Washington, D.C.. (January 13, 2016) – On Habeenkii Sabtida, February 27-, King’s Promotions returns to our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C with a big night of boxing at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Haddii ay dhacdo in ugu weyn, Ty Barnett take on former world title challenger Daniel Attah in a Super Lightweight battle scheduled for 8-rounds.
Barnett of Washington, D.C. ayaa heysta rikoor ah 22-4-1 la 14 group.
Markaasuu u jeestay, xirfadeed ee 2005 and went 16-0-1 in his first 17 shishaysa.
The 33 year-old has wins over Deon Nash (3-0), Pavel Miranda (17-1); Jose Leonardo Cruz (13-3-2); Johnnie Edwards (14-2-1); Tyrese Hendrix (18-1-1); Barnett is looking to get back in the win column following his 9th round stoppage defeat to former world title challenger Cosme Rivera on May 31, 2014 ee Washington, D.C.
Attah of Washington, D.C via Nigeria has a record of 28-21-1 la 11 group.
Attah, 37 years-old is a 20 year veteran who has some terrific wins on his resume.
He has wins over Miguel Figueroa (4-0-1), Elvis Ortiz (1-0-1), Brian Adams (7-0-1), Juan Carlos Suarez (14-2-2), Hicklet Lau (10-2-2), Kareem Braithwaite (6-1).
He won the WBO-NABO Super Featherweight championship with a 12-round unanimous decision over Aldo Valtierra on February 25, 2000. After winning the title he had three more quality wins over Keylang Umana (19-2), Ariel Nestal (24-2-4) and former world title challenger Ever Beleno (38-8) to set up a shot at undefeated WBO Super Featherweight champion Acelino Freitas.
Attah showed his toughness by going the distance with the Brazilian knockout artist, but fell short by losing a 12-round unanimous decision.
The loss to Freitas did not dissuade Attah as in his next bout he defeated Toncho Tonchev (27-1). Attah also has wins over Isidro Granados (14-1-2) & Marvin Quintero (20-2).
Attah has fought 6 Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka iyo 7 men who have fought for world titles.
Scheduled to appear on a packed undercard that will feature many favorites from the greater Washington, D.C. area will be:
Dhexe Demond Nicholson (15-1, 15 KO ee) ee Laurel, MD in an 8-round bout.
Cruiserweight Urdun Shimmell (19-1, 16 KO ee) of Hudsonville, MI in a 10-round bout.
Super Welterweight Mykal Fox (8-0, 2 KO ee) of Forestville, MD in a 6-round bout.
Sam gudbay (1-0, 1 KO) ee Greenbelt, MD in a 4-round Cruiserweight bout.
Albi Sadikaj (4-0, 4 KO ee) of Fort Washington, MD in a 4-round Cruiserweight bout.
Antonio Magruder (3-0, 2 KO ee) Washington, D.C. in a 4-round Super Lightweight bout.
Luther Smith (3-0, 3 KO ee) of Bowie, MD in a 4-round Heavyweight bout.
All opponents will be announced shortly.
Tickets are on sale now for $100, $75 iyo $50
and can be purchased atwww.beltwayboxing.com
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001