Former UFC Star Waylon Lowe To Make Boxing Debut On Sept. 24

Tweet Press Release – CHESTER, PA—On Saturday night September 24th Joey Eye Boxing & XFE present a special night of combat sports at Harrahs in Chester as there will be a night of Professional Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts that will feature former UFC star Waylon Lowe will be making his pro boxing debut when […]

Press Release – CHESTER, PA—On Saturday night September 24th Joey Eye Boxing & XFE present a special night of combat sports at Harrahs in Chester as there will be a night of Professional Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts that will feature former UFC star Waylon Lowe will be making his pro boxing debut when he takes on Shelby Willhite in a four round Jr. Middleweight clash.

This special show will take place outdoors on the Race Track

There will be seven pro boxing bouts and twelve MMA bouts beginning at 5:30 pm, with the boxing portion going first.

Lowe, who now resides in Philadelphia, was a two-time state wrestling champion before his distinguished collage career where he was a former three-time former division-two Wrestling champion when he attended Finley University in Ohio.

With those accolades it won him a trip to the Olympic training center.

Lowe then turned to professional Mixed Martial Arts where he has compiled a record of 10-4 with four appearances at the highest level in the UFC where he is 2-2.

Lowe has been working hard at the Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia and is very excited for the boxing debut.

“I cant wait to box”, said Lowe

“This reminds me of preparing for my UFC fights, I have been training so hard with some top notch pros and some who will be fighting for world titles. I feel that I have the strength to knock out anybody am looking forward to putting on a great performance on September 24th. I like to thank Joey Eye and David Feldman for this opportunity to realize a dream of mine”

In the main event of the boxing portion of the show, Tony Ferrante (12-2, 7 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Tommy Karpency (21-2-1, 14 KO’s) of Adah, PA in a ten round battle for the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship.

In a six round Light Heavyweight bout undefeated Derrick Webster (10-0, 6 KO’s) of Glassboro will see action against an opponent to be announced.

In a four round Lightweight bout featuring Philadelphian’s, Lonnie Jackson Jr. (1-0-1) will do battle with Jonathan Ocassio (0-8)

Ina four round Bantamweight bout, Alex Barbosa of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against an opponent to be named.

In a six round Cruiserweight, undefeated Ahmed Samir (10-0, 3 KO’s) of Queens, NY will take on Pedro Martinez (6-4, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia

In a four round Lightweight bout, Joey Tiberi (5-1, 4 KO’s) of Newark, Delaware taking in Mike Maley (4-8, 3 KO’s) of Whiting, Indiana

The boxing portion of the show will begin at 5:30 pm.

A full slate of MMA bouts will be announced and one ticket gets fans the ability to see both shows.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $50 (Ringside) and $40 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net