 Fight Night At Austin Peay Featuring Ty Tomlin  Michael Cook One One Six Boxing Promotions and DiBella Entertainment are proud to present Fight Night At Austin Peay, Saturday, February 5. An evening of professional boxing featuring some of the most promising young boxers from the Southeast and beyond, Fight Nigh At Austin Peay will take place at the Winfield Dunn Center on the main campus of Austin Peay University. Fight Night At Austin Peay has nine bouts on the card, including the main event, an exciting lightweight matchup between Charlie Serrano and Ty "Short Fuse" Tomlin. A 22-year-old from Ashland City, Tennessee, Tomlin comes into his bout on Saturday with a record of 12 wins, 0 losses, eight wins by knockout. Currently ranked 29th in the nation among lightweights, Tomlin is well known for his powerful punching ability, however, he has focused on other apsects of his game for his fight with Serrano. “I've been doing less than weight training for this fight,” says Tomlin. “I've been working on a lot of bodyweight stuff and really working on my foot speed, so expect a faster, quicker, sharper version of me in February.” Six of his eight knockouts and technical knockouts have come within the first two rounds, a statement of the natural power Tomlin possesses. However, Tomlin and his father and trainer Darryl Tomlin realize he needs to develop into a more well-rounded boxer as his career progresses. “I've always been known for my power and that comes naturally to me,” says Tomlin, “but when I put the speed and precision on it, it's going to be a beautiful thing to watch." Standing at five feet, eight inches tall, Tomlin - managed by DiBella Entertainment - will have a three-inch height advantage over his opponent, Serrano. Fighting out of Tampa, Florida, Serrano's record stands at 16-6 with, with five wins by knockout. The Tomlin-Serrano bout is scheduled for ten rounds. Co-Main Event: Michael Cook vs. Ulisses Jimenez The co-main event is an eight-round middleweight bout matching Ulisses Jimenez with Michael Cook, a 34-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee. Managed by Brandi McCain, owner and operator of One One Six Boxing Promotions, Cook sports a record of 19-0-1, 11 wins by knockout. A crowd favorite and One One Six events, Cook is excited to compete for the boxing fans of Tennessee. “I am looking forward to fighting in front of a great crowd at Austin Peay University,” says Cook. “Brandi and the team at One One Six Boxing Promotions always puts on a show and I can’t wait to step into the ring and start 2022 off with a knockout win in my home state.” “Michael is the definition of a professional, from the way he prepares for an upcoming bout to the way he carries himself in his daily life,” says McCain. “He is a fierce competitor who does not disappoint from the moment he steps into the ring until the final bell sounds.” Other Highlights
Alabama's only licensed boxing promotions company, One One Six Boxing Promotions is owned and operated by Brandi McCain, a native of Ragland, Alabama, and current resident of Gadsden, Alabmaa. A trailblazer in the boxing community, McCain is the first and only female boxing promoter in the state and one of the few nationwide. One One Six Boxing Promotions has held close to 10 professional boxing events and has hosted Money Powell IV, James De La Rosa, and Michael Williams Jr., undefeated prospect of Roy Jones Jr. Fight Night At Austin Peay Fight Card  
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 Undefeated Cook to face Ulisses Jimenez on February 5 in Clarksville, Tennessee By Loyd McIntosh
One One Six Boxing Promotions is proud to announce Michael Cook will be back in action competing in Fight Night At Austin Peay. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Cook will put his undefeated record on the line against Ulisses Jimenez at the Winfield Dunn Center on the Campus of Austin Peay University on Saturday, February 5. Ranked 58the among middleweights in the United States with a record of 19 wins - 11 by knockout - zero losses, and one draw, Cook looks to notch his first win since a first-round knockout of Ernesto Berrospe in Pell City, Alabama in December 2021. The 34-year-old is a hard puncher with a propensity to end fights early - six of his 11 knockouts have come in the first round. The first boxer signed to One One Six Boxing upon its founding in 2019, Cook is a crowd favorite and is poised to collect his 20th victory next month in Clarksville, Tennessee. “Michael is the definition of a professional, from the way he prepares for an upcoming bout to the way he carries himself in his daily life,” says Brandi McCain, owner/operator of One One Six Boxing. “He is a fierce competitor who does not disappoint from the moment he steps into the ring until the final bell sounds.” “I am looking forward to fighting in front of a great crowd at Austin Peay University,” says Cook. “Brandi and the team at One One Six Boxing Promotions always puts on a show and I can’t wait to step into the ring and start 2022 off with a knockout win in my home state.” Cook’s development one of the most dominant middleweights in the Southeast is as improbable as it is inspirational. Turning pro in 2012, Cook rattled off nine straight wins until a hand injury forced him to walk away from the ring in 2018. “I can’t say it was a hard decision because it was a forced decision,” says Cook. Initially, Cook fought through the pain, however, the injury forced him to alter his training regimen affecting his power and his ability to get the knockout. Unable to compete to his high standards, Cook decided to retire. “I broke my hand and my next two fights were decisions. My shots just didn't have the same pop that they had before, because I wasn't able to fight and train at the highest level,” Cook says. “If I couldn't do things the way I've been doing them and couldn't fight at the best of my ability, then I needed to step away. “I was still winning and outboxing guys skill for skill, but I just wasn't able to perform the way I wanted to. I was winning these clear-cut decisions over guys I know I should knock out and just didn't feel right,” adds Cook. “It's like somebody put you on a speedway and then said 'now don't go over 40 miles per hour.’ It's like ‘what am I here for?’" Cook initially retired following a unanimous decision victory over Philip Lars in June 2018 in Tunica, Mississippi. During his three years away from professional boxing, Cook threw himself coaching and mentoring a cadre of young amateur boxers in his native Memphis. He opened a gym and coached two Golden Gloves champions, but has also dedicated himself to being a positive adult role model to the young men he works with every day. “I learned more about myself during that time than I did ever before because I spent so much time trying to teach the small details of boxing to younger guys,” explains Cook. “I wanted to teach kids things that I felt like got neglected when I was younger and be there for them in ways my coaches weren’t,” he adds. “For instance, if I found out one of the boys also plays basketball, then I’m going to tell him, ‘I’m going to come see you play on Saturday,’ and actually show up to support him. Little things like that.” A man of faith with a heart for his community, Cook was able to focus on his spiritual life during those three years away from professional boxing. Cook admits that he had a hard time dealing with the injury-forced retirement emotionally and spiritually. However, since hooking up with new manager DeAndre Brown, also the executive director and pastor of LifeLine To Success - a church and community ministry aimed at transforming people with criminal histories into productive members of society - Cook has deepened his relationship with God and has found additional purpose in his daily life. “When I first had to stop boxing, I’ll be honest, I was mad. I felt like I had spent the better part of 12 years devoted to boxing and it was all taken away,” admits Cook. “Over time it made me appreciate what God’s plan is for me. “Everyone has a gift and for me it’s boxing,” says Cook. “I think you always get blessed when you’re operating in your gift and that’s what I’m trying to do. Boxing is the way for me to play God’s music.” The Cook-Jimenez bout is the co-main event of Fight Night at Austin Peay and is scheduled for eight rounds. The main event features Ty “Short Fuse” Tomlin (12-0) in an eight-round. lightweight match up with Charlie Serrano. Doors open at 5 p.m. CST with the first bout scheduled for 6 p.m. Event Details Fight Night At Austin Peay February 5, 2022 Austin Peay University Winfield Dunn Center 601 College Street Clarksville, TN 37044 Tickets: $20-$40 Click here to purchase tickets  Catching Up With One One Six Boxing Promotions Owner & Operator Brandi McCain If you've been to a One One Six Boxing Promotions event and had a great time, you can thank Brandi McCain. A long-time resident of Gadsden, Alabama, McCain is owner and operator of One One Six Boxing Promotions, currently the only licensed boxing promoter in Alabama, and one of the female boxing promoters in the country. We caught up with Brandi for a Q&A recently to learn more about her interest in boxing, her reputation as one of the fairest promoters around, and her goals for the future of One One Six Boxing Promotions.
How did your interest in boxing begin? I have always loved Boxing! It is a very disciplined sport that tests you mentally and physically. If you are not disciplined and you don’t train you will get your ass kicked. Don’t get me wrong, I like “team” sports, but there is something about 1 on 1 combative action that will reveal the true character of an athlete. What were the circumstances that led you to launch One One Six Boxing Promotions? I had joined Crossroads Boxing Gym for the Boxing Fitness Classes. I started meeting a lot of the fighters that would come in and seeing them spar really brought back the love I have always had for boxing. So, from there, I started going to all of the local amateur and pro boxing shows (at that time, Jay Deas was the only Boxing Promoter in Alabama) then I got licensed as a USA Boxing official. I wanted to help these guys achieve their goals and dreams, and lucky for me, I met Jay Deas. If it wasn’t for Jay, I wouldn’t be doing any of this. He brought Professional Boxing back alive in Alabama with Deontay Wilder. I’m just honored to be part of it. As one of the few female boxing promoters in the country and the only one in Alabama, do you consider yourself a trailblazer in the boxing world? Hmm…not really. I just consider myself a strong female who gets shit done. Many of the boxers who compete in your shows have spoken about their loyalty to you and One One Six Boxing Promotions. How is your treatment of boxers different from other regional boxing promoters? Southern hospitality! That’s what it’s all about. I have the best group of people who help me with everything! There are so many behind the scenes workers. My husband, Jason, is my biggest supporter. I am very grateful to him. I honestly think it’s because of the people I have working with me that makes One One Six Promotion amazing. Everyone loves my assistant, Shelley Roe. She is my right hand! Brian Vaughn is another of my crewmen. He does so much to help! They are all the absolute best! We just always make sure to treat each fighter equally. We don’t care if you are 15-0, or 0-15, if you need a ride to the airport, we will take you! We will make sure you get there safely. As long as you treat me and my crew with respect you will get treated with respect also. Talk about some of the boxers currently signed with One One Six Boxing Promotions and what you think they are capable of accomplishing? I will start with 1) Mike Cook. Mike is from Memphis, Tennessee. I actually used to travel to Tennessee to watch Mike fight, as just a fan in the crowd. I always admired how technical he was in the ring. He is a very disciplined fighter. I can see Mike on a televised card very soon. He is very professional and he has a huge following. It’s a great honor to be his Promoter. He came to me after his very first fight on my card (which was actually his one and only draw) he said he really enjoyed fighting on my card and wanted to come back to the next one. And, it just went from there. I ended up signing Mike as my first Fighter in December 2020. Mike is very easy to get along with and work with. He knows the game and he knows exactly what he wants. He has become more like family to me. 2) Shaquille Cameron, my Gadsden, Alabama boy. Although Shaquille is just entering his second year of professional boxing, he has already demonstrated some of the top things I look for in a fighter. Shaquille is from Crossroads Boxing Gym, so I have known him for a few years. He is a very humble guy, keeps to himself & he stays out of trouble. I watched him fight in the amateurs and knew he was ready to be a pro. He is very devoted to his coach, Phillip Jones, and that’s one thing I also admire about him. We are going to keep building his record in 2022 and see where it takes us. Shaquille will be someone to keep your eye on for sure; he is a powerhouse! He will eventually make his way to the top, I can almost guarantee that. 3) Saben Cura: Saben is from Pensacola, Florida, and he is something else. You see him all clean cut and dressed up with his glasses on, then the bell rings and you are like “who is this kid?” The crowd loves to watch Saben fight. I have been watching him for a year. He has been on a One One Six Card five times from between December 2020 and October 20021. He comes with strong family support, and his dad in his corner. The Curas are a wonderful family. I can’t wait to see what 2022 brings for him, he will definitely accomplish greatness. My thing is, when signing fighters, I have to watch them for a year. I want to see how they respond to different circumstances that professional boxing brings. Whether it is a win, loss, a draw, an injury, a no-show opponent, etc. All of these things can bring out different sides in a fighter. You can’t just sign someone you have never seen fight or someone you have never seen react to certain circumstances . I want to make sure they remain professional in the sport and faithful to the promotion. And, all of the fighters I have signed and done just that. What are your short-term and long-term goals for the future of One One Six Boxing Promotions? Short term: keep hustling. Always strive to be bigger and better, but always remain humble. Long term: Hell, I’m just trying to get through today!  TOMLIN SCHEDULED TO FIGHT CHARLIE SERRANO AT AUSTIN PEAY UNIVERSITY, FEBRUARY 5 By Loyd McIntosh
One One Six Boxing Promotions is proud to announce Ty “Short Fuse” Tomlin will fight in the main event of Fight Night At Austin Peay. Ranked 30th in the nation among lightweights, Tomlin is scheduled to face Charlie Serrano on Saturday, February 5 on the campus of Austin Peay University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Coming into the bout with a record of 12-0 - eight wins by knockout - Tomlin looks to extend his current record against a quality opponent in Serrano, a 31-year-old veteran from Tampa, Florida, with a record of 16-6-2. Known for his power and ability to defeat his opponents by knockout, Tomlin has focused his training on his footwork and agility since his last fight in August 2020, a fifth-round technical knockout of Ira Terry at the Oak Grove Racing and Gaming Hotel in Oak Grove, Kentucky. “I've been doing less than weight training for this fight,” says Tomlin. “I've been working on a lot of bodyweight stuff and really working on my foot speed, so expect a faster, quicker, sharper version of me in February.” Six of his eight knockouts and technical knockouts have come within the first two rounds, a statement of the natural power Tomlin possesses. However, Tomlin and his father and trainer Darryl Tomlin realize he needs to develop into a more well-rounded boxer as his career progresses. “I've always been known for my power and that comes naturally to me,” says Tomlin, “but when I put the speed and precision on it, it's going to be a beautiful thing to watch. “I'm going to be getting more power out of my legs and things like that, but my trainers want me to be fresh,” Tomlin adds. “They want my arms and my shoulders to be fresh for days when I'm punching, and they want me to be faster and more precise in the ring. So, a little less weight and then a little more speed training I think it's all going to come together and be a great product." Tomlin considers himself a pressure fighter with the ability to break his opponents down during the course of the bout, drawing frequent comparisons to the late-great Arturo Gatti a former IBF junior lightweight and WBC super lightweight titleholder. “I go to the body very well. I'm always there for a fight and always show up no matter what the case. I'm not afraid to take shots, although that can be either a good or a bad thing,” Tomlin says. “For this fight, I just need to focus on getting better as a total boxer, improving my speed, controlling the distance, breaking the guy down, and hopefully getting that knockout.” At just 22 years of age, Tomlin has achieved in young career since turning pro in May 2019. However, Tomlin and his team are developing his career gradually, focusing on developing Tomlin’s skills and preparing him for a larger audience over time. “As far as my short-term goals go, I definitely want an away fight. We've had a couple of home fights now and my promoter Lou Dibella and I have talked about going to places like New York and eventually Las Vegas and getting me on some of these bigger cards in front of a national audience. I feel like my skills are really starting to reach that level,” says Tomlin. “As far as long-term goals, we want to get on some big cards, get ranked within the organizations, and eventually compete for some titles,” Tomlin adds. “I know I'm young and I've got a lot of things to work on, but I continue to get better every day and it won't be long before I am on a world-class level." Tomlin’s bout with Serrano will be the main event of Fight Night at Austin Peay located less than an hour from Tomlin’s hometown of Ashland City, Tennessee. The event is promoted by One One Six Boxing Promotions, owned and operated by Brandi McCain based in Gadsden, Alabama. McCain, Alabama’s only female boxing promoter and one of the few nationwide, has developed a solid reputation in the boxing community for her fair treatment of boxers and for the quality of One One Six’s live events. Promoting shows mostly throughout Alabama, One One Six held an event in Memphis in October 2021 and is eyeing Tennessee as a state that is poised to be a big-time boxing locale, a vision shared by the Tomlin camp. “Brandi has always been a big fan of mine and we were able to go to some of her shows and see what she had to offer. She puts on great shows and that's something we definitely like being a part of,” Tomlin says. “Brandi came to us and offered us some things that we couldn't really refuse. She wanted to come closer to our home and put on bigger shows and that's what my whole team has been trying to do - bring big-time boxing to Tennessee." “I have been a fan of Ty’s for a while and I am thrilled to have him fighting on a One One Six Boxing Promotions card,” says McCain. “Not only is he a great fighter, but he is also a great person, and I am looking forward to seeing him fight in front of a great crowd at Austin Peay on February 5.” Event Details Fight Night At Austin Peay February 5, 2022 Austin Peay University Winfield Dunn Center 601 College Street Clarksville, TN 37044 Tickets: $20-$40 Click here to purchase tickets  By Loyd McIntosh
Pell City, Alabama - Nicholas “Baby Boy” Adams won his second career professional fight in stunning fashion in front of a boisterous home crowd Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the CEPA Building at Pell City High School. Adams, a 25-year-old super-middleweight, defeated Wilson, North Carolina’s Joshuan Cox, in a first-round knockout in a fight that was never in doubt from the opening bell. “I knew he wasn't getting out of the first round as soon as we touched gloves, really,” said Adams in a post-fight interview. “I was looking in his eyes and it was like I was looking right through him like he wasn’t all there. I thought ‘I don’t think he’s ready for what I’ve got.’” Coming into the fight, Adams and his trainer, Martin Juarez of Juarez Boxing in Irondale, felt confident in the training regimen put in place after Adams’ debut fight in July against Keith Criddell. The focus was on improving Adam’s cardiovascular fitness, a deficiency that nearly led to his defeat last summer before rallying in the fourth round to knockout Criddell. In the months since his debut, Adams ran three miles every day and Juarez trained his pupil for an eight-round fight, twice the number of rounds scheduled for the bout with Cox. “What I learned in my first fight is that you can be mentally prepared all you want to, but if your legs aren't in shape it doesn't matter,” said Adams during a pre-fight interview. “I’ve put in the hard work and preparation for this fight and I think I’ve graduated from chicken legs to rooster legs. They’re ready to carry me four rounds tonight.” To the degree that Adams was over-prepared for the fight, his opponent was apparently under-prepared. At the Friday weigh-in at Jumbo’s Burgers, Wings & More, Cox weighed in at 174 pounds, ten pounds heavier than Adams and six-to-eight pounds over the agreed-upon weight of 166 pounds. Despite the significant weight difference, Jaurez and Adams believed the advantage was firmly in their corner. “I have no concerns at all,” said Juarez. “What this says to me is he lacks dedication and training. We're ready for him.” “Apparently he had a really good flight on the way to Birmingham because he put ten pounds on. I hope he enjoyed his flight,” said Adams. “Anyway, he weighed in overweight, but we're still going to put on a good show for the crowd tonight!” The first bout of the second half of Logan Martin Rumble III, promoted by One One Six Boxing Promotions, Adams emerged from the locker room to thunderous applause there to support the hometown hero. Wearing black trunks and black shoes, Adams was the aggressor from the opening bell, working his left jab to Cox’s body setting up a flurry of shots to the head throughout the first round. Tactically, working the body was a point of strategy during training sessions with Juarez. “Everybody wants to be a headhunter,” Adams said. “One of the best quotes (Juarez) has taught me is ‘go to the body and the head will follow.’” At just over a minute into the first round, Adams connected with a left hook to the head before unleashing a flurry of body shots forcing Cox into the corner and eventually to the canvas, stumbling himself in the process. Cox rose to his feet a split second before referee Coby Dodson could complete the ten count. Just 30 seconds later, Adams again landed a vicious left hand to Cox’s temple, worked the body with a blur of body shots, and crumpled Cox into the corner, this time for good. His second knockout in as many fights, Adams improved his professional record to 2-0 but acknowledges he’s still learning how to pace himself in the ring. Recognizing he, once again, was in danger of expending too much energy too son, Adams forced himself to slow down and focus on the fight plan drawn up by Jaurez. “I don't think I so much as slowed down as I composed myself,” Adams said shortly after the fight. “Last time I didn't know where or what to throw, but this time I knew what to do. I just had to regroup and listen and follow the game plan.” Adams will take some time off to rest following the fight and will evaluate opportunities for his next fight which he believes will be some time in early 2022. |
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