BALLROOM BOXING BACK ON APRIL 2ND AT MICHAEL’S EIGHTH AVE.

Posted on | March 24, 2009 | No Comments

MIKE PASCHALL, TYRELL SAMUEL AND MATT REMILLARD IN FEATURE BOUTS
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale as Scott Wagner’s Ballroom Boxing and Chet Koerner’s TKO BOXING Promotions, present an evening of world class professional boxing on Thursday, April 2nd at Michael’s Eighth Avenue.

Tickets, starting at $35.00, can be purchased in advance, by calling the Ballroom Boxing Box Office at 410-766-7474. Doors on the evening of the event will open at 6:30pm with the first bell at 7:30pm. Michael’s Eighth Avenue is located at 7220 Grayburn Dr., in Glen Burnie, MD.

Said Koerner, “This card truly exemplifies what our partnership with Ballroom Boxing is all about. Between the wealth of outstanding fighters in the Baltimore area and TKO’s stable of great prospects, we can build terrific cards for the loyal fights fans in the area.”

Headlining on April 2nd will be popular Baltimore super middleweight Mike “THE PERSECUTOR” Paschall who will battle Sam “THE PUNCHING POLICEMAN” Hill of St. Louis, Missouri. Paschall, 18-1-1 (4KO’s), is coming off a terrific six round decision win over James Johnson on November 20th at Michael’s Eighth Ave.

Hill, 17-10-1 (10KO’s), has faced numerous world champions and contenders in his twelve year career including Jermain Taylor, Rico Hoye, Sebastien Demers, Prince Badi Ajamu, Maselino Masoe and most recently Travis Simms. In 2001, he scored a ninth round TKO of former junior middleweight champion David Reid.

Making his first appearance at Michael’s Eighth Avenue is undefeated featherweight sensation Matt “THE SHARP SHOOTER” Remillard.of Hartford, CT who will see action in a scheduled eight rounder against Minneapolis, MN native Hassan Wasswa.

Known for his all action, crowd pleasing style, Remillard, 16-0-0 (8KO’s), is amongst the finest young prospects in boxing. He is coming off a decision win over former world champion Mauricio Pastrana on November 13th in Providence, Rhode Island.

The 26 year old Tyree Samuel, 11-2-1 (5KO’s), returns to Michael’s Eighth Avenue, following his outstanding ten round win over Ron Boyd on November 20th for the Maryland State Super Featherweight Title. Further information on his bout will be announced shortly.

In an eight round middleweight bout, Nigerian prospect Albert “THE PUNISHER” Onolunose will face Phoenix, Arizona native Anthony “THE POWER HOUSE” Bartinelli.

Onolunose, 16-0-0 with six knockouts, will be making his first local appearance. Last April he won an eight round decision over former contender Eduardo Sanchez in British Columbia, Canada. Bartinelli is coming off an eight round war with former world title challenger Elvin Ayala in January at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas.

Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.

Further information on Scott Wagner’s Ballroom Boxing can be viewed at their website, www.ballroomboxing.com

Further information on TKO Boxing Promotions can be viewed at their newly remodeled website, www.tkoboxingpromotions.com