Michael “Slick” Anderson will face the hardest problem of his 17-year profession when he faces Daniel “El Gallo” Gonzalez in a ten-round welterweight bout on Saturday, October 12 at Prudential Middle in Newark, N.J.
The combat will headline the newest installment of Brick Metropolis Struggle Night time Sequence, which is offered by Rising Star Promotions and Prudential Middle.
Anderson (24-3-1, 18 knockouts) of Newark, N.J. is coming into the combat having gained seven straight, together with six straight by knockout. The 43-year-old Anderson has fought three of his final 4 bouts on the dwelling of the Nationwide Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, together with a fifth spherical knockout of Eudy Bernardo final December.
Gonzalez (21-4-1, 7 KOs) of the Woodhaven part of Queens would be the most skilled opponent that Anderson has confronted in his 18-year profession, having beforehand went the ten spherical distance with former WBO junior welterweight titleholder Chris Algieri in a detailed however dropping determination.
“Folks will all the time doubt you however they must do not forget that your opponent nonetheless has to get punched within the face,” mentioned Anderson.
“This combat is a good alternative to check my abilities. I’m combating a troublesome man however I do know I can beat anybody as a result of my will and grit is unmatched. My resume and my expertise with prime tier opposition would be the distinction when he faces my caliber of fighter. I’m too sturdy and I’m prepared for battle. I do know I’ll go away with the massive win on October 12,” mentioned Gonzalez, who’s promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
The co-featured bout will characteristic one other excessive stakes crossroads combat between New Jersey and New York fighters as Emmanuel “Salserito” Rodriguez (15-2, 8 KOs) of Newark, N.J. faces Brooklyn’s Khalid Twaiti (13-0, 5 KOs) in a ten spherical bout, with the USBA Regional and WBA Fedalatin titles up for grabs.
New Jersey bragging rights can be at stake as unbeaten prospects Gabriel Gerena (6-0, 5 KOs) of Piscataway, N.J. and “Harmful” Danny Gonzalez (3-0, 3 KOs) of Iselin, N.J. meet in a six spherical junior welterweight bout.
The remainder of the cardboard options prime prospects from across the area, together with Anthony Johns (8-1, 6 KOs) of Newark in an eight spherical flyweight bout, Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga (15-1, 15 KOs) of Edgewater, N.J., Jean Pierre Valencia (1-0, 1 KO) of Irvington, N.J., Kahshad Elliot (2-0, 2 KOs) of Plainfield, N.J. and extra.
Tickets, priced at $306, $231, $121, and $60, are on sale now and may be bought at www.prucenter.com or www.Ticketmaster.com.
