KEA Boxing and Ennis Return to Philly!

Posted on | July 18, 2011 | No Comments

By: Kurt Wolfheimer

Andre Kut’s KEA Boxing Promotions brings another night of professional boxing to the South Philly Arena in Philadelphia PA on Friday July 29th. Headlining the show is an eight round junior middleweight bout, featuring the return of former USBA title holder and nationally ranked junior middleweight sensation Derek “Pooh” Ennis (22-3-1, 13 KOs).

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ennis knows his run for a world title begins right here in the “City of Brotherly Love” and he is fully focused to put on a fight to remember that will once again put him back in line for a possible world title shot. Ranked number ten by the IBF and coming off his first loss in over five years, Ennis of The Germantown section of Philadelphia knows a good showing is imperative to his career. The slick boxer-puncher last fought in Philly exactly a year and a day to the date in the very same South Philly Asylum Arena, capturing a stirring twelve round unanimous decision victory over “King” Gabriel Rosado (16-5, 9KO’s). The importance of the bout has Ennis preparing as if he were fighting for a world championship. One thing is for sure, you will see the best Derek “Pooh” Ennis has to bring, when he steps into the ring on the 29th.

The co-feature of the evening, will also bring back another Philly regular in exciting featherweight Coy Evans (10-0-1, 2KO’s) against an opponent TBA. The featherweight with fast hands, deceptive power and a crowd pleasing style, knows a victory is a must if he is to continue his rise up the featherweight ladder.

Also featured on the card is explosive six round welterweight battle showcasing hard punching welterweight KEA Boxing prospect Juan Rodriquez (6-0, 3KO’s) against Philly’s own Greg Hackett (2-8). Rodriquez has made a home at the Philly arena having captured three of his six victories in the venue.

Also on the card is an intriguing four rounder featuring the Philly debut of explosive Miami heavyweight knockout artist and MAK Boxing prospect Jose Luis Roque (3-0, 3KO’s). After two years of inactivity and the birth of his kid, Roque is ready to show the people in “The City of Brotherly Love,” the explosive power that the sunshine state has become accustomed to. Standing at 6’ 4” Roque has the height and reach to contend with almost any heavyweight in the division, but he knows it all starts right here in Philly.

Another heavyweight from the past who is set to return to action after several years outside of the ring is Gerald “The Jedi” Nobles (26-1, 21KO’s) who is set to swap punches with an opponent to be determined in a six round contest. The former WBA inter-continental heavyweight title challenger looks to make one more run at heavyweight stardom and knows a good showing will put him right back on the path to glory.

There are several top local prospects scheduled for the card in separate bouts, including the likes of Philly welterweight Ardrick “The Hit man” Butler (6-4, 3KO’s), Heavyweights John “The Breed” Lennox (5-0, 2KO’s) and Georgie Garulnik (1-0) along with the Philly debut of debut of Harrisburg PA super bantamweight Josh Bowles (1-0).

KEA Boxing takes pride giving the fans a very entertaining night of professional boxing action at reasonable prices. Tickets for the explosive night of action are set at just $40 General Admission and $60 for reserved seating. There is also limited number of VIP tickets available at $100.

Tickets can also be purchased on-line at PayPal at www.keaboxing.com. For additional information call 267-687-7560.