DKP SIGNS HEAVYWEIGHT CARL DAVIS

Press Release: Don King has announced the signing of 6’5’ power punching heavyweight Carl Davis of Chicago to a promotional contract.  Managed by A-Team Boxing, Davis will face Jermell Barnes this Friday, March 28th at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.  “Big, bad Carl Davis,” King said.  “He's a world class puncher from a world class city with world class fans.  Fans love knock out power in their heavyweight champions and if Carl keeps it up, he's getting fast tracked to his shot at the heavyweight title.” Davis and Tavoris Cloud (17-0, 16 KOs), share a bill of outstanding fights at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.  Cloud faces Mike Wood (19-6-1, 11 KOs) in a regional light heavyweight title bout.  Davis (10-2, 8 KOs) faces Jermell Barnes (18-15-2, 4 KOs) over 8 rounds.  A natural athlete, Davis played football in Hamilton, Ontario in the Canadian Football League and briefly in the Arena League, but returned to Chicago after suffering an injury. Davis turned to boxing as a form of rehab.  Soon after, he entered the super heavyweight division of the Chicago Golden Gloves tournament where he knocked out all four opponents to win the title.  Davis won the Chicago Golden Gloves twice before turning professional. Tickets are available from TicketMaster.com, Aragon.com or from the 8 Count Productions office at 312/226-5800.