Showing posts with label Travis Thompson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travis Thompson. Show all posts

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Frankie DeAlba headlines on June 28 at the Santander Arena In Reading, PA.



Reading, PA (May 2, 2014)--On Saturday night, June 28th, rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie DeAlba will headline a big night of boxing at the Santander Arena in Reading.

The Pro-Am show is promoted by Kings Promotions.

DeAlba of Reading, PA will compete in an 8-round bout.  He has won 10 consecutive fights and is unbeaten in his last 14 that has raised his record to 12-1-2 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 registered an 8-round split decision over Israel Suarez on April 18 in Allentown, PA.
 
DeAlba's opponent will be named shortly.
 
In four round bouts:
 
Pat Kehoe (1-0) of Reading, PA will take on Danny Lugo (2-7) of Harrisburg, PA in a Welterweight fight.
 
Robert Ramos (1-2-1, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will battle Travis Thompson (5-11-3, 3 KO's) of Pottstown, PA in a Lightweight bout.
 
Miquel Martinez (1-0) of Reading, PA will fight Lionel Charles (0-2) of Bronx, NY in a Jr. Middleweight bout.
 
Randy Easton (2-2-1, 1 KO) of Williamsport, PA will fight pro debuting Jamar Johnson of Philadelphia in a Heavyweight tilt.
 
Benjamin Burgos (1-6-1) of Mount Pocono, PA will box Antonio DuBose (4-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia in a Featherweight fight. 
 
Some of the best Amateurs in the area will be on display as there will be bouts the feature both male and female fighters.
 
In an 132-pound female fight, Yesenia Torres of Reading, PA will fight Brookes Shilling of Bethlehem, PA.
 
In a 95-pound boys fight, Julius Torres of Reading, PA will take on Harold Lopez of Lancaster, PA.
 
in a 132-pound female fight, Jasmine Torres of Reading, PA. will square off with an opponent to be announced.

in an 88-pound female fight, Kaliah Rodriguez of Reading, PA will fight Angelita Rodriguez of New Jersey.
 
In 141-male fight, Darrel Lee of Reading, PA will take on an opponent to be named.
 
Frank Dawson of Reading, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a 132-pound fight.
 
Jose Torres of Reading, PA will fight Xavian Rodriguez of Reading, PA in an 85-pound fight.
 
Tickets for this special night of boxing are priced at $28, $48 and $78 and can be purchased at www.kingsboxing.com or by calling 610-587-5950

Monday, March 11, 2013

WAR at the FORGE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE TUESDAY MARCH 12TH


VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT

Reading, PA -
King’s Promotions, in association with David Feldman, will hold a final press conference
at the Valley Forge Casino Resort at 6:30 pm on Tuesday March 12th for the live boxing event taking
place there on Friday March 15th. This will be the first boxing event taking place at the new casino. The
main principles of the March 15th fight card will be on hand to address the media and public. The press
conference is open to the public.

WHAT:
Final press conference for the March 15th fight card at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.

WHERE:
Center Bar in the casino: Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 1st Ave., King of Prussia, PA
19406. Phone: 610-768-3288

WHEN:
Tuesday March 12th at 6:30pm

WHO:
Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions and David Feldman. Also on hand will be featured
boxers Naim Nelson, Georgi Kevlishvili, Harry Yorgey, Tevon Farmer, Travis Thompson and Sultahn
Staton.

Fight tickets are priced at $125 for VIP, $75 for ringside, and $45 for general admission. Tickets can be
purchased at King’s Gym, Valley Forge Casino Resort, and Empire Surplus Home Center (Leesport, PA).
Tickets also available online at: kingsboxing.com and vfboxing.eventbrite.com

Thursday, January 31, 2013

PRIZED AMATEUR SHAKOR JACKSON MAKES PRO DEBUT TONIGHT IN STATEN ISLAND


SIX BOUT CARD AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (January 31, 2013)—TONIGHT at the Beautiful Hilton Garden Inn, Prized amateur standout Shakor Jackson will make his professional debut when he takes on Cornelius Whitlock (0-0-1) of Hanover, Maryland in a bout scheduled for four rounds.
In the main event promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions, local favorite Nicky DeMarco takes on Travis Thompson in a six round Lightweight bout
Jackson, of Newark, New Jersey is part of the Elite Heat Boxing Team based out of Newark, has one of the most decorated resumes as he enters to the pro ranks.
Robert Griffin is his manager and he is co-promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions and GH3 Promotions
The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame inductee has won the Diamond Gloves in 2009 and 2010; 2010 & 2011 New Jersey State Champion; 5 time Silver Gloves champion; National Runner Up; 4 Time Regional Champion.  He finished his amateur record was 70-17 and was ranked fourth in the United States
The full card for tonight’s action:
Nicky DeMarco (4-2, 2 KO’s) vs. Travis Thompson (4-8-1, 3 KO’s)—6 Rds Lightweights
Denis Douglan (14-2, 8 KO’s) vs. Jose Angel Rodriguez (16-2-1, 2 KO)—8 Rds Jr. Middleweights
Susan Reno (PD) vs. Vanessa Greco (1-1-1)—6 Rnds Flyweights
Shakor Jackson (PD) vs. Cornelius Whitlock (0-0-1)—4 rds Welterweights
Dennis Sharpe (17-9-4, 4 KO’s) vs. Doel Carrasquillo (16-23, 14 KO’s)—6 rds Jr. Middleweights
Anthony Gangemi (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Willie Bryant (1-5-1, 1 KO) – 4 rds Jr. Middleweight
Doors open at 6:30 pm and 1st bout is 7:30 pm.  Tickets are priced at $50 (General Admission), $100 (Ringside) and $150 (VIP)
The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

DeMarco to Headline GCP's Second Annual 'Boxing at the Hilton' this Thursday, January 31




  
This Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Nicotra's Ballroom in the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York, Greg Cohen Promotions will proudly present their second annual "Boxing at the Hilton" show, a night of world-class professional boxing, featuring in the six-round main event Staten Island's own lightweight prospect Nicky "Lil Nicky" DeMarco (4-2, 2 KOs) against Travis Thompson (4-8-1, 3 KOs) of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

33-year-old DeMarco, the owner of the popular DeMarco's Boxing Gym in Staten Island, is on a two-fight winning streak and even avenged one of his losses. His fight against the more experienced Thompson will be his first in a year.

In the night's six-round co-featured event will be former National Golden Gloves Champion Denis "Momma's Boy" Douglin (14-2, 8 KOs) of Morganville, New Jersey, in a tough eight-round junior middleweight crossroads matchup with New York, New York's Jose Angel "Silver Boy" Rodriguez (16-2-1, 2 KOs).

Douglin, coming off a disappointing nationally televised loss to Jermell Charlo in his last fight, has chosen a tough challenge to begin his comeback. Rodriguez has fared well and even beaten some good competition.

Also featured that night will be welterweight Shakur Jackson (pro debut) of Newark, New Jersey. Jackson was a heavily decorated amateur boxer and his transition to the professional ranks has been highly anticipated. Jackson's fight is a four-rounder and his opponent is Cornelius Whitlock (0-0-1) of Hanover, Maryland.

Staten Island's Susan Reno will make her pro debut against Brooklyn's Vanessa Greco (1-1-1) in a women's six-round flyweight contest; New Jersey veteran Dennis Sharpe (17-9-4, 4 KOs) will face Laurel, Maryland's Norman Allen (6-6, 3 KOs) in a  six-round super middleweight battle; and rounding out the action will be Mine Hill, New Jersey's  Anthony Gangemi (1-0, 1 KO) taking on Conway, Arkansas'  Willie Bryant  (1-5-1, 1 KO) in a four-round junior middleweight scrap.

Tickets for "Boxing at the Hilton" are available online at www.gcpboxing.comand www.NicotrasBallroom.com or by calling 888.612.4191. They are priced atGeneral Admission $50, Ringside $100 and VIP Ringside $150.

Attention: Last year's event was a total sellout and another one is expected. It is strongly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance.

Doors open at 6:30 pm for VIP Ringside ticket holders and at 7:00 pm for the general public. Action starts at 7:30 pm. All bouts subject to change.

The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.