Witt rose quickly, but was soon down two more times from LaManna flurries. LaManna landed a crisp, right cross midway through the third round that put Witt on the canvas. He thanked them by making dinner for the group Friday night, preparing steak, pork and ribs on a grill. "Witt was tough and very durable, but I think my size (advantage) helped me overpower him."Īfter Friday's weigh-in, Witt returned to a house in Atlantic City he was renting with members of his camp and some other officials. "I sparred with Boots every day and I think it really helped," LaManna said. Earlier this month, Jaron Ennis retained his title with a 10th-round knockout over Roiman Villa in the same Atlantic City ring. It was his first fight working with trainer Derek "Bozy" Ennis, father of IBF welterweight champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis. LaManna, who is ranked Number Four by the WBA, turned in an impressive performance in gaining his sixth straight victory since a first-round knockout loss against WBA champion Erislandy Lara on in Carson, California. "The support I have in Atlantic City is phenomenal. "The crowd was awesome and electrifying," Figueroa said. Lentz, who owns and operates a mixed martial arts studio in Mays Landing, also had a sizeable group of backers. All six of his bouts have been on the Boardwalk. So did Figueroa, a Holy Spirit High School Graduate and former member of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol. LaManna, a Millvile High School graduate who has fought 22 times on the Boardwalk during his 12-year pro career, had a large group of supporters. The card was staged by Millville-based Rising Star Promotions, which LaManna owns, in conjunction with the Atlantic City Sports Commission. An enthusiastic crowd of about 1,500 watched the action inside Boardwalk Hall's Adrian Phillips Ballroom.
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