Kenny Lemos, Sylvester Barron Set To Collide on June 18th
Under Dawgs Boxing LLC is proud to announce the date of our very first show, Saturday, June 18th. The venue is still to be determined and once it is locked down tickets will go on sale.
The main event is a heavyweight title fight between Denver’s Kenny ‘Sagrado Warrior’ Lemos and Sylvester ‘The Doctor’ Barron who hails from Anacortes, Washington and is managed by one of the best from the Northwest in Bill McDonald. This will be an 8 round bout with the Rocky Mountain Boxing Regional title on the line.
Undercard action will feature local talent including undefeated featherweight prospect Ricky Rodriguez who is 3-0. Rodriguez had a stellar amateur career, including wins over Olympian Jose Ramirez, but has yet to get on track as a pro. Rodriguez has accepted fights with many top prospects only to be shot down when it’s time to sign on the dotted line. Under Dawgs Boxing is committed to moving Rodriguez and we believe he has what it takes to become a world champion.
“I’ve been trying to find a fight for Ricky since September and it’s a tough task. He’s very well known from his amateur career and guys simply don’t want to fight him. We are going to put some financing behind him as he will be the first fighter Under Dawgs Boxing will sign to an agreement. We hope to move him quickly into a position of ranking. I truly believe with all my heart and soul Ricky Rodriguez will indeed be our first world champion” was Chris Morris’ take on Rodriguez.
Also set to fight will be Josh Wilson taking on pro debuter Anthony Hawkins. Wilson is 0-3 as a pro and will be looking for his first win. Hawkins trains with Mike Montoya at the Elite Boxing Gym in Colorado Springs. Wilson trains with Chris Green at A-1 Boxing in Aurora.
“Wilson is much better than his 0-3 record indicates. He’s had tough fights each time out and fought heavier than he should have. We are putting him in with Hawkins at his correct weight to give him a true ‘fighting chance’ to get his hand raised. May the best man win!”
Arturo Melo, a bantamweight, from the Hustle Hard Boxing Academy in Colorado Springs will see the ring for the third time as a pro on June 18th. Melo is trained by Charlie ‘Hustle’ Ibarra. Tim Ibarra is also set to fight on the card. He trains out of the House of Pain Gym and is trained by Fidel Martinez, who is very capable.
If you want to get involved as a fighter, call Steve ‘Match Makin’ Mestas at 720-298-1954 as he is the ‘Director of Boxing’ for Under Dawgs Boxing. For sponsorship opportunities or if you want to get involved with the show, contact ‘Amazing’ Amanda Armstrong at 720-666-4753.
