Frankie DeAlba eyeing big fights but must get by Israel Suarez April 18 in Allentown, Pa

5 professional and 6 amateur bouts highlight a big pro-am card

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALLENTOWN, PA (APRIL 14, 2014)--On Friday night, April 18, Kings Boxing Promotions will present a big Pro-Am card that will be headlined by rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba taking on Israel Suarez in the 8-round main event. DeAlba of Reading, PA has won 9 consecutive fights and is unbeaten in 13 that has raised his mark to 11-1-2 with 4 knockouts. During the streak he has defeated two undefeated fighters in Benjamin Burgos and Andrew Bentley.  On November 30, he scored a thrilling 4th round stoppage over Osnel Charles.  In his last bout, DeAlba is coming off an 8-round unanimous decision over Chazz McDowell on January 25 in Bethlehem, PA. "My training has gone great.  I know a lot of people say this but this really has been my best training to date,"said De Alba "I just work harder and harder and I am ready to go." Suarez of Luguillo, Puerto Rico has a record of 4-3-2 with 1 knockouts. He has been matched tough as he has faced four undefeated opponents and has wins over Omar Pena (2-0-1) and Fauris Capellan (1-0) and in his last bout he fought a majority draw with highly regarded Frankie Trader (10-1) on February 7. Despite that modest record, De Alba knows that he could be in a battle with Suarez. "I know he had a draw with Trader.  Trader is a good prospect.  Suarez is from Puerto Rico and they are tough fighters.  I know it's going to be a good fight." De Alba knows that 2014 is a moving year to get him position for big fights and he is looking forward to the process. "I know by the end of the year I should be fighting for some small title.  I just continue to work hard.  I know because my name is getting out there that a lot of fighters want to end my streak." By 2015, De Alba will be ready for the big names of the division and has set his sights on a particular former world champion. "I fight whoever they put in front of me.  I see some guys with big records like Juan Manuel Lopez.  I know I can beat him but I will continue to fight whoever they want me to fight.  I just want to thank my team.  My manager Marshall Kauffman and my trainer Anibal Adorno.  The hard work will pay off," finished De Alba In four round bouts: Pat Kehoe of Reading, PA will make his pro debut against Shawn Sutton (0-1) of Norristown, PA in a Welterweight bout. Super Bantamweight bout, Luis Acevedo (0-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA will take on an opponent to be named. Robert Ramos (1-2, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will fight Benjamin Burgos (1-6, 1 KO) of Mount Pocono, PA. Miquel Martinez of Reading, PA will make his pro debut against Danny Lugo (2-6) of Harrisburg, PA in a Jr. Middleweight bout. In the amateur bouts, there will be five female bouts. Catarina Lentini of Bethlehem will fight Elizabeth Morris of Pttsville in an 132 lb. bout. Yesenia Torres of Reading will take on Marissa Mills of New Jersey in a 138 lb. bout. Jasmin Torres of Reading will square off with Samantha Veresey of Bethlehem in a 138 lb bout.  Kaliah Vasquez of Reading will tangle with Angelita Rodriguez of New Jersey in a 88 lb fight. Kayla Hracho of Reading will fight Brookes Shilling of New Jersey in a 126 lb fight. In the lone male fight, Kevin Garcia of Phoenixville will take on Jay Morales of Bethlehem in an 141 lb novice contest. Tickets for this outstanding evening are $45 and $60 and can be purchased by clicking:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballroom-rumble-tickets-10853508135  or 610 587 5950

KAUFFMAN DISMANTLES BARNETT IN ONE IN READING!!

Big wins for De Alba, Dixon, Easton, & Whitmore

                                                                   Kauffman – Barnett                                                               

                                                                De Alba – Charles

 

READING, PA (December 1, 2013)—Before a raucous crowd of almost 5,600 patrons at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA, WBA number-10 ranked Heavyweight Travis Kauffman destroyed late replacement Jason Barnett inside of one round to capture the WBU Intercontinental championship.

The show was promoted by King’s Promotions.

Kauffman came out and boxed well until he landed a crushing body shot that sent Barnett down to his knees.  Barnett got up but not for long as a right to the head sent him down for a second time.  Barnett would get to his feet but a barrage of punches sent Barnett for a third and final time and fight was stopped 2:09 into the contest.

With the win, Kauffman is now 27-1 with 20 knockouts and 28 year-old native of Reading will now look for a big fight.

Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.

Barnett of Clearwater, Florida stepped in on just five days notice after Manuel Quezada failed to turn in the proper work, drops to 14-15.

In the exciting co-feature,  Frankie De Alba scored three knockdowns en route to a fourth round stoppage over Osnel Charles in a scheduled eight round Lightweight bout.

De Alba dropped Charles in round’s two, three, and four and landed many more hard shots during the bout.  Charles gave as good as he received but the power of De Alba proved to be too much as the bout was finally stopped at 57 seconds of round four.

De Alba of Reading, PA improves to 10-1-2 with four knockouts (he has won 8 in a row and unbeaten in his last 12 fights).  Charles of Atlantic City is now 9-8-1.

Evincii Dixon dropped Rafael Montalvo in round three and scored a six round split decision in their Welterweight clash.  Scores were 58-55 and 57-57 for Dixon while a 3rd judge some how saw it 60-55 for Montalvo.

Dixon is now 3-3-1.  Montalvo is 3-5.

Emil Rodriguez and Travis Thompson battled to a spirited and crowd pleasing four round draw in a Lightweight battle.

Rodriguez took a card 39-37 while two cards read 38-38.  Rodriguez is 0-3-1.  Thompson is now 4-11-3.

Khalib “Big Foot” Whitmore of Philadelphia remained perfect by scoring a 1st round stoppage over Mark Baltimore in a Light Heavyweight battle.

The time was 2:34 of round one for Whitmore who is now 4-0 with 3 knockouts.  Baltimore is now 1-3.

Randy Easton opened the show with 43 second destruction over William Monroe in a scheduled four round Heavyweight bout.

Easton gets his first victory and is now 1-2-1.  Monroe is 0-2.

Cohen Knows WBA #10 Heavyweight Kauffman Must Stay Focused on Saturday's Fight

Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions knows his fighter, Travis Kauffman, must stay focused tomorrow night, when the WBA #10 heavyweight steps in the ring against late sub Jason Barnett of Clearwater, Florida, at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. Kauffman (26-1, 19 KOs) will face Barnett for the WBU Intercontinental Championship in the eight-round main event of a card entitled "Let's Get Reading to Rumble" and presented by King's Promotions. "Travis is in line for some big fights, so it's very important he not look past this opponent, who has scored some upset wins in the past and always comes to fight," said Cohen. "These are often the most dangerous fights a fighter can take because it's so easy to have one eye on the future and not on the fight." Kauffman has some serious momentum going, winning eight consecutive fights. This will be his third in just over three months. He was originally scheduled to take on capable veteran Manuel Quezada, but paperwork difficulties nixed the fight on short notice. "The recipe is certainly there for an upset, but Travis is a solid professional who has been brought along perfectly. I know he will go in and get the job done and then the future is extremely bright for him. He's a very talented American heavyweight with everything it takes to be a star. I will be happy when the fight is over and we can begin to focus on a career-defining fight for him."

KAUFFMAN NOT LOOKING PAST BARNETT

PRESS CONFERENCE AND WEIGH IN TONIGHT AT 5PM AT CROWNE PLAZA IN WYOMISSING

READING, PA (NOVEMBER 29, 2013)--When it was announced that Heavyweight Manuel Quezada would not be able to fight WBA number-10 ranked Heavyweight Travis Kauffman this Saturday night at the Santander Arena, calls were made to almost every credible Heavyweight that was available.

The only guy to step up to the plate was Jason Barnett of Clearwater, Florida.

The bout is for the WBU Intercontinental championship.

Despite having a .500 record of 14-14, Kauffman and his team know that Barnett is dangerous for a couple of very legitimate reasons.

Barnett is more than capable as he has knockout  wins over John Poore (21-3) and Eric Leander (8-0).  Barnett is also a confident as he has won two in a row with wins over Willie Chisolm and Terrance Marbra (6-2).

“We called so many people and Barnett took the fight like he knew something”, said Kauffman’s father Marshall Kauffman.

“Travis is so close to being where he wants to be and is so close to a major fight.  Barnett is coming in here to become a somebody and Travis needs to be as focused as he ever as to win this fight.”

The press conference will take place at 5pm today at the Crowne Plaza and that will be followed by the official weigh-in.

In a six round Jr. Lightweight bout, Frankie De Alba (9-1-2, 3 KO’s) of Reading, PA takes on Osnel Charles (9-7-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City, NJ

In a six round Welterweight bout, Rafael Montalvo (3-4, 3 KO’s) of St. Claire, PA battles Evencii Dixon (2-3, 1 KO) of Lancaster, PA.

In four round bouts:

Randy Easton (0-2-1) of Williamsport, PA takes on pro debutingWilliam Monroe (0-1) of Forestville, MD in a Heavyweight bout.

Travis Thompson (4-11-2, 3 KO’s) of Pottstown, PA will fight Emil Rodriguez (0-3) of Allentown, PA in a Lightweight bout.

Khalib “Big Foot” Whitmore (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia, PA squares off with Mark Baltimore (1-2, 1 KO) of Raleigh, NC in a Lightweight bout.

In a Featherweight bout, Wilfredo Morales of the Bronx will make his pro debut against Jesus Gonzalez (1-3, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA.

Tickets are priced $100, $75, $50 and $35 and can be purchased atwww.ticketmaster.com or call 610 587-5950.

Kings Boxing would like to thank: Reading Eagle, GMI First, Empire Surplus, Ran's Flooring, The Crowne Plaza and Dino's Wings & Things.

JASON BARNETT STEPS IN FOR MANUEL QUEZADA TO FACE TRAVIS KAUFFMANTHIS SATURDAY NIGHT IN READING, PA.

PRESS CONFERENCE AND WEIGH IN FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CROWNE PLAZA IN WYOMISSING  AT 5PM

Reading, PA (November 26, 2013)--This Saturday night at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA, WBA number-ten ranked Heavyweight Travis Kauffman (26-1, 19 KO’s) will now fight Jason Barnett in the 10 round main event for the WBU Intercontinental Heavyweight championship.

Kauffman was originally due to fight Manuel Quezada but Quezada failed to supply the proper paperwork and Barnett was summoned for this title opportunity.

“After it was apparent that Quezada would not be able to make the fight, we looked for good suitable replacements.  We put calls into Derrick Rossy, Epifanio Mendoza and Bowie Topou but Barnett was the only guy willing to take the fight.”, said Kings Promotions Marshall Kauffman

Barnett of Clearwater, Florida has a record of 14-14 with 7 wins coming by knockout.

He holds wins over John Poore (21-3); Eric Leander (8-0) and has won two in a row with his latest win being a 3rd round stoppage over Terrance Marbra on September 14, 2012.

In a six round Jr. Lightweight bout, Frankie De Alba (9-1-2, 3 KO’s) of Reading, PA takes on Osnel Charles (9-7-1, 1 KO) of Atlantic City, NJ

In a six round Welterweight bout, Rafael Montalvo (3-4, 3 KO’s) of St. Claire, PA battles Evencii Dixon (2-3, 1 KO) of Lancaster, PA.

In four round bouts:

Randy Easton (0-2-1) of Williamsport, PA takes on pro debuting Carmelo Marrero of Allentown, PA in a Heavyweight bout.

Travis Thompson (4-11-2, 3 KO’s) of Pottstown, PA will fight Emil Rodriguez (0-3) of Allentown, PA in a Lightweight bout.

Khalib “Big Foot” Whitmore (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia, PA squares off with Mark Baltimore (1-2, 1 KO) of Raleigh, NC in a Lightweight bout.

In a Featherweight bout, Wilfredo Morales of the Bronx will make his pro debut against Jesus Gonzalez (1-3, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA.

On Friday, there will be a press conference that will be followed by the weigh-in at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wyomissing, PA that will begin at 5pm

Tickets are priced $100, $75, $50 and $35 and can be purchased atwww.ticketmaster.com or call 610 587-5950.

Kings Boxing would like to thank: Reading Eagle, GMI First, Empire Surplus, Ran's Flooring, The Crowne Plaza and Dino's Wings & Things.