Showing posts with label Max Alexander. Show all posts
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Monday, May 6, 2013

KO KINGS: Griffin and Spencer added on exciting bouts this Thursday in Dallas, Texas


Atlanta, Georgia - Adrian Patrick, an Atlanta Attorney and Boxing Promoter, worked to get fights for his boxers, undefeated prospect, Jeffery 'TNT' Spencer ( 3-0, 1 KO ) and former world title challenger, Randy "The Gentleman" Griffin ( 25-3, 13 KO's ) for their upcoming bouts, this Thursday, May 9, in a private event ( The Real Estate Council Foundation ) at The Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

"The Gentleman" will battle against undefeated localist, Medzhid Bektemirov (11-0, 9 KO's ) for the WBC/USNBC Light Heavyweight title in a 10 round bout.

Bektemirov is a Russian born, Texas resident fighter, who has made 9 of his 11 fights in Texas, and a victory over experienced Griffin will put him on the map.

Griffin from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hasn't been knocked out, captured WBO/NABO and NABA middleweight titles, after defeating, tough opponent, Julio García by TKO in the six round, and has a controversial draw against Felix Sturm, in a world title fight held in Germany.

In a undefeated duel, Jeffery 'TNT' Spencer from Gary, Indiana will faceJas Phipps ( 3-0, 1 KO ) from Killeen, Texas in a 4 round super middleweight fight.

Spencer ended up with a amateur record of 115-25. During that period, he was 2010 United States National Champion at 178lbs, 2010 CISM World Military Champion, 2010 Four Nations Cup Silver medallist, 2009 Colorado/New Mexico Regional Golden Gloves Champion, 2009 National Golden Gloves Silver medalist, 5 time All ARMY Champion, among others.

"We would like to thank promoter Stephen Crosson for giving us this opportunity" stated Adrian L. Patrick, CEO of KO Kings Promotions "Jeffery Spencer, Randy Griffin, and KO KINGS are committed on making the sacrifices necessary to bring excitement back to boxing, we will energize the crowd on fight night."

KO Kings is seriously seeking TV partnerships and looking to add more talent to its stable of fighters. If interested please call (404) 219-1789and/or email:kokings555@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

TONY FERRANTE TO NOW TAKE ON DHAFIR SMITH FOR PENNSYLVANIA STATE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON MAY 4TH AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER


CHESTER, PA (April 24, 2012)—On Friday night May 4th, grizzled veteran Dhafir “No Fear” Smith has stepped in for the injured Tommy Karpency and will face Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante for the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship at Harrahs in Chester.
The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing.

Smith of Philadelphia has a record of 25-22-7 with four knockouts. He has been in with some of the bigger names in boxing such as Shaun George, Max Alexander, Wayne Johnsen, Mike Paschall, Curtis Stevens, Andre Ward, Adonis Stevenson, Kingsley Ikeke, Jerson Ravelo, Jesus Gonzalez, and Cornelius White.

Smith holds a win over former IBF Super Middleweight champ Jeff Lacy.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-3 with seven knockouts and is coming off a ten round loss to former four time world title challenger Omar Sheika in what many are hailing as one of the best fights in Pennsylvania in recent years.

In that fight, Sheika and Ferrante fought tooth and nail in a bout where both guys were battered and exchanged heavy shots throughout the fight. Ferrante landed some great shots but it wasn’t enough as Sheika applied pressure and outlasted the tough Ferrante and won by scores of 99-90, 99-90 and a better indicator of 95-94.

Ferrante won his first nine professional bouts before dropping back to back bouts to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2) and Ronson Frank (17-0).

Ironically, Mussachio worked Ferrante’s corner for his bout against Sheika.

In a six round co-feature, Victor Vasquez (14-6-1, 7 KO’s) will rematch Paul Fernandez (5-4-2, 3 KO’s) in a battle of Philadelphia based lightweights.

John Mercurio (4-0, 3 KO’s) will look to gain his second win over William Miranda (5-4-1) of Allentown, PA in a six round Heavyweight bout.

Taneal Goyco (4-3, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will see action in a six round Light Heavyweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Alex Barbosa (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on Jonathan Ocassio (0-8) of Philadelphia in a four round Bantamweight bout.

Joey Tiberi (7-1, 5 KO’s) of Newark, Delaware will face off with Sidell Blocker (1-5-1) of Pleasantville, NJ in a four round Lightweight bout.

Tyrone Crawley Jr. (1-0) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Lightweight bout.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020or on www.webtix.net