| Ciudad de Kansas, Mayo. (Julio 29, 2025) - Nineteen-year-old boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) will make his hometown debut as a professional on September 6, headlining “The Homecoming” Pro-Am card, presented by Turner Boxing Academy, en Embassy Suites Hotel & Centro de conferencias en Olathe, Kansas.“The Homecoming” is a fundraiser for the Turner Boxing Academy, owned and operated by boxing legend John Brown, in Kansas City, Kansas. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Safe Kids Johnson County. “This will be a special event celebrating the 20º anniversary of the Turner Boxing Academy,” explained Turner, who is Romero’s manager/head trainer. It’s a tough homecoming fight for Marco.” The primary sponsor of this event is McCarthy Auto Group. “I’m elated to support the Turner Boxing Academy’s 20th anniversary event,” McCarthy Auto Group founder and owner John McCarthy comentado. “This is clearly a reputable organization and non-profit. I’ve been impressed with Marco Romero and recognize how pivotal early support can be in shaping a career.” Romero was a 23-time national amateur champion, highlighted by gold medal performances in the 2024 USA National Championships and National Golden Gloves Tournament, for which he was selected as the “Golden Boy” Award winner as the Most Outstanding Boxer. He is matched against Javier Dario Aragon (7-1-1, 3 KOs), fighting out of Denver by way of Mexico, encabezó un show de Vertex en septiembre pasado en su primera acción en más de. “Fighting at home means so much to me,” Romero said about fighting in Olathe. “It’s giving me that extra motivation and drive to work hard every single day in the gym. I’m ready to give my people from KC and Olathe a show.” Romero, currently a promotional free agent, has needed only 17 rounds in his 9 peleas profesionales, registering 8 paros, including his last six fights in a row. He is set to compete as a middleweight for the first time after previously fighting at super middleweight, his sixth fight in 2025. “Going down to middleweight has always been the plan,” Romero noted. “My dream is to be a multi-world champion in different weight classes. I’m excited to see how I feel going to middleweight and see how I feel after this fight. Our plan is to go even lower in weight to super welterweight. “I’m ready and excited to fight 8-rounds. Our opposition will be tougher – we know that – so we are preparing for a hard fought 8-rounder or finish it earlier Either way we are coming Shark Style!" Proud of his Mexican American heritage, Marco’s boxing idols are Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Julio Cesar Chavez y, por supuesto, his namesake, Marco Antonio Barrera. Romero’s ultimate goal is to bring world championship boxing back to Kansas, in order to give back to his community and inspire other young and upcoming boxers from Kansas City, not necessarily just in boxing, but any sport. His ultimate goal is to fill up Arrowhead Stadium one day, either fighting for a world title, or defending his world title belt. En el evento co-destacado de 10 rondas, Parada (Kansas) de peso pesado John “Iron Man” Cantrell (14-0, 13 KOs) se enfrentará a Portland “The Prince” Pringle (5-5, 1 KO), who is from Lexington, Kentucky. The undercard will feature Kansas City’s (Kansas) popular Davidson brothers, Marcell Davidson (6-0, 4 KOs) Marcus Davidson (6-1, 5 KOs), both fighting as welterweights in separate 4-round fights. Marcell was a 2-time winner of The Ringside World Championships, así como la 2019 Guantes de Oro Nacionales Torneo. In another 4-rounder, Leawood (Kansas) crucero Ben Turla will make his pro debut in a 4-round match versus Randy “SPAWN” Martina (1-0, 1) from Fort Riley, Kansas Turla was a 3-time national amateur champion as an amateur, incluyendo los máximos honores en el 2022 USA Boxing Elite Championships. Tarjeta sujetos a cambios. Las entradas se ponen a la venta mañana (Wed., Julio 30) and are reasonably priced — $75.00 (filas reservadas 1-3) y $40.00 (entrada general) — and available for purchase online at www.eventbrite.com. Una tarjeta amateur sancionada por el boxeo de EE. UU., a partir de 7 p.m. Connecticut, will precede the pro card.Doors open at 6 p.m. Connecticut.   |
| INFORMACIÓN Instagram: @Tiburonromero100 @turnerboxingacademy Facebook: /Marcoromero /Turnerboxingacademy Acerca de Turner Boxing Academy: Academia de boxeo de Turner (TBA) es un club de boxeo juvenil sin fines de lucro operado por voluntarios apasionados por el deporte y el impacto positivo que tiene en los jóvenes. La academia se basa dentro del Centro de Recreación Turner en Kansas City, Kansas. Se dedica a proporcionar un entorno seguro y de apoyo para que los niños aprendan y practiquen el arte del boxeo.. TBA se compromete a inculcar disciplina, confianza, y una fuerte ética de trabajo en nuestros jóvenes atletas. Creemos en el poder del boxeo para construir carácter y resiliencia, Y nos apasiona ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a desbloquear todo su potencial tanto dentro como fuera del ring. Acerca de McCarthy Auto Group: McCarthy Auto Group es una red familiar de concesionarios automotrices de servicio completo y centros de reparación, con orgullo con sede en el metro de Kansas City. With more than 30 Años de historia local profundamente arraigada, hemos llegado a operar 9 concesionarios galardonados en Missouri y Kansas, con 4 Centros de colisión bien establecidos. Como una empresa de más 700 empleados, Ofrece una amplia selección de vehículos nuevos y usados respaldados por financiamiento transparente, precios justos, y un compromiso inquebrantable con la satisfacción del cliente. McCarthy Auto Group sigue dedicado a otorgar la entrega 60 Becas locales anualmente y apoyando a numerosos socios comunitarios, incluidos los chicos & Clubes de chicas, Sociedad Americana del Cáncer, Comisión de delitos de Kansas City, escuelas secundarias del área, refugios de animales, y muchos más. Acerca de los niños seguros del condado de Johnson: Safe Kids Johnson County (Kansas) está dirigido por el departamento de salud del condado de Johnson, que proporciona un personal dedicado y atento, Soporte de operación y otros recursos para ayudar a lograr su objetivo común: Mantener a sus hijos a salvo. Basado en las necesidades de la comunidad, Esta coalición implementa programas basados en evidencia, tales como chequeos de asiento de coche, Talleres de seguridad y clínicas deportivas, que ayudan a los padres y cuidadores a prevenir las lesiones infantiles. |
