(JULY 16)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - On Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Heather “The
Heat” Hardy (Brooklyn, NY pro record: 5-0-0) returns to the
Roseland Ballroom in New York City against Cassie Trost
(Seattle, WA pro record: 1-1-1) in a six-round bout. Hardy, a
super bantamweight, last fought on April 4, 2013, winning her
rematch with Mikayla Nebel by unanimous decision.
In the main event. Yuri Foreman
(Brooklyn, NY pro record: 30-2-0, w/ 8 KOs) will face Jamaal
Davis (14-9-1 w/ 6 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Along with Hardy
and Foreman, undefeated prospects such as Travis Peterkin, Ytalo
Perea, Luis Olivares, Luis Cruz, and Emmanuel De Jesus will be
featured on this latest installment of the “Broadway Boxing”
series, sponsored by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and 50 Cent's
SMS Promotions.
Hardy said, “I’ve been working
really hard in the gym and it’s going to show in that ring on
July 24. I know that my coach, Devon Cormack, has prepared me
well and I will do whatever he asks in order to win this fight.
Adjustments are made every round that I fight, so I prepare by
making sure I’m physically able to do what’s asked of me. I’m in
shape, on my weight, and I’m ready to go. I can’t wait to see my
fans fill the Roseland Ballroom. I’m fighting for all the women
boxers out there. We belong on big cards and we prove that every
time we fight. Thank you to promoter Lou DiBella for giving me
an opportunity to showcase my abilities on a big show.”
Devon Cormack, Team Hardy’s trainer and manager, said,
“Heather’s preparation for this fight is similar to all her
other fights. She needs to be in the best shape she can be,
ready to go all six rounds without a break. She will be prepared
to execute whatever her corner asks her to do during the fight.
I’ve seen what her opponent does, and Heather just needs to
execute my instructions in every round. Heather’s matches on
DiBella’s cards have captured the New York audience, because
they have all demonstrated that the female boxers have learned
their craft to the point where they are equally as talented and
exciting to watch as the men are.”
Hardy, an Irish-American, was born on January 25, 1982, in
Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Stella Maris High School
in Queens, New York, where she played softball and soccer. She
attended college and graduated with a degree in forensic
psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2005. In
addition to her career as a professional boxer, she currently
works as a boxing and fitness trainer at Gleason’s Gym, and is
the mother of a nine-year old daughter, Annie.
In May 2010, Hardy entered Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York,
where she met Devon Cormack. After eleven months of training
with Cormack, Hardy won the 125 lb 2011 Metro and Regional
Titles then went on to win the USA Boxing 2011 National Title.
In 2012, she won the 125 lb Golden Gloves Featherweight title.
Her overall amateur record was 16-5. Cormack gave her the name
“The Heat” because of her aggressive boxing style. On August 2,
2012, Hardy won her pro debut by unanimous decision at the
Roseland Ballroom in New York City. She signed with New
York-based boxing promoter, Lou DiBella, and his promotional
company, DiBella Entertainment.
Heather Hardy is the subject of a
new feature film titled, “Hardy,” directed by Natasha Verma. For
the past few months, camera crews have been following the pro
boxer, filming all aspects of her life. Production on the film
is scheduled to finish later this year. Verma said, “Heather and
her team have been great to work with. By sharing Heather’s life
with the world, this movie should bring lots of excitement and
new fans to women’s boxing. She has a great story and it needed
to be told.”
For media and public inquiries
regarding “Hardy” the movie, contact Lorin Chvotkin by phone at
(240) 498 1478 or by email at Lbchoyas@yahoo.com. Lorin Chvotkin
can be found on Twitter at @LorinChvotkin or https://twitter.com/LorinChvotkin
On fight night, doors will open at 6:30 pm ET, with the first
bout scheduled for 7:00 pm ET. The Roseland Ballroom is located
at 239 W 52nd Street, New York, NY, 10019. SNY will broadcast
the fight on tape delay.
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