EarthDragon
02-11-2009, 02:44 PM
“Return of Buffalo Boxing” Features NABA-US
Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event -- Undercard Loaded with Local Contenders and New Talent
Two-time former champion Byron “Slama from Bama” Mitchell takes
on Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters for NABA-US Light Heavyweight title
Buffalo’s own “Italian Hit Man” Paul Marinaccio Appears in Co-main Event
Promoter Michael Haley of Liquid Air Entertainment and Nick Garone of X-Cel Worldwide will continue his much-anticipated revival of world-class professional boxing in Buffalo on Friday, February 20, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
The aptly named “Return of Buffalo Boxing” will feature an NABA-US Light Heavyweight Championship between hard-punching two-time super middleweight world champion Byron “Slama from Bama” Mitchell (26-4-1, 19 KOs) and Madagascar’s 6’ 4” former NABA-US champ Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters (23-3, 18 KOs).
In the co-main event, Buffalo heavyweight and favorite son Paul “The Italian Hit Man” Marinaccio will make his first return to the ring since his heroic stand against top-rated “Big” Michael Grant in an eight-round battle against tough Cleveland veteran Ryan Thompson.
A very special showcase fight will pit X-Cel Worldwide’s newest promotional client, Meacher Major (15-3-1, 13 KOs) of the Bahamas, against ultra-durable Philadelphia warrior Kevin Carmody (10-10-2, 1 KO) in a super lightweight eight-rounder.
Other featured bouts include the professional debuts of former amateur star light heavyweight Lionel Thompson (vs. Rodell Bollar) and cruiserweight Greg Brady (vs. Ohio’s Justin Riegle). Both of these talented newcomers will be looking to begin their careers with impressive performances in their separate four-found fights.
Also scheduled for four-round battles are undefeated light welterweight Michael Faragon (4-0) of Guilderland, New York, (vs. Youngstown, Ohio’s Shane Gierke) and 6’ 6” heavyweight Johnny Davis of Niagara Falls, New York, who will also make his debut against Akron, Ohio’s George Jacobs.
Rounding out the action will be a featherweight four-rounder between deceptively skilful Harvey “Chi Chi” Murray (2-2-2, 1 KO) of Rochester, New York, and tough Pennsylvanian Omar Carrol.
“We’ve got a terrific night of boxing for the Buffalo fans that have been waiting more than five years for live, local fights,” said an optimistic Garone. “With a light heavyweight championship fight, Paul Marinaccio coming back after his unbelievably strong performance against Grant, our newest X-Cel fighter Meacher Major out to prove himself in a tough test and an undercard filled with local talent, we’re confident that fans in Western New York will come out to support the return of pro boxing.”
Garone, who says he’s received tremendous help in putting together this blockbuster event from local boxing staples like Jimmy Ralston of Olympia Boxing Club, is “overjoyed” by the response to his shows from local boxing fans. “We did our first event at the Seneca Niagara Casino and it was fantastic. I’m honored to be helping to revive a sport with such a rich history in this area.”
Tickets for “Return of Buffalo Boxing” are priced $30, $50 and $100, and are available by calling 631.878.1676.
For more information visit www.championsofboxing.com or please call
Michael Haley of Liquid Air Entertainment office 716-683-8300
Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event -- Undercard Loaded with Local Contenders and New Talent
Two-time former champion Byron “Slama from Bama” Mitchell takes
on Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters for NABA-US Light Heavyweight title
Buffalo’s own “Italian Hit Man” Paul Marinaccio Appears in Co-main Event
Promoter Michael Haley of Liquid Air Entertainment and Nick Garone of X-Cel Worldwide will continue his much-anticipated revival of world-class professional boxing in Buffalo on Friday, February 20, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
The aptly named “Return of Buffalo Boxing” will feature an NABA-US Light Heavyweight Championship between hard-punching two-time super middleweight world champion Byron “Slama from Bama” Mitchell (26-4-1, 19 KOs) and Madagascar’s 6’ 4” former NABA-US champ Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters (23-3, 18 KOs).
In the co-main event, Buffalo heavyweight and favorite son Paul “The Italian Hit Man” Marinaccio will make his first return to the ring since his heroic stand against top-rated “Big” Michael Grant in an eight-round battle against tough Cleveland veteran Ryan Thompson.
A very special showcase fight will pit X-Cel Worldwide’s newest promotional client, Meacher Major (15-3-1, 13 KOs) of the Bahamas, against ultra-durable Philadelphia warrior Kevin Carmody (10-10-2, 1 KO) in a super lightweight eight-rounder.
Other featured bouts include the professional debuts of former amateur star light heavyweight Lionel Thompson (vs. Rodell Bollar) and cruiserweight Greg Brady (vs. Ohio’s Justin Riegle). Both of these talented newcomers will be looking to begin their careers with impressive performances in their separate four-found fights.
Also scheduled for four-round battles are undefeated light welterweight Michael Faragon (4-0) of Guilderland, New York, (vs. Youngstown, Ohio’s Shane Gierke) and 6’ 6” heavyweight Johnny Davis of Niagara Falls, New York, who will also make his debut against Akron, Ohio’s George Jacobs.
Rounding out the action will be a featherweight four-rounder between deceptively skilful Harvey “Chi Chi” Murray (2-2-2, 1 KO) of Rochester, New York, and tough Pennsylvanian Omar Carrol.
“We’ve got a terrific night of boxing for the Buffalo fans that have been waiting more than five years for live, local fights,” said an optimistic Garone. “With a light heavyweight championship fight, Paul Marinaccio coming back after his unbelievably strong performance against Grant, our newest X-Cel fighter Meacher Major out to prove himself in a tough test and an undercard filled with local talent, we’re confident that fans in Western New York will come out to support the return of pro boxing.”
Garone, who says he’s received tremendous help in putting together this blockbuster event from local boxing staples like Jimmy Ralston of Olympia Boxing Club, is “overjoyed” by the response to his shows from local boxing fans. “We did our first event at the Seneca Niagara Casino and it was fantastic. I’m honored to be helping to revive a sport with such a rich history in this area.”
Tickets for “Return of Buffalo Boxing” are priced $30, $50 and $100, and are available by calling 631.878.1676.
For more information visit www.championsofboxing.com or please call
Michael Haley of Liquid Air Entertainment office 716-683-8300