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Derric Rossy to battle Akhror Muralimov for the IBF North American Heavyweight title

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Also undefeated Mike Lee takes on Gary Tapusoa for the UBF All America's Title on Championship Title Boxing card on Saturday, February 14 at Resorts World Casino New York

Queens, NY (February 3, 2015)--On Saturday Night, February 14 Sal Musumeci's Final Forum Boxing will promote a very special night of Boxing titled Championship Title Boxing from the Resorts World Casino New York City and will be shown LIVE on a major national network to be announced.

In the one main event, Perennial Heavyweight contender Derric Rossy (29-9, 14 KO's) will take on undefeated Akhror Muralimov (16-0, 13 KO's) in a 10-round bout for the IBF North American Heavyweight title. In a co-main event, the popular & undefeated Mike Lee (13-0, 7 KO's) will fight Gary Tapusoa (6-3-1, 5 KO's) in an 6-round bout for the UBF All America's title.

Rossy of Medford, NY has faced and beaten some of the top Heavyweights in the world such as Gary Bell (22-3-1), Shannon Miller (14-2), Edward Gutierrez (15-3-1), Former Heavyweight champion Ray Mercer (35-6-1), William Shahan (7-0), Carl Davis Drummond (26-1), Alexis Mejias (10-2), Ian Lewison (6-1-1), Travis Walker (39-8-1), and Joe Hanks (21-1).

Rossy, 34 years-old is coming off a highly disputed majority decision defeat to current IBF number-two ranked Heavyweight Vyacheslav Glazkov on August 9 in Bethlehem, PA.

Muralimov of Houston, Texas by way of Toytepa, Uzbekistan is looking for a signature win as he already has wins over previously undefeated Olanrewaju Duradola (9-0) and Nate James (9-2).

In his last bout, Muralimov scored a 2nd round stoppage over Jason Bergman on July 26 in Washington, PA.

Lee of Chicago is popular throughout the country as he has amassed many fans from his alma mater Notre Dame and being the star of several Subway commercials.

The 27 year-old turned pro in 2010 and has wins over undefeated Peter Lewison (6-0) and his bout when he won a 6-round majority decision over Paul Gonsalves on July 25 in his hometown of Chicago.

To find out more on Mike Lee, click www.mikeleeboxing.com

Tapusoa of Independence, MO has faced 4 undefeated fighters and has a win over Nick Guivas (4-0-1).

There will be one more additional television bout to be announced.

Also slated to appear on the off-tv portion card are Super Middleweight Devaun Lee (3-1, 1 KO) of Jamaica, Queens, NY; Cruiserweight Armin Mrkanovic (6-2, 3 KO's) of Queens, NY; Cruiserweight Dave Valykeo (4-3) of Neptune, NJ; Middleweight Henry Beckford (0-1) of New York and pro debuting Phillip LeGrand.

Tickets for this great evening of boxing can be purchased at www.rwnewyork.com or www.etix.com.

1st Bout is at 8 PM with the doors opening at 7 PM

Resorts World Casino New York City is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY




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