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On Saturday July 23rd, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will team up with the American Cancer Society and the Hunts Point Produce Market to present the first annual “Knock Out Cancer” Boxing benefit. The card will be headlined by highly regarded, undefeated American prospect, Joe “The Future” Hanks (16-0, 11KO’s) taking on former “Contender” participant, Alfredo Escalera Jr. (18-3-1, 12KO’s) for the vacant IBA America’s Heavyweight Title. Also scheduled on the card, is Star Boxing’s newly signed jr. welterweight prospect, Issouf Kinda (10-0, 5KO’s) as he takes on the rugged, Bryan Abraham in a six round jr. welterweight showdown. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Kinda, who originally hails from Burkina Faso in West Africa, but now calls the
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Bronx his home, was last in action in May where he scored a third round TKO over Jorge Ruiz on another Star Boxing promoted card. DeGuardia was impressed with what he saw, and immediately began the process of signing Kinda. Kinda officially signed his long-term promotional contract at the press conference to announce the “Knock Out Cancer” event. DeGuardia plans to keep Kinda, who only fought three-times in 2010, and once so far in 2011, very busy and move him quickly, but first he must get by the upset-minded Abraham.
Abraham’s record, which stands at 4-6-2, 4KO’s, is deceiving. Three of his losses have come against undefeated fighters, including a decision loss to highly touted 2008 US Olympian, Sadam Ali. Both of Abraham’s draws came against undefeated fighters, and he has two knockout victories over previously undefeated fighters, Dominic DeSanto, and Scott Burrell.
“Knock Out Cancer” will take place Saturday, July 23rd at the Hunt Point Produce Market, which is located at 772 Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY 10474. Tickets to this special event are priced at $50, $75 and $100 and can be purchased by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000 or visiting www.starboxing.com. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the American Cancer Society at (718) 547- 5064 or visiting www.cancer.org. For information regarding sponsorship packages call Yilda Guerrero with the American Cancer Society at (718) 547-5064, etc. 2101. Doors open at 6:00PM with the first bout scheduled for 7:15PM.
ABOUT STAR BOXING:
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at www.starboxing.com
ABOUT AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY:
The American Cancer Society provides information, day-to-day help, and emotional support to people with cancer and their families. We save lives and create more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our help is free. www.cancer.org 1. 800. 227. 2345
ABOUT HUNTS POINT PRODUCE MARKET:
Located in the Bronx, NY, the Hunts Point Terminal Market is the largest wholesale produce market in the world, sitting on 113 acres of property comprising of 1 million square feet of interior space. We offer an amazingly diverse selection of fruits and vegetables from around the globe. Our produce is delivered fresh daily via plane, boat, and tractor trailer from 49 states and 55 countries. Open five days a week, 24 hours a day, Hunts Point Terminal Market proudly provides the freshest produce to New York City’s, bodegas, upscale restaurants, restaurant suppliers, and secondary wholesalers just to name a few. We cater to the largest ethnically diverse region in the world with an estimated population of 22 million. Our clientele is as varied and vibrant as our produce. As a member of the great city of New York, we feel it is our responsibility and honor to give back to our community. At the end of each day, we donate our remaining food to community organizations serving underserved segments of the community including the Food Bank of New York City and City Harvest. For further information visit, www.huntspointproducemkt.com
