By Sam Gregory: On Saturday July 31st TKO Boxing Promotions presents “The Battle of York 5” at Sovereign Bank Stadium in York, Pennsylvania.
York’s own hometown favorite and undefeated Carney “Beeper” Bowman 14-0 with 6 KO’s will be featured in the main event when he takes on Tyrell “Da Show Shocka” Samuel 14-4 with 6 KO’s of Baltimore in a scheduled 10 round bout in the super featherweight division.
The action packed undercard will feature several young prospects including another undefeated fighter from York, welterweight Stevie Weimer 4-0 with 2 KO’s; crowd pleasing cruiserweight Andres Taylor 15-1 with 6 KO’s from nearby Johnstown, Pa.; undefeated junior middleweight Mikael Zewski 4-0 with 3 KO’s of Trois-Rivières, Quebec; undefeated welterweight Joseph Elegele 8-0 with 6 KO’s from Winter Haven, Fla.; undefeated middleweight prospect J’ Leon Love 5-0 with 4 KO’s of Detroit and local veteran Doel Carrasquillo 12-15-1 with 10 KO’s of Lancaster, Pa.
President of TKO Boxing Promotions said, “We’re very excited to return to York, Pennsylvania and team up with Sovereign Bank Stadium to once again present a sensational boxing event outdoors for the fight fans in Central Pennsylvania. “
“Last summer’s event at the stadium was a terrific evening and we’ve got another exceptional boxing card planned on Saturday, July 31st.
Tickets are now on sale!
General admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 through the York Revolution box office (717-801-HITS, www.yorkrevolution.com). Ringside seating and VIP table seating are also available through the box office. General admission seats will be sold for $25 on the day of the event.