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As the clock ticks down until Friday’s USBO Light Heavyweight title showdown with Jim Strohl, Mark “TNT” Tucker remains deeply focused.
Even with an opponent that has shared the squared circle with top rated fighters from Super Middle to Heavyweight set to challenge him, Tucker’s confidence is at an all time high.
“I feel great”, exclaimed Tucker. “Strohl is definitely coming to fight but I know that I’m faster, have better skills and will be in better shape than him.”
Following an intense training camp where he honed his skills at various locations across the Beltway, the wildly popular Eldersburg native expects to put on a strong performance for his adoring fans at the Shipley Arena.
“This camp went very well.” “I am in great shape since I took everything to the next level. From the sparring to the road work, I did more than ever before and am excited to put on a great show for everyone in attendance on Friday.”
Tucker, 11-0 (7 KO’s) will challenge the gritty Strohl 27-7 (21 KO’s) over ten rounds or less.
In the co-featured bout of the evening, Super Featherweights Tyrell “Da Show Shocka” Samuel 12-3 (6 KO’s) of Baltimore, MD and Gustavo Dailey 4-5 (1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA will lace up for a highly anticipated eight round rematch.
On July 17, Dailey upset Samuel, taking a spirited split decision in one of Maryland ’s best fights thus far in 2009.
Paul Williams protégée Jamar “Da Truth” Freeman 4-0-1 (1 KO) will fight rugged veteran Manual Guzman 6-8-1 (2KO’s) of Lancaster, PA in a four round Junior Middleweight contest. The grizzled Guzman is expected to give Freeman all he can handle and has never been stopped.
Former nationally ranked amateur Emmanuel “The Transformer” Taylor 2-0 (2 KO’s) from Edgewood Arsenal, MD will take on Washington Heights, NY’s Amaury Torres 4-9-2 (1 KO) in a four round Junior Welterweight contest.
In a battle for Free State bragging rights, Frederick, MD’s Allen “Pit Bull” Perkins 1-0 will take on Omar Sims 2-1-2 (1 KO) of Baltimore over four rounds at Middleweight.
Cruiserweight Zack “Black Warrior” Mwekassa 8-1 (7 KO’s) of Kinshasa, Congo and Newport News, VA Middleweight Jeremiah Wiggins, 5-0-1 (3 KO’s) will each take on an opponents to be named in six rounders. The heavy handed Mwekassa will be making his US debut.
Individual ticket prices range from $15- $125. VIP mini tables of four are going for $300 and VIP seating for ten ranges from $750- $1250. All VIP ticket holders will get free Hor’dourves from 7-8 PM.
Tickets can be ordered by calling 443-277-2556 or 240-401-5885. Tickets are also available on location at No Anchovies Pizza in Taneytown , MD , All Landscape Supply in Westminster , MD and Athens Health Club in Eldersburg , MD.
The Shipley Arena is located at 706 Agriculture Dr in Westminster , MD. Doors open at 6:30 and the first bout is scheduled for 8 pm.
Radio personality “Theo” From 98 Rock will be the special guest ring announcer along with local legend Henry “Discombobulating” Jones. The “Showdown at the Shipley Arena” card is being promoted by TNT Promotions 21 in association with the Maryland Boxing Club.
During the last two years, TNT Promotions 21 has brought boxing to life in Northern Maryland. They have hosted four shows at the Shipley Arena, bringing in a larger crowd each time they returned.
TNT 21 also has the exclusive promotional rights to Mark Tucker.
For more information, go to www.marktnttucker.com.
