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Tickets are now on sale for the NABA Junior Welterweight Championship title bout on Friday, Feb. 25 in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino.
For the belt, Michael “No Joke” Stewart, 46(24)-7-2 of New Castle, Del., opposes David “El Torrito” Torres, 21(13)-2-1 of Othello, Wash. The winner of this fight will be ranked among the Top Ten in the world. The undercard begins at 7:30 p.m. with seven bouts.
Matchmaker Nick Tiberi has put together another full undercard featuring East Coast favorites including heavyweight Amir “Hardcore” Mansour of Wilmington, Del., a southpaw on the fast track to a world ranking with a faultless record of 11(8)-0. Also on the road to championship status with a record of 15(7)-1 is middleweight “Mighty” Mike Tiberi of Smyrna, Del.
Super middleweight Scott “Cujo” Sigmon of Bedford, Va., will make his first appearance in the Rollins Center arena with a solid record of 13(5)-2. “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey of Brooklyn, N.Y., is undefeated with four bouts under her professional belt as a super bantamweight. Jeffrey is a three-time Golden Glove Champion.
Known as “The Bull,” light heavyweight Anthony “Caputo” Smith of Kennett Square, Pa., earned his nickname with a heavy hand and clean 8-0 record. “Rockin” Ryan Belasco of Wilmington, Del., 14(3)-4-3, continues to advance with focused determination and steady, serious training. Crowd pleaser Dan “Bada-Bing” Biddle of Hockessin, Del., 5(4)-1, punches his way through the rounds with a quiet confidence that sneaks up on opponents.
The first bout will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Will call will be open from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ticket prices range from a special “working man’s rate” of $30 to prime ringside seats at $125. Tickets are available now through VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or www.doverdowns.com/entertainment/boxing-friday-night-fights.
