Two former world champions from the Beltway have made individual moves designed to get themselves back to championship contention.
Former IBF Featherweight champ Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken of Forestville, MD has signed a new promotional contract with Banner Promotions of Philadelphia, PA. In a press release, Company President Art Pelullo said he was excited to continue working with Aiken.
"We’re very happy to continue working with Eric Aiken," Pelullo said. "We’ve seen him beat two top-level opponents in fights that he took on short notice, and we’re confident that he has the ability to become a world champion again."
The 27-year-old Aiken (16-5-1, 12 knockouts) is currently ranked No. 12 by the IBF.
Meanwhile, former world heavyweight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman will be fighting on Thursday, October 18 at Kewedin Casino in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Rahman is substituting for David Tua, who had to pull out of the card because of a death in his family. No word yet on whom Rahman will battle on this card.
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Congratulations Eric. It sounds like finally you have a promoter that has your best interests in mind and isn't in bed with your manager. Tell Smoke to give me a call man.
All the best,
Mike Sawyer
STAY RETIRE YOU BUM !
How about Rahman-Sykes II?
What about a trainer.My bad his father in law.
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