NY based British Boxer Ashley "Treasure" Theophane, (20-2-1, 7KOs) makes his US debut this Friday at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut.
Theophane will be fighting former French Champion Ali "The Hurricane" Oubaali (20-3, 17KOs). It is on paper an even fight. Oubaali has fought for the European title against Boris Sinistin in 2004 but lost a split decision. Oubaali has 17 Kayoes out of 20 wins. Will he be able to carry his punch up at Junior Welterweight.
Theophane has won the GBC Welterweight Title and won a British Title Eliminator last January. He is unbeaten in his last 11 and seemingly improving.
Theophane has been in camp in the Catskills, NY training since January 4th and has sparred with World rated fighters Dmitriy Salita, Francisco "El Gato" Figueroa, Delvin Rodriguez and James Moore.
He looks in good shape and has said "Musically speaking, if Ali don't C sharp, he'll B flat".
Ali made his US debut in NY last November stopping Victorio Abadia in the 4th round.
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