Rossy vs. Muralimov Headlines February 14 NYC Show

ByBoxing Press

On Saturday Night, February 14, Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum Boxing will promote the show “Championship Title Boxing” from the Resorts World Casino New York City, to be shown live on a major national network to be announced.

In the one main event, perennial Heavyweight contender Derric Rossy (29-9, 14 KO’s) will take on undefeated Akhror Muralimov (16-0, 13 KO’s) in a ten round bout for the IBF North American title. In the co-main event, the popular, undefeated Mike Lee (13-0, 7 KO’s) will fight Gary Tapusoa (6-3-1, 5 KO’s) in an six round bout for the UBF All Americas title.

Rossy, of Medford, NY, has faced and beaten such seasoned veterans as Gary Bell (22-3-1), Shannon Miller (14-2), Edward Gutierrez (15-3-1), former champion Ray Mercer (35-6-1), William Shahan (7-0), Carl Davis Drummond (26-1), Alexis Mejias (10-2), Ian Lewison (6-1-1), Travis Walker (39-8-1), and Joe Hanks (21-1).

Rossy, 34 years-old, is coming off a highly disputed majority decision defeat to current IBF number-two ranked Heavyweight Vyacheslav Glazkov on August 9 in Bethlehem, PA.

Muralimov of Houston, Texas by way of Toytepa, Uzbekistan, is looking for a signature win as he already has wins over previously undefeated Olanrewaju Duradola (9-0) and Nate James (9-2).

In his last bout, Muralimov scored a second round stoppage over Jason Bergman on July 26 in Washington, PA.

Lee, of Chicago, is popular throughout the country as he has amassed many fans from his alma mater Notre Dame and being the star of several Subway commercials.

The 27 year-old turned pro in 2010 and has wins over undefeated Peter Lewison (6-0) and Paul Gonsalves, whom was defeated on July 25 in Lee’s hometown of Chicago.

Tapusoa, of Independence, MO has faced four undefeated fighters and has a win over Nick Guivas (4-0-1).

There will be one more televisied bout to be announced.

Also slated to appear on the off-TV portion card are Super Middleweight Devaun Lee( 3-1, 1 KO) of Jamaica, Queens, NY, Cruiserweight Armin Mrkanovic (6-2, 3 KO’s) of Queens, NY, Cruiserweight Dave Valykeo (4-3) of Neptune, NJ, MiddleweightHenry Beckford (0-1) of New York and the pro debuting Phillip LeGrand.

Tickets for this great evening of boxing can be purchased at www.rwnewyork.com or www.etix.com.

First bout out is at 8 PM with the doors opening at 7 PM.