PALO ALTO, CA (November 21, 2024) – Undefeated super welterweight prospect Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (3-0, 1 KO) delivered a stellar performance this past Saturday, November 16, 2024, scoring his first career knockout with a dominant 3rd-round TKO against Jose Rodriguez at the Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA. Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd, the 23-year-old senior at Stanford University showcased precision and power, flooring Rodriguez twice with punishing body shots before the referee stopped the bout at the 2:37 mark of round 3.

Kirkman’s impressive victory solidified his reputation as a rising star in the super welterweight division. “Getting my first knockout was an amazing feeling. It’s something every fighter dreams of, and to do it in front of my hometown fans made it even more special. I’ve been putting in the hard work in the gym, and it’s incredible to see it all pay off in the ring.”

Being the only professional boxer to walk the Stanford University campus in its school history, Kirkman appreciates the fans support he gets from students, in addition to his family and friends. “There’s nothing like fighting in front of the people who’ve supported me from the start. Palo Alto and Stanford have been my home, and I’m proud to represent both. My goal is to be the face of Stanford Boxing and inspire others to chase their dreams, no matter where they come from.”

Kirkman’s blend of athleticism, discipline, and academics sets him apart as a unique figure in the sport. With his first knockout in the books, the young prospect is eager to continue his rise and make a name for himself in and out of the ring.

“This win is just the beginning,” concluded Kirkman. “I’m excited to get back to training and keep improving. I want to stay active, build on this momentum, and work my way up the rankings. The goal is to show that I belong among the best in the division.”

A standout boxer and full-time student, Kirkman balances his promising career in the ring with his academic pursuits as a senior at Stanford University. With a perfect record and growing fanbase, he’s quickly becoming a hometown favorite in the Bay Area and a name to watch in boxing’s super welterweight division.

PALO ALTO, CA (November 1, 2024) – Undefeated super welterweight prospect Dante Kirkman (2-0) will make his return to the ring on November 16, 2024, at the Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA. The event, promoted by Westside Promotions, will mark Kirkman’s third fight of 2024. Known for his high punch volume and ring IQ, the 23-year-old Kirkman is preparing for a scheduled 4-round bout against Jose Rodriguez.

Kirkman, a senior at Stanford University, continues to build an impressive following while balancing his academic pursuits and professional boxing career. The Palo Alto native trains under the guidance of former world title challenger Eddie Croft at B-Street Boxing in nearby San Mateo, CA, where he’s been pushing himself to deliver another memorable performance in front of his hometown crowd. 

“Fighting in front of my hometown fans is an honor, and it’s something I don’t take lightly,” said Kirkman, who goes by the nickname “The Inferno”. “It’s a special feeling knowing that I have family, friends, and the community cheering me on. It drives me to give them my best in the ring.” 

In addition to local support, Kirkman’s peers at Stanford University have also been rallying behind his journey in the squared circle. “The encouragement from my fellow students has been incredible,” Kirkman expressed. “Balancing my studies and boxing can be challenging but having them in my corner gives me an extra boost of confidence. I’m proud to represent Stanford in the ring.” 

Kirkman credits his rapid growth as a fighter to the rigorous training regimen developed by his coach, Eddie Croft. “Coach Eddie and I have been putting in a lot of work to make sure I’m at my peak,” Kirkman concluded. “He’s been pushing me every day to sharpen my skills and stay focused, so I’m ready to put on a show at Fox Theater.” 

Tickets for the event are now on sale, and a large hometown crowd is expected to fill the Fox Theater in support of Kirkman’s continued rise in the sport. Click HERE to purchase tickets. 

Former world title challenger Bryant Jennings shook off five years of rust as he battered Joel Caudle over eight-rounds and scored a unanimous decision.

In round five, Caudle started to bleed from his mouth.

Jennings of Philadelphia won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 25-4. Caudle of North Carolina is 9-9-2.

Avious Griffin remained undefeated with a second round stoppage over William Jackson in a scheduled right-round welterweight bout.

Just as the first bell sounded, Griffin cracked Jackson with a right to the side of the head that put Jackson on the canvas. Jackson wobbled to his feet and then the corner. Early in round two, Griffin landed a booming uppercut that put Jackson down for the count at 45 seconds.

Griffin, 146.7 lbs of Chattanooga, TN is trained by reigning trainer of the year Brian McIntyre and is now 15-0 with 14 knockouts. Jackson of Cincinnati is 13-5-2.

Rashan Adams scored a split-decision over Jose Rodriguez in a four-round junior lightweight bout.

Adams won two cards 39-37 and Rodriguez took a card 39-37.

Adams, 131.4 lbs of Philadelphia is 9-1. Rodriguez, 132.3 lbs of Crespo, PR is 6-5.

Juan Rivera remained undefeated as he pounded out a six-round unanimous decision over Marik Black in a junior welterweight bout.

Rivera, 142 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 on all cards is now 4-0. Black, 139.9 lbs of Versailles. KY is 2-3-1.

16-year old Daniel Grandy stopped Jak Johnson in the opening round of their four-round super featherweight bout.

Grandy landed a left hook that put Johnson on the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:24

Jibril Noble stopped Nasir Mickens in round three of their four-round super featherweight bout.

Noble of Philadelphia is now 6-0 with five knockouts. Mickens of Philadelphia is 2-5.

Nimal Farmer won a four-round unanimous decision over Maurice Clemons in a welterweight bout.

Farmer, 147.1 lbs of Lindenwold, NJ won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 6-0. Clemons, 145.9 lbs of Riverdale, GA is 3-7.

Lemar Smith won a four-round majority decision over Nelson Morales in a welterweight contest.

Smith, 146 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 on two cards and 38-38 and is now 2-0. Morales, 148.5 lbs of Scranton, PA is 5-16.

Quincey Williams stopped Muzamir Semuddu in round one of their four-round junior middleweight fight.

After a furious exchange, Williams dropped Semuddu with a perfect left hook to the body and he did not beat the 10-count at 2:41.

Williams, 151.4 lbs of Washington, DC is 3-0 with three knockouts. Semuddu, 152.3 lbs of Uganda is 1-1.

Erron Peterson remained undefeated with a second round stoppage of Ashton Sykes in a scheduled six-round middleweight bout.

In round two, Peterson dropped Sykes with a right to the head. Sykes tried to get to his feet but never made it and the fight was over at 2:17.

Peterson, 160.6 lbs of Philadelphia is 7-0-1 with six knockouts. Sykes, 159.6 lbs of Columbia, MD is 6-8.

Tyreem Haywood stopped Deo Kizito in the opening round of their four-round junior welterweight bout.

Haywood was too much for Kizito and the fight was stopped after the third knockdown just 96 seconds into the contest.

Haywood, 144.3 lbs of Philadelphia is 2-0 with two knockouts. Kizito, 141.5 lbs of Baltimore is 307.

Semaj Justice made a successful pro debut with a first round stoppage of Heli Huynh in a scheduled four round bantamweight bout.

In round one, Justice landed blistering combinations and put Huynh down with a right to the head. Moments later, Justice landed a another big flurry that forced a stoppage at 2:44.

Justice, 119.6 lbs of Philadelphia is 1-0 with one knockout. Huynh, 118.9 lbs of St. Louis is 1-4,

ORANGE, CA (October 5, 2021) – Undefeated lightweight sensation, Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño (25-0, 23 KOs), is scheduled to headline Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood” event on Friday, October 22, 2021.
?Madueño will face Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (25-14-1, 13 KOs) in the 8-round main event.

This event will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA. Doors open at 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced at $50, $75, & $100, and are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900, or online at ThompsonBoxing.com.

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The 22-year-old Madueño, who hails from Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico, is coming off his most impressive victory, a tenth round TKO against Sonny Fredrickson (21-5, 14 KOs). That fight just took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, on September 14, 20201. Fresh off the win, Madueño is excited to be right back in the ring.

“It feels great to be so active after only fighting a couple of times last year,” said Madueño. “This will be my fourth fight of 2021 and I want to make it a memorable outing. I want to take the momentum from my fight with Fredrickson into this bout. Rodriguez is a worthy opponent who has gone the distance with a lot of good fighters. I want to stop him and send a message to the entire lightweight division.”

“This will be our first show back at the Doubletree in Ontario and we are excited to see all our loyal fans in attendance” said promoter Ken Thompson. “This will be an action-packed card filled with competitive fights from top to bottom. Fans our encouraged to get their tickets now as we anticipate another sold out show.”

In the 8-round co-feature, Eros Correa (10-0, 7 KOs), of San Jose, Calif., will square off against Katsuma Akitsugi (6-0, 1 KO), in a battle of unbeaten super bantamweights.

This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, in addition to Fight Hub TV, our proud Media Partner.

UNDERCARD BOUTS:

Super featherweight Isaac Zarate (16-5-4, 2 KOs) of San Pedro, Calif., will face Anthony Chabez (9-1-1, 3 KOs) of Redlands, CA. (8-rounds)

Bantamweight Miguel Flores (10-0, 7 KOs) of Coachella, Calif., will face an opponent TBA. (6-rounds)

Super lightweight Sebastian Estrada (4-0, 4 KOs) of Mira Loma, Calif., will battle Esteban Muñoz (4-1, 2 KOs) of San Bernardino, Calif. (4-rounds)

Opening the card is super bantamweight Lazaro Vargas of Indio, Calif (1-0, 1 KO), will square off against Ulises Rosas (0-4), of Tijuana, Mexico. (4-rounds)

Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer and Rich Marotta. Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.

This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.

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