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Farah "Quiet Storm" Ennis ready to make a loud statement tonight against Michael Gbenga in Philadelphia PhilBoxing.com Sat, 30 May 2015 Frank De Alba headlines against Bernardo Gomez Uribe Plus Steve Upsher Chambers, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Samuel Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall Philadelphia (May 29,2015)--Tonight at the Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia, King's Promotions presents a great night of boxing that will headlined by 10-round Jr. Lightweight bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO's) and Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO's). In a six-round Super Middleweight bout Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO's) will make his return to the ring after a 22 month hiatus when he takes on Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO's) Ennis, who was last seen dropping a 10-round unanimous decision to new WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack, is looking to get back into contention with a big outing over the veteran from Ghana. "Training has been good. I only know that Gbenga is from Ghana," said Ennis. After what Ennis admitted was a lackluster performance against Jack, he needed some time away from the sport in order to get himself back on track. "I took the time off to get my mind together. In that fight I didn't let my hands go. I was thinking too much and I know I could have beat him. It just wasn't my night." Ennis also took the time off to get into some training camps and improve on his own game. "I was in camp with David Lemieux for when he fought Gabriel Rosado. It was during that time I got my head back and now is where I need to be. I need to go out and listen to my dad (Trainer Bozy Ennis). I am in 32 years old now. This is it. It is either all or nothing." "I just hope everyone comes out and supports as I am looking to put on a show and start the next phase of my career." Ennis weighed 167 pounds at Thursday's weigh in. Gbenga checked in at 169. In an 8-round bout, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO's) of Philadelphia will fight Alejandro Rodriguez (22-16-1, 8 KO's) of Guadalajara, Mexico in a Jr. Welterweight bout. In 6-round bouts: Former U.S. Olympian, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO's) of Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout. Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO's) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO's) of Haymarket, VA.. Samuel Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO's) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO's) of Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout. Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO's) of Cincinnati, OH will square off with Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO's) of Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout. Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO's) of Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO's) in a Middleweight bout. Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO's) of Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair. Caleb Plant (6-0, 5 KO's) of Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO's) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout. Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin of Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout. The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. in Philadelphia Tickets are priced at $75 and & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com or by calling 610 587 5950  |
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