U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada fights Najee Shaheed in N.E. heavyweight showdown
PROVIDENCE, RI (November 22, 2005) – U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (4-0, 1 KO) steps up in class Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve (November
23) against his new opponent, veteran heavyweight Najee Shaheed (21-10-2, 11 KOs), in a six-round fight at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.
Brockton (MA)-native Shaheed, who has replaced Jeremy “Superstar” Brooks, is from the same hometown as Rocky Marciano and his showdown against Estrada,
of Providence, is a genuine New England showdown. Shaheed has been in against the iron such as Wladimir Klitschko, Kevin McBride, and Henry Akinwande.
“It’s a big step up for me and I’m taking it because I want to prove I’m an up-and-coming heavyweight prospect,” Estrada said. “Shaheed is a big change
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