Dover Downs Boxing: Stewart vs. Torres February 25 For NABA Belt

ByBoxing Press

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.