DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHT PHENOM KOBA GOGOLADZE

21/09/2004

DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHT PHENOM KOBA GOGOLADZE

MAKES NEW YORK DEBUT ON BROADWAY BOXING PRESENTED BY MOHEGAN SUN SERIES ON THURS. NIGHT, SEPT. 30, AT THE MANHATTAN CENTER

Undefeated lightweight sensation  Koba "Cobra" Gogoladze (15-0, 7 KOs), has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with DiBella Entertainment, it was announced today by DBE president Lou DiBella.

Fighting out of Philadelphia, PA, Gogoladze will appear in the co-feature of the fifth installment Broadway Boxing Series Presented By Mohegan Sun on Thursday night, September 30, at the Manhattan Center (311 West 34th Street) in New York City.

Gogoladze, an amateur prodigy, has posted a sensational 15-0 record with seven wins by way of knockout during his five-year pro career. He has held the WBF International Lightweight Title, and the WBO and NABO Super Featherweight Titles.

"Koba is one of the top fighters in his weight class," said DiBella, "and we look forward to promoting him in a championship fight. New York fight fans will enjoy his exciting style."

The southpaw, who originally hails from the Republic of Georgia, will square off against Marteze Logan (14-9, 2 KOs), of Covington TN.

The Broadway Boxing cards, increasingly growing in popularity, originate from venues in the five boroughs, the greater New York Metropolitan Tri-State area, and Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Mohegan Sun is the series site sponsor. Turner Construction, HBO and Gallagher's Steak House are among the other sponsors.

Tickets are priced at $75, $50, $35 with special VIP floor tickets also available, call DiBella Entertainment at 212-947-2577 to order.