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02/01/2009 Archived Entry: "DeMarcus Corley-Wilson Enrique Galli Headlines Feb. 3 Darwish Brothers Show"
DeMarcus Corley-Wilson Enrique Galli Headlines Feb. 3 Darwish Brothers Show
Press Release
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Former Junior-Welterweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley will face Wilson Enrique Galli of Uruguay in the ten-round main event of the February 3 Darwish Brothers Knockout Promotions show entitled "Knockout Night" at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ.
Corley, 32-10-1 (18 KO) from Washington DC won the WBO 140 pound title when he knocked out Felix Flores in the first round in 2001. Corley made two successful defenses before losing a close decision to Zab Judah. Over the course of Corley's career he has faced top caliber opposition, including near-knockouts of Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"Hopefully he's coming to fight because I'm coming to fight," Corley says. "Come Tuesday night, there will be a knockout. Everybody is going to see a different Demarcus Corley. I badly want to be world champion again and Galli is standing in my way."
After this fight Corley plans to target IBF junior-welterweight champion Juan Urango, which he calls "an easy fight."
Galli, 31-8 (13 KO), is nicknamed "Topadora," which translates in Spanish to "Bulldozer". Galli's professional career has seen him compete in five different countries but this will be his first appearance in America. Galli challenged for the WBO lightweight title and has hungered for another shot at the top. "I'm very excited about this fight," Galli says. "I'm coming to win this one. I'm still very capable and I will give it my best. They call me 'Topadora' because I always come forward and I'm going to bulldoze my opponent."
"These two guys both need wins very badly," says Wally Darwish. "With over 40 fights each and 30 wins, a win here could be a defining moment in their careers and lead to an opportunity to once again fight for a world championship. I'm very excited about this matchup."
The rest of card will be announced shortly. This event is sponsored in part by Gold's Gym of Teterboro, Martial Maxx of Teterboro, Lace of Wayne and Platinum Dollz of Clifton.
Tickets, priced $100 for Ringside and $50 for Reserved, are on sale now and almost sold out. Tickets purchased for the original January 22 date will be honored at the door. For more information on Knockout Promotions, visit http://www.darwishbrothers.com . For ticket purchase information and other inquiries, call (973) 339-9611. The Sheraton Hotel is located at 2 Meadowlands Plaza in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
