Two Great Upcoming July Women’s Bouts from Gleason’s Own!
Two great female boxer’s out of Gleason’s Gym will be showcasing their considerable talents in the ring this month!
Alicia “Slick” Ashley
The July 23rd “Knock Out Cancer” boxing show at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx will feature none other than Alicia “Slick” Ashley (16-9-1, 1KO) in a bout against Christina Ruiz (6-3-1, 4KO’s) for the vacant WBC Female Super Bantamweight World Title. promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing to aid in the fight against cancer, the event promises to be exciting! Ruiz is coming off her knockout win over Emily Klinefelter that sent Klinefelter to the hospital — and Gleason’s own Ashley, a 13 year veteran of the sport is quoted as saying, “It would be phenomenal to win my 4th world title, especially in New York with my friends, family and fans lending support in what should be an exciting boxing match.”
Tickets for this exciting event can be purchased by contacting Gleason’s Gym (718-797-2872 – credit cards accepted) prices are set at $50, $75 and $100. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the first bout is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. Hunts Point Market is located at 772 Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY 10474
Keisher “Fire” Mcleod-Wells
Keisher "Fire" Mcleod-Wells, Credit: Andrea Mohin/NY Times
Fresh off her stint filming the upcoming Mexican reality TV show Todas Contra México, Keisher Mcleod-Wells (4-1) will be returning to the ring for none other than an eight-round New York State Flyweight Title Championship bout on July 30, 2011. Fire is taking on the current NYS Champion, Melissa “Mighty” McMorrow (5-2-3) in a rematch of their February 9th bout.
The event is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and will be held at The Aviator Sports & Event Center @ Floyd Bennet Field, 3149 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn New York.
Ticket information for this championship event can be purchased by contacting Gleason’s Gym (718-797-2872 – credit card accepted). Pricing for tickets: $55 (General Standing), $75 (Seating), $125 (Ringside), $1,500 (VIP Table: 10 persons/Table).
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I couldn’t believe it when I realized I’d be in town during Alicia’s bout but had already made reservations elsewhere! The only good news is I’m very excited to see the play/event “Sleep No More” that night.
On No! Enjoy the show!!!
I hope Alicia Ashley does not take Christina Ruiz lightly. That girl is a TOUGH customer and does not plan on coming to NY to lose. She has a great deal of heart and punches HARD, as the retired Emily Klinefelter will attest. If Alicia does what she normally does by boxing and not going toe-to-toe with Ruiz, she will do just fine, but Ruiz may try to get Ashley into a close brawl. She has to be careful of that.
Good luck and have a good fight!
Knowing Alicia, she’ll keep her cool *and* her game plan! Great comment!