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Undefeated Prospect Glen Tapia Returns To Action 6/25 in Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Jun 2011
 Glen Tapia.
Passaic, NJ (June 12, 2011) - Unbeaten prospect Glen Tapia will face his most experienced opponent to date on June 25 when he meets Taronze Washington at the South Philly Arena in Philadelphia, PA in a six-round junior middleweight bout.
Tapia, 21 of Passaic, NJ, will risk his 9-0 (5 KO) record against the 31-year-old Dallas, TX native Washington, who has a record of 14-15 (7 KO). The show will be promoted by Top Rank Inc. and Peltz Boxing Promotions.
Tapia's most recent fight came three months ago when he outboxed fellow New Jersey resident Eberto Medina to a six round decision on the undercard of the Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Jorge Solis featherweight championship match.
"I just feel like I'm getting better, and I want to improve from my last performance," said the Dominican-American Tapia, who is promoted by Pound for Pound Promotions and Top Rank. "I want to show the people that I'm not just a prospect that will become a champ and fall off, I want to become one of the best. That's my goal."
Tapia made headlines throughout the world last year when he traveled to the Philippines to serve as pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao's chief sparring partner for his junior middleweight title match against Antonio Margarito, where Pacquiao broke the record for most weight classes conquered.
Washington will serve as a measuring stick of where Tapia is at this early stage of his career, as he has gone the distance with current WBA junior middleweight champion Austin Trout, as well as former champion Yori Boy Campas.
Washington has also shared the ring with former welterweight titlist Andre Berto, as well as top-rated junior middleweight contenders Vanes Martirosyan and Alfredo Angulo.
Tickets priced at $75 and $50 are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions (215-765-0922). They also can be purchased online at www.peltzboxing.com. First fights begin at 7:30 PM.
The South Philly Arena is located at 7 West Ritner Street in Philadelphia, PA.
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