St. Paul MN- A long time Minnesota fan favorite will make his return to the ring after over a year long layoff, while a fast rising newcomer continues his ascent on the same card this Saturday night on a show loaded with local talent.
Robert Brant (5-0) of Oakdale, will make his sixth venture to the ring when he faces Keith Collins Saturday night at the Crowne Plaza in St. Paul. Brant has been nothing short of electrifying in the early stages of his professional career, and is not slowing up, taking to the ring only five weeks removed from his last victory.
“Bravo” Brant was perhaps Minnesota boxing history’s most highly anticipated professional debut in the Summer of 2012, and has not disappointed, posting a flawless record in dazzling fashion. With three knockouts, Brant has captured the affection of Minnesota boxing fans through his explosive style, complimented by a media friendly charisma that has all the makings of star potential.
Phil Williams (11-5) faces Shujaa El Amin (12-3), known previously as Dion Savage, with the WBU Super Middleweight title on the line. The fight will end a significant inactive stretch for both fighters, as Williams last saw the ring in December of 2011, and El Amin has been out since scoring a unanimous decision win over Joe McCreedy in May 2012.
Also featured is an intriguing super bantamweight matchup between St. Paul native Brad Patraw (9-4) and Vicente Alfaro (5-3) for the Minnesota state title.
Saturday night also marks the local return of super featherweight Wilton Hilario (12-3) who takes on James Owens.
The card is rounded out by cruiserweight knockout artist Al Sands (6-1), who takes on JJ Corn, and bantamweight speedster Jonathan Perez.
Weigh-ins for “Crown the Kings” will be held at Sakura’s Japanese restaurant in St. Paul Friday evening, Tickets are priced at $35, $45, and $75 and more information is available at vitalculture.com
