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Former World Lightweight Champ Paul Spadafora Ready For Comeback

Paul Spadafora (45-0-1, 19KO) is finally making a comeback to the ring after a two year absence.

The Pittsburgh Kid will be facing Wilfredo Negron (26-16-1, 19KO) of San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 18th in West Virginia.

The Undefeated Spadafora has been busy and focused. Most of his time this year was concentrated on attaining sobriety and achieving top physical form.

Spadafora is currently training under his original coach, Tommy Yankello of World Class Gym in Pittsburgh. Spadafora’s training camp is also under the watch of trainer Mike Rodriguez.

The solid training between Miami Beach with Buddy McGirt to the Northeast over the course of seven months has helped the Southpaw maintain his determination to continue boxing.

Roy Jones Jr Promotions in association with TNT Productions will be promoting this anticipating Main Event between the two junior welterweights that will take place at at Mountaineer Casino, Race Track & Resort in Chester, West Virginia on Saturday, August 18th.

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