STAR OF DAVID COMING BACK TO BROOKLYN FOR MORE BROOKLYN BRAWLS!

Knockouts Are A Sure Thing Come May 15, When Dmitriy Salita Presents An Evening Of Super-Charged Professional Boxing!

For Immediate Release New York City (April 8, 2014)---New York area fight fans, get ready for another action-packed evening of professional boxing, featuring many of the best and brightest pugilists in the region. Promoter Dmitriy Salita is proud and excited to announce a fight card, sure to promise thrilling action, and ferocious knockouts, at the Millennium Theater in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn on May 15. "I am excited about another talent packed show," Salita said. "The show will showcase multi-cultural NYC with some of the best contenders in the sport, all from different communities. That's what boxing in New York City is all about!" Salita's Star of David Promotions has crafted a top-notch slate, topped by cruiserweight contender Steve Bujaj. The 12-0 Albanian native snapped up the NY State cruiser crown at the Millennium in February, and Salita promises he will be matched tough on May 15 as he continues his push to a world title. Bujaj will bring a rooting section down from Yonkers, where he resides. "Bujaj is an excellent fighter, who is looking to climb up the contender ladder," Salita said. "He is looking to place himself into title contention this year." Jarrell Miller, a promising heavyweight just signed to Star of David, will also see action. The Brooklyn resident, nicknamed "Big Baby," has been making foes whimper like a newborn; he is 8-0, with 8 KOs. Can 13-2 Vincent Thompson make his "0" go?  "Jarrell Miller is one of best, most explosive heavyweight prospects in America," the promoter said. "He is taking on a tough contender, a fellow prospect, and is very focused on making a statement in this fight." Middleweight prospect Steve Martinez wowed the Millennium crowd with his power-punching style at the Theater in February, and Salita is bringing the 14-1 Bronx boxer back for an encore on May 15. Opponent Taronze Washington will be flown in from Texas, having won two of his last three fights, with a desire to silence Martinez' fans traveling down from the Bronx. "Steve Martinez is back in the ring again and is looking to put on another exciting performance," Salita said. "Steve is looking to fight top contenders in the division." Boxing fans will be entertained by the talented hitter Amanda Serrano, a Puerto Rican-born Brooklyn resident who boasts a 20-1 record. The former WBC super featherweight champion craves another world title shot, ASAP, and needs a win in Brighton Beach to maintain momentum.  Also gloving up May 15 at the Millennium: Dimash Niyazov, a 5-0-2 pugilist from Staten Island; fellow New Yorker Peter Reyes, a 4-0 slugger who seeks the show-stopper KO in every bout; Marco Suarez, a 2-0 prospect from the Bronx; and 3-1 Akil Auguste from Brooklyn.  Log on to http://www.dsalita.com/ for ticket information, and be sure to snap up the tickets quickly, as this card has sellout written all over it.

Top flyweight prospect Miguel 'No Fear' Cartagena is set for his first 8 round fightthis Saturday

This Saturday rising Puerto Rican-American prospect Miguel 'No Fear' Cartagena ( 10-0, 3 KO's ) from Philadelphia of Puerto Rican descendant, will face off against Mexican veteran, Felipe Rivas ( 15-15-2, 9 KO's ) in a 8 round bout at super flyweight division at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA.

"I'm ready for my first 8 round fight. This is going to be a classic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico war, and as far as I know Puerto Rico is winning, and I'm not gonna change that", stated Philly's born and raise Cartagena, who is trained by Raúl 'Chino' Rivas at the Guts & Glory Gym located in West Berlin, New Jersey.

Rivas has a split decision loss against former two time world champion, Ivan Calderon, and on his last performance, he was defeated by amateur star Emmanuel Rodríguez via unanimous decision.

At the amateurs, Cartagena ended up with a record of 158-13. During that path he won 4 National Golden Gloves, AIBA World Games Champion, US National Champion, among other achievements. For his accomplishments he received the "Pride of Philadelphia Award" by the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.

Since joining manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management in Blackwood, NJ, Cartagena has been very active.

"I let Miguel know that we would take a hard run and promised him that I would keep him active and fight no less than 6 times a year until we get noticed, and we are on our way now", said Mark Cipparone, 

Cipparone ended up saying, "When Miguel and I sat down for the first time, one of the first things that I asked was if he was willing to do what it takes to become World Champion, if he was willing to make tough decisions in order to become world Champ, he said yes. Miguel has since made the difficult choice and left his trainer from the amateurs, and since he started training with Raul 'Chino' Rivas, and his overall boxing performance has been growing dramatically. Miguel has given 110% of himself to his career and I feel that I am equally matched energy for energy with him".


"I'm very excited to be part of Club 1957 Management. Mark gets me everything I ask for, and I will not disappoint him because he will get what he wants in return", said a confident Miguel Cartagena.

In the maint event, WBA #9 Heavyweight, Travis "My Time" Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO's ) will face Vincent Thompson ( 13-1, 2 KO's ) for the WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight Championship. The co-main event bout is between Frank Santos De Alba (10-1-2, 4 KO's) from Reading, PA against New Yorker Chazz McDowell ( 6-3-1, 1 KO ) in a Jr. Lightweight 8 rounds bout.

First fight starts at 7:15pm.

Rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba looks to up end Chazz McDowell this Saturday in Bethlehem

Travis Kauffman takes on Vincent Thompson for WBA Fedlatin Title

For Immediate Release BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 22, 2014)--This Saturday night at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA one of the hottest 130-pound prospects in the United States will be back in action as Frankie De Alba takes on Chazz McDowell in the 8 round co-feature bout. The show is promoted by King's Promotions and XFE. De Alba of Reading, PA via Bayamon, Puerto Rico has a record of 10-1-2 with 4 knockouts and is unbeaten in his last bouts and has won 8 straight. De Alba's results have gotten better as the competition has improved.  He also is more confident and he has seen the difference in training. "My training camp was great,"said De Alba.  "I have had a great 6 week camp and I feel it was the best camp top date." He knows that McDowell, 6-3-1 with 1 knockout will bring some skills to the ring on Satirday night. "I have seen that Chazz likes to box.  I am going to put pressure on him and little by little I am going to break him down." In his bout, De Alba thrilled more than 5,000 fans in Reading as he scored four knockdowns en route to a 4th round stoppage over the durable Osnel Charles onNovember 30th. "I am not surprised by my punching power.  Styles make fights and I have not been in with many guys who want to engage so that's why I don't have more knockouts.  I haven't had the opportunity to exchange with many opponents." De Alba noticed that the crowd was on their feet for most of the fight with Charles as he was in fan friendly brawl. "My job is to entertain the boxing fans.  They pay their hard earned money so I just want to entertain everybody." The 26-year old feels he is coming into his own and is just now hitting his stride, "I only had 9 amateur fights.  I am learning on the job and I have been getting in better shape.  I have more experience and i am smarter and getting better everyday." "I am ready for Saturday.  I am going to put on a good show and entertain all the boxing fans."    Said the event's promoter Marshall Kauffman, "Frankie is very hungry.  He is young and aggressive & getting better with each fight.  He has a lot of potential." In the main event, WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight, Travis Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO's) of Reading, PA takes on Vincent Thompson  (13-1, 2 KO's) of Federal Way, Washington in a 10 round bout for the WBA Fedlatin title. In an eight round bout, Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will fightFelipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO's) of Nogales, Mexico in a Bantamweight bout. In Four Round Bouts: Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA will fight Benjamin Burgos (1-5) of Mount Pocono, PA. Khalib "Big Foot" Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia, PA will square off withAntonio Liles (1-4, 1 KO) of North Carolina in a Light Heavyweight bout. Jr. Welterweight Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut againstDominic Goode (0-1) of New Jersey. Lonnie Jackson Jr. (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will fight Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, Florida in a Lightweight bout. Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com 1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15

Saturday's Kauffman vs. Thompson Heavyweight Showdown Sanctioned for WBA Fedelatin Title

Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions, promoter of red-hot WBA #9 heavyweight Travis "My Time" Kauffman, has received a letter of approval and Kauffman's showdown thisSaturday, January 25, against "Vicious" Vincent Thompson will be for the WBA Fedelatin Championship. Reading, Pennsylvania's Kauffman (27-1, 20 KOs) and Federal Way, Washington's Thompson (13-1, 2 KOs) will meet in the 10-round main event of a King's Promotions professional boxing event at the Sands Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tickets for Championship Boxing at the Sands Bethlehem are priced at $50, $75, $125, and $200 in advance ($5 more at the door) and are available through The Sands box office and all Ticketmaster locations. "I am happy the WBA has chosen to recognize this fight as being of championship caliber, as both guys have excellent records and are deserving of this opportunity" said Greg Cohen. "Travis has slowly built momentum during his comeback and is now running full steam into important tests such as this. These are the kinds of fights that will get him ready for his eventual world championship challenge." The WBA Supervisor appointed for the bout is Carlos Sucre. The Sands Bethlehem is located at 77 Sands Blvd in Bethlehem.

Travis Kauffman sees Thompson bout as gateway fight to bigger opportunities

READING, PA (JANUARY 16, 2014)--On Saturday night, January 25th, WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight, Travis Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO's) takes on Vincent Thompson (13-1, 2 KO's) in a 10 -round bout for the WBU Intercontinental championship from the Sands in Bethlehem, PA. The show is promoted by King's Boxing and XFE Boxing. Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions. Kauffman knows that a win over Thompson, who has impressive credentials himself, will springboard himself to a big opportunity in the wide open Heavyweight division.   "Everything has been good in camp,"said Kauffman.  "I have been working with (undefeated Heavyweight) Bryant Jennings, (Heavyweight contender) Steve Cunningham and (Undefeated Light Heavyweight) Khalib Whitmore.  This also is the 2nd camp that we have incorporated former Cruiserweight champion Al Cole as part of the training team."   Kauffman knows that the southpaw Thompson brings some quality skills to the ring on January 25th.   "Thompson is the toughest fight since my fight with Tony Grano.  He is not a big puncher but he is very fast.  The plan is to beat him down and show him what I already know that I am at a whole another level that he is at.  I know that he is coming to attempt to win, but my experience and pressure will be the deciding factors in the fight."   Although not looking past Thompson, Kauffman, who is riding a nine fight winning streak, knows that he could be graduating to the big stage shortly.   "I Love fighting at home," continued Kauffman.  "But I also want those big opportunities.  I fight better with better opposition and even though I won by 1st round knockout in my last bout, You will see a better Travis Kauffman on January 25th.    Once again, King's Promotions has put on a stellar undercard.   In eight round bouts: Frankie De Alba (10-1-2, 3 KO's) of Reading, PA takes on Chazz McDowell (6-3-1, 1 KO) of Yonkers, NY in a Jr. Lightweight bout. Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will fight Felipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO's) of Nogales, Mexico in a Bantamweight bout. In four round bouts: Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA will do battle with Benjamin Burgos (1-5) of Mount Pocono, PA in a Lightweight bout Khalib Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will square off withRaymere Palmer (0-1) of Las Vegas in a Light Heavyweight bout. Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut againstDominic Goode (0-1) of Williamstown, NJ in a Jr. Welterweight fight. Lonnie Jackson Jr. (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will box Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, FL in a Lightweight bout. Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com 1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15

WBA NUMBER-9 RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT TRAVIS KAUFFMAN TO TAKE ON VINCENT THOMPSON ON SATURDAY JANUARY 25TH AT THE SANDS IN BETHLEHEM, PA

Plus Frankie De Alba takes on Chazz McDowell and Miguel Cartegena battle Felipe Rivas

BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 3, 2014)--On Saturday night January 25th, King's Boxing Promotions & XFE presents a great night of boxing at the Sands in Bethlehem, that will feature the WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight in the world Travis Kauffman taking on once beaten Vincent Thompson in the ten round main event.   Kauffman of Reading, PA has a record of 27-1 with 20 knockouts. He has risen to Number-nine by the WBA.   He won is his first 18 bouts with wins over William Shahan (7-1) and Malachy Farrell (16-1) before his only blemish to Tony Grano.   Kauffman is riding an nine bout winning streak with wins over Chris Koval (24-6) and his last bout when he stopped Jason Barnett in one round on November 30th in Reading, PA. In that bout, Kauffman dropped Barnett three times with the final two coming on hard body shots. Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions. Thompson of Federal Way, Washington has a record of 13-1 with two knockouts. The thirty year-old southpaw won his first thirteen bouts with wins over Freddie Miller (1-0-1); Enrique Lobatos (1-0-1); Charles Ellis (6-0-1) &  Jonta Willis (8-1-1). In his last bout, Thompson suffered the first blemish on his record when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Charles Martin (9-0-1) on September 21st in Shelton, Washington. In the eight round co-feature, rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba will take onChazz McDowell. De Alba of Reading, PA has a record of 10-1-2 with four wins coming via stoppage. He has not been defeated since his pro debut and is riding an eight fight win streak. During the streak he has wins over undefeated fighters Andrew Bentley & Benjamin Burgos. In his bout, De Alba stole the show with an exciting four knockdown performance as he stopped the tough Osnel Charles in four round on November 30, 2013 in Readin, PA. McDowell of Yonkers, NY has a record of 6-3-1 with one coming by knockout. McDowell turned pro in 2010 and won his first five bouts.  He has been stepping up the competition as he faced Emanuel Gonzalez (10-0), Joseph Perez (9-1) and in McDowell's last bout he was able to battle to a six round draw with Amos Cowart (7-0) on August 14th in New York. In an eight round Bantamweight bout, undefeated Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on Felipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO's) of Nogales, Snoroa, Mexico. Travis Thompson (5-11-3, 3 KO's) of York, PA will battle Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Lightweight bout scheduled for six rounds. In four round bouts: Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, FL will fight Gerald Smith (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a Lightweight bout. Khalib Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced in a Light Heavyweight bout  Angel Concepcion (5-0) of Newark, NJ will fight Raymere Palmer (0-1-1) of Allentown, PA in a Light Heavyweight bout. Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Bernel Ayres (0-3) of Harlem, NY in a Jr. Welterweight bout. Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com 1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15