OTX – Overtime’s boxing platform – is back in action for this month’s final slate of matches featuring some of the most promising next generation fighters, SOLD OUT Friday, August 25th at OTE Arena in Atlanta and live on DAZN around the world.
In the main event, the undefeated Truck Simpson (13-0-0) from Baltimore will face off against Vladimir “24k” Hernandez (13-5-0). Team USA veteran, Truck, aims to maintain his unbeaten record, while Hernandez seeks to pull off an upset against a formidable opponent in the Super Welterweight Division.
The co-main event features Andreas Katzourakis (10-0-0), a Houston transplant originally from Athens, Greece, squaring off against fellow Houston resident Raphael Igbowke (15-4-0). These two talented middleweights enter Friday’s match with distinct goals: Katzourakis continues his pursuit to become the first Greek World Champion since 1941, while Igbowke aims to enhance his impressive KO percentage.
In the Lightweight Division, Luis Acosta (12-1-0) from Houston, Texas, will compete against Puerto Rican fighter Christian Barreto (9-0-0). Both fighters are eager to strengthen their already notable early professional records.
In the Super Middleweight division, Abel “El Jefe” Gonzalez (5-0-0) from Miami is set to face Olympic Qualifier Robert “Irish” Magee (8-0-2) of Byrnes Mill, Missouri. Each fighter is determined to hand the other their first professional defeat.
Czarina Mccoy (11-1-0) from Las Vegas will challenge Carisse Brown (9-6-0) of Lakeland, FL in an all action bout in the women’s Lightweight division with Brown boasting a 5-inch height advantage over her opponent.
In the Middleweight Division, Donte Layne (5-3-0), who was named “one to watch” after the annual National Golden Gloves Tournament and hails from Elmont, NY, will take on Nathan Mitchel (2-5-0) from Holly Springs, Mississippi.
OTX is implementing an Overtime Round. If there is a draw on the judges’ scorecards after the regularly scheduled rounds, there will be an additional “winner takes all” round. This allows the fighter to take their fate into their own hands and for the victory.
To incentivize the fighters, OTX is also offering a unique KO Bonus for every fight on the card. A KO in any round is rewarded, but there is a multiplier effect if the KO is in the first or last round to create a more compelling fight for fans from start to finish. On top of the KO bonuses OTX is opting for an 18×18 ft ring versus the standard 20-22 square foot sizes which means extra action.
All the fights will air exclusively on DAZN. For more information, visit https://otboxing.com/
.**OTX General Manager and Fighters are available for interviews as requested in addition to media availability listed below**
Fight Week Schedule
Thursday, August 24th
11am-12pm Weigh-Ins
11:30am-1pm Ceremonial Weigh-Ins
*Media Welcome*
1pm – 2pm Media Availability
**All fighters and OTX GM Brandon Rhodes available for interviews**
Friday, August 12th
7:30 pm Doors Open
Donte Layne vs. Nathan Mitchel
Weight – 165 lbs / 4 Rounds / 2 min each
Czarina Mccoy vs. Carisse Brown
Weight – 135 lbs / 6 Rounds / 3 min each
Abel Gonzalez vs. Robert Magee
Weight – 165 lbs / 6 Rounds / 3 min each
Javon Woodard Jr. vs. Lorenzo Parra
Weight – 125 lbs / 6 Rounds / 3 min each
Luis Acosta vs. Christian Barreto
Weight – 135 lbs / 8 Rounds / 3 min each
Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson vs. Vladimir Hernandez
Weight – 160 lbs / 8 Rounds / 3 min each