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Toussaint vs. Jones To Fight For
WBA Continental USA Title Sat. Night
A SOLD-OUT “Rockin’ Fights” is just three days away. The
anticipation continues to grow as Star Boxing is pleased to
announce that the 45th edition of the critically acclaimed
fight series will feature a WBA Continental USA
doubleheader. Along with the already announced WBA
Continental USA main event between ALEX “EL TORO” VARGAS
(13-0 5 KO’s, Bellport, NY) and JULIO “EL PANTERA” ROSA (8-3
4 KO’s, Orlando, FL), the co-main event between WENDY
“HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (14-2 6 KO’s, Huntington, NY) and
JERMONE “QUADRUPLE J” JONES JR. (7-1 6 KO’s, Phoenix, AZ)
will now also challenge for the WBA Continental USA
Championship in the super welterweight division.
Toussaint-Jones is a real scrappy fight on paper. Toussaint
is a kind person by nature, but once the gloves are laced, a
different beast rears its head. Most will remember the gory
scene from Toussaint’s last bout against Ardreal Holmes Jr.
this past June on DAZN. A clash of heads caused a
four-inch-long gash as blood gushed from Toussaint’s
forehead. Most people would have recoiled to the confines of
the corner and safety of the doctor; however, Toussaint is
not most people. Toussaint convinced the doctor to allow the
fight to continue, and exploded from the corner with a
fifteen second barrage. Eventually the cut was determined to
be so deep and severe that the referee stopped the fight due
to the cut and contrary to Toussaint’s wishes, forced the
fight to go to the scorecards with a technical decision, in
a fight where Toussaint won over even Holmes’ hometown fans.
Entering Saturday night, Toussaint is invigorated, knowing
he can compete with anyone in the division, and believes
this is the first step in showcasing that, “Opportunity
knocked once, but they couldn't steal my determination,”
said Toussaint. “On October 28th, I'll rise to claim what's
rightfully mine. After that victory, I'll look forward to
getting back in the ring as I continue my journey to reach
my goal: a world championship."
Jermone James Jones Jr., aptly dubbed “Quadruple J,” has
other plans. The Arizona native carries two sledgehammers
for hands, evidenced by his 87% knockout ratio. While Jones
knows he is fighting in front of a sellout crowd, he is not
allowing the moment to overwhelm him, “Fighting for a title
is a one of my favorite parts to the fight game," said
Jermone Jones. "Being able to look back at my accolades and
adding to it is something I’m looking forward to!”
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