Former World Heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe will be appearing this Saturday at the Meadowlands Marketplace in East Rutherford, NJ. Bowe will be on hand from 11-3 to sign autographs, pose for photos and chat with fight fans about his sensational professional career. “I am excited to return to New Jersey where I have many great memories”, said Bowe, who fought 16 times in the Garden State including a first round knockout over future titleholder Bruce Seldon..
A former unified champion who impressively captured all four championship belts during his domination in the 90’s, Bowe defeated Gene Pukall by unanimous decision last December in Germany. To this day, the media and fans still discuss Bowe’s legendary trilogy with Evander Holyfield, which is widely regarded amongst the greatest in history. Bowe, 43-1 (33 KO’s) is planning to return to the squared circle shortly.
The Bowe signing is being held in the parking lot outside of Giants Stadium. The address is 50 State Highway 120 East Rutherford, NJ 07073.
NYC Comptroller To Honor #1 Ranked Undefeated Jewish Boxer From Brooklyn – William C. Thompson To Present Award To Dmitriy Salita
New York, NY, June 15th, 2009—William C. Thompson, Jr., The Comptroller of the City of New York is honoring Dmitriy Salita, undefeated Jewish Boxer this Monday at The Metropole Catering Hall in Brooklyn, New York. The Comptroller will be presenting Dmitriy with an award at the Russian Heritage and Cultural Event, an event that pays tribute to prominent Russian Americans represented by their various professions. Dmitriy originally hails from The Ukraine, a former Soviet Republic.
Salita is 30-0-1 with 16 KO’s and is coming off a recent victory against Raul Munoz, who he defeated in 10 rounds out at Buffalo Bills Casino and Resort out in Primm, Nevada. He is the No.1 junior welterweight contender in the world and is looking forward to fighting champion Andriy Kotelnick for the junior welterweight title.
Salita is known as the “Kosher Kid” and “The Star of David” in boxing circles as he is an Orthodox Jewish fighter. He does not compete on the Sabbath or on Jewish holidays.
Sailta’s life was profiled in a documentary back in 2007 entitled, “Orthodox Stance”, which showcases how he balances his love of boxing with his commitment to his faith. Salita has been featured in Sports Illustrated, ESPN.com, and on the HBO series, “Ring Life”. The Washington Post and New York Magazine have also done profiles on Dmitriy’s unique story.
FERRANTE-BAILEY HEADLINES SHALYTE INAUGURAL CARD ON JULY 10TH AT THE ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia (June 10, 2009)—On Friday night July 10th the action will be as hot inside the ring as it will be outside as Tony Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia risks his undefeated record when he takes on the tough Billy Bailey for the WBF United States Light Heavyweight championship that will take place at The Arena in South Philadelphia on July 10th.
This show is promoter by former pro fighter Blaine Garner and Shalyte Entertainmnet.
Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia has a perfect record of 7-0 with four knockouts and has quickly developed into one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia.
Ferrante is on a three fight knockout streak which includes his last outing when he stopped Anthony Pietantonio (6-1) in five rounds on May 1st at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Bailey is no stranger to pulling off upsets in Philadelphia. He has a record of 8-3 with three knockouts which includes his last outing where he stopped Philly’s own Brian Cohen (9-1) in Cohen’s backyard of South Philadelphia.
The native of Bakersfield, California has been in with prospects Roger Cantrell (12-1) and Brandon Gonzalez (4-0) so many in the Philadelphia fight scene believe this is a pick’em fight.
The co-feature will be a six round Super Featherweight affair between Coy Evans of Philadelphia and the durable Darrell Martin of Baltimore.
Evans has a record of 4-0-1 with his last outing being a four round unanimous decision over Jose Espinal (5-3-1) in Brooklyn, New York on February 2nd.
Although he is from Baltimore, Martin is more or less a Philadelphia fighter as six of his thirteen (4-9, 1 KO) fights have come inside the Philadelphia city limits.
Martin scored his career best win when he stopped Jules Blackwell (8-1-2) in three rounds last December at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
The ladies will be front and center on July 10 as two big bouts featuring females will take place.
Jackie Davis, 1-0 with one knockout will look to build on her pro debut knockout on March 13th when she battles Rachel Clark (2-1, 2 KO’s) of Colombia, South Carolina in a four round Welterweight bout.
The very Popular Olivia Fonseca (2-2-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia returns after a ten month hiatus when she takes on the capable Lisa Bolin (2-2, 2 KO’s) of South Carolina in a four round Welterweight bout.
Fresh off his exciting pro debut on May 8th, Derrick Webster (1-0) of Glassboro, New Jersey will take on Roger Locklear (1-2) of South Carolina in a four round Middleweight bout.
In a battle of pro debuting Heavyweight, Kareem Harrison of Philadelphia battles Winston Thorpe of North Carolina.
Also making his pro debut will be Angel Ocassio in a four round Lightweight bout.
THE ARENA IS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF SWANSON AND RITNER STREETS IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Tickets for this exciting night of boxing cost $45 for advanced; $60 for Ringside; $65 for VIP and can be purchased by Calling The Arena at 267-687-7560; Shalyte Promotions at 215-287-7949 or Le Crown Barbershop at 215-927-5027