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 1^st 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.

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.

MEDIA CONFERENCE TO FORMALLY ANNOUNCE THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 "BOXING AT THE HILTON" AT NICOTRA'S BALLROOM IN THE HILTON GARDEN INN IN STATEN ISLAND

***MEDIA CONFERENCE ALERT*** FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 1:00 PM AT HILTON GARDEN INN MEDIA AND GENERAL PUBLIC ARE WELCOME WHO: NICKY "LIL NICKY" DEMARCO (4-2, 2 KOs) STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK SHAKUR JACKSON (PRO DEBUT) NEWARK, NEW JERSEY THOMAS"CORNFLAKE" LAMANNA (10-0, 6 KOs) MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY DENNIS "MAMMA'S BOY" DOUGHLIN (14-2, 8 KOs) MARLBORO, NEW JERSEY GREG COHEN, GREG COHEN PROMOTIONS SCOTT SETARO, APPLESEED HOMES RICHARD AND LOIS NICOTRA, OWNERS OF HILTON GARDEN INN SUSAN ANDERSON, HILTON GARDEN INN FRANK SANCHEZ, HILTON GARDEN INN CARROLL TAVELLA, HILTON GARDEN INN WHAT: A press conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York, to discuss the upcoming second-annual "Boxing at the Hilton", scheduled for Thursday, January 31, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The media and general public are welcome to attend. WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2013, at 1:00 PM WHERE: The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue Staten Island, New York (718) 477-2400 Attention: Last year's event was a total sellout and another one is expected. It is strongly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets for "Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn" are available online at www.GCPboxing.com or by calling 888.612.4191. They are priced at General Admission $50, Ringside $100 and VIP Ringside $150. 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.