Day: March 18, 2016

Dillon Cook Counting Down Days for ShoBox Debut!

Seneca, MO (March 18, 2016) – On March 25, junior middleweight prospect Dillon “White Lightning” Cook will find himself in a familiar place but with a new challenge when he battles Justin DeLoach in an eight round bout on ShoBox: The New Generation at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK.  Tickets for the event promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Holden Productions are $45, $55 and $75.  Unbeaten in 16 professional bouts with six wins by knockout, Cook's fought five of his last seven matches at the Buffalo Run, winning handily each time. A member of Holden Productions' “Four State Franchise”, the popular Cook is from nearby Seneca, MO and fought in front of sellout crowds on multiple occasions. While these are definite advantages for Cook, DeLoach comes into the ring with an impressive Read more [...]

Team USA’s Charles Conwell Wins Gold at the Americas Qualifier – by Julie Goldsticker-press release

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (MARCH 18, 2016) - American middleweight Charles Conwell (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) accomplished the goal he set on Friday, winning a gold medal at the Americas Qualifier. He clinched his berth in the Olympic Games with a semifinal win on Thursday and added his fourth straight win in the middleweight championship bout. Heavyweight Cam F. Awesome (Lenexa, Kansas) competed in the lone qualifying bout of the day for the U.S. team but lost a split decision in the consolation bout. Light flyweight Nico Hernandez (Wichita, Kansas) also qualified for the Olympics on Thursday before competing in today's championship bout but fell just short in Friday's action.   The American boxers competed in the first three bouts of the tournament on Friday afternoon with Conwell and Hernandez Read more [...]