(SEPT 6) CHARLOTTE NC --
Christy Salters Martin’s Pink Promotions has joined forces with
Pretty Girl Promotions owned by Mercedes Vasquez to bring
championship boxing to The Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, NC on
October 19. The event will be headlined by local hard punching
Quinton Rankin and an NABF championship fight between Rosalinda Rodriquez vs Noemi Bosques.
In addition to these exciting bouts Christian Camacho, Berry
Butler and Daniel “DP” Powell will be featured in separate
fights.
Quinton Rankin (11-3-1) will take
on tough veteran Mike Wilmer from West Virginia in an 8 round
bout. Rankin will be looking to show his KO power by stopping
Wilmer after dropping a close controversial decision in Texas to
top contender Medzhid Bektemirov. Rankin is Charlotte’s own hot
prospect that promises an electrifying show for his hometown
fans.
A co-feature, Rosalinda Rodriguez vs Noemi Bosques will be
battling for the vacant bantamweight NABF title. Both ladies are
hungry to become champion and take a step closer to a WBC world
title opportunity. This fight has the potential to be the fight
of the night, neither will take a step backward, it is a sure
bet for a war. This fight is a natural rivalry with Rodriguez of
Mexico and Bosques from Puerto Rico, as fight fans know so many
legendary fights have occurred when representatives from Mexico
and Puerto Rico have clashed.
In what promises to be an exciting fight, Christian Camacho
takes on Jovanni Said of South Carolina. Christian is the son of
boxing legend and hall of famer, Hector Camacho who is looking
to make his own mark in the boxing world. Also, two of South
Carolina’s toughest fighters Daniel “DP” Powell and Berry Butler
will continue on their journey to becoming world champions.
Also, as a special attraction to support Safe Alliance Domestic
Violence group, Carlette Ewell, of Winston Salem will be
sparring Bonnie Mann formerly from Raleigh. In addition to the
special attraction, the promotion will take a few minutes to
hear from Safe Alliance and a survivor of domestic violence in
an effort to bring an end to the violence.
The weigh-in will be held on Tuesday October 18 at 6pm and is
open to the public:
Homewood Suites
2770 Yorkmont Road
Charlotte 704-357-0500.
The promotion is asking for fans attending the weigh-in and/or
event to bring school supplies that will be donated to local
schools and student in need of them.
Tickets are available
Pink Promotions and Pretty Girl Promotions want to thank Beasley
Media Group, NAC TECH, Homewood Suites, Safe Alliance, Kelly
Services, WBC CARES, Tool Time Rental, Fast Fit Boxing and The
Ultimate Boxing Gym for their support.