Kevin Newman, the hometown hero will face Hector Zepeda in the 10-round main event Saturday, Sep. 3, at
the Westgate Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas.
In the four-round heavyweight co-feature, rising star knockout artist Antonio Zepeda (5-0 5KOs ) steps up
in class against Jouse Vargas (2-2 1 KO).
The fights will be broadcasted live on https://dftvsportswest.com/ at 7 p.m.
ET/4 p.m. PT.
Promoted by New Champ Promotions, tickets starting at $30 on sale now
and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.
“Kevin Newman is a special young talent, and I expect him to put on another
sensational performance said Promoter Robert Gonzales. “New Champ looks forward to fantastic night of
boxing at Westgate Casino and Resort in Las Vegas.”
Newman (13-3, 8 KOs), a Los Angeles native who now resides in Las Vegas,
makes his return following a third-round, one-punch knockout over Marcelo
Ruben Molina in April this year. He is conducting an eight-week camp in
Pensacola, Florida under the watchful eye of head trainer, Roy Jones Jr,
who held the super middleweight championship at a time (among many
other) championships. When Asked about the training with the legendary
champion Kevin mentioned “He’s exactly what I’ve been missing the
knowledge, the wisdom, the constant drilling of fundamentals he broke me
down and rebuilt me.”
“I’m glad to be back September 3. I’ve been looking forward to this homecoming for all
my local fans friends, and family, especially my mom and my two year old son who
hasn’t gotten to see me fight and is a huge fan of the sport” Newman said. “I’ve had a
lot of rigorous training and preparation for this fight, but we’re looking towards the
future and are on to bigger and better things. I’m here to take over the 168-pound
division but 100% focused on Chris Pearson.. You don’t want to miss it.”
In undercard action, Las Vegas-raised Heavyweight contender Antonio Zepeda (5-0, 5 KOs) born in Boise,
Idaho steps up in an four-round tilt against Jouse Vargas (2-2, 1 KOs). Zepeda has won
five straight fights by ko or stoppage, including lastweek’s first-round blitzing of
veteran Rodolzo Damahl Lewis.
Super Bantamweight Sean Brewer (6-0, 1 KO), from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, returns in a
four-rounder against fellow unbeaten Robin Ellis (7-0, 4 KOs). Brewer recently coming
off two consecutive KOs this year, hopes to soon make a name for himself on the big
stage. Owner of wins over Domonique Williams, Ivan Zarate and Shaileak Paisley, the
Wisconsin native is looking to win his fourth consecutive fight on September 3rd. He
faces the 26-year-old Ellis out of Hempstead, New York.
Heavyweight Skylar Lacy (6-0, 4 KOs), The Indiana Golden Gloves Champion, will see action in a four-rounder against an opponent to be determined (0-0). Lacy knocked out Ulises Parra Cardenas in the first round in his last outing.
Undefeated at just 17 years-old super featherweight prospect Robert Meriweather III,(1-
0, 1 KOs) will look to build on his recent success on May 21 with a 2nd round tko win
over Daniel Lopez Espejo. Meriweather makes his second pro appearance at Westgate
Hotel in a super featherweight battle scheduled for 4 rounds, against veteran
contender Jorge Valencia (11-4, 8 KOs).
Chilean Lightweight Gonzalo Fuenzalida (11-1, 3 KOs) is an exciting brawler who never
takes a step back and will look to put on a show for fans in Vegas. The Maravilla,
Chilean-born boxer ended 7 of his first professional 11 victories going the distance with
unanimous decisons. He will face 34-year-old former title challenger Joseph Francisco
(8-4, 3 KOs) out of Chattanooga, Tennessee in a six-rounder
