Team Combat League signs heavyweight contender Michael Hunter
Photo by Chris Farina / Team Combat League
Team Combat League (TCL) have announced the signing of heavyweight contender Michael "The Bounty" Hunter to its organization.
The former cruiserweight champion, who boasts an impressive record of (20-1-2, 14 KOs), will be fighting on Team Las Vegas Hustle. Hunter is set to face off against two formidable opponents in the upcoming bouts, Hasim Rahman Jr. (14-2, 6 KOs) and Norman Neely (14-1, 9 KOs) of the D.C. Destroyers.
The action-packed bouts will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Connecticut. Hunter's fans are eagerly anticipating his performance in the ring as he looks to cement his status as a top heavyweight in the league.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the Team Combat League and can't wait to step into the ring to take on Hasim Rahman Jr. and Norman Neely," said Michael Hunter. "These are two tough opponents, but I'm ready to put my skills to the test and come out victorious. I look forward to representing Team Las Vegas Hustle and giving fans a show, they won't forget."
TCL's CEO, Ahmed Sheikh, expressed his excitement over the signing of Michael Hunter and the upcoming fights, stating that "TCL is committed to bringing fans the best possible entertainment and sports experience. The addition of Michael Hunter and his aggressive style at the heavyweight division is another indication of how Team Combat League is delivering what combat sports fans crave… nonstop action.”
The event will be livestreamed on the TCL website at teamcombatleague.com/live and TCL's social media channels, with the broadcast starting at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PST.
fter a one-week break, Team Combat League (TCL) returns to action tonight Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Connecticut. The event promises to be an exhilarating one with an unprecedented three exciting matches on the cards and 54 rounds of boxing.
Team Combat League Returns to Action Tonight at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Connecticut
The night will get started with a bang in a clash between two marquee franchises, the DC Destroyers led by Barry Hunter and Las Vegas Hustle coached by League President Dewey Cooper. DC’s Hasim Rahman Jr. will face off against new Las Vegas addition, Michael “Bounty” Hunter in the can’t miss fight of the night.
In the second match, LA Tengoose led by 20-0 Argentinian Champion Alejandro Silva (2-2 in TCL with one knockout and one knockdown) will face off against
Atlanta Attack and its breakout star Khalid Johnson (1-0 with one knockout in TCL). The bout will also feature LA’s always dangerous Vlad Panin taking on Atlanta’s veteran KeAndrae Leatherwood and two long awaited season debuts of fighters expected to be league stars, Ronald Ellis for LA and Devonte Williams for Atlanta. This action packed bout will also include a clash between the league’s two breakout female stars face each other in Ten Goose’s Iyana “Right Hand Roxy” Verduzco and the Attack’s Mona Ward.
Finally, the undefeated NYC Attitude will take on the Dallas Enforcers in a pivotal matchup with significant playoff implications. This fight will feature an intriguing matchup @ 147 between emerging stars Darrius “Hawk” Jackson of NYC and AJ Graham of Dallas. At heavyweight it will be a battle of the Taylors, Adrian for Dallas (America’s number 1 ranked cruiserweight) and NYC’s powerhouse Pryce.
The event will be livestreamed on the TCL website at teamcombatleague.com/live/ and TCL's social media channels, with the broadcast starting at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PST. Fans from all over the world will be able to witness the action-packed event from the comfort of their own homes.
"We're thrilled to be returning to action after a break and can't wait to showcase the incredible talent of our fighters," said Ahmed Sheikh CEO of Team Combat League. "We have three exciting matches lined up, and we're confident that fans will be treated to an unforgettable night of boxing."
About Team Combat League:
Team Combat League competitions employ a unique and exclusive point scoring system. Each match contains 18 three-minute rounds of nonstop action. Teams compete across six weight categories, five male and one female. Each round is scored individually with additional points added for knockouts and knockdowns. There are three judges appointed by a licensed boxing commission. A round is scored 10-9 to the winner for any round judged by decision. A round that features a knockdown is scored 10-8 to the winner and any round in which there is two knockdowns or a stoppage is scored 10-7 for the winner. It’s not rocket science, at the conclusion of the 18 rounds, the team with the most points wins!
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