Yesterday afternoon, the fighters that will participate in Saturday night’s big boxing event at the Resorts World Casino were present for the final news Conference. The event is promoted by New Legend Boxing, Old World Boxing & W.O.N. Promotions, with the main event being promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
Also seeing action will be undefeated Jr. Middleweight Frank Galarza battling Roberto Lopez. Galarza of Brooklyn, NY, with a record of (7-0-1, 4 KO’s) is a popular fighter who attracts a large fan base due to his crowd pleasing style. That style was evident in his last bout when he and Alantez Fox waged a memorable eight round slugfest which ended in a draw on September 22nd at the Resorts World
Casino.
UNDERCARD:
In a six round Featherweight bout, Rafael Vazquez (8-1, 6 KO’s) of Queens, NY, takes on Israel Suarez (4-3-1, 1 KO) of Luquillo, Puerto Rico
In a six round Bantamweight bout, Elton Dharry (10-5-1, 5 KO’s) of Queens, NY, looks for his ninth consecutive win he takes on an opponent to be named
In a four round Lightweight bout, Angel Garcia (3-1, 2 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY, battles Victor Galindo (1-0, 1 KO) of Puerto Rico
In a four round female Super Bantamweight bout, Heather Hardy (2-0) of Brooklyn, NY, fights Ivana Coleman (0-3) of Slidell, Louisiana
Bryant Cruz of Port Chester, NY makes his pro debut against Jonathan Caban (0-3) of Queens, NY in a four round Lightweight bout.
Forty-seven year old Rob Garris makes his pro debut after twenty-six years away from the ring when he boxes Abdellah Smith (1-4) of Queens, NY in a four round Super Middleweight affair.
Rounding out the card will be Neuky Santelises (1-0, 1 KO) of New York battles Micah Branch (1-2) of Cincinnati, OH in a four round Featherweight bout.
Tickets prices are $50 General Admission, $125 Ringside and $225 VIP (Includes Open Bar & Buffet) and can be purchased by calling New Legend Boxing 718-487-4474 and/or logging on to www.NewLegendBoxing.com A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Sandy