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From Chris Morris, www.ROCKYMOUNTAINBOXING.com
Jim 'Smitty' Smith and Poor Boys Pro Boxing have teamed up
with local MMA power promoter, Sven Bean to bring you no less than 11 bouts
on a card entitled "Battle Under The Stars".
The main event will pit Colorado's Victor Villareal against
tough veteran Patrick 'Head Hunter' Thompson from Nebraska. The bout will
be an 8 rounder for the Colorado/Nebraska States title at super
middleweight. The title will be recognized by both the Colorado and
Nebraska state boxing commissions as well as the Association of Boxing
Committee (ABC).
The chief support bout will be a rematch between welterweights
Brad Jackson and Julio Lanzas, who fought to a draw in March. Jairo Delgado
will take on 25 fight veteran Javier Segura in only his second start as a
pro. Delgado is certainly one to watch for. Rounding out the boxing portion
of the card is John Kiser against Jose Beltran and the much anticipated
debut of Tommy Atencio. Atencio was an outstanding amateur in the Colorado
boxing scene with many state, regional and national titles to his credit.
On the MMA side Sven Bean will present 6 bouts in his 'Battle
Quest' series.
 There
will be three solid MMA matches at the event featuring fighters from
Colorado, Arizona, and South Dakota.
In a light heavyweight bout New York transplant Ken Kreuscher
takes on Battlequest veteran Coy Sasse. Kreuscher is 1-1 in MMA and 1-0 in
Muay Thai. All of wins have come by way of Knockout. He has trained with
the likes of Renzo Gracie, Nate Marquardt and Kru Phil Nurse. Coy Sasse
hails from Rapid City, South Dakota and is well rounded fighter out of
Dynamic Martial Arts and is trained by veteran fighter/coach Josh Usera.
Sasse made his debut at the Battlequest 8 event where he dispatched Rory
O'Farrel in the first round. Sasse also has a 2-0 amateur boxing record.
 In a
battle of welter weights Ralston Baker clashes with Justin Gaethje. Baker
is a very skilled MMA fighter, with a solid amateur boxing background. He
is trained by Adam Martinez of Infinite Martial Arts, a Royce Gracie
Affiliate academy. Baker is one of the top ranked up and coming
welterweights on the ROF/BQ roster. Baker will be facing an amazing athlete
in Justin Gaethje. Gaethje compiled a record of 191-9 wrestling at Stafford
High School in Arizona, where he was a four-time regional champion, and
twice named team captain. He is a two time Arizona State Champion. Also a
standout football player, Gaethje won three varsity letters on the
gridiron, and was named 1st Team and 1st State All-Region Defensive Back,
as well as making the All-Star Team.
In the first MMA bout of the evening two lightweights will
make their debut as submission stylist Justin Griffis locks up with
wrestler Rocco Depaolo. Griffis is a Brazilian Jiujitsu blue belt under
Mauricio Zingano. Depaolo is a Colorado state runner up and is part of the
UNC wrestling squad.
 The
fight card will also feature 3 women's Muay Thai matches.
In the feature bout Lauren Sugihara faces Jessica Hollenback.
Sugihara is better known as DJ Ms. Vicious, one of the most sought after
DJ's in the industry. She is known for her looks, something that has
garnered attention from Playboy, but she can also fight. She is currently
2-0 in Muay Thai and will be looking to enter in to the MMA scene in the
future. She is trained by the legend Clarence Thatch of 3-D Martial Arts.
Jessica Hollenback is 1-0 and comes out of the Colorado Muay Thai camp. She
has the most technically sound Muay Thai coach in the region, Oscar
Martinez, in her corner.
La Boxing's Christina Kaneesal (1-1) will face off against
Colorado Muay Thai's Rachel Sahlberg (2-0). Both girls are known for there
toe-to-toe non stop style and should be a crowd pleaser.
And to kick off the night, Sarah Padilla (0-1) of Denver will
face debut fighter Danyella Hogle at 132-137 lbs.
The event will take place Saturday, August 2nd outside at
Softball Country.
Come watch 11 exciting Mauy Thai, MMA and Pro Boxing matches
under the stars. Grab a cold one, and enjoy the fresh air and fights! The
gates will open at 7:00 pm and the first bout will start promptly at 8:15
pm.
Softball Country is located at 2101 W 64th Avenue. It is just
a few blocks west of Pecos on 64th.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:-
- Available online at www.TICKETSWEST.com
- charge by phone at
303-864-2626
- Visit any KING SOOPERS or
CITY MARKET location.
Ticket Prices:
- Rows 1-2, $50.00
- Rows 3-4, $35.00
- Rows 5-14, $25.00
- Bleacher Seating (GA), $25.00
SPECIAL VIP TABLE PACKAGES! Call (303) 246-5237 for
details.
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