KEA Boxing News and Press

Philadelphia (February 20, 2010) This Monday, February 22, KEA Boxing will hold its inaugural press conference and meet and greet for the South Philly Slugfest. The exciting ten bout card of professional boxing is scheduled for Friday night February 25th at the Arena in South Philadelphia, will feature the always exciting North Philadelphia lightweight Victor Vasquez (11-3, 6KO's) in the toughest fight of his professional career, when he faces tough Ecuadorian, Carlos Vinan (8-8-3, 1KO) in the six round main event which is sure to be a war.

The Press conference will begin at 6PM with a meet and greet session for the public directly following.

The undercard is loaded with local and regional prospects matched tough in what is sure to produce an exciting night of action that will leave everybody satisfied. The co-feature of the evening will be an evenly matched six round junior middleweight tussle, as Philadelphia's own Ardrick Butler (4-1, 1KO) squares off against Norman Allen (6-3, 3KO's) of Laurel, Maryland.

WHO: Victor Vasquez (11-3, 6KO's) - Philadelphia lightweight contender.
Adrick Butler (4-1, 1KO)-up and coming junior middleweight prospect.
Angel Ocasio (1-0) - Two time Pennsylvania Golden Gloves champion.
Elizabeth Sherman (1-0, 1KO) - Female lightweight sensation.
Kareem Cooley (Pro debut) - highly touted lightweight prospect.

WHAT: Press Conference and meet and greet

WHEN: Monday February 22 at 6PM.

WHERE: Club 222 North
222 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Tickets for this action packed card are priced at $65 Ringside, $50 Reserved and $40 General Admission. Tickets can be obtained by calling 267-687-7560 or by visiting www.kea-boxing.com.

The Arena is located at 7 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Please submit credential requests by Thursday, February 25.

For credential requests, please contact Kurt Wolfheimer at 610-764-9507.

Philadelphia, PA - Andre Kut’s KEA boxing Promotions is set to bring an explosive night of professional boxing to the Arena in South Philadelphia, PA on Friday, February 26th. Headlining the card will be a six round lightweight clash between the always exciting Victor Vasquez (11-3, 6KO’s) and rugged Carlos Vinan (8-8, 1KO). Vasquez, of North Philadelphia has put together quite a fan base due to his all out action packed bouts, which leave everybody on the edge of their seats. In his last bout on January 15th at this very same Arena , Victor sent his hometown fans home happy with an impressive fifth round stoppage of the Gustavo Dailey.

His opponent in the spectacular main event, Carlos Vinan has faced a who’s who of the lightweight division and owns a victory over the highly touted Eric "The Outlaw" Hunter. Vinan is known for his “in your face, take no quarters” style, and is sure to make this a slugfest that you won’t want to miss.

In the co-feature of the evening, Philadelphia’s own, Ardrick Butler (4-1, 1KO) will be put to the test in his first six round scrap, as he faces Norman Allen (6-3, 3KO’s) of Laurel, Maryland.

If you like the big boys, South Philly heavyweight prospect John Mercurio (3-0, 3KO’s), will be back in action against the always dangerous opponent to be announced. Mercurio, a former Tough man fighter, has become a local fan favorite in the Philly area. He needed only a minute and twenty three seconds to starch James Pratt in his last bout on October 16th.

There will be a special women’s attraction as Elizabeth Sherman (1-0, 1KO) will square off against Martisha Graham (0-2) in a four round lightweight bout.

Undefeated North Philly lightweight prospect Angel Ocasio (1-0) is set to swap punches over four rounds with Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Osnel Charles (1-1).

KEA'S welterweight prospect Juan "The Beast" Rodriguez (1-0, 1KO) of Union City, New Jersey is ready to do battle with Cumberland, Maryland's Dontre King (1-5-1) in a four round scrap. Rodriquez, a former Golden Gloves champion, was ranked number four in the US as an amateur. He made his professional debut with an explosive first round KO of Bobby Bynum on December 4th.

Three other local prospects Kareem Cooley, Anthony Yoder, Jr. and Brian Jennings are ready to make their professional debuts in separate four round bouts. Lightweight Kareem Cooley (PD) will battle it out with Sidell Blocker (0-1). Super bantamweight Anthony Yoder, Jr. will square off against Joshua Orocho (0-2). Heavyweight Brian Jennings (PD) is also set for action against an opponent yet to be determined.

Also slated for action will be two top New Jersey prospects, heavyweight Lavarn "Baby Bull" Harvell (4-0, 1KO) and super middleweight Joel De La Paz (4-0, 3KO’s) in separate bouts.

Tickets for this action packed card are priced at $65 Ringside, $50 Reserved and $40 General Admission. Tickets can be obtained by calling 267-687-7560 or by visiting www.kea-boxing.com.

Doors open at 7:30PM. First Bout 8PM.

Andre Kut of KEA Boxing, brought professional boxing back to Wilkes-Barre, PA for the first time in over twenty years with an entertaining seven bout card at the Woodlands Inn and Resort on Saturday night. It was a successful event for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre fans as former Scranton police officer and heavyweight prospect, Jason Gavern (17-5-3, 8KO’s) put on a six round boxing clinic, capturing a one sided, six round unanimous decision victory over Michael “Big Daddy” Rhodes (3-5-3, 1KO). In the co-feature of the evening Old Forge, PA’s Anthony Cusumano (3-2-1, 2KO’s) moved above the five hundred mark with a second round stoppage of hard luck Philadelphian, Emmanuelle Rosas (0-5).

Read the entire review by Kurt Wolfheimer.

From an article in The Weekender previewing our card by Michael Lello:

A New Jersey promoter is looking to punch up boxing in Northeastern Pa., beginning with a night of fights Saturday, April 11 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort.

KEA Boxing Promotions hopes the event is the first of many in the region.

Highlighting the card will be Scranton’s Jason Gavern (16-5-3, 8 KOs), a former police officer and current heavyweight, and Anthony Cusumano (2-2-1) of Old Forge. Antonio “Tony the Tiger” Espinoza (9-0, 1 KO) of New Jersey, Philadelphia’s Clinton Douglas (2-2-2) and New York City light heavyweight Denys Lozada (5-2, 2 KOs) will also get in the ring.

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Chuck Mussachio Captures a Split Decision over Victor Paz

Pawel Wolak Dominates Jonathan Reid

By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

KEA Boxing's "Wildwood Wars" lived up to its billing last night from the Oceanfront Arena in the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey. In KEA Boxing's 10 th show to date, "The Polish Raging Bull", Pawel Wolak, 18-0, 13 KO's was very impressive in a dominant performance over "The Contender" Season 1 participant, Jonathan "Reid Dog" Reid, 34-8, 18 KO's. In the co-feature of the evening, hometown hero, Wildwood, New Jersey's Chuck "The Professor" Mussachio had a rough time with the Bronx, New York's Victor Paz, 9-5, 1 KO, but managed to overcome adversity and capture a split decision victory in their exciting light heavyweight bout.

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Headlining KEA Boxing’s Wildwood Wars on November 10th
By: Danny Serratelli
www.doghouseboxing.com

Undefeated Light Heavyweight prospect, "Professor" Chuckie Mussachio, 10-0 (5), will headline KEA Boxing's "Wildwood Wars" Saturday, November 10 th. He will be taking on the Bronx, New York's Victor Paz at the Oceanfront Arena in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Mussachio last fought on KEA boxing's "Brawls at the Birchwood 3". After an impressive performance in that outing over "Smokin" Joe Frazier's fighter, Chandler Durham, KEA decided to take the show on the road into Mussachio's hometown of Wildwood, New Jersey. Doghouseboxing/Brickcityboxing.com caught up with Chuckie as he prepares for his fight next week against Paz.

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"Polish Raging Bull" Pawel Wolak vs. "Contender" Jonathon Reid and local star Chucky "The Professor" Mussachio highlight a talent rich card at the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Oceanfront Arena.

October 16, 2007 - Wildwood, New Jersey, – KEA Boxing is turning up the heat as they head into their 10th show on Saturday November 10th. After a very successful "Brawls at the Birchwood III" featuring light heavyweight prospect, Chucky "The Professor" Mussachio, 10-0, 5 KO’s, KEA is taking the show into Mussachio’s backyard.

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By: Christopher Roche, Ringside for brickcityboxing.com

Whippany, NJ-In a plush ballroom nestled in the foothills of Morris County, NJ, KEA Boxing hosted a boisterous crowd for some excellent boxing matches. "Smokin" Joe Frazier, Chuck Wepner, Alex Ramos and Bobby Joe Young joined an animated group for "Brawls at the Birchwood III", from the Birchwood Manor.

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FEATURING TOP PROFESSIONAL TALENT... CHUCK MUSSACHIO, ANTONIO ESPINOSA, ALEX PEREZ, TOMMY RAINONE, BOBBY ROONEY, DANNY McDERMOTT, KEVIN BURNETT, AND NORIKO KARIYA

June 19, 2007- Whippany , New Jersey, – KEA Boxing is turning up the heat as they head into their 9th show on Saturday June 23rd. The "Brawls at the Birchwood III" is a preview of tomorrow's champions as there are 6 undefeated fighters on the stacked 9-bout card. The card also features several live underdogs. There will certainly be fireworks in the ring and more than likely a few upsets.

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Featuring Former Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon, Antonio Espinoza, Dyah Davis and Kevin Burnett

New Jersey, March 13, 2007 - KEA Boxing Promotions is coming to South Carolina! After establishing a solid reputation for displaying world-class talent at top-notch venues in New Jersey for the last several years, KEA has decided to take the show on the road. The April 11th show will feature an exciting night of world-class professional boxing at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. KEA plans on doing consistent shows this year all over the country.

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The Fort Smith, Arkansas amateur boxing club is proud to release its annual honorary board members for the 2007 calendar year.

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