Unbeaten Heavyweight Derric Rossy talks about his up and coming fight against Shannon Miller at a Press Conference held at Mortons the Steakhouse in Great Neck.
“This will be the biggest night of my life,” said NYS Heavyweight Champ Derric Rossy “I always dreamed of fighting at the Garden and now my dreams come true.”
Rossy will fight on the undercard of the Wladimir Klitschko vs Calvin Brock World Heavyweight Title bout. Also scheduled to appear, Laila Ali daughter of Muhammad Ali and title holder. Former World Champion Kevin Kelley of Flushing.
Rossy knows how big a step this is and whats at stake. “I’ts all I think about,” said Rossy, “I’m 13-0 and I’m putting it all on the line against a tough guy in Shannon Miller (14-2) he’s in for a rough night. I am ready for the next step and this is a huge one!” Sal Musumeci, CEO of Final Forum Boxing says Rossy is ready to fight at the “Mecca of Boxing.”
“Oh he’s definitely ready,” said Musumeci,”this has been a labor of love for both of us. I’m proud of him this event is the new dawn of boxing, Derric represents all that’s right with the sport. He’s someone we can all be proud of.” Rossy is defending the New York State Heavyweight title and to date has been relatively winning under the radar. A win on the grand stage at Madison Square Garden and Rossy will make a major splash on the Heavyweight radar screen.
Tickets are available by calling Final Forum at 516-343-0053
They are 1000, 400,300,200,100,and 75 dollars.