The Tank on November 20th
at the HP Pavilion
November 15, 2008
Photo: Mayfield
(NOV 15) American Metal & Iron Fight
Night at the Tank returns to HP Pavilion at San Jose on Thursday,
November 20. In the evening’s main event, they will feature lightweight
Bobby Pacquiao, (29-14-3, 14 KO's) a native of General Santos City,
Philippines. Pacquiao will fight in a 10-round lightweight bout against
Robert Frankel, (25-9-1, 2KO's) Native of Denver, Colorado.
Pacquiao, the current WBO Asia Pacific Lightweight Champion and former
WBC Continental Champion is coming off a win over Decho Bankluaygym
which ended with a knockout in the eighth round of a twelve round bout.
Pacquiao's ring experience includes major fights at Madison Square
Garden, Hard Rock, and Thomas & Mack against some of the world's best
including Humberto Soto (45-7-2, 29 KO's) and Hector Velasquez (50-12-2,
35 KO's). His major wins include victories over former World Champions
Kevin Kelley (60-9-2, 39 KO's) and Carlos "El Famoso" Hernandez (43-7-1,
24 KO's). The Pacquiao brothers train together in Los Angeles with
legendary boxing coach Freddy Roach.
In the semi-main event, American Metal & Iron Fight Night at the Tank
welcomes back Bay Area undefeated Light Middleweight Karim
Mayfield(6-0-1, 5 KO's) of Daly City, CA. Mayfield is scheduled
for a six round fight against Abel Perry (9-2 1KO) of Colorado Springs
at HP Pavilion at San Jose on November 20.
Mayfield a young up and coming fighter known as "Hard Hitta" has been
boxing since he was a teenager. From the San Francisco area, Mayfield
was a legendary street fighter who despite his size, managed to conquer
men twice his size. His 41-6 amateur record includes many honors and
awards. He won the San Francisco Golden Gloves in 2006 and was rated #1
in the state.
His most recent fight was on March 20 at HP Pavilion where he fought
another Bay Area native Francisco Santana (9-1, 5 KOs). This was his
first fight that went all rounds ending with a split decision victory
for Mayfield. Making his forth appearance at HP Pavilion for American
Metal & Iron Fight Night at the tank, Mayfield looks to keep his winning
record alive.
There will be two women’s bouts on the
card on the undercard that will feature the following.
In one women’s match,
Chika Nakumura, 7-0, of Los Angeles, California, will be
fighting Tiffany Junot,
4-1, of New Orleans, Louisiana, in a six-rounder.
In the other women’s bout, Melissa McMorrow,
1-0 (1KO), of San Mateo, California, will be fighting pro debuter
Gloria Salas, Los Angeles, CA.
