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Isiah Seldon back and looking for big opportunities PhilBoxing.com Sat, 19 Mar 2016 Seldon battles Michael Mitchell this Saturday at The Claridge Hotel for the Garden State Super Middleweight title Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna battles Kendal Mena in main event 1ST BOUT ---7 PM SHARP ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (March 18, 2016)--TOMORROW NIGHT at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City,super middleweight Isiah Seldon returns to the ring after a 33-month layoff when he challenges Michael Mitchell as part of an 11-bout card that is promoted by Rising Promotions and Vincent M. Ponte's Gulfstream Promotions. In the main event, Thomas LaManna takes on Kendal Mena in a eight round welterweight bout. Seldon is eager to be back in the ring after much soul searching over the past two-plus years. "I have been working a job and staying in the gym. I have been keeping sharp but I just needed to get my life in order, " said Seldon. "We have been looking for the right fight. I was offered some good financial opportunities in Russia, but I want to do this the right way. I am not in this for the money." Seldon feels at age 27, the time is now to concentrate on in his ring career. "I am not getting any younger, and when I got the call from Rising Promotions and they offered me the right fight, I jumped at it." When asked about the veteran Mitchell, Seldon really doesn't know alot. "I don't know much. I saw a couple video snippets of him and I see a tough guys who comes forward. It should be a good fight. I trained very hard for this and I am ready." When asked what he sees in the next few years, Seldon, believes that with Rising Promotions looking to do stage multiple fight cards on the boardwalk property, he sees an active 2016. "I am looking at two or three more fights this year. Rising Promotions said I could be on their cards going forward. I am just trying to stay busy. I am 27 years-old and it is time to go. The Beast Mode is turned on and I am excited to show a new Isiah Seldon. Before I was just a brawler but in the time off, I have developed my boxing skills and I am a much better fighter." In an eight-round welterweight bout, Tommy Rainone (24-7-1, 5 KO's) of Long Island, NY battles Maurice Chalmers (14-12-1, 8 KO's) of Lynchburg, VA. In six-round bouts: Lamont Capers (5-7-2) of Hawley, PA will fight Willis Lockett (14-16-5, 5 KO's) of Takoma Park, MD in a cruiserweight bout. Former cruiserweight world champion Imamu Mayfield (25-9-2, 18 KO's) of Perth Amboy, NJ returns to the ring after an eight year absence when he takes on Dan Pasciolla (6-1-1) of Brick, NJ in a heavyweight bout for the Garden State Heavyweight title. In four round bouts: Quian Davis (1-0-1, 1 KO) of Mays Landing, NJ battles Corey Morley (0-1-1) of Philadelphia in a Heavyweight bout. Omar Brito (2-2, 1 KO) of Pleasantville, NJ will fight Bienvenido Diaz (2-1, 2 KO's) of Prospect Park, NJ in a super featherweight fight. Alvin Vermall (7-0-1, 7 KO's) of La Place, LA will take on D'Quan Morgan (3-2-1, 3 KO's) of Hamlet, NC in a cruiserweight tilt. Undefeated middleweight Hakim Bryant (5-0, 4 KO's) of Asbury Park, NJ will fight Rick Graham (3-11-2, 1 KO) of Detroit, MI. Darryl Bunting (0-0-1) of Asbury Park, NJ will tussle with Darryl Watkins (0-2) of Temple Hills, MD. in a super middleweight fight. Ubdefeated lightweight Steven Ortiz (2-0) of Philadelphia, PA will box Jose Miguel Castro (5-7, 3 KO's) of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Tickets for the March 19th fight card are $50 GA, $75 Stage (very few remaining) & $125 VIP (SOLD OUT) (Booths of 5 available for $500---SOLD OUT) and are available at RisingBoxingPromotions.com or 609-487-4444. The Claridge Hotel is located at 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City NJ Facebook.com/risingstarboxing Instagram: @risingpromo  |
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