A pair of unbeaten lightweight prospects are scheduled to clash in the 8-round co-feature on the next edition of Fight Night on NBC, on November 16th. Philadelphian Karl Dargan, 13-0-0, 7 KOs, faces Long Island, NY southpaw Michael Brooks, 10-0-1, 2 KOs, at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, in Verona, NY. The bout will be nationally televised just before the main event, a 12-round heavyweight contest between Tomasz Adamek, 49-2, 29 KOs, and Vyacheslav “Czar” Glazkov, 15-0-1, 11 KOs. The fight will be broadcast as the co-feature during an afternoon presentation the popular NBC boxing series beginning 2:30 PM ET.
“Dynamite” Dargan, a member of Philly’s Concrete Jungle Boxing Team, which is lead by Dargan’s uncle and all-star trainer Brother Naazim Richardson, was an outstanding amateur, winning numerous National and International tournaments before turning professional. As a pro, Dargan has defeated everyone put in his path, and turned in perhaps his most impressive performance the last time he stepped into the ring when he scored a second round TKO of Edward Valdez at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York. Recently Dargan served as chief sparring partner for Canelo Alvarez during Canelo’s preparation for the Mayweather fight.
“Mike Brooks is an undefeated fighter, like me, which means he’s not a walk in the park,” said Dargan, “I’m sure he doesn’t want to lose that 0 so I know he’s gonna protect it with all he has.” He added, “When things get heated in the ring and I step it up to another level, we will see if Brooks can rise to that level also, if not he will come up short, VERY SHORT!”
“Lefty” Brooks had success in the amateur ranks as well. He won the 2008 National PAL tournament by beating top amateur Allen Gary Russell. Michael turned pro the following year and zipped through nine straight foes. The only mark on his record came in fight number ten, with a 4-round technical draw against undefeated Juan Villanueva in March. However, Brooks bounced right back by defeating Joseph Perez, 10-3, in his most recent start.
“I feel very blessed and excited to be given the opportunity to fight a known, skilled, undefeated fighter like Dargan,” Brooks said. “When I entered the amateur ranks for the 1st time Dargan was already #1, so he’s a veteran and has been around rich competition. I would say this shows I have proven that I have what it takes – and Dargan will see for himself November 16!”
The fight between Dargan and Brooks looks to be an interesting matchup of young talent, a classic New York vs. Philly match-up. Dargan has more knockouts, but usually depends on his boxing ability to win fights. Against Brooks, he’ll meet a fellow boxer looking to trade jabs and match wits with him.
The nationally televised bout is each fighter’s biggest platform to date. So it is a sure bet that both will come to the Turning Stone Casino to not only win, but to impress everyone watching.
Adam Battle wants to “make a statement” on DeGale undercard November 16
Adam Battle wants to “make a statement” on the James DeGale undercard at Glow, Bluewater, Saturday 16th November.
The unbeaten 26-year-old has been stepping up his training and hopes to deliver a stoppage win.
“My preparation has been great, I’ve upped it for the last few weeks, we still have two weeks to go, so I’ll be more than ready,” Adam said.
“I can’t wait for it, I want to make a statement and put my name out there.”
The Aldershot fighter boasts a perfect seven wins from seven contests and hopes to make number eight his best yet.
“Win number eight is the aim, I’d love to do that and depending on how it goes, hopefully a stoppage as well,” Adam said.
“I’d like to show the fans and everybody else a good stoppage.”
Adam fights on the undercard to James DeGale MBE’s WBC Silver super middleweight title defence against ‘Dangerous’ Dyah Davis at Glow, Bluewater on Saturday 16th November, featuring an all-star line up, live on Channel 5 from 10pm.
Tickets are priced from £40 and are still available to buy from the Hennessy Sports Box Office on 01925 755 222 or online at http://hennessy.ticketline.co.uk or alternatively by contacting Tickeline.co.uk online and by phone on 0844 888 4402 or via Ticketmaster.co.uk online or by phone on 0844 847 2500.
Ticket Information
Tickets for November 16th are priced from £40 and are available to purchase from the following box offices:
Hennessy Sports Box Office on 01925 755 222 and online at: http://hennessy.ticketline.co.uk
Ticketline on 0844 888 4402 and online at: ticketline.co.uk
Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2500 or online at: ticketmaster.co.uk