Baltimore, MD (November 8, 2011) – Rising heavyweight stars Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell and Maurice “Freight Train” Byarm and popular contender Fernando Guerrero each announced that they’ll attend the “Boxing For Boobs” amateur show to honor Breast Cancer awareness.
The card takes place Friday, November 11 at the Du Burns Arena in Baltimore, MD and is promoted by Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions in association Chris Nissley. Following the show, Smith and Nissley will make a charitable contribution to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Widely regarded as America’s best heavyweight hopeful, Mitchell is 23-0 with 17 wins by knockout. The 29 year old Brandywine, MD native was an All-American linebacker at Michigan State and is slated to challenge Timor Ibragimov Saturday, December 10 on HBO.
A likable and personable figure outside of the squared circle, Byarm is a throwback heavyweight who makes new fans each and every time he fights. At 13-0-1 with 9 wins by knockout, the Washington, DC based fighter is working his way up the ranks and is expected to make his national TV debut in the near future.
One of the most popular regional fighters in America, Guerrero, 21-1 (16 KO’s), is a contender in both the junior middle and middleweight divisions. The Salisbury, MD based Dominican brings massive crowds each time he fights at home, in addition to making a name for himself on an international level due to his fan-friendly style.
“It means a ton to get support from the pro fighters in the area,” said Smith, who promoted some of Mitchell and Byarm’s bouts. “This is going to be a special night without question.”
Local pros, including 17-year-old phenom Dusty Harrison, Steve Wheeler and Alex Guerrero will also be on hand.
All fighters will be available to take pictures and sign autographs for ticketholders.
To help raise awareness, four local women, Chantel Fletcher, Nicole Cruz, Angie Braccia and Amy Heath will be amongst the participants fighting to help knockout breast cancer.
Tickets to “Boxing for Boobs” start at $20 and are available on Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175 or 443-848-6059. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the first bout is scheduled for 8 o’clock.
About the American Breast Cancer Foundation:
The American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) was established in 1997 as a way for people to have access to early detection and a chance for survival. Each year, we receive thousands of calls from women and men in need of our help. Approximately 50 percent of those callers will already have symptoms of breast cancer.
The American Breast Cancer Foundation is able to provide financial assistance and hope when all seems lost. We are the only national breast cancer organization providing direct financial assistance to uninsured and underserved individuals for the screening, diagnosis, treatment and survival of breast cancer. The ABCF Key to Life Breast Cancer Assistance Program provides beast cancer patients with financial assistance for support items such as emergency treatment, wigs, prostheses and medications. Critical information and referral services are provided to support patients and their families.
To best serve all populations throughout the United States Spanish speaking staff and third party translation services are available to accommodate most languages. ABCF supports research for innovative diagnostic, treatment and patient support methods through leading medical institutions.
The American Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization guided by a volunteer board of directors. We invite you to join in our mission to give hope to every person threatened by breast cancer. Every act, every gift and every person can make a difference.
