Duddy Returns VS. Hill in
NYC
Headlines “The Grande
Estate” Nov. 21 at Roseland Ballroom
MIAMI (October 21, 2008) –
Undefeated sensation “Ireland’s” John Duddy returns to action
November 21st in his adopted New York City home, headlining “The
Grande Event” against veteran Sam “The Punching Policeman” Hill, at
famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.
Duddy (25-0, 17 KOs), on his way from
the middleweight to light middleweight division, is fighting at 158
pounds against Hill (17-9-1, 10 KOs), who has beaten former world
champion and Olympic gold medalist David Reid (TKO9), and fought
world champions Jermain Taylor and Maselino Masoe.
“The Grande Event,” promoted by Cedric
Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, also features middleweight Peter “Kid
Chocolate” Quillin (20-0, 15 KOs), light middleweight Pawel “Raging
Bull” Wolak (22-1, 15 KOs), and NABO lightweight champion Jorge Luis
“The Truth” Teron (22-0-1, 15 KOs) in separate bouts.
“I’m glad to get back in the ring,”
Duddy said. “It’s going to be a great show. I had a good fight in
Boston and I’m really looking forward to fighting again in New York
City. I can’t wait to show my fans there what I’ve been doing to
improve with Pat Burns (head trainer for the second Duddy fight).
This fight will get me one step closer to a world title shot
someday.
“Hill comes to fight. He’s a crafty pro
who knows his job and is very capable. He went the 10-round distance
against Jermain Taylor, Everybody brings their A game because they
want to be the first to beat me. They all raise their game and I’m
preparing for Hill’s best.”
Duddy, rated No. 2 by the WBO, as well
as No. 4 by the WBC and No. 7 by the IBF, has been training in
Miami.
“Training camp has been great and the
sparring is good,” Duddy added. “I’ve been sparring with fighters
who have a lot of speed and decent power. I’ve really enjoyed the
time I’ve had with faster guys. I’ve picked up a lot and it’s better
than sparring with plodding, heavier guys.”
Tickets, priced at $80.00, $100.00,
$150.00 and $250.00, are on sale and available to purchase by
calling Irish Ropes Promotions (212.868.9544), Jack Demsey’s
Restaurant & Bar in Manhattan (212.629.9899), Hilltop Bar in Queens
(718.429.8870) and The Heritage Bar in Yonkers (914.776.7532). For
more information about “Ireland’s” John Duddy or “The Grande Event”
go to www.irishropes.com. Doors will open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout
at 7:00 PM/ET.
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