Showdown in St. Joseph draws near
By: Zac Scott
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (KQTV)-- Local boxers are preparing for a popular "Showdown" at East Hills Mall.
The "Showdown N Joetown IV" features 10 amateur bouts and six professional bouts, including Dakota Amy and Jacob Thrall, who will be fighting to see who will stay undefeated.
The fighters will check into Tipps Sports Bar for medical checks and to see their opponent for the first time before the event.
Showdown N Joetown IV Promoter, John Carden, has been promoting fights in St. Joseph for almost 20 years.
Carden shared how he set up his latest fight card, or boxing lineup. Carden also said the Showdown competition had been building up before fight night.
"It's an excellent opportunity to see the up-and-comers, because it is a Pro-Am (professional and amateur fights) show," said Carden. "Dakota Polly is coming back. He hasn't fought for a while here in town. Katelyn Radtka is making her debut. She's somebody that I've known of for quite some time. Her background is primarily in MMA, but she's fighting a girl out of South Dakota, so that should be a very, very exciting, entertaining fight.
Carden said spectators and fans will be able to see some pretty good bouts.
"As far as competitiveness, this is probably the most, if not one of the most, competitive cards I've put on here," said Carden.
Amateur bouts will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the East Hills Mall. Professional bouts will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the East Hills Mall.
