LAS VEGAS, NV - TKO BOXING Promotions has signed flyweight contender Rayonta “STINGRAY” Whitfield, it was announced today by Chet Koerner, their President.

The 28 year Whitfield carries a record of record of 22-1-0 with eleven knockouts. The Augusta, Georgia native is currently world ranked #7 by the IBF and #8 by the WBO.

Said Koerner, ‘We’re thrilled to add Rayonta to our growing team of outstanding prospects and contenders. He has all the skills to become a world champion and we look forward to making his dream happen.”

Whitfield was undefeated prior to facing WBO Flyweight Champion Omar Narvaez on February 7, 2009 in Chubut, Argentina, Narvaez’s hometown. Over nine rounds Whitfield battled the champion evenly before the fight was stopped prematurely in the 10th when it appeared that Whitfield was not hurt and was able to continue.

Whitfield is guided by award winning manager Cameron Dunkin who also counts world champions Kelly Pavlik, Nonito Donaire and Steven Luevano amongst his stable of fighters. He is trained by Ronnie Shields and Tom Moraetes.

Said Dunkin, “Rayonta was a great amateur and is a very popular fighter in Augusta, Georgia. He’s passed just about every test as a professional and we’re looking to get him another world title shot in the very near future.”

Details of Whitfield’s first bout under the TKO BOXING Promotions banner will be announced shortly.

ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, 19 YEARS OLD, 5'11 AND FIGHTING AS A FEATHERWEIGHT. HAILING FROM EVANS, COLORADO AND UNDER THE WINGS OF TRAINER JEFF RODRIGUEZ AND BEING GUIDED BY MANAGER CAMERON DUNKIN.

ROBERT WAS 127-12 AS AN AMATEUR AND WON (11) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. ROBERT WAS RANKED #1 IN THE USA BOXING RANKINGS IN 2008 AND THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2009.HE ALSO WAS RANKED #1 IN THE USA AS A JUNIOR OLYMPIC BOXER IN 2005 AFTER WINNING GOLD MEDALS AT THE NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS AND THE INTERNATIONAL CADET CHAMPIONSHIPS. ROBERT ALSO HAD (14) INTERNATIONAL BOUTS REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES