Damon McCreary looking to upset undefeated Jarrell Miller next Thursday night at LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theater

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BROOKLYN (May 28, 2015) - On Thursday night, June 4, Dmitry Salita's Star of David Promotions will bring it's Brooklyn Brawl series to LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theater with a terrific night of boxing.


In the main event, undefeated Heavyweight Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller (12-0-1, 10 KO's) will risk his undefeated mark when he takes on Damon McCreary (15-4, 11 KO's) in a bout scheduled for 8 rounds.


McCreary has been training hard in Detroit as Miller will be his 4th consecutive and 7th overall undefeated opponent.


He has previously been in with current WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder as well as Jordan Shimmell, Ali Mansour and Charles Martin.


"My training has been excellent. I feel great. I know what I have going against me," said McCreary.


In Miller, McCreary will be facing a guy who stands about 6'4" and checks in around 260 lbs. McCreary has been preparing for that with regular sparring against huge men.


"I know he is a big guy. I been sparring with guys who stand about 6'8" and 6'9". I know Miller is young, hungry and a puncher. His skills are OK but he hasn't fought at the level I have been at."


McCreary has been a pro since 1998 and he feels that could be a big factor in his favor.


"My experience is a huge factor. I know up until the last couple years that he has been an MMA fighter. I just hope he doesn't kick me or put me in a headlock." quipped McCreary.


Despite being 41 years-old, McCreary is confident that a win in New York will catapult him into some great opportunities.


"I have a few years left in me. This win will get me a bigger fight. It is great to fight in New York. I have fought in Los Angeles and Chicago but I have to treat this as just another fight."


Because of the his past opponents, McCreary is giving himself a great shot to pull the upset.


"I am from Detroit. I am a soldier who won't back down and I am coming to win. By the grace of god, I can pull the upset and further my career."


In the 8-round co-feature, Dimash Niyazov (7-0-3, 4 KO's) of Staten Island, NY takes on Ariel Duran (8-7-1, 5 KO's) of Queens, NY in a Jr. Welterweight bout.


In 6-round bouts:


Steven Martinez (15-2, 12 KO's) of Bronx, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Super Welterweight bout.


Akil Auguste (6-1, 5 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will fight Quincy Brown (1-2, 1 KO) of Millbrook, AL in a Middleweight bout.


In 4-round bouts:


Steve Geffrard (10-2, 7 KO's) of Miami, FL will battle Eric George (3-9) of Niagara Falls, NY in a Cruiserweight bout.


Bakhtiyar Eyubov (5-0, 5 KO's) of Almaty, Kazakhstan will take on Jason Thompson (5-9-4, 4 KO's) of New York in a Super Welterweight bout.


Dewayne Zeigler (4-0-1, 4 KO's) of Montgomery, AL will fight Jeremy Graves (0-4) of Niagara Falls, NY in a Lightweight bout.


Julian Sosa (1-0) of Brooklyn, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.


Super Bantamweight Michael Stoute of Long Island, NY will make his pro debut against an opponent to be named.


Tickets for the event are on sale and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.


PEC was launched in April by Barclays Center developer Bruce Ratner and Onexim Sports and Entertainment, with all business operations overseen by Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. PEC and LIU Brooklyn announced recently that LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, located at Flatbush and DeKalb Avenues on the LIU Brooklyn campus, will focus on booking emerging talent. LIU Brooklyn Paramount will soon undergo a 24-month renovation and will host more than 120 events annually.


ABOUT STAR OF DAVID PROMOTIONS
Star of David Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature the brightest prospects, as well as seasoned pugilists, in and around the New York City area. Viewers have enjoyed watching Star of David fighters in recent years on Spike TV, ESPN2, MSG, and Universal Sports Network. Please visit www.Salitapromotions.com for more information.

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