Washington, D.C.. (February, 15, 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.
Attah of Washington, D.C via Nigeria has a record of 28-21-1 la 11 group.
A terrific ten bout is now set that will feature many up and coming stars in the beltway region.
In 8-wareega co-feature, Urdun Shimmell will battle the upset-minded Willis Lockett in a Cruiserweight bout.
Shimmell of Hudsonville, Michigan has a record of 19-1 la 16 knockouts and is looking to rebound after suffering his first professional defeat.
The 27 sano jir ah jeestay xirfadeed ee 2012 after completing a successful amateur career.
He won his first nineteen bouts which included wins over Brad Johnson (2-0) & Damon McCreary (15-1).
In uu xumad la soo dhaafay, Shimmell dropped a 10-round unanimous decision to undefeated Isiah Thomas in a nationally televised bout.
Lockett of Takoma Park, Maryland ayaa heysta rikoor ah 14-15-5 with five knockouts and has shown he will take on all comers from 168 pounds on up.
The 39 year-old is a fifteen year veteran of the squared circle and has sprung many upsets over the course of his career.
Those big wins include triumphs over Tyrone Tate (5-1), Glenn Turner (3-0-1), Willie Williams (6-1), tartame hore ee horyaalka adduunka Larry Marks, Joe McCready (10-2-1) & John Lennox (13-3). In uu xumad la soo dhaafay, Lockett dropped a 6-round split decision to Ed Latimore (10-0) on January 8th in Royal Oak, Michigan.
In a 6-round Middleweight bout, artist knockout, Demond Nicholson (15-1, 15 KO ee) ee Laurel, Maryland will take on Victor Kpadenou (10-10, 5 KO ee) of Cotonou, Benin.
King’s Promotions promoted Super Lightweight, Mykal Fox (8-0, 2 KO ee) of Forestville, MD will fight Claudinei Lacerda (17-13-1, 12 KO ee) of Sombrio, Brazil in a bout scheduled for 6-rounds.
