in the states since 2013.

Heavyweight fights are always entertaining and action packed, so this show will also be featuring Jersey City’s Tyrell Wright. Wright, who is also undefeated with 8 wins will continue his dream of making an impact in the heavyweight division. Wright is currently trained and managed by former boxer Bobby Rooney.

Rounding out the card will be Darren “Venom” Goodall fighting out of New Milford. Goodall is currently undefeated with 3 wins in the light heavyweight division and has already fought on the big stage in Madison Square Garden and even the Prudential Center in Newark. Goodall also owns the famous Venom Fitness Boxing and Fitness Center in Wyckoff. His facility has quickly become known as one of the best training facilities for fitness and group classes in Northern New Jersey. Goodall is also known for his lighting quick speed and power.

Andrew “Sweet Pea” Bentley currently 3-2 will also be on the card. His flashy outfits, crown, and even sunglasses for his ring walk are sure to please the crowd as he can back up his flashy behavior with his boxing skills. Bentley is also under the watchful eye of manager and trainer Bobby Rooney with his stable mate Tyrell Wright.

Two former amateur fighters who will be making their professional debut will be Kevin Hernandez and Gerald Javier both fighting out of Bergenfield. Mar i gcónaí, in between rounds the Round Card Models will keep the action hot while DJ Edit and DJ EQ spin the latest and hottest music from today. For tickets and more information please visit www.keaboxing.com nó glaoch(973) 903-2907(973) 222-2273.

About KEA Boxing Promotions:
KEA Boxing Promotions began as KEA Boxing Management, Inc. and has been in existence since 1992, but with Kut’s decision to transform KEA Boxing Management into a Promotions company, he decided to become increasingly proactive with his vision to bring thrilling and affordable events to fans practically in their backyards. In recent years KEA has exceeded all expectations as its garnered widespread notice and recognition.

We look forward to seeing you at the fights!

WBU Champ Danny McDermott Launches New Promotional Company

Thabhairt isteach Arduithe Céime LGM

First show, “Fists an Irish Troid”
Dé Sathairn Márta 14 at the Jersey City Armory
Jersey City, NJ (Eanáir 29, 2015)-WBU Jr. Welterweight Champion Danny “Little Mac” D'fhógair McDermott inniu an ghlóthach a Dornálaíochta Chun Cinn Cuideachta nua a bheidh bunaithe as a bhaile dúchais i gCathair Jersey NJ.
McDermott gcomhpháirtíocht suas le gnó áitiúil Nick Jayme a fhoirmiú Arduithe Céime LGM
D'fhógair LGM freisin inniu go mbeidh sé a chur ar a chéad seó “fists an Irish Troid” ag an Armory Jersey City ar 14 Dé Sathairn Márta leis McDermott headlining an cárta i cosaint an teideal a gabhadh sé seo Iúil seo caite i GenSan Cathrach, Phillipines.
“Tá mé ar bís chun tús a chur an comhlacht seo. Launching it on the tenth anniversary of my pro debut makes it that much sweeter. This is something that I have been thinking about for some time now. Is breá liom dornálaíocht. It is my life. It just makes a lot of sense for us right now to begin to prepare for a life after boxing and what better way then be able to put on a fight in my own hometown.” Dúirt McDermott.
An tUasal. Jayme is a longtime friend of the McDermott’s and is former amateur boxer himself. He is an active community servant in the Jersey City area.

“Tá mé grá i gcónaí dornálaíocht agus tá mé paisean don spórt. I came up in the amateurs with Danny and have known him for many years.
“Reconnected mé ar na mallaibh le dornálaíocht a dhéanamh tar éis imeacht le Miguel Cotto agus go bhfuil nuair a chinn mé chun Arduithe Céime LGM.”
“Táimid ag lorg a dhéanamh 4 nó 5 imeachtaí i mbliana sa phobal. I am a big believer in the Hudson County community. LGM is Jersey City based and that’s where we are basing our roots.
Márta 14 ar tí ceiliúradh ar an Paráid Oidhreachta na hÉireann. We are working close with the Jersey City Irish Parade committee. They are having their dinner on Márta 13. We are doing the fight on Márta 14 agus ansin tá an Paráid ar Márta 15. This event is all about celebrating St. Dúirt Lá Pádraig tUasal Jayme.”
“Ar an taobh dornálaíochta, fhostaigh muid Rich Komissar (RKO Dornálaíocht) to be our Director of Boxing Operations. Rich has a wealth of experience in the sport from on every level. Tá sé an-comforting go bhfuil Guy ar ár bhfoireann go bhfuil daoine glaoch ar ais i ndáiríre” joked Jayme.
An tUasal. Jayma leanas freisin “Leagtha againn chomh maith le comhghuaillíocht straitéiseach le Mariusz Kolodziej agus a ghrúpa ag Domhanda Dornálaíochta i Bergen Thuaidh. Mariusz agus Danny dul ar ais ar feadh i bhfad. Tá sé ina cara mór an spórt ar níos mó ná leibhéal áitiúil.
These first events will be Jersey City ethnic based with family friendly ticket pricing and family friendly concessions,”
“Ba mhaith linn an pobal ar fad a glacadh orainn. We will make it affordable for a guy to bring his kids to the fights and have a few hot dogs with a couple of sodas and maybe a beer or two without breaking the bank” críochnaithe Jayme.
I’m excited to help. Danny is family. Danny is my guy. Bhí sé i gcónaí agus a bheidh i gcónaí. I’m proud of all he has done in the last year or two. He is extremely popular in this part of New Jersey (chomh maith leis trasna na habhann i Nua-Eabhrac) so it makes great sense to launch here. Nick Jayme has a great vision on where he wants his company to be in a year or two. His community minded spirit enlightens me. Is Nick Jayme réitigh Guy. Is maith liom go” said Komissar.
“Ní bheidh an jab atá againn a bheith ró-deacair. Tá an chuid seo den New Jersey lán uafásach de clubanna dornálaíocht agus tá sé ag teaming le youngsters gur mian deiseanna. Tá muid anseo a thabhairt dóibh go díreach” breise Komissar
The full event will be announced shortly.