USKBA Amateur Lightweight Eastcoast Champion Joey "Bad Boy" Bradley recently earned another title in another sport...boxing. Bradley won the Southern New England Golden Gloves competition in the Lightweight Division. 

Bradley has just been signed to fight for the USKBA Amateur Lightweight World Championship Title on July 21, 2000 at Top Kick Championship Kickboxing's "SUPERFIGHTS 11" in Lake Grove NY. His opponent will be top contender Thomas Campbell. The current USKBA Amateur Lightweight World Champion, Adam Czachor, will be relinquishing that title in order to fight in the heavier weight divisions. 

During the past couple of weeks, the USKBA has begun its expansion into the new millennium. A new address has been set up to handle all correspondence and a new fax number will be in place to handle all incoming faxes. 

Beginning immediately, the new address for USKBA correspondence is: 

USKBA
PO Box 109
Emerson, New Jersey 07630-0109
USA

The new fax line will be set up within one week with the number: 

201-576-9039

The USKBA Hotline will remain at 212-760-4766 and continue to list USKBA Events and take all incoming phone calls. The previous address of USKBA, PO Box 427, Dumont NJ 07628 will also handle USKBA mail. All USKBA website addresses will remain in effect along with all e-mail addresses. These changes are necessary as the USKBA expands into the new millennium. 
 

On Saturday, June 3rd, USKBA Super Middleweight United States Champion Tony "TNT" Ventura (see photo at left) presented USKBA President Paul Rosner with an autographed set of gloves that read "To Paul, Thanks for everything you have done. Your Friendfor Life, Tony "TNT" Ventura, 2 Time USKBA Super Middleweight United States Champion" (see photo at right). 

The USKBA is proud of Tony Ventura and all of his talented students. They have always been available to fight on any sportfighting event. In addition to having Tony Ventura as a USKBA Champion, some of his students have earned USKBA amateur titles. While still training for his own fights, Tony Ventura has time to train his students and promote sportfighting events. His next promotion will be in association with Sampalis Kickboxing on September 30, 2000 at Club Jokers in New Bedford MA and will be entitled "THE FALL BRAWL 2". For additional information, call 508-991-5929. 
 

USKBA Promoters Kevin & Tina Rosier, of Max Sports Entertainment and Promotions, held their first kickboxing event at The Knights of Columbus in Buffalo NY on June 4th. The event proved a success with the fighters and spectators enjoying the days bouts. The enthusiastic fans cheered for all the fighters, not just the ones they had come to see. The fighters came from all over New York and Canada. Tina Rosier put together the matches that proved to be fair and competitive. Kevin Rosier (see photo at right) was the M.C. for the show. 

The Main Event featured the amateur debut of Kevin's brother, Joel Rosier. Rosier was making his debut against Ruel Tucker from Ontario Canada. At 58 seconds into the first round, Rosier was knocked down and counted out (see photo at left) by referee Angelo Castricone Sr. Determined to try it again, Rosier said he would be back to fight on the next kickboxing card in Buffalo. 

In the only controversial bout of the day, Matt Cowles and Billy Centner opened the days' fights with a non-stop action packed bout. After three rounds, Centner was declared the winner. Confusion reigned as a result of the blue corner fighter wearing red gloves and blue headgear and the red corner fighter wearing blue gloves and red headgear. After a review of the scorecards, the decision was made that Cowles had won by split decision. Centner's trainer filed an Official Protest of Decision. After careful review, the USKBA has determined that the confusion of corner colors and glove colors led to scoring that was in doubt and created a situation where a definite determination of decision could not be reached. A record of "no contest" will be issued for the bout until further review, and upon approval, both fighters will be requested to fight on the next "KICKBOXING IN BUFFALO" event scheduled for July 16, 2000. The USKBA will put their vacant USKBA Amateur Full Contact Super Lightweight North American Championship Title on the line for these two fighters who deserve a shot at it. Details are to be worked out between the promoters and the trainers of the two fighters. 

In other amateur action;
Melissa Misiuda def Danielle Gallagher by unanimous decision. 
Domenic Donia def Ian Sabadasz by unanimous decision. 
Jay Ortiz def Hank Piiparinen by unanimous decision. 
Lita Mae Button def Tonja Heirigs by unanimous decision. 
Elise Flynn def Andrea Cuva by unanimous decision.
Ivan Varga def Charles Jewell III by TKO at 52 seconds of Round 1. 
Cecil Sipes def Enzo Rojas by unanimous decision. 
Bob Kwandrans def James Brink by TKO at 1:59 of Round 1. 
Kevin Meegan and Ben Agostino fought to a draw. 

The official for this event were; Angelo Castricone Sr. (referee), Lee Golebriewski (judge), Ed Simone (judge) and Charles Sampalis (judge). The next "KICKBOXING IN BUFFALO" event is scheduled for July 16, 2000. For additional information, contact Max Sports Entertainment and Promotions at (716) 552-6571. 
 

The Main Event on Saturday, June 3rd at "SUPERBOUTS 5" at The Riviera Club in Cranston, Rhode Island featured Missy Fiorentino going against Yvonne Bridges for the vacant USKBA Amateur Female Full Contact Lightweight Championship Title. Bridges, emerging as one of the best female kickboxers in the Lightweight Division, had fought Fiorentino last year. Although Fiorentino walked away with the decision, Bridges proved she could stay in there with the best of them. The earlier performace earned both Bridges and Fiorentino a shot at the title. This time, Bridges and Fiorentino came in much lighter then the last time they met. Fiorentino pushed the fight with her power punching and kicking and Bridges showed excellent technique during the entire fight. When the bell rang after five hard fought rounds, the decision was in the judges' hands. The judges scored the fight in favor of Fiorentino by unanimous decision (see photo at right). 

USKBA Promoter and Representative of Rhode Island, Charlie Sampalis, joined with TNT Kickboxing to host his fifth USKBA sanctioned event in Rhode Island. Mr. Sampalis stated that "scheduling events on a regular basis allows the fighters to sharpen their skills and gain much needed experience." This event also featured two additional USKBA Championship bouts, a fantastic kickboxing and boxing undercard and tremendous martial arts exhibitions. In a bout for the vacant USKBA Amateur Full Contact Light Heavyweight New England Championship Title, Ali Spina and Chris O'Brien fought three hard rounds before the decision went to the judges. By a unanimous decision, Spina was declared the winner (see photo at left). In a bout for the vacant USKBA Amateur Full Contact Light Heavyweight North American Championship Title, Eric Pinarreta and Kadir Kadri went five rounds before the decision went to the judges' scorecards. By a close score, Pinarreta was given the victory (see photo at right). 

In other amateur action;
Boxing Match
Joe Spina def Colin Leveque by unanimous decision.
Kickboxing Match
Mike Avila def Mohammad Rezadaei Sadeghi by unanimous decision. 
Kickboxing Match
Maricar Mendoza def Christina Corbin by majority decision. 
Kickboxing Exhibition
Keriann McNulty and Erin Connors fought an exhibition. 
Kickboxing Match
Miki Foged def Ibn Alston by split decision. 
Boxing Match
Eric Viera def Tara Gervais by majority decision. 
Kickboxing Match
Vincent Chapple def Jamal Madyun by TKO at 1:08 of Round 1. 
Kickboxing Exhibition
Erin Shafer and Vanessa Grecco fought an exhibition. 
Kickboxing Match
Kerry Winterson def Robert Rey Jr. by unanimous decision.
Kickboxing Match
Andy Moro def Darin Aho by TKO at :30 of Round 1. 
Kickboxing Exhibition
Eric Burns and George Gomez fought an exhibition. 
Kickboxing Exhibition
Patrick Gilroy fought an exhibition. 
Kickboxing Exhibition
Jason Arruda and Akbar Alston fought an exhibition. 

At the end of the show, Charlie Sampalis was presented with a plaque recognizing him as the USKBA Representative of Rhode Island (see photo at right). Mr. Sampalis was recognized for all the work he has done to promote the sport of kickboxing. In addition to the promotion of kickboxing, Mr. Sampalis trains champion fighters. To inquire about training, or to get information on "SUPERBOUTS 6", call 401-823-0047.
 

On Saturday, June 3rd, USKBA Promoter Charles Sampalis (see photo at right) will be presenting "SUPERBOUTS 5" at The Riviera Club in Cranston, Rhode Island. The Main Event will feature Missy Fiorentino going against Yvonne Bridges for the USKBA Amateur Female Lightweight World Championship Title. The Co-Main Event will have Eric Pinnaretta fighting Kadir Kadri for the USKBA Amateur Super Light Heavyweight Championship Title. The Feature Match will be for the USKBA Amateur Super Light Heavyweight New England Championship Title. Exciting martial art demonstrations and a super amateur undercard will complete the evening. For information, call 401-823-0047. 

On Sunday, June 4th, USKBA Promoter Max Sports Entertainment and Promotions will host "KICKBOXING" at The Knights of Columbus in Buffalo, New York. This day of Amateur Kickboxing will showcase some of the fine kickboxing talent in the Buffalo NY area. The Special Guest at this event will be Kickboxing Champion Kevin Rosier (see photo at left). This event promises to be the first of many events in the Buffalo area by Max Sports Entertainment and Promotions. To reach the Ticket Hotline, call 716-552-6571.