News: Whyte Inks With Hearn; Chuck Mussachio Returns, More

Dillian Whyte is the latest British fighter to join Matchroom Boxing, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed.

Hearn has also revealed that Whyte will make his return to the ring on the undercard of Anthony Joshua v Dominic Breazeale at the O2 Arena on June 25.

"Closing out the week with a bang I am delighted to announce @DillianWhyte has signed with @MatchroomBoxing team - will return June 25 @TheO2," Hearn tweeted from his official Twitter account.

Whyte has been out of action since December, having undergone shoulder surgery following his devastating knockout defeat to Joshua.

The Brixton heavyweight, who lost his previously unbeaten record against Joshua, sustained the injury midway through the fight against his bitter domestic rival.

Whyte joins a Matchroom stable, which already includes the likes of Joshua, Kell Brook, Callum Smith, Scott Quigg, Anthony Crolla and James DeGale.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ --On Friday night, May 27th, a big night of boxing will kick off a holiday weekend at The Claridge in Atlantic City as Rising Promotions will present a terrific card of boxing.

In the main event, It will be about New Jersey bragging rights as Isiah Seldon will take on Eddie Edmond in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

In a six-round co-feature, one of the most popular fighter's from the shore area, Light Heavyweight Chuck Mussachio will be back in the ring after a 39-month lay off when he takes on Willis Lockett in a rematch of a bout that that ended in a draw on September 19, 2008.

Mussachio of Wildwood, New Jersey has a record of 18-3-2 with five knockouts and will be looking to get back to winning ways that made him a contender.

He will be marking his ring return in a familiar town where he has performed 17 times.

"Everything is going well.  I am back in the swing of things and getting good sparring three days a week," said Mussachio.  "I started getting the itch again when I was helping Isiah Seldon ready for his fight in March.  I am not worried about the layoff.  I got that ring rust off in February.  That wore off quickly and that motivated me to get back in the room quickly.  I have been in the gym the whole time, sparring.  I was in Bernard Hopkins last two camps, so I have been in good shape this whole time."

Lockett of Takoma Park, Maryland has a record of 14-16-5 with five knockouts.

His record does not tell the story as Lockett has faced the "Whose-Who" of fighters between Super Middleweight and Heavyweight.

He has quality wins over Tyrone Tate (5-1), Calvin Riley (1-0), Willie Williams (6-1), former world title challenger Larry Marks, Joe McCreedy (10-2-1) & John Lennox (13-3). The winner of Lennox was part of Rising Promotions maiden card on December 5, 2015.

Lockett has faced eight undefeated fighters.  Lockett will look to break a two-fight losing streak.  In his last bout, Lockett was disqualified against Jordan Shimmell (19-1) on February 27 in Washington, DC.

"When we fought before," said Mussachio, "I won that fight.  I can't believe they ruled that a draw.  I have something to prove, because I took every round in that fight.  Looking back, I couldn't even tell you how he is.  He never hit me.  I am just going to do what I did last time, but this time, I have to do more."

Mussachio, who is a guidance counselor by day, isn't just coming back for one fight.  He wants to get back to the status that got him to a 17-1-2 record and came within seconds of becoming USBA Cruiserweight champion before getting stopped by Garrett Wilson in 2011.

"The goal is to take this as far as I can.  I have my rhythm back.  This is not just one fight.  I want to get a big opportunity.  I already have the record for that."

"I feel rejuvenated.  I haven't took a pounding and I still have good legs."

Mussachio would not have his comeback fight anywhere else and is impressed by the way Rising Boxing Promotions has handled business leading up to the fight.

"I don't like fighting anywhere else but Atlantic City.  This is my 2nd home and it means a lot.  After all this time, the interest is still there for me and my fans are coming out.  It is like the old days.  I want to thank everyone for their continued support of my career which is now going on 12 years.  Debbie and Thomas LaManna have been great with Rising Promotions.  They are very professional and great to work with."

In an eight-round Cruiserweight bout, Nick Kisner (16-2-1, 6 KO's) of Baltimore, MD will take on Lamont Capers (5-8-2) of Hawley, PA.

In a 6-round Heavyweight bout, Fred Latham (9-0-1, 5 KO's) of Pittsburgh, PA will fight Jon Bolden (8-10-1, 6 KO's) of New York.

In four round bouts:

In a four round Welterweight bout, Adrian Wilson (0-2) of Atlantic City will take on pro debuting DaQuan Johnson of Pennsauken, New Jersey

Quian Davis (2-0-1, 1KO) of Mays Landing, NJ will fight Soloman Maye (1-6-1, 1 KO) of New Haven, CT in a Heavyweight out. 

Lightweight Anthony Burgin (9-1, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will fight Curtis Morton (4-5-3) of Harlem, NY.

Also on the card will be  the pro debut of Bantamweight Leroy Davila of New Brunswick, New Jersey battling fellow pro debuter Dominic Whitehurst of Chillicothe, OH.

Davila, who had over 60 amateur fights was ranked second in the United States in his weight class. 

Lawrence Newton (3-0, 3 KO's) of Florida battles Julio Crespo (0-1) of Puerto Rico in a Bantamweight bout

Tickets are $125 for premium, $77 Ringside stage and $52 reserved and are available at www.risingboxingpromotions.com or 609-487-4444

Topeka, Kansas heavyweight Nick "Two Gunz" Guivas is taking a realistic approach to facing one of the most dangerous up-and-coming heavyweights in the world next weekend.
 
Guivas (12-3-2, 9 KOs) will take on undefeated WBO #11, WBA #12 and IBF #15 Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller (16-0-1, 14 KOs) for the WBO NABO Heavyweight Championship on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York.
 
The two power-punching heavies will meet in the main event of Greg Cohen Promotions' (in association with Salita Promotions, Adam Wilcock's FightCard Promotions and David Schuster's Winner Take All Productions) next instalment of "Championship Boxing on CBS Sports Network."
 
In the 10-round lightweight semi-final bout, red-hot Filipino prospect Harmonito "El Huracan de Gensan" Dela Torre (17-0, 12 KOs) will make his debut on US soil against capable veteran Guillermo Sanchez (15-18-1, 6 KOs) of Buffalo.
 
Tickets for "Championship Boxing on CBS Sports Network" start at $35 and are available at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino box office, www.ticketmaster.com or you can charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
 
"I'm coming there to win, definitely," said Guivas, "and I know I'm a lot smaller than him, but I think I can move around and stay away from his punches. He's a very heavy hitter, so I'm going to move and box him and see what the outcome is. I'm going to give this guy everything I've got. And I know he's coming to fight too, so at the end of the fight, may the best man get their hand raised."
 
Taking on the red-hot Miller is not a job many heavyweights are hoping to get at the moment, but Guivas says the time is right for a challenge of this magnitude.
 
"I'm at the part of my career where I need to step up," he explained. "When they offered me the fight, I was already somewhat in shape, so I said let's get in better shape and see what we can do. I think at this time I'm ready for it."
 
Guivas says he respects Miller's power, but might have some openings to get a few things done. "Over the years, I've gotten smarter in the ring. I know the guy is a heavy puncher and had a really good amateur career. He's got a good jab, but he doesn't have super fast hands. I've also noticed he tends to wear down in the later rounds, so I have to take him deep and see if I can out-box him."
 
A service technician for Coca Cola during the day, Guivas stared boxing and had his first fight at age eight. He ultimately had around 200 amateur fights and was a two-time silver gloves medalist, won the regional Golden Gloves tournament twice and went to the PAL Nationals. He got the nickname "Two Gunz" from promoter Damon Reed.
 
"My promoter, Damon, is my promoter and a fighter too. He gave me that name because of the size of my arms and because I hit him one time and he said he felt like he'd been shot with a gun."
 
Guivas says he's working hard at the Danger Fire Gym in Topeka, before and after work every day, and doing things a bit different to prepare for Miller.
 
"I get up early in the morning and get my run in and then in evenings after work I do my boxing and sparring. I end up doing four to five hours a day of training. I have no choice, but to do it like that. In the past, I've had one or two sparring partners for a fight, and I would go five or six rounds with that guy. For this fight, we brought in five guys and I get a fresh one every round. And the guys I'm sparring with are guys that are at the next level or getting ready to become top fighters. I'm getting a fresh look from different guys every round."
 
A good counterpuncher and a decent boxer, Guivas says a victory next Friday would change everything.
 
"I think beating Miller would definitely put me to the next level. The guy is top 10. If I can get the win I'd be in the money next time. I don't fight just for the money though. I love to fight. That's what I do."
 
On fight night, doors open at 6 pm and the action starts at 7:00 pm. The Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is located at 310 4th Street in Niagara Falls, NY. For more information, call 877-873-6322 or visit www.senecaniagaracasino.com.