Joey Dawejko looking to shine on Sat night in Bethlehem

[philly]

Philadelphia, PA (March 2, 2016)-- This Saturday night at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, rising heavyweight contender Joey "The Tank" Dawejko (16-4-2, 9 KO's) will be back in action when he takes on Ytalo Perea in a scheduled 8-round bout that will be part of the non-televised card before a stacked SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® event.

Dawejko vs Perea will be streamed Live on GFL.TV beginning at 6:45 ET.

Dawejko is happy to be fighting near his Philadelphia, PA but the 25 year-old and his Club 1957 Management of Mark Cipparone believe that Dawejko will soon have another opportunity in front of the television cameras.

In his last bout, which was televised on ShoBox, on August 28th 2015, Dawejko annihilated Natu Visinia in just 75 seconds . In fact Dawejko, in his last 7outings has destroyed 6 of his last opponents each ending brutally in 1st round KO's.

"I know that it won't be long before Joey has a high profile fight. He has been entirely focused on his boxing career and training in Los Angeles with Buddy McGirt,"said Dawejko's manager Mark Cipparone of Club 1957 Management. "Joey has made dramatic improvements in every aspect and is now truly ready for the top opposition. Not only does Joey have the most exciting thing fans want to see, "KO Power & dynamite in both hands", but he also has an elite boxing IQ and when combined with his quick movement it is easy to see why 'The Tank' is such a problem in the division."

"We fortunately have been in negotiations with several top promoters in the business after the ShoBox win, but right now Joey is a promotion free agent. Too many promoters have been challenged in this business of boxing when it comes to getting the job done, with even their top prospects, so as a manager who wants great things for his fighters it becomes a complicated task for all parties to agree."

"Here is what I know, Joey is a very explosive and talented fighter and to say that he is marketable is an understatement. In a nutshell his brand has a value and there is no doubt that very soon one of those top promoters will step in and equal his value with an acceptable promotional agreement. Until then "The Tank" will keep racking up points with every fight that no doubt will continue to increase his marketability in every measure.. Remember he is only 25 and in the Heavy Weight division he is still a baby! "

"I have no doubt in my mind that I am one of the top Heavyweights in the division and hopefully after Saturday I will get that fight that will put me in position for a major fight," said Dawejko. "Honestly I see these guys that I can easily beat ranked above me and somehow getting opportunities, but that only motivates me even more."

"This fight here is the most important fight of my life and I know it. A lot of eyes will be at the Sands. In fact every fight I have from now on is the most important fight of my life. I have made way too many sacrifices to be where and I am not playing around with anyone! I will get the job done, the fans will love me and I will continue to give everything I have until I am World Champ! "

Club 1957 Management was founded in 2013 by local businessman Mark Cipparone. Cipparone is the owner of the widely successful and popular Rocco's Collision. Since the formation of Club 1957 Management he has guided the careers of some the top fighters in the country. Currently he manages Heavyweight Joey Dawejko, Welterweight Raymond Serrano,Jr. Lightweight Tevin Farmer & Jr. Welterweight Emanuel Taylor

[Tony1244]

Wow. SHOWTIME AGAIN refuses to televise the Heavyweight fight while AGAIN fans create a Heavyweight Thread.

When will SHOWTIME EVER Learn?

Probably Never

[PsychoGamerTwo]

Wow. SHOWTIME AGAIN refuses to televise the Heavyweight fight while AGAIN fans create a Heavyweight Thread.

When will SHOWTIME EVER Learn?

Probably Never

Why would they show this garbage?

[Tony1244]

Wow. SHOWTIME AGAIN refuses to televise the Heavyweight fight while AGAIN fans create a Heavyweight Thread.

When will SHOWTIME EVER Learn?

Probably Never

Why would they show this garbage?

Why not? They show a lot of garbage. They should show the garbage people talk about.

[Ilya Muromets]

They put the junk fights of no interest on and the fights on the card they don't show are the interesting ones - Khytrov and Dawejko. Typical.

[diddy]

Antoine Douglas is actually fighting a live body. Of course they're gonna show that fight. And Julian Williams is a future world champ.

Dawekjo and Khytrov are fighting trashmen. And Dawejko is a journeyman. Khytrov doesn't have anywhere near Williams' talent so that's why Williams gets shown.

[krackle]

Perea is in the same sort of situation that Dawejko was earlier in his career. I think this is an interesting match and I hope there will be fotage to be able to gauge the progress (if any) of youngster Perea.

[JMac]

Get the W Joey and keep going!

[funso banjo baby]

two very awkward fighters. much better than their records suggest.

that's obvious with joey but also perea is a good little fighter...always in good fight

[diddy]

Draw for Dawejko. Not a good a look as a -3000 favorite. But not at all surprising either.

[sweetviolenturge]

Unfortunately, in somewhat typical fashion Dawejko showed up out of shape, gassed in the late rounds & was fortunate to escape with a draw.
Too bad, the guy has talent & power, but just can't seem to put it together.

[diddy]

He can't seem to stop eating cheesesteaks.

[reggaereggae]

Unfortunately, in somewhat typical fashion Dawejko showed up out of shape, gassed in the late rounds & was fortunate to escape with a draw.
Too bad, the guy has talent & power, but just can't seem to put it together.

Dawejko is a talented but greedy fat fvcker and repeatedly sabotages himself. Shame. He prefers donuts to a win..."

[Reader1]

Dawejko is a short heavyweight. Khurtsidze is a short middleweight. But Khurtsidze is in great shape and fights nonstop
and like a tank. If Dawejko is to succeed, he should like at how Khurtsidze fought tonight. He has to get in shape. You can't be
gassed after two rounds.

[GilFilmore]

Dawejko is trained by Buddy McGirt. McGirt hasnt been a good trainer for over 10 years. In due time, he will throw in the towel on Dawejko