Rising super middleweight prospect, Brandon Robinson will take on 18-fight veteran Juan Zapata in a six-round bout as part of Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Showcase 1 on Friday, January 26th at The SugarHouse Casino.

Robinson is promoted by King's Promotions.

"I want to thank Marshall Kauffman of King's Promotions for grooming me to be a world champion, and allowing me to be on this card," said Robinson.  "Zapata is a solid fighter, who likes to be aggressive.  I am just looking to stay high and tight in our defense,  and stay sharp, and it should be a nice fight."

Robinson of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania has a record of 8-1 with six knockouts, with those eight wins coming in a row.

The 29 year-old is coming off the biggest win of his career as he won an eight-round unanimous decision over respected Christopher Brooker on December 1st at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Robinson also has a first-round knockout over previously undefeated Brandon Clark (2-0) on September 8th, 2017.  Robinson completed a perfect 2017, by registering all eight of his wins during last calendar year.

In Zapata, Robinson is taking on a 12-year veteran who has faced eight undefeated opponents.  The 33 year-old Zapata is a native of Bronx, New York by way of Honduras.

Zapata is looking for his 2nd consecutive win, as he is coming off a 2nd round stoppage over Freddy Oporta on September 30th in Honduras.

Said Marshall Kauffman of King's Promotions, "This is a nice opportunity for Brandon.  He is fighting a tough guy who has fought great competition.  With a win, Brandon will be back on one of our cards this spring."

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One of the most popular New England boxing prospects, undefeated Hartford (CT) light heavyweight Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), will headline his third show Saturday night, February 10, at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

In the fifth installment of the "New England's Future" series, presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), the 27-year-old Rivera meets Kevin "KRAY 2 UNKL" Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), fighting out of Burlington (VT), for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England title in the eight-round main event.

Rivera, who was a 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament champion, is coming off a sensational second-round knockout of 146-fight veteran Roberto Valenzuela this past December 9 in Hampton, New Hampshire.

"I am excited to have Richie boxing for the UBF New England title so early in his pro career,"" said promoter Jose Antonio Rivera, the retired 3-time, 2-division world champion. "This is the third time we've had the privilege of him fighting on one of our cards. He fought in the main event of our last show (Oct.) at the DCU Center. Rivera looks better and sharper every time I watch him fight. I see big things coming for him. He has the tools and discipline a trainer looks for and a boxer needs to become world champion. The sky is the limit for Richard and, for now, we're grateful to play a small part to help develop his professional career."

Rivera has successfully marketed his Popeye persona during his young pro boxing career, wearing a sailor's cap into the ring with a traditional Popeye-like pipe dangling in his mouth. "There are several reasons for my nickname, 'Popeye', but when I was very young," Rivera explained, "I had abnormally large forearms. It just stuck with me through the years, when people referred to me in the gym, so I've run with it. I'm bringing life back to Hartford with patience, all over New England, with patience, perseverance and style. I live in the moment."

Although he didn't win many major awards or tournaments as an amateur boxer, Rivera gained invaluable experience boxing many of the best amateurs in New England and in national events, as well as sparring with the likes of former world champions Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Chad Dawson and Joe Smith, Jr. He also learned from time spent in the ring with former title challengers Israel "Pito" Cardona and John Scully.

"I took my time turning pro because I didn't have a support system to get me to the next level," Rivera noted. "I was insecure. The positive feedback I received from fighters I sparred fed into my confidence. Now, in only my sixth pro fight, I will be headlining for the third time, and fighting for my first title. I can't thank the Riveras (Jose and his son, A.J.) enough for what they've done for me. They've believed in me."

At first, Rivera was somewhat reluctant to fight the more experienced Cobb but, after doing some research, he accepted the challenge. "I was a little nervous at first," he admitted. "Some were questioning if I was ready to step up to fight him. I did some research: he didn't have a bigger amateur career, or fought more six or eight rounds fights than me. And I was the sparring partner for the first pro to beat him, Tyron Burris (TKO2 in 2012). I'm ready! I'm 27 and need a fight like this."

Worcester's two-time national amateur champion Bobby "BH3" Harris, III meets Brazilian middleweight Saul Almeida (0-8-1) in the four-round co-featured event.

Fighting on the undercard, all in four-round bouts, are rising New Haven (CT) super middleweight prospect Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), a three-time USA Boxing Nationals Championship gold medalist, vs. TBA, Worcester featherweight Ranse Andino (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), of Lawrence (MA), Danbury (CT) welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican invader Alexander "El Bravo" Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo "El Sucaro" Pagan (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Nick Peralta, of Lawrence, undefeated Springfield (MA) light heavyweight Ray "Bazooka" Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. Hartford's pro-debuting Paul Bansiak, Hartford junior middleweight Jose "Rated R" Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) vs. Troy "Omar KO Artist" Artis (4-7-1 (3 KOs), Springfield welterweight Derrick "Double Impact" Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), undefeated Puerto Rican middleweight Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brazilian Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Meriden (CT) bantamweight James Aquino (6-0, 6 KOs), 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) and Hartford's pro-debuting welterweight Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3). 

Sanigar Events presents 'The Class of 2018' a night of explosive Professional Boxing at The Dolman Hall, Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol featuring the best up and coming West Country talent.

Undefeated lightweight Tim Cutler had a busy 2017 notching up five wins including the first stoppage of his career against Torquay's Adam Bannister. With an unblemished 10 fight record Cutler has his eye on domestic titles before the end of 2018. Cutler will headline his first show on March 16th with his opponent to be announced shortly. 

Bristol's gutsy super-welterweight Aaron Sutton enjoyed an undefeated debut year taking five wins from five contests and will want more of the same as he learns his trade under the tutelage of Bristol Boxing legend Alan Thompson. Taunton's talented Pole Pawel August returns to the ring and is sure to make waves in the domestic light heavyweight division, the 22 year old who made his debut in December 2016 has looked fearsome in sparring and has been picked as one to watch by Chris Sanigar.

Southmead's popular Tyler Davies has made an impressive start to his first year as a professional with solid wins against Andy Harris, Dylan Draper and Adam Bannister. Davies aims to build towards bigger fights and learn from the likes of gym mate and former IBF World Champion Lee Haskins as he progresses this year.

Gloucester's talented super-middleweight Wayne Ingram was unlucky to drop a decision in an exciting contest against Westbury's tough guy Anthony Fox but wants to set the record straight when he returns in March. Reece Godfrey Sharp made a successful professional debut in front of home fans back in December and plans to build momentum and match his prestigious amateur achievements. Debutant Sam Smthye from Bristol completes the line up, Smythe who boxed as an amateur for the National Smelting Boxing Club aims to build on the success of former amateur teammates Tyler Davies and Reece Godfrey Sharp.

*** Tickets priced at £30 Unreserved seating, £40 Ringside and £50 & £60 VIP Tables including food are available from Sanigar Events on 0117 949 6699 or https://iboxingtickets.com/products/class-of-2018 *** Under 16's accompanied by an adult tickets are £10