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(NOV 15) American Metal & Iron Fight
Night at the Tank returns to HP Pavilion at San Jose on Thursday,
November 20. There will be two women’s bouts on the card on the
undercard that will feature the following.
In one women’s match, Chika Nakumura, 7-0, of Los Angeles,
California, will be fighting Tiffany Junot, 4-1, of New Orleans,
Louisiana, in a six-rounder.
In the other women’s bout, Melissa McMorrow, 1-0 (1KO), of San
Mateo, California, will be fighting pro debuter Gloria Salas, Los
Angeles, CA.
In the evening’s main event, they will feature lightweight Bobby
Pacquiao, (29-14-3, 14 KO's) a native of General Santos City,
Philippines. Pacquiao will fight in a 10-round
lightweight bout against Robert Frankel, (25-9-1, 2KO's) Native of
Denver, Colorado.
Pacquiao, the current WBO Asia Pacific Lightweight Champion and
former WBC Continental Champion is coming off a win over Decho
Bankluaygym which ended with a knockout in the eighth round of a
twelve round bout.
Pacquiao's ring experience includes major fights at Madison Square
Garden, Hard Rock, and Thomas & Mack against some of the world's
best including Humberto Soto (45-7-2, 29 KO's) and Hector Velasquez
(50-12-2, 35 KO's). His major wins include victories over former
World Champions Kevin Kelley (60-9-2, 39 KO's) and Carlos "El Famoso"
Hernandez (43-7-1, 24 KO's). The Pacquiao brothers train together in
Los Angeles with legendary boxing coach Freddy Roach.
In the semi-main event, American Metal & Iron Fight Night at the
Tank welcomes back Bay Area undefeated Light Middleweight Karim
Mayfield(6-0-1, 5 KO's) of Daly
City, CA. Mayfield is scheduled for a six round fight against Abel
Perry (9-2 1KO) of Colorado Springs at HP Pavilion at San Jose on
November 20.
Mayfield a young up and coming fighter known as "Hard Hitta" has
been boxing since he was a teenager. From the San Francisco area,
Mayfield was a legendary street fighter who despite his size,
managed to conquer men twice his size. His 41-6 amateur record
includes many honors and awards. He won the San Francisco Golden
Gloves in 2006 and
was rated #1 in the state.
His most recent fight was on March 20 at HP Pavilion where he fought
another Bay Area native Francisco Santana (9-1, 5 KOs). This was his
first fight that went all rounds ending with a split decision
victory for Mayfield. Making his forth appearance at HP Pavilion for
American Metal & Iron Fight Night at the tank, Mayfield looks to
keep his winning record alive.
Additional fighters scheduled on the card. Special Guest: Al
Bernstein.
ABOUT THE WEIGH-IN
The weigh-in will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at The Grill at
HP Pavilion at San Jose. The weigh-in time is 2 pm.
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