Travis Kauffman returns to ShoBox on May 1st
Published March 30, 2009 by Martin Bean
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman returns to the nationally televised spotlight on May 1 at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA. The fight will air on the Showtime series ShoBox: The Next Generation. Kauffman will face an opponent to be named in the broadcast opener alongside prospects Luis Carlos Abregu and Marvin Quintero. The show will be promoted by Gary Shaw Productions.
"I'm excited that Showtime is having me back," says Kauffman, 16-0 (13 KO), of Reading, PA. "I enjoy being in the spotlight. I train my butt off whether I'm on TV or off so I'm always ready to put forth my best effort."
Kauffman's first appearance on ShoBox came against once-beaten Malachy Farrell, also at the Chumash Casino. The two big men dueled it out for three, exhilarating rounds, fighting at a pace more customary to boxers 100 pounds lighter than them. Kauffman became the first person to knock down and knock out the durable giant.
"It was my first TV fight and I got a little over-excited. But I took care of business early, and I plan to take care of business on May 1."
Kauffman has fought twice since then, dominating his opponents with his natural punching power. His last fight, a first round knockout win, came against Cliff Couser, who had previously knocked out world title challengers Monte Barrett and James "Quick" Tillis.
"I believe every fight I get better. I'm two fights better than I was the last time people saw me."
Though only 23-years-old, Kauffman is a mature, well-spoken young man with his priorities in the proper perspective. His ultimate goal is to bring the heavyweight gold back to the United States. First he must clear this next hurdle.
"I have to stay disciplined and focused. You gotta live a clean life in this business. I'm a father of two with a newborn who is a month and a half. This is the life I have to live to provide for my family. I was always told 'If you put your mind to something, you can move mountains.'
I believe I can move mountains.
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