According to Promoter John Lynch of Pound 4 Pound Promotions, Passaic's Glen Tapia will return to the ring September 11 against rugged Edvan Barros at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
Tapia, 7-0 (5 KO's), is amongst the most entertaining fighters in the Garden State, bringing the heat each and every time he enters the squared circle. Tapia, who was one of Joshua Clottey's main sparring partners leading up to his fight against Miguel Cotto, stopped Nick Runningbear in two rounds on June 12.
Barros should serve as a familiar name to local fight fans, having lost a competitive eight round decision to Newark's Alex Perez July 16 at the Prudential Center. At 10-10-1 (7 KO's), the Florida based Brazilian is far tougher than his record indicates.
“This will be a good step up for me and it’s going to be a great show”, said Tapia, who will fight Barros at a 150 lb catchweight. “I know that he comes to fight, so when I beat this guy, it will be a statement that I am here to stay and will be a world champion.”
Tapia meets Barros over six rounds. The fight will take place on the untelevised portion of the Anthony Peterson-Brandon Rios, Yuriorkis Gamboa-Orlando Salido HBO aired doubleheader.
Rodrigues Ready to Return!
Vineland based Brazilian Isaac Rodrigues is slated to return to the squared circle Saturday, October 2 at the Turning Stole Resort & Casino in Verona, NY against Colombian banger Samuel Miller (20-4, 17 KO’s).
Miller, a poor mans version of countryman Edison Miranda, was defeated each time he stepped up in competition. Currently based out of La Habra, CA, Miller has never been stopped, most recently losing a decision to former world title challenger Marco Antonio Rubio in June.
Rodrigues, 17-0 (13 KO’s), has been out of the ring with a hand injury since defeating rugged Brian Vera by majority decision in February. The hard hitting 25 year old returned to the gym in July and could end up in a notable bout with a few more victories.
According to his manager Marie Suarez, Rodriguez and Miller will meet for the WBC/USNBC Middleweight title.
“We are excited to get him back in the ring”, said Suarez, the wife of late trainer Oscar Suarez. “We are most glad that he had the time to heal and Oscar always told me that a fighter’s health must come first, so I always keep that in the forefront of my mind.”
The card is being promoted by Dave Escalet’s Fistacuff Productions.
Singh Preparing for Title Bout with Ibragimov!
2000 Indian Olympian Guru Singh is back in the Garden State to prepare for his August 24 WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title bout at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL against Timor Ibragimov.
Singh, who was born in India and is based in AC, has been inactive since March 2009, winning his last two bouts by decision in the United Kingdom. As an Indian heavyweight, Singh is definitely one of a kind, but his ability on a world class level will be tested for the first time on the 24th.
Ibragimov, 28-2-1 (15 KO’s), won the NABA heavyweight crown in June with a decision over former world champions Oliver McCall, and also defeated former heavyweight contender Timo Hoffman. Ibragimov was considered a notable heavyweight prospect before suffering back to back defeats to Calvin Brock and Tony Thompson.
To prepare for Ibragimov, Singh is picking up his training at Forked River’s Gladiator Gym, where he will work with standout amateurs Bobby “The Bull” McCarty as well as Danny Halligan and Rob Walder.
According to gym owner Shawn Darling, training sessions are open to the public. More information is available by calling 732-581-3766.
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