Cleveland, OH – April 17, 2010 - Boxing returns to Cleveland with “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM”, on Saturday, May 8 at the “Historic” Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom. 10+ great bouts, including a women’s title bout and 3 feature bouts, are scheduled.

The West Side Boxing Club, in association with Kincaid-Godhard Promotions, is bringing old-school boxing back to the fans, showcasing hungry fighters in action-packed, competitive bouts. The West Side Boxing Club’s trio of Golden Glove champions will be in action at “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM”.

Fan favorite, Brian “THE KOREAN BRAWLER” Park (West Side BC/Lakewood) takes on an opponent TBD in a 152-pound scrap. Park, the 2008 Golden Glove champion, is returning after a year off.

2-time Golden Glove champion, Greg Gilbert (West Side BC/Sandusky) takes on an opponent TBD. Gilbert has earned a reputation for his toughness and bringing his exciting “all-action” style to the ring.

And Golden Glove champ Derrick Moss (West Side BC/Cleveland) takes on an opponent TBD in a 132-pound bout. Moss is leaving the amateur’s to pursue his trade in the professional ranks after this bout.

In an “OHIO WOMEN’S LT. WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP” bout, Jessica Eye (Strong Style MMA/Independence) puts her undefeated fight record on the line. Eye, the 2009 National Amateur Women’s MMA champion, takes on accomplished boxer Lauren Cooney (PAL Thurogood/Cleveland).

An exciting undercard featuring other top regional talent is scheduled, including: Heavyweight Jason Chisar, featherweight Eve Santiago, middleweight Matt Brown, and lightweight Ashley Barnett.

Doors on the evening of the event will open at 6:30PM with the first bell at 7:30PM. The “Historic” Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom is located at 6417 St. Clair Ave. in Cleveland, Ohio.

A limited number of tickets for “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM”, starting at $15, can be purchased through the Kincaid-Godhard Promotions box office at 440-223-7409 or online at ProBoxingOhio.com.

West Side Boxing Club is a nonprofit 501C tax-exempt club that works with underprivileged teens and young adults to use boxing as a tool to build character, enrich social development, and gain athletic achievements.