Heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers suffered displaced fractures of his left anterior ninth and tenth ribs in training and, therefore, has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled 10-round bout with Sergei Liakhovich on the inaugural NBC Sports Network’s Fight Night card from the Asylum Arena in Philadelphia, PA on January 21st. .
Promoters Main Events and Peltz Boxing have reached out for a replacement for Chambers and will make an announcement as soon as possible.
Mike Tiberi fights for first belt Feb. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino; Santana v. Perez headlines
DOVER, Del. — Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Feb. 24 in the Rollins Center arena with Edgar Santana v. Manuel Perez headlining. Tickets go on sale today at noon at $40 – $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com/entertainment.
Local fan favorite and member of the Tiberi boxing dynasty, “Mighty” Mike Tiberi of Smyrna, Del., will fight for his first title, the WBF Intercontinental Super Middleweight Championship, in the night’s co-feature event. Tiberi said he is more focused now that he is going for a title. “I’m really excited that it’s finally come my way. I feel like I’ve paid my dues with a record of 18 and 1, and it’s my turn.”
“This is what you always dream, what you always work for,” said Mike Tiberi. “Actually, the best part is that my first title shot will be at home. It’s always good to have the crowd on your side.”
“This is a great opportunity for a young, local kid to show his talent and prove that he should be in there with some of the top guys in the world,” said Nick Tiberi, matchmaker.
The night’s main event features Edgar Santana of Bronx, N.Y., defending his NABA Junior Welterweight Championship Title with a record of 26(17)-3 against Manuel Perez, 16(4)-7, of Denver, Col.
“For Santana this is going to be a tough fight with a veteran who’s been in the there and had a draw with the champion of the world,” said Nick Tiberi. “This is a good spot to see where Santana is in the world; it pretty much will stand on how he performs here. It should really be a tremendous fight.”
“This next fight is an important one,” said Santana. “I’m grateful to be fighting at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino again for the fans. Unfortunately, my last fight was canceled because my opponent got injured late in the game. So now I’m hungry to get back in there and put on a great show for everyone.”
The under card features NABF Female Super Featherweight Title holder, “Queen” Ronica Jeffery (8-0), of Bronx, N.Y., and light heavyweight “The Bull” Anthony “Caputo” Smith of Kennett Square, Pa., whose record stands at 12(10)-0 after defeating Douglas “Al Capone” Otieno on Dec. 2. Smith received the Fight of the Night trophy for his efforts in a tough battle with Otieno on that night.
Completing the under card are light welterweight “Rockin” Ryan Belasco, 16-5-3, of Wilmington, Del., lightweight Omar “Super O” Douglas, 3(2)-0 of Wilmington, Del., cruiserweight Lamont “Problem Solver” Singletary, 3(2)-0, of Dover, Del., and John “Church Boy” Bowman of Dover, Del., whose debut last December ended in a draw.
The first bout will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Will call from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit doverdowns.com/entertainment for updates. Event, times and card are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Full Card Announced for Boxing at Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island
Act Now! Tickets are very nearly sold out!!!!
Tickets for “Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn” are available online at www.gcpboxing.com and www.NicotrasBallroom.com or by calling 888.612.4191. They are priced at General Admission $50, Ringside $150 and VIP Ringside $250, which includes pre-fight open bar and hot buffet.
The card has been finalized for the January 19 “Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn” at Nicotra’s Ballroom in the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York, presented by Greg Cohen Promotions and broadcast live on Internet broadcast pioneers www.gofightlive.com.
Featured in the main event will be undefeated future lightweight champion Michael “Baby Faced Beast” Faragon (16-0, 7 KOs) of Guilderland, New York, in a six-round showcase against Colombian veteran Andres “Andy Boy” Ledesma (16-19-1, 11 KOs).
Faragon has steadily improved while moving up the ranks and will be looking to make quick work of Ledesma, who has fought well against a number of up-and-coming prospects.
In the co-main event, Washington DC’s Gary “Fast Hands” Jones (22-2, 8 KOs) will have the third fight of his comeback against California’s Ishwar Amador (11-9, 7 KOs) in a six-round super middleweight battle. Jones had been out of action for nearly eight years before returning in April 2011.
On the undercard, well-known Staten Island boxing figure Nicky “Lil Nicky” DeMarco (3-2, 2 KOs) will take on Mexico’s Cesar Gonzalez (4-4-1, 1 KO) in a lightweight four-rounder; Bloomfield, New Jersey’s outstanding US Army veteran and former amateur champion Noel Godson will make his much-anticipated pro debut against Toledo, Ohio’s Zachary Swallen (0-3) in a light heavyweight four-rounder; undefeated Atlantic City welterweight Anthony Young (2-0, 1 KO) will take on Cleveland’s Clifford McPherson (2-6-1, 1 KO) in a four-round battle; popular New Yorker Tommy “The Razor” Rainone (16-4, 4 KOs) will face Sheridan, Arkansas’ Josh Williams (5-3, 4 KOs) over four junior-middleweight rounds; and undefeated Brooklyn power puncher Travis “Notorious” Peterkin (3-0, 3 KOs) will look to bring his first-round knockout streak to four when he faces Ralph Johnson (0-2) of Massachusetts in a light heavyweight four-rounder.
Adding international flavor in a very special attraction will be women’s 130-lb world champion and future boxing star Diana Prazak (9-1, 7 KOs) of Melbourne, Australia, putting her amazing skills on display in a non-title bout against tough Canadian Lucia Larcinese (4-8).
This event will also be re-broadcast nationally on MSG network in the New York area and on FOX Sports Net affiliates nationwide.
Tickets for “Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn” are available online at www.gcpboxing.com and www.NicotrasBallroom.com or by calling 888.612.4191. They are priced at General Admission $50, Ringside $150 and VIP Ringside $250, which includes pre-fight open bar and hot buffet.
Doors open at 6:30 pm for VIP Ringside ticket holders and at 7:00 pm for the general public. Action starts at 7:30 pm.
The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.