RAN NAKASH LOOKS TO STAY UNDEFEATED AGAINST DAVE BRUNELLI IN MUCH ANTICIPATED BOUT APRIL 3RD AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
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Tyric “Too Sweet” Robinson to battle Julias Edmonds in Philly war
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PHILADELPHIA (February 20, 2009)—On Friday night, April 3rd one of more intriguing matchups to have hit Philadelphia in a long time will take place when undefeated Israeli sensation, Ran Nakash battles former Heavyweight prospect and extremely popular Dave Brunelli in the eight round Cruiserweight main event of an exciting night of boxing at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia
The great card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc.
This fight harkens back to the days where great ethnic battles between Jewish and Italian fighters were commonplace in the sport of boxing.
Nakash of Haifa, Israel has not only become a staple at The Legendary Blue Horizon but he has become one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia.
This will be his ninth appearance at The Legendary Blue Horizon as he has won his previous eight fights at the Blue with five knockouts. Overall Nakash is 17-0 with thirteen knockouts.
In his last outing on February 6th, Naksah bludgeoned Ryan Carrol (7-1) in two rounds.
After that fight, Nakash went back to Israel and re-assumed his place in the Israeli Army to fight against unrest that is going on in the Middle East.
Brunelli is one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia as the Northeast Philly native has built up a great fan base that has supported him throughout his five year career.
Brunelli has a record of 8-4 with three knockouts and is itching to get back in the win column after losing two straight.
Brunelli is coming off a first round knockout at the hands of former U.S. Olympian Devin Vargas (15-0) last May in Atlantic City.
Brunelli is undefeated (2-0) at The Legendary Blue Horizon with the high point being a unanimous decision victory over Aaron Lyons in June of 2007.
Ironically it was Lyons who handed another out of town Philly favorite, Joey Abell his first loss.
A lot of the talk around town has Brunelli springing the upset on April 3rd.
In one of the exciting co-features just added with be a six round Jr. Welterweight battle of Philadelphians as Tyric “Too Sweet” Robinson taking on Julias Edmonds in what will possibly a “show stealer”
Robinson has one of best reputations in town and he has amassed a record of 9-3-1 with three knockouts.
Robinson is a slick boxer with deceiving power. This will be Robinson’s seventh start at The Legendary Blue Horizon (3-3).
Robinson has taken on some very good fighters such as Chris Fernandez (14-3); Lenny DeVictoria and Jason Cintron (8-0) and will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping an eight round unanimous to decision to Cintron back on October 17th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Edmonds has one of the biggest hearts around as he looks to fight all of his fights in a “Phone Booth”
That style is exciting to the fans and Edmonds is constantly in the “Fight of The Night”.
Edmonds has a record of 4-3 as is 4-1 at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
He is coming off an exciting six round unanimous six round unanimous decision victory over Linwood Hurd on February 6th.
More exciting bout will be announced shortly which will include the return of Elad Shmouel on April 3rd.
These fights will be streamed live all over the world on www.gofightlive.tv
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
For more information, log on to www.legendarybluehorizon.com
There will be a press gathering on Wednesday, APRIL 1ST at the Legendary Blue Horizon at 2pm
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