Reading, PA- Heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman will attempt to raise his record to 15 straight wins without a defeat on January 16, 2009 at the Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, OK. Kauffman's bout is scheduled for 6 rounds on the untelevised portion of the Gary Shaw Productions/Holden Productions-promoted edition of ShoBox: The New Generation. His opponent will be named shortly.
"I'm more committed to the sport than I've ever been before in my life," says Kauffman, 14-0 (11 KO) of Reading, PA. "I hope the fans in Oklahoma come out because I plan on putting on a great show. The fans will not be disappointed."
The 23-year-old Kauffman last fought December 5th, destroying Malachy Farrell in Santa Ynez, CA. Kauffman rose to the occasion in his first televised appearance, scoring a first round knockdown en route to the knockout victory. Farrell had never previously been knocked down or stopped.
"I know that the TV dates are there and that I have to always be ready," says Kauffman, 14-0 (11 KO) of Reading, PA. "I haven't taken any days off from the gym since my last fight. I have to stay focused and always be at my best because people are looking at me now."
Kauffman was a highly decorated amateur, finishing with a 52-12 record. The highlights of his amateur career include a gold medal in the 2004 PAL Nationals, as well as several international tournament wins. He was ranked number one in the country when he turned pro in 2006.
"I believe everybody is put on this Earth for a reason," Kauffman says. "And mine is to become Heavyweight Champion of the World."
For more information on Travis Kauffman, visit http://www.myspace.com/travis_kauffman
Zambrano, Bogar and Beale Added to 1/22 Darwish Brothers Boxing Show
East Rutherford, NJ- The Darwish Brothers Knockout Promotions card is quickly taking shape, enhanced by the additions of featherweight Carlos Zambrano of Paterson, light-welterweight Rashad Bogar of Newark and heavyweight Tyyab Beale of Jersey City.
Archak Termeliksetian, Noriko Kariya, Victor Valenzuela and Elvin Sanchez will also be in action on "Knockout Night at the Meadowlands", which takes place January 22, 2009 at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ.
"I'm very excited about this card," says Wally Darwish. "These prospects have all proven their talent in the amateurs and are blossoming into future world champions. They are destined to make New Jersey proud."
These fighters will be in attendance on Monday, December 29th at the Hackensack Police Athletic League at 7:30 PM for the taping of Knockout TV. Knockout TV airs every Wednesday night at 10 PM on NJ/NY Cablevision channel 76. The Hackensack PAL is located at 284 Hackensack Avenue in Hackensack, NJ. The taping is open to the public.
Tickets, priced $100 for Ringside and $50 for Reserved, are on sale now and moving fast. For more information on Knockout Promotions, visit http://www.darwishbrothers.com . For ticket purchase information and other inquiries, call (973) 339-9611. The Sheraton Hotel is located at 2 Meadowlands Plaza in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
