Bronx Bombers Invade Mohegan
- featuring also female boxing bout
July 30, 2009
(JULY 30) This Saturday, August 1st, Joe
DeGuardia's Star Boxing brings world championship boxing back to the
Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT, when Star Boxing's IBF
#2 rated Delvin Rodriguez (24-2-2, 14KO) takes on the IBF #3 rated Isaac
Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO) for the vacant IBF Welterweight Championship
of the World.
Before Rodriguez squares off against Hlatshwayo, two of the Bronx's
biggest boxing prospects will step into the ring against separate foes
on the undercard. Star Boxing's undefeated light heavyweight prospect,
Yathomas Riley (6-0, 4KO) takes on Tiwon Taylor (26-15-1, 19KO) in a six
round light heavyweight contest, while Maureen Shea (13-1, 7KO) takes on
Lindsay Garbatt (2-2, 2KO) in an eight round super featherweight
attraction. For Shea she will be looking to get back into title
contention and more importantly get back into the win column after
suffering her first defeat as a pro in her bid for the WBA female super
featherweight title back in February of this year.
Riley with Promoter Joe Deguardia
"We are very excited to be featuring
these two prospects on our card this Saturday," stated Joe DeGuardia CEO
and founder of Star Boxing. "It's exciting for me when we get prospects
coming out of the Bronx. Not only was I born and raised in the Bronx,
but it is where Star Boxing's main office is based out of. Both Yathomas
and Maureen are very exciting fighters that will be looking to put on
spectacular performances for those in attendance at the Mohegan Sun."
Although he is still at the early stages of his career, DeGuardia has
very high hopes for his light heavyweight prospect.
"I had said before with Yathomas and I will say it again, the third time
is the charm. He is my third southpaw light heavyweight that I have had.
The other two were Lou Del Valle and Antonio Tarver, who both became
world champions. If Yathomas continues to improve the way he has been, I
truly believe he has all the talent and ability to one day reign as
light heavyweight champion of the world."
Yathomas Riley (right)
Riley, who originally hails from Miami Dade County, FL, but now lives
and trains out of the Bronx, last saw action just two weeks ago on the
Star Boxing promoted card at the Hilton Rye Town Hotel. On this night
Riley was matched up against the usually durable Andre Hemphill. In the
second round a crisp left uppercut caught Hemphill flush on the jaw and
he dropped like a ton of bricks. He eventually beat the count, but was
in absolutely no condition to continue.
Riley, who celebrates his 27th birthday Thursday, has been on the fast
track since he first turned pro back in February of last year.
Coincidently it was on the undercard of a Delvin Rodriguez fight at the
Mohegan Sun that Riley made his pro-debut.
The southpaw Riley is a devastating puncher with knockout power in
either hand. He will have a tough test in front of him when he takes
Taylor. Taylor is an experienced veteran with more then forty fights
under his belt as a professional, and has been in with the likes of the
aforementioned Lou Del Valle, Elvir Muriqi, Omar Sheika, Adrian Diaconu,
and Daniel Judah. In his last fight Taylor lost a close decision to
super middleweight contender, Joey Spina.
Although still young in his career, Riley is progressing well. He has
gained valuable experience in the gym as he has served as one of the
lead sparring partners for former world title holder Glen Johnson on
multiple occasions, including his most recent training camp as Johnson
prepares for his rematch against Chad Dawson.
Look for Riley to put on another good showing this Saturday at the
Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino as he continues to climb the ladder in the
light heavyweight division.
Tickets are priced at $125, $75, $45 and $30 and are on sale now through
Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or
purchase tickets by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets may also be
purchased by calling the Star Boxing office. Star is currently holding
choice seats for prime customers. To find out more information about
this terrific offer or to purchase these exclusive tickets please call
Star Boxing at (718) 823- 2000.
Photo's taken by Star Boxing Photographer
Marty Rosengarten.
Published on WBAN. Source/PR - Star Boxing
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here too see highlights from Riley's last fight.