Kurt Scoby, a 30-year-old lightweight fighter from Duarte, California, is making waves in the boxing world. With a professional record of 17-1 (15 KOs), Scoby is known for his heavy-handed style and impressive knockout streak. He now resides in Pennsylvania but trains out of Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn.
Recent Developments
Boxing Insider Promotions is set to return to Sony Hall in New York’s Times Square. One of the main attractions is Kurt Scoby, who will headline the event against Alex Martin. The matches will air on tape delay on SNY, the home of Broadway Boxing for eighteen years, available in 14 million homes in the NY Metropolitan region and beyond.
Scoby vs. Martin
Scoby faced Alex Martin in the main event. At the weigh-in, Kurt Scoby weighed in at 146lbs for his eight-round bout against Alex Martin, who was slightly lighter at 145.8lbs. The fight was put together just a week ago, and could potentially offer a tricky style matchup for Scoby.
Scoby is riding a four-fight knockout streak, while the 36-year-old southpaw Martin is coming off an upset decision win in July over popular Philadelphia-based boxer Daiyaan Butt.
Other Fighters on the Card
Several other notable fighters are also featured on the card:
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- George Arias: Weighed in at 229.4lbs. Arias, 33, of the Bronx, is aiming to end a two-fight winless streak following a third-round stoppage loss to Jared Anderson in 2023 and a draw against Skylar Lacy in 2024.
- Earl Newman: Came in at 252.8lbs. Newman, 34, has lost his past four bouts dating back to 2017.
- Donte Layne: The 22-year-old Layne weighed 169lbs. Layne will put his 7-0 (6 KOs) record on the line against Mirady Lubanzadio Zola, a Congo-born, Canal Winchester, Ohio-based boxer.
- Mirady Lubanzadio Zola: The 30-year-old Zola weighed 168lbs.
- Nadim Salloum: Weighed 169.8lbs. Salloum has a record of 13-2 (7 KOs).
- Andres Martinez: Weighed 170.4lbs. Martinez is 5-4 (3 KOs).
- Armando Barbier: Weighed 147.6lbs. Barbier is 2-0 (1 KO).
- Ricardo Jimenez: Weighed 146.2lbs. Jimenez is 0-2-1.
Nadim Salloum: The Unpredictable
Nadim Salloum, known as “The Unpredictable,” is a super middleweight with a record of 13-2 with seven KO’s. A native of Jounieh, Lebanon, he is the first professional boxer from Lebanon and a five-time national super middleweight champion.
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Fight Card Details
After a week in which Boxing Insider Promotions’ show lost one of its biggest attractions, there were thankfully no other fallouts at Thursday’s weigh-in.
Here's a summary of the fighters and their weights for the event:
| Fighter | Weight (lbs) | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Scoby | 146 | 17-1 (15 KOs) |
| Alex Martin | 145.8 | 19-8 (6 KOs) |
| George Arias | 229.4 | 18-1-1 (7 KOs) |
| Earl Newman | 252.8 | 10-4-1 (7 KOs) |
| Donte Layne | 169 | 7-0 (6 KOs) |
| Mirady Lubanzadio Zola | 168 | 5-3-1 (2 KOs) |
| Nadim Salloum | 169.8 | 13-2 (7 KOs) |
| Andres Martinez | 170.4 | 5-4 (3 KOs) |
| Armando Barbier | 147.6 | 2-0 (1 KO) |
| Ricardo Jimenez | 146.2 | 0-2-1 |
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