Derek "Pooh" Ennis looking to get back into title contention with win over Truax this Friday night in Chicago

PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 24, 2014)--This Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, perennial Jr. Middleweight and Middleweight contender, Derek "Pooh" Ennis (24-4-1, 13 KO's) will be back in action when he takes on Caleb Truax in the 10-round Middleweight co-feature that will be televised by ESPN's Friday Night Fights. Ennis of Philadelphia is the former USBA Jr. Middleweight champion,  will be thrust back into the spotlight with opportunity to upset that apple cart of Truax (23-1-2, 14 KO's) who is currently ranked number-11 by the IBF. "Everything is going well and we trained very hard for this fight," said Ennis. "I saw him fight Ossie Duran (which Truax fought to a draw in his last bout that took place on January 3) and I see that he tries to come in and get a knockout." Ennis believes that his experience, which is career that started in 2007 will be the key for him to reign victorious. "I have been on and off.  I have been to number-1 and number-2 in the world.  I know he is ranked but I am going to do what I do but after this win, I am going back down to 154 pounds for another run." Ennis has had opportunities and has come up a bit short and he knows that this could be a final chance in front of the national audience and he know the importance of a winon Friday night.   "This fight, I am going for the gusto.  When I win, I will keep it moving.  If for some reason, It doesn't go well, I will have to take a look at the many job opportunities that I have received over the past little while but I am not ready to do that.  I do consider this fight a make it or break it situation."   "Being on television is a great opportunity for the fans to see me put on a this great performance and I have worked very hard for this.  I just can't wait to get in there on Friday," finished Ennis.   Ennis is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision win over Emil Gonzalez on March 14 in Philadelphia and has solid wins over Troy Browning (20-2-1); Eromesele Albert (22-3-1) and Gabriel Rosado (14-4) on his resume.   Ennis is managed by Battlestrong Boxing which is consisted of Moz Gonzalez & Eddie Woods.

MIGUEL CARTAGENA TAKES ON BATTLE TESTED JOSE RIVERA FRIDAY NIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 10, 2012)—This Friday night at the National Guard Armory, former amateur standout Miguel Cartagena will look to make it six for six when he takes on the experienced Jose Rivera in a six round bout that will headline a show promoted by Power Productions.

Cartagena, the twenty-year old native of Philadelphia has blitzed through his first five opponents by scoring a first round and two second round knockouts and in his two unanimous decision victories he did not lose a round in either.

Miguel was a top amateur prospect before joining Battlestrong Boxing which is comprised of the management duo of Moz Gonzalez & Eddie Woods

Cartagena and Rivera were scheduled to fight on July 27^th in Atlantic City but Rivera refused to fight after the bout was cut from six to four rounds.

“We were very upset when that happened”, said co-manager Moz Gonzalez

“Miguel trained very hard and both guys were in the ring. Now there is no questions that this is the main event and it’s a six round fight. Miguel is going to show Rivera what would have happened on July 27^th but now he gets to have a great win as a main event fighter in his hometown”

Rivera of New Rochelle, New York should prove to a test for Cartagena as he will facing his fifth undefeated fighter in a row and seventh overall and he has yet to be stopped against the likes of former Olympic Alternate Qaíd Muhammad, Knockout artist Jonathan Gonzalez and WBC Caribbean champion Elton Dharry.

For more information on Miguel “No Fear” Cartagena go to www.battlestrongboxing.com