BATTLE FOR NABA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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BATTLE FOR NABA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

“Bringing Integrity Back to Boxing”

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19, 2016- Hard Hitting Promotions together with Danny Garcia’s DSG Promotions will hold a boxing match at the PA Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall in Philadelphia, PA on Friday night, January, 22nd. The main event is a match of eight rounds between Angel Ocasio (8-0-2, 2 KOs) and Reynaldo Blanco (9-2, 4 KOs) for the NABA lightweight title.

Come out to the Chickie’s and Pete’s in South Philly tomorrow night, January 20 at 6:00pm, and listen to the fighters as they speak about the biggest fights of their careers. Fighters will be available to sign autographs, and speak candidly with their fans afterward.

The weigh-in will also be held at Chickie’s and Pete’s on Thursday, January 21 at 5:30pm.  Fighters will be available immediately afterward for photo opportunities, interviews, and autographs.

Meantime, the largely praised Ocasio returned after three years on October 30th with a six round victory against Bryne Green. The only snags on his record are two draws with Jason Sosa (18-1-4, 14 KOs). Reynaldo Blanco enters the match, with seven wins out of his last eight matches under his belt. As stated by the organizers of the event, “This is sure to be an event you don’t want to miss! A match between Ocasio and Blanco will not disappoint as it promises to bring lots of excitement. These fighters have experienced a lot of success and their hunger for more hasn’t stopped. They both want to prove they are the best and the best will win.”

This is the lineup:

Angel Ocasio (8-0-2, 2KOs)-Philly fan favorite and rising lightweight star
Reynaldo Blanco (9-2, 4KOs)-NABA US lightweight title challenger
Jonathan Maicelo (22-2, 12KOs)-Former WBC International Silver lightweight Champion
Sam Amoako (21-5, 15KOs) – Former African lightweight champion
Saud Clark (5-1-1, 4KOs)-hard punching Philly welterweight
Idemar Cordero- Debuting Philly super welterweight
David Murray (2-1, 2KOs)-hard punching light heavyweight
Luis Del Valle-Debuting Philly lightweight sensation

Tickets for this thrilling event start at $40 for general admission. To purchase tickets for the NABA Lightweight Championship and see the big match, visit:

www.hardhittingpromotions.com.

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About Hard Hitting Promotions

Hard Hitting Promotions is a young professional boxing promotion dedicated to work with professional and amateur boxers, MMA Fighters and their community to see both kids and adults succeed in their sport. The gym offers a complete training facility and a training camp. Weekly and monthly rates are offered. For more information, check out its websiteFacebook, and Twitter.

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