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Cleveland, Ohio – Warner Promotions is proud to present a heavyweight Championship fight in Cleveland on Friday, August 20th live from Nautica Pavilion in the Flats! The star studded night of boxing will feature Akron’s own and newly crowned NABA U.S. Heavyweight Champion Nick “The Stoneman” Firtha in the main event as he will defend his title against “Lightening” Mike Sheppard of Palestine, West Virginia in a ten round bout. The Vacant Ohio State Heavyweight Title will also be on the line! Firtha (18-7-1, 8 KO’s) is coming off the biggest win of his career as he dismantled Tony Grano in June at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut to win the title. Firtha scored a second round technical knockout over Grano, who came into their bout as the favorite and had a professional record of 17-1-1, with 13 KO’s. Sheppard (15-10-1, 8 KO’s) comes into this fight having won four of his last five bouts. His lone loss was a ten round decision to the WBO #10 ranked heavyweight in the World, Chauncy Welliver. [Click Here To Read More]
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