The BEAST Headlines FRIDAY!

Posted on | November 10, 2010 | No Comments

By Kurt Wolfheimer

KEA Boxing’s welterweight sensation, Juan “The Beast” Rodriguez (4-0, 2KO’s) is ready to put his undefeated record on the line Friday night at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, New Jersey. The hard hitting prospect from Union City, New Jersey will look to show the fans in North Bergen the explosive nature of “The Beast” when he tangles with Salim Al Quaadir (1-2) in what is scheduled to be the last four rounder of his career.

In his last bout, Rodriguez pounded out a majority decision victory over a very defensive minded counter puncher by the name of Marqus “Goose” Jackson (2-3, 2KO’s). Though Juan won the fight, he was disappointed in his performance. “My grandmother passed before the fight and I really lost focus,” said Rodriguez. She helped to raise me and I was really close to her. It showed in the ring as I abandoned everything I was taught to do and swung wildly for the knockout,” noted Rodriguez. “My punches became wide and it allowed Jackson to stay in the fight.”

“I immediately went right back in the gym and worked on tightening up my shots. My power is back! I am in fantastic shape and ready to show the world my true talents come Friday night,” exclaimed Rodriquez. “You won’t want to miss this one!!!”

The main event of the evening is an important ten round junior middleweight crossroads battle between Matt “The Predator” Vanda (43-11, 23KO’s) and Ossie “The Ghanaian Gladiator” Duran (24-8-2, 9KO’s).

The Gulf Stream Promotions card appropriately titled “Rumble in the Park” will feature some of the top local and regional talent matched tough. Presently scheduled for the card are 2000 Olympian and New Jersey junior middleweight sensation Jerson Ravelo (20-5, 12 KO’s), “The Brick City Spoiler” and world ranked lightweight Carlos Vinan (10-8-4, 2KO), as well as undefeated Peruvian knockout artist and North Bergen’s own junior welterweight Juan Zegarra (5-0, 5KO’s). Two highly touted local amateur featherweight prospects are scheduled to make their professional debuts as Scotty “Spade Ace” Burrell and Deano “Bad Newz” Burrell rumble in separate bouts.

Tickets for this explosive night of action are set at $100 and $45 and can be purchased by calling 201-774-1646.

Doors open at 6:30PM. First bout is scheduled for 7:30PM.