Twin Cities- As they approach the most significant local showdown of their careers, Jamal James(7-0), and Corey Rodriguez (5-2) are putting the finishing touches on training camps that will culminate in Saturday night’s anticipated 8 round junior middleweight Minnesota superfight at famed Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN.
Fight week festivities will kick off at Mystic Lake resort in the Dakota Ballroom, for Friday night’s weigh in. The combatants will meet face to face Friday night, as they wrap up extensive training camps that have prepped them for a night dripping with opportunity.
“I feel strong, I’m in the best shape of my life, and I’m much more prepared than Jamal will expect. It’s going to be an epic night” noted Corey Rodriguez, who is wrapping up camp this week.
Fans who can’t make the trip to Canterbury Park for Minnesota’s fight of the year can still catch all the action on sterlingmn.com or Facebook.com/sterlingmn where KFAN radio’s the Common Man Dan Cole, and boxing expert Jake Wegner will call the action from ringside.
Fans will also be treated to a co-main event that promises fireworks as the electrifying Ismail Muwendo(10-0 8ko’s) takes on the tough Leon Bobo. Top notch prospect Rob “Bravo” Brant (3-0) will continue his fast track into the professional ranks as he takes on Ryan Soft. Jamal James’ Circle of Discipline stablemate Jonathan Perez will also take the ring, as he will be pitted against Aaron Fernandez in a four round affair. The card will be complimented by a strong preliminary segment that features heavyweights John Moxey, and John Schimon, cruiserweights Olanrewaju Durodola, and Sam Hill, as well as local fan favorite Donny “Trauma” Tierney.
“Pound4Pound” marks professional boxing’s return to the famous horse racing venue Canterbury Park. Fans can purchase tickets in advance at Sterlingmn.com and more info can be found at facebook.com/sterlingmn
