White Plains, NY (April 22, 2013) — Dee Lee Promotions, LLC presents a night of World Championship Boxing, “FIGHT NIGHT!” Friday, May 24th, 2013 at The Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY Featuring Ronica Jeffrey (12-0/1 ko’s), Brooklyn, NY vs. Olivia “The Predator” Gerula (13-13-2/3 ko’s), Winnipeg, Canada for the IWBF Super Featherweight Championship of the World. The undefeated Ms. Jeffrey, whose credentials include the WBC Silver Super Featherweight Title, is a nonstop fighting machine with a well toned sculptured physique to match. Ms. Jeffrey will be in the ring with a true “Road Warrior” and a former WBC Super Featherweight champion. Ms. Gerula holds victories in both France and Japan and has fought two of the giants in women’s boxing, Kathy Collins and Mia St. John. Both Ms. Jeffrey and Ms. Gerula have the talent and credentials to provide an outstanding evening of Professional Boxing and don’t forget fight fans, only one of these fighters will walk away as IWBF Super Featherweight Champion of the World!
The very exciting bout undercard is loaded with New Yorkers and features just about any weight class a fight fan could ask for. Welterweight Tommy “The Razor” Rainone (19-5/4 ko’s), New York, NY heads this very talented undercard. Mr. Rainone is fresh off a 10 round shellacking of Rob Cannon where he took home the IBA American Welterweight Title. Cruiserweight fans are sure to enjoy the undefeated Ahmed “Prince of Egypt” Samir (11-0/4 ko’s), Queens, NY. Mr. Samir has quickly grown to be a fan favorite throughout the Empire State. If its big men and bigger punches you prefer, Dorsett “The Bullet” Barnwell (8-0/4 ko’s), Norfolk, VA should fit the bill. Mr. Barnwell is coming off a hard fought victory over former undefeated prospect Joey Dawejko in Atlantic City and is looking forward to showcasing his skills in White Plains.
Rounding out this talented undercard are Long Island Light Heavyweight, Joe Smith, Jr. (11-1/11 ko’s), Super Featherweight, Danny Valle (5-0/3 ko’s) and Junior Welterweight, Marco Suares (Pro Debut) both from the Bronx and Atlantic City Super Middleweight, Antowyan “Iceman” Aikens (6-0/1 ko’s). The Westchester County Center doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the first bout slated for 7:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $30, $50 and $100 and can be purchased at the Westchester County Center Box Office, by calling John Iarusso, Milk Store NYC 914.486.8862, The Academy of Boxing 631.673.3520 or Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000. Sponsored by Corona, Scarsdale Ford and Milk Store NYC, Inc.
About Dee Lee Promotions, LLC
Dee Lee Promotions, LLC, is owned and operated by New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Diane Fischer Cristiano of Vineland, NJ. Fischer has earned a reputation not only as a premier matchmaker who has presented some of the most memorable and entertaining boxing contests in the country, but as woman who has been innovative and overcome gender barriers in an industry dominated by men. Her industry awards and distinctions include: New Jersey Promoter of The Year; Undercard Fight of the Year; Best Girl Fight of The Year; The First Time Six World Title Belts [Pay Per View] appeared on one card (Atlantic City); The First All Girl Fight on the East Coast; The first woman ever to promote an all girl fight card in Baton Rouge Louisiana; The first woman promoter ever to promote a World Title Fight in Panama City; The first male or female promoter to present a title fight in Delaware; The first woman promoter to promote/co-promote a Heavyweight Championship Fight on HBO, Ray Mercer, and Wladimir Klitschko on June 29, 2002; the fight also was aired on PPV in Germany and was the first Heavyweight Championship promoted by a female in that country. To contact Dee Lee Promotions LLC., call 856.692.1206.