COLLINS STOPS RIVERA IN EIGHT; KINCH DECISIONS MIRANDA AND THOMPSON STOPS BLAKE IN ALLENTOWN

DE ALBA, RIDEOUT AND QUINONES ALL NOTCH WINS

ALLENTOWN, PA (February 11, 2013)—This past Saturday night at the Rodeway Inn, Kings Boxing Promotions put on a terrific night of both amateur and Professional boxing that was highlighted by big wins by Keenan Collins, Aaron Kinch and John Thompson.

In the final bout of the evening, Aaron Kinch scored a six round William Miranda in a Heavyweight bout.

The two waged an action packed war with both landing thunderous power shots.  It was Kinch who landed the more significant blows that opened a nasty cut over the right eye of Miranda and caused swelling on the face.  Miranda took some great shots and showed a heart of steel to continue to press the action.  It was the scoring blows of Kinch that carried him to the victory of 60-54 on all cards.

Keenan Collins scored a stoppage in the eighth and final round over George Rivera in a rematch of a draw that took place ten months earlier. 

It was Rivera who jumped out to the early by boxing well over the first half of the fight. Collins came back and started to land some hard power shots that started to wear down Rivera.  In round eight Collins dropped Rivera twice that led to the stoppage at 2:16 of the final round.

Impressive Jr. Middleweight John Thompson scored a stoppage at the end of round five of his scheduled six round bout over Grayson Blake.  

Thompson worked a quick jab that started carving up the nose and face of Blake and continued that pinpoint punch for much of the fight.  Thompson would occasionally mix in a right hand that would land as Blake would come in.

Frankie De Alba was impressive in taking all six rounds from Isaac Suarez in their Lightweight bout. 

The southpaw from Reading, PA landed some solid power punches that backed Suarez up and De Alba was in control for most of the fight.

Mark Rideout of Philadelphia remained undefeated with a four round split decision over Eric Newell in a Heavyweight bout.

There was noy much sustained action in this bout the featured a lot of fighting on the inside.  Scores were 39-37 on two cards for Rideout.  While Newell grabbed a third card 39-37.

In the opener, Sammy Quinones got his first victory in style as he scored a third round stoppage over Charles Mack in a scheduled four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

FULL RESULTS

6 Rounds—Heavyweights—Aaron Kinch (5-1-1) 259 lbs from Newark, NJ UDEC over William Miranda (6-6-2) 231 lbs of Allentown, PA…Scores were 60-54 on all cards

8 Rounds—Middleweights—Keenan Collins (15-7-3, 10 KO’s) 159 lbs of Reading, PA TKO 8 (2:16) over George Rivera (13-8-1) 160 lbs of Charlottesville, VA

6 Rounds—Middleweights--John Thompson (11-0, 4 KO’s) 157 lbs of Newark, NJ TKO (End of 5) over Grayson Blake (5-2) 156 lbs of State College, PA

6 Rounds—Lightweights—Frank De Alba (6-1-2) 130 lbs of Reading, PA U DEC over Isaac Suarez (7-3) 129 ½ lbs of Lancaster, PA…Scores were 60-54 on all cards

4 Rounds—Heavyweights—Mark Rideout (3-0) 245 lbs of Philadelphia, PA S DEC over Eric Newell (4-2-1) 246 lbs of Bethlehem, PA… Scores were 39-37 on two cards for Rideout and 39-37 for Newell

4 Rounds—Jr. Welterweights—Sammy Quinones (1-1, 1 KO) 140 ½ lbs of York, PA KO 3 (1:42) over Charles Mack (0-1-1) 140 lbs of Philadelphia

The next card for Kings Boxing will be Saturday night March 16^th at the Valley Forge Casino Resort

KINGS PROMOTIONS BACK WITH AN ACTION PACKED SHOW THIS SATURDAY AT THE RODEWAY INN IN ALLENTOWN, PA

KEENAN COLLINS TO BATTLE GEORGE RIVERA IN MAIN EVENT PLUS JOHN THOMPSON BATTLES GRAYSON BLAKE AND HEAVYWEIGHTS AARON KINCH AND WILLIAM MIRANDA

ALLENTOWN, PA (February 7, 2013)—This Saturday night a big night of boxing will originate from the Rodeway Inn in Allentown, PA promoted Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

In the main event, local favorite Keenan Collins will take on George Rivera in the eight round Jr. Middleweight main event.  The bout is a rematch of a draw between the two that took place on April 27, 2012

An exciting co-feature has been added as undefeated Jr. Middleweight John Thompson takes on once-beaten Grayson Blake in a six round bout.

Collins (14-7-3, 9 KO’s) of York, PA is on a two fight unbeaten streak and has fought some of the top Jr. Middleweights such as former world title challengers Delvin Rodriguez and Gabriel Rosado as well as top contenders Jose Angel Rodriguez, Henry Crawford and Charles Whittaker

Rivera (13-7-1, 4 KO’s) of Charlottesville, VA has a similar resume to Collins as he has been in with top competition such as former world champion Manny Siaca as well as contenders Latif Mundy, & James Stevenson.  Rivera has key wins over former Contender contestant Jonathan Reid and undefeated Jesse Nicklow.

Thompson (10-0, 3 KO’s) of Newark, NJ has been stepping up the competition with each fight.  The twenty-three year old has quality wins over Jermond Bourgeois (TKO 2), John Mackey (UD) and his last bout when he scored a six round unanimous decision over Elie Augustama on December 1^st at Madison Square Garden as part of the Austin Trout – Miguel Cotto championship fight card.

Blake (5-1, 2 KO’s) of State College, PA won his first five contests which includes a six round unanimous decision over then undefeated DeCarlo Perez.  Blake will be looking to get back in the win column following his first professional blemish when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Robert Sockwell on November 10^th in Reading, PA

In a six round Heavyweight slugfest, Aaron Kinch (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ takes onWilliam Miranda (6-5-2) of Allentown.

In a six round Super Featherweight bout, Frankie De Alba (5-1-2, 2 KO’s) of Reading, PA takes on Lancaster, PA native Isaac Suarez (7-2, 3 KO’s)

A pair of four round bouts round out the professional bouts: Sammy Quinones (0-1) takes on Charles Mack (0-0-1) of Philadelphia In a Lightweight bout; In a Heavyweight bout,Eric Newell (4-1-1, 2 KO’S) of nearby Bethlehem, PA takes on undefeated Mark Rideout (2-0) of Philadelphia

There will be 12 amateur bouts featuring some of the best young talent in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington, DC

The doors open at 5pm

 Tickets are priced at $60 (Ringside); $35 (General Admission) with tickets being $5 more at the door and can be purchased at:

King’s Boxing 
440 Elm Street
Reading, PA (610-687-5950)

Rodeway Inn
1151 Bulldog Drive
Allentown, PA (610-298-1629)

Empire Surplus-Home Center
2741 Berneville Road
Leesport, PA 19533 (610-926-0500)

Hammer Fitness 
420 Allentown Drive
Allentown, PA 18109 (484-554-8804)

The Rodeway Inn is located at

1151 Bulldog Drive in Allentown, PA

KINGS BOXING RETURNS TO THE RIVEREDGE HOTEL ON NOVEMBER 10TH IN READING, PA

GRAYSON BLAKE – ROBERT SOCKWELL TO HEADLINE PLUS FRANK DE ALBA; JEREMY STAUFFER; SAMMY QUINONES AND WILLIAM MIRANDA

READING, PA (October 3, 2012)—On Saturday night November 10^th, Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Boxing Promotions presents a great night of boxing at the Riveredge Hotel in Reading.

In the main event, undefeated Jr. Middleweight Grayson Blake will take on Robert Shockwell in a bout scheduled for six rounds.

Blake of State College, PA has a record of 5-0 with two knockouts and has a signature win over then undefeated DeCarlo Perez (5-0-1).  In his last bout, the thirty year-old Blake scored a fourth round stoppage over Corey Preston on February 25^th.

Sockwell of East Stroudsburg, PA has a record of 4-2-1with all wins coming via knockout.  The twenty-fiveyear old southpaw has two consecutive stoppages which his second round stoppage over Terrell Boggs on August 31^st.

Seeing action in a six round co-feature will be Jr. Lightweight Frank De Alba.

De Alba of Bayamon, Puerto Rico who now calls Reading home has a record of 4-1-2 with two knockouts.  De Alba has won two straight which includes a win over undefeated Andrew Bentley and his bout when he scored second round stoppage over tough Philadelphian Paul Fernandez on August 11^th.  De Alba’s opponent will be named shortly.

Jeremy Stauffer of Reading, PA (7-2-1, 6 KO’s) of Reading, PA battles Dan Biddle  (9-2, 5 KO’s) of Hockessin, DE in an intriguing six round Cruiserweight bout.

Popular Heavyweight William Miranda (6-5-1, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will engage in a six round bout against an opponent to be named.

In a four round Super Featherweight bout, Sammy Quinones will take on debuting Charles Mack of Philadelphia in a four round bout.

There will be more bouts added.

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing ranging from $75 (VIP); $50 (Ringside); $30 (General Admission) and can be purchased by calling Kings Boxing (610-587-5950); Riveredge Hotel (610-376-6711); Dino’s Wings & Things (610-921-9898) or at www.kingsboxing.com

1^st bout is at 7:15—Doors open at 6:15

There will be a press conference Tuesday at 6:30pm at Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe

DENNIS HASSON TO TAKE ON TANEAL GOYCO ON MAY 4TH AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER, PA

FERRANTE TO TAKE ON KARPENCY FOR PA STATE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IN MAIN EVENT

CHESTER, PA (March 30, 2012)—Undefeated Dennis “The Assassin” Hasson will risk his perfect mark when he takes on his toughest test when he squares off with Taneal Goyco in one of the co-featured bouts on Friday May 4th at Harrahs in Chester.

The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions.

In the main event, Tony Ferrante will take on Tommy Karpency will fight for the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship in a ten round bout.

Hasson of Philadelphia has a perfect record 13-0 with five knockouts.

Since coming off a one year Hiatus, Hasson has hooked up with new trainer and former world title challenger Dave Tiberi and his coming off two consecutive big knockouts when he stopped William Santiago in three and Eddie Caminero in two in a six week span with the Caminero win coming on March 17th

Goyco of Philadelphia has a record of 4-3 with two knockouts has faced top competition.

Goyco won his first three bouts and has a devastating first round knockout over Dennis Morris. Goyco has dropped two in a row which includes his last outing when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to highly regarded Derrick Webster (10-0) last October 28th. This will be Goyco’s third appearance at Harrahs in Chester.

In a six round Lightweight bout, Victor Vasquez (14-6-1, 7 KO’s) will take on an opponent to be announced in a six round bout.

In a six round Heavyweight rematch, Jamie Campbell (4-2, 2KO’s) of Ridley Park, PA will attempt to avenge a defeat to William Miranda (5-4-1) of Allentown, PA.

Tyrone Crawley Jr. (1-0) of Philadelphia will fight take on a an opponent to be named in a four round Welterweight bout.

Joey Tiberi (7-1, 5 KO’s) of Newark, DE will take part in a four round Lightweight Bout against an opponent to be named.

Alex Barbosa (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Bantamweight bout.

Big Heavyweight John Mercurio (4-0, 3 KO’s) returns in a four round bout against an opponent to be named.

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 http://www.webtix.net/ .