KEA Boxing Promotions Signs Yusaf "Mack Attack" to an Exclusive Promotional Contract!

KEA Boxing Promotions is proud to announce the signing of light heavyweight veteran Yusaf “Mack Attack” Mack (31-7, 17 KO’s) of Philadelphia to an exclusive promotional contract. “Mack is a veteran and seasoned warrior in the sport and we are excited to have him part of the KEA team. He defended his USBA title against Omar Sheika on one of our shows and we saw his potential. We believe he still has something to prove to the boxing world, and hope to have him back in the rankings by the end of 2014.” Says Andre Kut-President of KEA Boxing Promotions.

“I am looking for nothing but wins and even a shot at a world title again this year. I feel real good about signing with KEA Boxing Promotions and feel like I have good folks backing me now.” says Mack.

Yusaf Mack is a light heavyweight fighting out of Philadelphia. He is currently 31-7 with 17 knockouts. He has was the former USBA and NABF Champion in two separate divisions and fought for the IBF title not once but twice in two separate divisions. Some notable fights for Mack are against Omar Sheika, Carl Froch, Cedric Agnew, and Glen Johnson. Mack was also once ranked in the top ten by Ring Magazine in the light heavyweight division. KEA Boxing will be announcing Mack’s next bout shortly.

For more information, please visit www.keaboxing.com or contact KEA Boxing at (973) 903-2907or (973) 222-2273.

 

 

Widow of Oscar Suarez to walk at PurpleStride Marathon November 3

Philadelphia, PA (October 17, 2012) – Marie Suarez, the widow of legendary boxing trainer Oscar Suarez, will walk in his honor at the PurpleStride Marathon Saturday, November 3 at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA.

With a million dollar smile and soft personality, Suarez was recognized as one of boxing’s good guys. The New Jersey native trained world champions “Prince” Naseem Hamed, Acelino “Popo” Freitas and Jhonny Gonzalez as well as contenders Omar Sheika, Aglando Nunes and Patrick Lopez among others. In 2008, Suarez lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer at age 47. Two years later, he was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.  

A benefit for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, PurpleStride is an annual 5K walk that takes place in various locations throughout the country. The walk helps raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer research, with the hopes of one day finding a cure for what is widely regarded as the worst form of cancer.

“I raise money for the cause as often as possible,” said Marie Suarez, a native of Paterson, NJ who resides in West Berlin, NJ. “My goal is to start the Oscar Suarez Foundation in the near future and events like this help educate me further about the process. The Suarez Foundation will be about patient care, education and helping families that get caught by surprise. Pancreatic Cancer gives no warning and the medical expenses are through the roof. I am hoping to gear my efforts strictly for patient care awareness, funeral expenses and things of that nature. I am still working on the specifics, but I am dedicated to making a difference.”

Every year, approximately 44,000 Americans are diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and it’s the second leading cause of cancer death. Only six percent of people with Pancreatic Cancer survive longer than five years. Sadly, only two percent of the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget goes towards Pancreatic Cancer research, making it the most under-funded and least-studied of all major cancers.    

Donations can be made in Oscar’s honor and those interested in participating in the event can register by going to http://purplestride.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1027871&lis=1&kntae1027871=BD78FEACF98A4A36B1D61B8E0E4644EF&team=5275308

For more information, please contact Marie Suarez at Mse22st@aol.com.

YUSAF MACK TO TAKE ON SABOU BALLOGOU ON JULY 7TH AT THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA

Plus Philly Favorites Dhafir Smith, Tim Witherspoon Jr., Eric Hunter, Wahid Raheem, Tyrone Crawley Jr, Alex Barbosa and More as well as some of Philadelphia’s finest amateurs

PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 20, 2012)—On Saturday night July 7^th at the beautiful Pennsylvania Convention Center, James Shuler Gym Promotions presents a night of boxing that will feature some of the best boxers in Philadelphia.

In the main event, Former world title challenger and currant USBA Light Heavyweight champion, Yusaf Mack will take on upset minded Sabou Ballogou in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Mack of Philadelphia has a record of 30-4-2 with seventeen knockouts and is coming an impressive performance when he scored an emphatic twelve round unanimous decision over former four-time world title challenger Omar Sheika on April 28^th in Atlantic City.

Mack previously challenged for the IBF World championship and gave undefeated champion Tavoris Cloud all he wanted before being stopped in the eighth round.

Mack has victories over Donnell Wiggins (21-4-2); Jose Juan Vasquez (16-1-1); Daniel Judah (22-2-3) & Chris Henry (23-1)

Mack’s only setbacks have been to world champions Cloud, Alejandro Berrio, Glen Johnson and former world title challenger Librado Andrade.

Ballogou of Paris, France has a record of 8-5 with three knockouts.

He is a former IBC International and IBF Pan African Middleweight champion and is coming off a performance when he dropped an eight round unanimous decision to highly regarded and undefeated Derrick Webster in what was Ballogou’s American debut.

In that bout, Ballogou dropped Webster twice in round seven and Webster seemed seconds away from being knocked out before the bell rang to signal the end of the round.  Webster was able to compose himself and hang on for the victory.

In the six round co-feature, newly crowned Pennsylvania Light Heavyweight champion Dhafir Smith (26-22-7, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Bobby Jordan (8-3-1, 4 KO’s) of Norfolk, VA.

In a four round Featherweight bout, former U.S. Olympic Alternate Eric Hunter (15-2, 8 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Jason Rorie (6-15-2, 3 KO’s) of Winston-Salem, NC

All below bouts are four rounders:

Tim Witherspoon Jr. (6-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Cassius Clay (0-3) in a Lightweight bout

Alex Barbosa (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be announced in a Bantamweight bout.

Tyrone Crawley Jr. (2-0) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be announced in a Welterweight bout

Wahid Raheem (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Isaac Suarez (7-1, 3 KO’s) of Lancaster, PA

Kareem Macfarland (1-0, 1 KO) takes on Saud Clark (1-0, 1 KO) in a battle of Philadelphia based Welterweights.

Terrell James will make his pro debut against Terrell Boggs (0-4) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Greg Jackson will make his pro debut against Vaughn Anderson (0-2) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Corey Morley will make his pro debut against Randy Easton (0-0-1) of Williamsport, PA in a Heavyweight bout.

Orlando Lewis (4-2, 4 KO’s) of Vineland, New Jersey will make his return after a four year hiatus when he takes part in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

There will also be appearances by some of the best amateur fighters in Philadelphia such as 2011-2012 National champion Rasheen Brown, Tony DuBose and Isiah Gibbons

Tickets are $100, $65, and $35 and can be purchased at

James Shuler Gym (750 North Brooklyn Street)
 

Spencer’s Barber Shop (4045 Lancaster, Ave)
 

Buster Custus at 215 416 1282

MASSIVE UNDERCARD SET TO SUPPORT SHEIKA – MACK USBA TITLE FIGHT THIS FRIDAY AT RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY

Undefeated stars Webster, Rodriguez, LaManna, Young, Curiel & Bujac highlight 11 bout undercard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 23, 2012)—This Friday night at Resorts Hotel and Casino, Omar Sheika battles Yusaf Mack for the USBA Light Heavyweight title in what is an important showdown.  But before the much anticipated main event, Nedal’s Boxing Promotions and Andre Kut’s KEA Boxing has put together a massive 11 bout undercard that will feature no less than seven undefeated fighters.

The entire twelve bout card can be seen LIVE all over the world beginning at 7pm on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Omar_Sheika_vs_Yusaf_Mack/1485

In the eight round co-feature, Super Middleweight, Derrick “Take it to bank” Webster (12-0, 7 KO’s) of Glassboro, NJ takes on Sabou Ballagou (8-4, 3 KO’s) of Paris, France.

In a six round Welterweight bout, Juan Rodriguez Jr. (8-0, 3 KO’s) battles Daniel Crabtree (3-4, 3 KO’s) of Hilliard, OH.

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (7-0, 5 KO’s) of Millville, NJ will take on Keuntray Henson (4-4, 1 KO) of Albuquerque, NM in a six round Jr. Middleweight bout.

Polish import Przemyslaw Opalach (9-1, 8 KO’s) of Olsztyn, Poland will face Sean Rawley Wilson (5-9, 1 KO) of La Vista, Nebraska in a six round Middleweight bout.

Alando Swain (5-1, 1 KO) of Trenton, NJ will square off with Wilkins Santiago (4-0, 1 KO) of Lorain, Ohio in a six round Middleweight affair.

Tyrone Luckey (4-1-1, 4 KO’s) of Middletown, NJ will face an opponent to be named in a four round Lightweight bout.

Anthony “Juice” Young (3-0, 2 KO’s) will be fighting in front of his hometown fans will he fights Jose Javier Calderon (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Puerto Rico in a four round Welterweight fight.

Gabriel Diaz (0-1-1) of Philadelphia will look for his first pro win when he fights Herbert Quartey (7-8, 4 KO’s) of Accra, Ghana in a four round Lightweight bout.

David Roman Curiel (2-0, 1 KO) of Paterson, NJ will fight Dominique Foster (0-1) of Hilliard, Ohio will fight in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout.

Stivins Bujaj (7-0, 5 KO’s) of New York will take on David Whittom (11-17-1, 7 KO’s) of Quebec, Canada in a six round Cruiserweight bout.

THERE WILL BE A FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY APRIL 24^TH AT 1PM AT GLOBAL BOXING GYM WHICH IS LOCATED AT 5601-5711 Tonnelle Ave. North Bergen, NJ 07047

THE WEIGH IN WILL BE THURSDAY AT 5 PM AT RESORTS

Tickets for this championship night of boxing cost $80 and $50 and can be purchased by calling:

609-227-6959; 609-396-3005 and 609-586-3225

For more information on Nedal’s Promotions, Click: www.nedalspromotions.com

For More information on KEA Boxing, click: www.keaboxing.com

THOMAS “CORNFLAKE” LAMANNA PREPARES FOR APRIL 27 BOUT AT MAYWEATHER BOXING CLUB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAS VEGAS (April 5, 2012)—Undefeated Jr.Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna has trekked out west and will prepare this week at the Famous Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas for his bout April 27th at Resorts in Atlantic City.

LaManna, 7-0 with five knockouts of Millville, NJ will be making second trip to the Mayweathers Boxing Club and is looking forward to working with the world class talent that is currently in the gym.

“From what I have been reading that besides Floyd, some of the best fighters in the world are in the gym”, said LaManna.

“There are a lot of fighters in my weight class there as well. I know that just being there will raise my game to another level.”

“I want to thank Frank Stea for facilitating this opportunity and the fans will see me put on a great show on April 27th.”

LaManna’s opponent has yet to be named for the six round bout.

The main event will feature the USBA Light Heavyweight championship between Omar Sheika and Yusaf Mack.

Tickets for this championship night of boxing cost $80 and $50 and can be purchased by calling: 609-319-4400 or 973-277-2604

OMAR SHEIKA TO BATTLE YUSAF MACK FOR USBA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON FRIDAY APRIL 27TH AT RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY’S BIGGEST BOXING WEEKEND KICKS OFF WITH IMPORTANT TITLE CLASH

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 2, 2012)—On Friday night April 27th, The biggest boxing weekend in Atlantic City kicks off with an important USBA Title clash when Omar Sheika takes on Yusaf Mack.

The show is promoted by Nedal Abuhumoud’s Nedal’s Promotions and Andre Kut’s KEA Boxing.

Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey has been a mainstay at the top of the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions for sixteen years. He won his first fourteen bouts and went on to beat former world champions Simon Brown and Glen Johnson.

The thirty-five year old Sheika challenged Joe Calzaghe, Eric Lucas; Jeff Lacy and Markus Beyer for world Super Middleweight supremacy but each time came up just a little bit short.

Sheika, 33-11 with twenty-one knockouts is coming off an action packed ten round unanimous decision over Tony Ferrante on February 24th in Chester, PA
Mack of Philadelphia has a record of 29-4-2 with seventeen knockouts and his been at the top of the Super Middleweight and Light heavyweight rankings for the better part of the last half decade.

The thirty-two year old Mack was undefeated in his first twenty-four bouts (22-0-2) which included wins over Donnell Wiggins, Shannon Miller (for the USBA Super Middleweight title), Richard Grant (title defense) and Christian Cruz (title defense) as well as a draw with former world title challenger Randy Griffin.

Mack also has big wins over Jose Juan Vasquez (16-1-1); Daniel Judah (22-2-3) and Chris Henry (23-1). He won the USBA Light Heavyweight crown with a split decision over Otis Griffin

Mack has only lost to top fighters in former world champions Alejandro Berrio & Glen Johnson as well as former world title challenger Librado Andrade.

In his last bout, Mack put up a terrific effort before being stopped by IBF Light Heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud.

An exciting undercard with some of the best prospects on the east coast has been assembled and appearing in separate featured bouts will be:

Undefeated Super Middleweight Derrick Webster (12-0, 7 KO’s) of Glassboro, NJ in an eight round co-feature

Przemyslaw Opalach (9-1, 8 KO’s) of Poland in eight round Middleweight bout

Juan Rodriguez Jr. (8-0, 3 KO’s) of Union City, NJ in a six round Welterweight bout

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (7-0, 5 KO’s) of Millville, NJ in a six round Welterweight bout

Alando Swain (5-1, 1 KO) of Trenton, NJ in a four round Middleweight bout

Tyrone Luckey (4-1-1 4 KO’s) of Middletown, NJ in a four round Lightweight bout

Their Opponents plus more bouts will be announced shortly.

Tickets for this championship night of boxing cost $80 and $50 and can be purchased by calling:

609-227-6959; 609-396-3005 and 609-586-3225

For more information on Nedal’s Promotions, Click: http://www.nedalspromotions.com/

For More information on KEA Boxing, click: http://www.keaboxing.com/

Resorts Casino and Hotel is located at 1133 Boardwalk in Atlantic City

SHEIKA – FERRANTE FIGHT OF YEAR CANDIDATE NOW AVAILABLE ON GFL

CHESTER, PA (March 1, 2012)—This past Friday night at Harrahs in Chester, PA, Omar Sheika scored a ten round unanimous decision over Tony Ferrante in a bout that many are already hailing as a Fight of the Year candidate.

That bout plus a full five bout undercard is now available on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Joey_Eye_Presents_Fight_Night_Ferrante_vs_Sheika/1395

Sheika and Ferrante took turns landing hard shots which thrilled the crowd at Harrahs.  Ferrante jabbed very well early and was able to land some hard uppercuts.  Sheika got through with right hands.  The bout was a battle of geography as Ferrante had much success by keeping Sheika pinned up against the ropes while Sheika performed well in the middle of the ring.

Sheika too control in the middle round by landing some furious combinations.  With both fighters faces showing the signs of a war, Sheika landed a crunching blow in round nine that snapped the head of Ferrante back.  Somehow Ferrante was able to recover and get some work done at the end of the round.  Ferrante came back to have a strong round ten but it was not enough to offset an earlier damage done inflicted by Sheika which included an earlier knockdown.

In the exciting co-feature, Naim Nelson remained undefeated with a close six round majority decision over Linwood Hurd.

This was a bout in which each fighter had solid moments but it was the more solid punching of Nelson that seemed better in the judges’ minds over the volume of Hurd.

Local favorite Jamie Campbell scored a four round unanimous decision over Lonnie Kornegay in a battle of hard hitting Heavyweights.

Fred Jenkins Jr. survived a spirited effort over late-replacement John Michael Terry to eek out a four round unanimous decision in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Tyrone Crawley Jr. made a successful pro debut with a four round unanimous decision over Hamid Robinson.

In a battle of pro debuters, Danny Mills scored the only knockout of the evening when he took out Michael Haines in a Middleweight bout.

This terrific night of boxing was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing & David Feldman.

Joey Eye Boxing returns to Harrahs in Chester on Friday night May 4^th

FERRANTE – SHEIKA CARD SET FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER

Ferrante to take on Sheika for BAM Championship plus five more exciting bouts at Harrahs in Chester

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHESTER, PA (February 21, 2012)—This Friday Night, Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante will take part in the most important bout of his career when he takes on former four time world title challenger Omar Sheika in a ten round bout for the BAM championship.

The bout plus a terrific five bout undercard is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.  This will be the sixth boxing show promoted by Joey Eye Boxing just over 12 months at Harrahs in Chester.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-2 with seven knockouts and is one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia.  Ferrante won his first nine professional bouts before dropping back to back bouts to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2) and Ronson Frank (17-0).

Ferrante has responded with three consecutive victories, with two of those coming at Harrahs in Chester.

Ferrante is coming off a first round stoppage over Joe Park last August 12^th at Harrahs in Chester.

Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey has been a mainstay at the top of the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions for sixteen years.  He won his first fourteen bouts and went on to beat former world champions Simon Brown and Glen Johnson.

Sheika challenged Joe Calzaghe, Eric Lucas; Jeff Lacy and Markus Beyer for world Super Middleweight supremacy but each time came up just a little bit short.

Sheika, 31-11 with twenty-one is coming off a majority decision victory over based Light heavyweight Charles Hayward on January 21^st.

Two six round fights will headline the undercard.

Undefeated Naim Nelson of Philadelphia will take on the battle tested Linwood Hurd in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

Nelson, twenty-one years old has a record of 4-0 and holds victories over undefeated Korey Slone (1-0) and in his last bout he scored a four round unanimous decision over Pedro Andres on January 21^st.

Hurd has a record of 3-2-4 with one knockout.  The twenty-seven year old has fought and had success with solid competition.  Hurd has wins over then undefeated Bryheim Douglas (2-0-2) and scored his first knockout in his last bout over Marcus Smith and has draws with then undefeated Ryan Belasco (2-0) and tough Julio DeJesus (4-2).

In a second six round Heavyweight bout, popular Radnor Police Officer Jamie Campbell takes on Lonnie Kornegay.

Campbell, thirty-eight has a record of 3-2 with two knockouts.

The Ridley Park, PA native lives just minutes from Harrahs in Chester and should have a big cheering section rooting him on.

Campbell has two big wins over Dan Mullarkey and will be looking to redeem himself after coming off a four round unanimous decision defeat to last minute replacement William Miranda last March 18^th at Harrahs in Chester.

Kornegay is a thirty-three year old native of Baltimore will bring in a record of 1-5-2.

The irony of the fight is that Kornegay’s lone win is over Miranda (Miranda got even in the rematch).

The rest of the card will consists of three four round bouts.

Teneal Goyco (4-3, 2 KO’s) will take on Maurice Amaro (1-5) in a bout between two Philadelphia based Light Heavyweight bout.

Son of former world title challenger Tyrone Crawley Jr. will take on Hamid Robinson in a battle of pro debuting Welterweights from Philadelphia.

Danny Mills of Glen Mills, PA will take on Mike Haynes of Wilmington, DE in a fight between two pro debuting Welterweights.

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); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net