YORK, PA - Undefeated junior lightweight prospect, Carney “BEEPER” Bowman will return to action on Saturday, January 25th at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnston, Pennsylvania, it was announced today by Chet Koerner, President of TKO BOXING Promotions.
The 25 year old Bowman, 12-0-0 (5KO’s), is coming off the most impressive performance of his four year career, a brutal fourth round knockout of Guatemalan Castulo Gonzalez at the Valencia Ballroom in York, PA on November 8th.
“Carney really impressed the hometown crowd in York on November 8th and we’re very happy to work with Team Taylor Made Boxing for his next bout in the central/western Pennsylvania area where he has so many loyal fans” said Koerner. “We feel this is going to be a huge year for Carney and the fight on the 25th will kick if off.”
Details of Bowman bout will be announced shortly. Bowman is guided by award winning manager Cameron Dunkin.
Headlined by Johnstown ’s undefeated heavyweight Andres Taylor, “The Flood City Rumble” is presented by Team Taylor Made Boxing at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena. Tickets, starting at $22 can be purchased in advance through their box office by calling 800-243-8499. Doors on the night of the event will open at 5:30 with the first bell at 7pm. The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is located at 326 Napoleon St.. in Johnstown.
Former world title challenger Elvin Ayala has joined forces with Las Vegas based TKO BOXING Promotions in an exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today by Chet Koerner, its President.
The 27 year old Ayala, carrying a record of 18-3-1 (8KO’s), will return to the ring at the inaugural “FIGHT NIGHT AT THE PLAZA” on Friday January 23rd at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas , NV .
In Ayala’s last bout on March 29, 2008, he battled IBF Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham over twelve hard fought rounds before being stopped in the final stanza in Schleswig-Holstein , Germany .
“Elvin has all the tools to be a world champion and our goal is to get him another shot at the title this year. Prior to the fight with Abraham he had the draw with Sergio Mora who went on to beat Vernon Forrest so there’s no question in our mind that he can compete at a world class level.. We’re proud to add him to our team at TKO Boxing” said Koerner.
Ayala fought to a draw with Sergio Mora on October 16, 2007 in a bout broadcast on ESPN from the Home Depot Center in Carson , CA .
Details of Ayala’s upcoming bout on January 23rd will be announced shortly. He is managed by Alan Haddleman.
