Reading, PA (August 26, 2015)– On Friday night, September 18, boxing returns to the Claridge Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City as Kings Promotions returns for a big night of action.

In the main event, Travis Kauffman will take on former world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza.
Kauffman of Reading, PA has a record of 29-1 with 21 knockouts and is riding an 11-fight win streak that has spanned 5 and a half years.

Kauffman has defeated the likes of Malachy Farrell (16-1), William Shahan (7-1), Chris Koval (24-6), Vincent Thompson (13-1) and in his last bout he took out Richard Carmack in one-round on August 14 in Newark, New Jersey.
Mendoza is a grizzled veteran has fought everybody from Jr. Middleweight to Heavyweight. He has prodigious knockout power as his record stands at 41-21-1 with 35 knockouts.

The native of Baranquilla, Colombia has wins over Tukunbo Olajide (17-0), Rubin Williams (19-0), Alejandro Garcia (7-1), Carlos Negron (13-0) & Ray Recio (6-0). He is coming off a 3rd round stoppage over Tomas Orozco Rodriguez on July 25 in Barinquilla, Colombia.

The co-feature will be an 8-round Heavyweight bout that will feature the American return of former world title challenger “Fast” Eddie Chambers (41-4, 22 KO’s) taking on Galen Brown (41-31-1, 25 KO’s) of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Also appearing in an 8-round bout will be Heavyweight Keith Tapia (15-0, 10 KO’s) of Santurce, Puerto Rico taking on Roberto Santos (12-2, 5 KO’s) of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

Ivan Golub (8-0, 6 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY will fight Javier Castro (27-8, 22 KO’s) of Chihuahua, Mexico in a Super Welterweight bout.

John Magda (11-0, 7 KO’s) of Rutherford, NJ will fight Francisco Reza (14-14, 11 KO;s) of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico in a Super Middleweight bout.

In 6-round bouts:

Dauren Yuleussinov (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY fighting Miguel Munguia (31-33-1, 25 KO’s) in a Super Middleweight fight.

Earl Newman (6-0, 5 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY will fight Ricardo Campillo (9-8-1, 7 KO’s) of Sonora, Mexico in a Cruiserweight bout.

Danny Kelly (8-1-1, 7 KO’s) of Washington, DC will battle Jimmy Suarez (3-6, 3 KO’s) of Aguada, PR in a Heavyweight bout.

Former Olympian, Carlos Gongora (2-0, 2 KO’s) will take on Juan Carlos Rojas (10-12-1, 8 KO’s) of Saltillo, Mexico in a Super Middleweight bout.

Tickets can be purchased for $100, $75 and $50 by clicking www.claridgeboxing.eventbrite.com or by calling call 610 587 5950 or 609 868 4243

Reading, PA (August 18, 2015)–Last Friday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman (29-1, 21 KO’s) scored a first round stoppage over Richard Carmack in Kauffman’s first fight in 19 months.

Kauffman landed a perfect right hook from the southpaw stance that sent Carmack down at 2:07.

The bout took place on a card that was headlined by a fight between former world champions Antonio Tarver and Steve Cunningham that ended in a draw.

“I didn’t think Carmack would hit as hard as he did. I went out there with the mindset of going some rounds to work off ring rust. As soon as he hit me with a right hand, I knew that he was strong and wanted to get him out quick. The gameplan that we worked on was to go to the body and once I dropped him, I knew he was done,” said Kauffman.

Kauffman is due back on September 18 at the Claridge in Atlantic City.

“I wasted no time and am already back in the gym with Naazim Richardson and my dad and I am ready to move forward with bigger fights. I expect this fight to be another tune up and then I will be ready for a much bigger fight.”

Photo by Joe Tarlecky

Reading, PA (May 2, 2014)–On Saturday night, June 28th, rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie DeAlba will headline a big night of boxing at the Santander Arena in Reading.

The Pro-Am show is promoted by Kings Promotions.

DeAlba of Reading, PA will compete in an 8-round bout. He has won 10 consecutive fights and is unbeaten in his last 14 that has raised his record to 12-1-2 with 4 knockouts.

During the streak he has defeated two undefeated fighters in Benjamin Burgos and Andrew Bentley. On November 30, he scored a thrilling 4th round stoppage over Osnel Charles. In his last bout, DeAlba registered an 8-round split decision over Israel Suarez on April 18 in Allentown, PA.

DeAlba’s opponent will be named shortly.

In four round bouts:

Pat Kehoe (1-0) of Reading, PA will take on Danny Lugo (2-7) of Harrisburg, PA in a Welterweight fight.

Robert Ramos (1-2-1, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will battle Travis Thompson (5-11-3, 3 KO’s) of Pottstown, PA in a Lightweight bout.

Miquel Martinez (1-0) of Reading, PA will fight Lionel Charles (0-2) of Bronx, NY in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Randy Easton (2-2-1, 1 KO) of Williamsport, PA will fight pro debuting Jamar Johnson of Philadelphia in a Heavyweight tilt.

Benjamin Burgos (1-6-1) of Mount Pocono, PA will box Antonio DuBose (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a Featherweight fight.

Some of the best Amateurs in the area will be on display as there will be bouts the feature both male and female fighters.

In an 132-pound female fight, Yesenia Torres of Reading, PA will fight Brookes Shilling of Bethlehem, PA.

In a 95-pound boys fight, Julius Torres of Reading, PA will take on Harold Lopez of Lancaster, PA.

in a 132-pound female fight, Jasmine Torres of Reading, PA. will square off with an opponent to be announced.

in an 88-pound female fight, Kaliah Rodriguez of Reading, PA will fight Angelita Rodriguez of New Jersey.

In 141-male fight, Darrel Lee of Reading, PA will take on an opponent to be named.

Frank Dawson of Reading, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a 132-pound fight.

Jose Torres of Reading, PA will fight Xavian Rodriguez of Reading, PA in an 85-pound fight.

Tickets for this special night of boxing are priced at $28, $48 and $78 and can be purchased at www.kingsboxing.com or by calling 610-587-5950

ALLENTOWN, PA (APRIL 14, 2014)–On Friday night, April 18, Kings Boxing Promotions will present a big Pro-Am card that will be headlined by rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie DeAlba taking on Israel Suarez in the 8-round main event.

DeAlba of Reading, PA has won 9 consecutive fights and is unbeaten in 13 that has raised his mark to 11-1-2 with 4 knockouts.

During the streak he has defeated two undefeated fighters in Benjamin Burgos and Andrew Bentley. On November 30, he scored a thrilling 4th round stoppage over Osnel Charles. In his last bout, DeAlba is coming off an 8-round unanimous decision over Chazz McDowell on January 25 in Bethlehem, PA.

“My training has gone great. I know a lot of people say this but this really has been my best training to date,”said De Alba

“I just work harder and harder and I am ready to go.”

Suarez of Luguillo, Puerto Rico has a record of 4-3-2 with 1 knockouts.

He has been matched tough as he has faced four undefeated opponents and has wins over Omar Pena (2-0-1) and Fauris Capellan (1-0) and in his last bout he fought a majority draw with highly regarded Frankie Trader (10-1) on February 7.

Despite that modest record, De Alba knows that he could be in a battle with Suarez.

“I know he had a draw with Trader. Trader is a good prospect. Suarez is from Puerto Rico and they are tough fighters. I know it’s going to be a good fight.”

De Alba knows that 2014 is a moving year to get him position for big fights and he is looking forward to the process.

“I know by the end of the year I should be fighting for some small title. I just continue to work hard. I know because my name is getting out there that a lot of fighters want to end my streak.”

By 2015, De Alba will be ready for the big names of the division and has set his sights on a particular former world champion.

“I fight whoever they put in front of me. I see some guys with big records like Juan Manuel Lopez. I know I can beat him but I will continue to fight whoever they want me to fight. I just want to thank my team. My manager Marshall Kauffman and my trainer Anibal Adorno. The hard work will pay off,” finished De Alba

In four round bouts:

Pat Kehoe of Reading, PA will make his pro debut against Shawn Sutton (0-1) of Norristown, PA in a Welterweight bout.

Super Bantamweight bout, Luis Acevedo (0-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA will take on an opponent to be named.

Robert Ramos (1-2, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will fight Benjamin Burgos (1-6, 1 KO) of Mount Pocono, PA.

Miquel Martinez of Reading, PA will make his pro debut against Danny Lugo (2-6) of Harrisburg, PA in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

In the amateur bouts, there will be five female bouts.

Catarina Lentini of Bethlehem will fight Elizabeth Morris of Pttsville in an 132 lb. bout.

Yesenia Torres of Reading will take on Marissa Mills of New Jersey in a 138 lb. bout.

Jasmin Torres of Reading will square off with Samantha Veresey of Bethlehem in a 138 lb bout.

Kaliah Vasquez of Reading will tangle with Angelita Rodriguez of New Jersey in a 88 lb fight.

Kayla Hracho of Reading will fight Brookes Shilling of New Jersey in a 126 lb fight.

In the lone male fight, Kevin Garcia of Phoenixville will take on Jay Morales of Bethlehem in an 141 lb novice contest.

Tickets for this outstanding evening are $45 and $60 and can be purchased by clicking:

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ALLENTOWN, PA (APRIL 3, 2014)–On Friday night, April 18, Kings Boxing Promotions will present a big Pro-Am card that will be headlined by rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie DeAlba taking on Israel Suarez in the 8-round main event.

DeAlba of Reading, PA has won 9 consecutive fights and is unbeaten in 13 that has raised his mark to 11-1-2 with 4 knockouts.

During the streak he has defeated two undefeated fighters in Benjamin Burgos and Andrew Bentley. On November 30, he scored a thrilling 4th round stoppage over Osnel Charles. In his last bout, DeAlba is coming off an 8-round unanimous decision over Chazz McDowell on January 25 in Bethlehem, PA.

Suarez of Luguillo, Puerto Rico has a record of 4-3-2 with 1 knockouts.

He has been matched tough as he has faced four undefeated opponents and has wins over Omar Pena (2-0-1) and Fauris Capellan (1-0) and in his last bout he fought a majority draw with highly regarded Frankie Trader (10-1) on February 7.

In four round bouts:

Pat Kehoe of Reading, PA will make his pro debut against Shawn Sutton (0-1) of Norristown, PA in a Welterweight bout.

Super Bantamweight bout, Luis Acevedo (0-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA will take on an opponent to be named.

Robert Ramos (1-2, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA will fight Benjamin Burgos (1-6, 1 KO) of Mount Pocono, PA.

Miquel Martinez of Reading, PA will make his pro debut against Danny Lugo (2-6) of Harrisburg, PA in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

In the amateur bouts, there will be five female bouts.

Catarina Lentini of Bethlehem will fight Elizabeth Morris of Pttsville in an 132 lb. bout.

Yesenia Torres of Reading will take on Marissa Mills of New Jersey in a 138 lb. bout.

Jasmin Torres of Reading will square off with Samantha Veresey of Bethlehem in a 138 lb bout.

Kaliah Vasquez of Reading will tangle with Angelita Rodriguez of New Jersey in a 88 lb fight.

Kayla Hracho of Reading will fight Brookes Shilling of New Jersey in a 126 lb fight.

In the lone male fight, Kevin Garcia of Phoenixville will take on Jay Morales of Bethlehem in an 141 lb novice contest.

Tickets for this outstanding evening are $45 and $60 and can be purchased by clicking:

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Travis Kauffman 237 – Vincent Thompson 234
(WBA FEDLATIN TITLE)

Frankie De Alba 131 – Chazz McDowell 134
Miguel Cartagena 112 1/2 – Felipe Rivas 114
Sammy Quinones 136 – Benjamin Burgos 131
Khalib Whitmore 177 – Antonio Liles TBA
Christian Molina 140 – Dominic Goode 139
Lonnie Jackson Jr. 138 – Robert Ramos 136

Venue: Sands Bethlehem
Promoters: King’s Boxing & XFE
1st Bell: 7:15 est

BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 22, 2014)–This Saturday night at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA one of the hottest 130-pound prospects in the United States will be back in action as Frankie De Alba takes on Chazz McDowell in the 8 round co-feature bout.

The show is promoted by King’s Promotions and XFE.

De Alba of Reading, PA via Bayamon, Puerto Rico has a record of 10-1-2 with 4 knockouts and is unbeaten in his last bouts and has won 8 straight.

De Alba’s results have gotten better as the competition has improved. He also is more confident and he has seen the difference in training.

“My training camp was great,”said De Alba. “I have had a great 6 week camp and I feel it was the best camp top date.”

He knows that McDowell, 6-3-1 with 1 knockout will bring some skills to the ring on Satirday night.

“I have seen that Chazz likes to box. I am going to put pressure on him and little by little I am going to break him down.”

In his bout, De Alba thrilled more than 5,000 fans in Reading as he scored four knockdowns en route to a 4th round stoppage over the durable Osnel Charles on November 30th.

“I am not surprised by my punching power. Styles make fights and I have not been in with many guys who want to engage so that’s why I don’t have more knockouts. I haven’t had the opportunity to exchange with many opponents.”

De Alba noticed that the crowd was on their feet for most of the fight with Charles as he was in fan friendly brawl.

“My job is to entertain the boxing fans. They pay their hard earned money so I just want to entertain everybody.”

The 26-year old feels he is coming into his own and is just now hitting his stride,

“I only had 9 amateur fights. I am learning on the job and I have been getting in better shape. I have more experience and i am smarter and getting better everyday.”

“I am ready for Saturday. I am going to put on a good show and entertain all the boxing fans.”

Said the event’s promoter Marshall Kauffman, “Frankie is very hungry. He is young and aggressive & getting better with each fight. He has a lot of potential.”

In the main event, WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight, Travis Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO’s) of Reading, PA takes on Vincent Thompson (13-1, 2 KO’s) of Federal Way, Washington in a 10 round bout for the WBA Fedlatin title.

In an eight round bout, Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will fight Felipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO’s) of Nogales, Mexico in a Bantamweight bout.

In Four Round Bouts:

Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA will fight Benjamin Burgos (1-5) of Mount Pocono, PA.

Khalib “Big Foot” Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia, PA will square off with Antonio Liles (1-4, 1 KO) of North Carolina in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Jr. Welterweight Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Dominic Goode (0-1) of New Jersey.

Lonnie Jackson Jr. (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will fight Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, Florida in a Lightweight bout.

Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com

1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15

READING, PA (JANUARY 16, 2014)–On Saturday night, January 25th, WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight, Travis Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO’s) takes on Vincent Thompson (13-1, 2 KO’s) in a 10 -round bout for the WBU Intercontinental championship from the Sands in Bethlehem, PA.

The show is promoted by King’s Boxing and XFE Boxing.

Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.

Kauffman knows that a win over Thompson, who has impressive credentials himself, will springboard himself to a big opportunity in the wide open Heavyweight division.

“Everything has been good in camp,”said Kauffman. “I have been working with (undefeated Heavyweight) Bryant Jennings, (Heavyweight contender) Steve Cunningham and (Undefeated Light Heavyweight) Khalib Whitmore. This also is the 2nd camp that we have incorporated former Cruiserweight champion Al Cole as part of the training team.”

Kauffman knows that the southpaw Thompson brings some quality skills to the ring on January 25th.

“Thompson is the toughest fight since my fight with Tony Grano. He is not a big puncher but he is very fast. The plan is to beat him down and show him what I already know that I am at a whole another level that he is at. I know that he is coming to attempt to win, but my experience and pressure will be the deciding factors in the fight.”

Although not looking past Thompson, Kauffman, who is riding a nine fight winning streak, knows that he could be graduating to the big stage shortly.

“I Love fighting at home,” continued Kauffman. “But I also want those big opportunities. I fight better with better opposition and even though I won by 1st round knockout in my last bout, You will see a better Travis Kauffman on January 25th.

Once again, King’s Promotions has put on a stellar undercard.

In eight round bouts:

Frankie De Alba (10-1-2, 3 KO’s) of Reading, PA takes on Chazz McDowell (6-3-1, 1 KO) of Yonkers, NY in a Jr. Lightweight bout.

Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will fight Felipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO’s) of Nogales, Mexico in a Bantamweight bout.

In four round bouts:

Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA will do battle with Benjamin Burgos (1-5) of Mount Pocono, PA in a Lightweight bout

Khalib Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will square off with Raymere Palmer (0-1) of Las Vegas in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Dominic Goode (0-1) of Williamstown, NJ in a Jr. Welterweight fight.

Lonnie Jackson Jr. (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will box Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, FL in a Lightweight bout.

Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com

1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15

BETHLEHEM, PA (JANUARY 3, 2014)–On Saturday night January 25th, King’s Boxing Promotions & XFE presents a great night of boxing at the Sands in Bethlehem, that will feature the WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight in the world Travis Kauffman taking on once beaten Vincent Thompson in the ten round main event.

Kauffman of Reading, PA has a record of 27-1 with 20 knockouts.

He has risen to Number-nine by the WBA.

He won is his first 18 bouts with wins over William Shahan (7-1) and Malachy Farrell (16-1) before his only blemish to Tony Grano.

Kauffman is riding an nine bout winning streak with wins over Chris Koval (24-6) and his last bout when he stopped Jason Barnett in one round on November 30th in Reading, PA.

In that bout, Kauffman dropped Barnett three times with the final two coming on hard body shots.

Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.

Thompson of Federal Way, Washington has a record of 13-1 with two knockouts.

The thirty year-old southpaw won his first thirteen bouts with wins over Freddie Miller (1-0-1); Enrique Lobatos (1-0-1); Charles Ellis (6-0-1) & Jonta Willis (8-1-1).

In his last bout, Thompson suffered the first blemish on his record when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Charles Martin (9-0-1) on September 21st in Shelton, Washington.

In the eight round co-feature, rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba will take on Chazz McDowell.

De Alba of Reading, PA has a record of 10-1-2 with four wins coming via stoppage.

He has not been defeated since his pro debut and is riding an eight fight win streak.

During the streak he has wins over undefeated fighters Andrew Bentley & Benjamin Burgos.

In his bout, De Alba stole the show with an exciting four knockdown performance as he stopped the tough Osnel Charles in four round on November 30, 2013 in Readin, PA.

McDowell of Yonkers, NY has a record of 6-3-1 with one coming by knockout.

McDowell turned pro in 2010 and won his first five bouts. He has been stepping up the competition as he faced Emanuel Gonzalez (10-0), Joseph Perez (9-1) and in McDowell’s last bout he was able to battle to a six round draw with Amos Cowart (7-0) on August 14th in New York.

In an eight round Bantamweight bout, undefeated Miguel Cartagena (10-0, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Felipe Rivas (15-15-2, 9 KO’s) of Nogales, Snoroa, Mexico.

Travis Thompson (5-11-3, 3 KO’s) of York, PA will battle Sammy Quinones (4-2, 1 KO) of York, PA in a Lightweight bout scheduled for six rounds.

In four round bouts:

Robert Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) of Palm Bay, FL will fight Gerald Smith (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a Lightweight bout.

Khalib Whitmore (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced in a Light Heavyweight bout

Angel Concepcion (5-0) of Newark, NJ will fight Raymere Palmer (0-1-1) of Allentown, PA in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Bernel Ayres (0-3) of Harlem, NY in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

Tickets for this outstanding evening are priced at $200, $125, $75 and $50 (tickets will be $5 more at the door) and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.kingsboxing.com

1st bout is 7:15 with the doors opening at 6:15