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The opponent for light welterweight Verquan "The Show" Kimbrough (21-3-3, 7 KOs) on the July 9 Gladiator X Promotions card from Atlanta's Club Europe is rugged Atlantic City, NJ veteran John "Eastern Beast" Brown (24-18-2, 11 KOs). Brown has lost four world title bouts in his career. The bout is set for 6 rounds. Eight bouts are scheduled.
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Get up close at ringside at fights throughout the Deep South. You can almost feel the sweat! Visit the Fight Card Photos section. Go now...
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Lafayette, LA's Jessie Fletcher, won the 80-pound, 10-11-year-old age group at the Title National Championship Tournament in Ripley, TN on June 5. A decorated amateur boxer, Fletcher defeated Memphian Eugene Collins by RSC in the second round. Fletcher only started boxing in January of 2009, but has won four championships in his age group. Go now...
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At 5-foot-3, Kansas City, MO light middleweight Melisenda Perez is used to having to fight much taller opponents. Despite the height disadvantage, Perez has managed to be a force in her division. Perez won a 4-round unanimous decision over Batesville, AR's April Ward Saturday night (July 10) on Les Bonano's "Battle On The Bay" card at Hollywood Casino. Read more...
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Professional Boxing
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Whitfield Defends NABO Flyweight Championship Saturday in Augusta, GA |
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From TKO Boxing Promotions
HOUSTON, TX - World-ranked flyweight, Augusta, GA's Rayonta "Stingray" Whitfield has been in training at the Houston's Savannah Boxing Club under the guidance of world renowned trainer Ronnie Shields in preparation for his NABO championship title defense Saturday (Feb. 27) against Sergio Espinoza.
Their 12-round headline bout, part of an action-packed evening of world-class professional boxing, is set for the Bell Auditorium in Augusta, GA, and is presented by TKO Boxing Promotions.
"Camp in Houston has been perfect. We're putting in the hard work that will pay off on Feb. 27," the 28-year-old Whitfield said.
With a record of 23-1, 11 KOs, Whifield will be fighting in front of a "loud and proud" packed house at the Bell Auditorium for the fourth time in his career. He is currently ranked No. 4 in the world by the IBF and No. 5 by the WBO.
The 31-year-old Espinoza brings a record of 16-6-1, 5 KOs into the title bout.
"I've watched tapes of Espinoza and he's a very aggressive fighter, always coming forward. I'll have to use my counter-punching abilities, but it should make for an all-action fight for the fans," Whitfield said.
Advance tickets for the title bout and an terrific undercard are priced from $27 to $102 (including $2 facility fee) and on sale through the Augusta Entertainment Complex Box Office, www.georgialineatix.com, by phone at 1-877-4AUGTIX, or in person at the Augusta Entertainment Complex Box Office, 601 Seventh St.
A $5 in person box office discount for all military, police and fire personnel, along with college students with proper I.D., is available in all price ranges.
The Bell Auditorium is located at 712 Telfair St. in Augusta. Doors on Saturday open at 6:30 p.m./ET, with the first fight scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m./ET. |
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