(APR 6) Boxing will make its’
triumphant return to the scenic town of Wilkes-Barre PA on Saturday
night April 11th at the beautiful Woodlands Inn and Resort. Headlining
the card promoted by Andre Kut of KEA Boxing Promotions is hard hitting
and former Scranton Police Officer, Jason Gavern (16-5-3, 8KO’s) in the
six round main event. Gavern the former 2001 PA State super heavyweight
champion, recently captured a unanimous decision victory over Butler,
PA’s Jim Emrick (7-3-1, 2KO’s) and looks to take that next step up as he
moves toward national contention, when he tangles with Michael “Big
Daddy” Rhodes (3-4-3, 1KO’s) of Philadelphia, PA.
Gavern was eager to get back and put a great showing on for his friends
and brethren throughout the region. “It is great to be back near
Scranton and I will have the Police and Firemen rooting me on,” said
Gavern. I need to put on a good show for my fans. It just hasn’t
happened when I fought up here. I just want to let my fans know that I
am going to do my best to have them get their money’s worth. I have
always seemed to fight down to competition and I heard Rhodes went the
distance with Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson and has fought several other good
prospects, so it should be one hell of a test for me.”
The Inaugural card at The Woodlands Inn and Resort will also feature
local fan favorite Anthony Cusumano (2-2-1) of Old Forge, PA. The
exciting super featherweight avenged a loss to scrappy Markel Muhammad
with a clear cut unanimous decision victory in his last bout. Cusumano
will look to continue his winning ways against Emanuelle Rosas (0-4).
The hard luck fighter has tested several top prospects, including
undefeated fighters, such as Joselito Collado (6-0, 2KO’s) and Lou Del
Valle (5-0, 3KO’s) and should provide quite a test for the Old Forge
native.
New Jersey welterweight Antonio “Tony the Tiger” Espinoza (9-0,1KO) will
try to keep his undefeated record intact in a six round contest against
upset minded Darrell Martin (4-7, 1KO). Jules Blackwell (8-2-2, 3KO’s)
was the most recent fighter to feel the sting of Martin, going down by
KO in the third round. Could Espinoza be next?
Irish eyes will be smiling in a special women’s junior middleweight
contest featuring the professional debut of Julie “The Irish Fury”
Albanese against April Richards (Pro Debut). She is the sister of
heavyweight Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards (21-2, 14KO’s). If she is
anything like her brother, Albanese will have one tough test on Saturday
night.
Philly lightweight prospect Clinton Douglass (2-2-2), is set to swap
punches with Baltimore, Maryland’s Raymondo Elliott (0-1) in a four
round scrap.
New York City light heavyweight Denys Lozada (5-2, 2KO’s) will be tested
by tough Philadelphian Reshawn Scott (1-2).
Also slated for action in separate bouts are undefeated welterweight
Issouf Kinda (2-0) and Rochester New York lightweight Jayme Resnick.
The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre, PA offers a restaurant, four bars and a
Hotel that is the ideal setting for fans looking to enjoy a great night
at a reasonable price. This is world class boxing in an intimate setting
that is hosted by the owners who are boxing enthusiasts. A combination
like this will bring many nights of quality action packed entertainment
to those KEA BOXING fans, who have enjoyed the extras and have come to
expect nothing less.
The Woodlands Inn and Resort is located in the foothills of the
beautiful Pocono Mountains and is easily accessible from the
Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstates 80, 81 and 84. For more
information contact the Woodlands In and Resort at 574-824-9831. Doors
open:7PM
First Bout: 7:30PM, Tickets pricing as follows: ViP-$100, Reserved-$60,
General Admission-$40. Source: PR
