Travis Kauffman Returns to
ShoBox: The Next Generation on May 1
March 30, 2009
Reading, PA - Undefeated heavyweight
prospect Travis Kauffman returns to the nationally televised spotlight
on May 1 at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA. The fight will air on
the Showtime series ShoBox: The Next Generation. Kauffman will face an
opponent to be named in the broadcast opener alongside prospects Luis
Carlos Abregu and Marvin Quintero. The show will be promoted by Gary
Shaw Productions. [Biography of Travis
Kauffman]
"I'm excited that Showtime is having me back," says Kauffman, 16-0 (13
KO), of Reading, PA. "I enjoy being in the spotlight. I train my butt
off whether I'm on TV or off so I'm always ready to put forth my best
effort."
Kauffman's first appearance on ShoBox
came against once-beaten Malachy Farrell, also at the Chumash Casino.
The two big men dueled it out for three, exhilarating rounds, fighting
at a pace more customary to boxers 100 pounds lighter than them.
Kauffman became the first person to knock down and knock out the durable
giant.
"It was my first TV fight and I got a little over-excited. But I took
care of business early, and I plan to take care of business on May 1."
Kauffman has fought twice since then, dominating his opponents with his
natural punching power. His last fight, a first round knockout win, came
against Cliff Couser, who had previously knocked out world title
challengers Monte Barrett and James "Quick" Tillis.
"I believe every fight I get better. I'm two fights better than I was
the last time people saw me."
Though only 23-years-old, Kauffman is a mature, well-spoken young man
with his priorities in the proper perspective. His ultimate goal is to
bring the heavyweight gold back to the United States. First he must
clear this next hurdle.
"I have to stay disciplined and focused. You gotta live a clean life in
this business. I'm a father of two with a newborn who is a month and a
half. This is the life I have to live to provide for my family. I was
always told 'If you put your mind to something, you can move mountains.'
