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Heavyweight Prospect Travis
Kauffman
Added To Holyfield vs. Williams
Heavyweight prospect Travis “GW Hope” Kauffman (21-1, 16
KOs) has been added to the “Redemption In America: The
Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, headlined by living
legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs)
defending his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title
against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19
KOs), January 22 live from America’s resort -- The
Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall -- in White Sulphur Springs, West
Virginia.
The 25-year-old Kaufmann, fighting out of Reading,
Pennsylvania, is the World Boxing Federation
Inter-Continental Heavyweight Champion. The former National
PAL Super Heavyweight Champion takes on 7’ 1” veteran Julius
“Towering Inferno” Long (15-14, 13 KOs) in an 8-round bout.
The full undercard is scheduled to be announced tomorrow.
“Redemption In American,” presented by ARK Promotions in
association with The Greenbrier, will be distributed in
North American by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing
at 9 PM/ET 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay per view
via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the
United States, as well as Viewer’s Choice and Shaw PPV in
Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
“Redemption” will fuse world class boxing and entertainment;
showcasing a production that includes high-energy music
presented by Broadway performers, along with dancers and
aerial artists. World-renowned saxophone player Clarence
Clemons will also headline a live band between rounds and
throughout the night.
Competitive, supporting fights will set the stage for the
main event featuring Holyfield on his journey to become the
first heavyweight champion to regain the coveted world title
four different times.
Ticket/hotel packages can be purchased at
www.greenbrier.com or by calling 1.800.453.4858.
Deadline to book reservations is Jan. 21.
Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET, and first PPV
fight at 9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT.
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