Marcus Oliveira

Light Heavyweight
Topeka, Kansas
14-0-1(11 KO's)
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The excitement of the light heavyweight division has always been rooted in its unique blend of the kind of fight-ending knockout power you see in the heavyweights, mixed with the speed and combination punching of middleweight fighters. That explosive mixture is exactly the kind of presence that light heavyweight Marcus Oliveira brings to the ring.

With an extensive amateur background consisting of over 200 fights, Oliveira entered the professional ranks a step ahead of the competition and is anxious to establish a reputation as a fighter to keep an eye on. That desire to make an impression and put his past experience to work is what makes Oliveira exciting to watch every time he steps through the ropes. His will to win and his passion to leave an indelible impression on the fans comes out in a fighting style that generates electricity from the first bell to the last. Marcus has been blessed with a natural athletic ability and keen sense of how to size his opponent up, break them down and get them out of there when the time is right.

Originally from Keshena, Wisconsin, Marcus has now found a training headquarters and home in Mayetta, Kansas where, as a member of the Menomonee Tribe, he is raising his family and building a fan base. His heritage has not only made Marcus a popular attraction among his Native-American supporters, but also among those boxing purists who love to see his command of sound boxing fundamentals and the guarantee of plenty of action every time he fights.

As one of boxing’s rising prospects, Marcus Oliveira is determined to make a statement to those who are watching and send a clear message to others in the division that his climb only leads to one place and that’s at the top of the Light Heavyweight division.

Melinda Cooper

Bantamweight
Las Vegas, Nevada
19-0-0 (11KOs)
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Las Vegas, the "boxing capital of the world", is also home to one of the top female fighters in the entire nation. Aside from an impressive amatuer ledger, Melinda also holds the distinction of being the youngest woman ever to be granted a boxing license by the prestigious Nevada State Athletic Commission, Since that time, this taented fighter has wasted no time in establishing herself as a "force to be reckoned with" in the boxing arena.

Aside from a dominating presence in the ring, Melinda has been featured in several nationally- recognized magazines, including Girls Life, Teen and World Boxing. Her personality and striking good looks coupled with a strong foundation and solid boxing skills has made her a crowd favorite in her Las Vegas community and a popular feature on nationally televised boxing programs.

From the beginning of her professional career, a few short years ago, Melinda's career and obvious potential have been rapidly unfolding in front of boxing fans everywhere. While some fighters prefer to develop the necessary skills beyond the watchful and sometimes critical eye of the public, Melinda's maturity and advanced skills put her right in the middle of boxing's spotlight from the very start. To some the bright lights would be intimidating, but for this poised and professional prizefighter, its' nothing compared to the glare of the Las Vegas Strip. So, even in a city that's synonymous with glitz, glamour and gambling, it's a safe bet that Melinda Cooper holds the winning hand in the future of women's boxing.

Spencer Ward

Kansas City, Missouri
132 lbs.
Amateur

Although Father and Son teams have historically fallen under the scrutiny for their lack of "balance" and objective view of the fighter's ability, there have been exceptions where this unique combination has proven to be magical. The Trinidads, the O'Gradys, the Benitez' have proven that they were and are exceptions to the rule that; the complexities of a family don't mix with boxing. Make no mistake about it, this is one of those exceptions. There's no doubt where the loyalties are in this relationship and that both boxer and trainer have a unique bond and a clear understanding what it will take to rise to the next level... together.

Spencer's amazing maturity and work ethic, mixed together with his total coach-ability, demonstrates strength of character seldom seen at his early stage of a boxer's career. It is also what is making him an exciting prospect to watch every time he gets in the ring.

Spencer's immediate goal is to improve each time out and progress toward Olympic Gold. Typically this might sound like a lofty, premature ambition, but after watching only flashes of this young man in the ring... you'll see just exactly what the future of boxing looks like. His awareness of what is going on between the ropes and grasp of the sport are evident and the total belief he has in himself is contagious.

At only nineteen years of age, Spencer is breaking barriers and making his own rules for what is possible and what is predestination. What he is able to accomplish inside the boxing ring is a foregone conclusion... all that's uncertain is which road he will take to get there.

Ryan Ellul

Jr. Welterweight
Las Vegas, Nevada
4-1-0 (1 KO's)
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Italian fighters like Willie Pep, Jake LaMotta and Rocky Marciano were known for their relentless, blood and guts fighting styles. Up-an-coming Junior Welterweight, Ryan Ellul is ready to carry the old world traits of his predecessors and is driven to continue an ancestral legacy that has produced some of boxing's greatest champions.

Ellul was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where he trains with an intensity to learn and propensity to please that makes him a perfect professional prospect. Ellul is the type of fighter who quietly goes to work in the ring and in the gym. While other fighters are talking trash, making bold predictions and generating hype, Ellul is all business. That type of focus and inner fire to succeed is what you look for in aspiring champions and it's easy to see in this young man. His drive, intensity and unwavering focus make him a favorite among boxing purists, but it's that infectious smile you see, when his arm is raised in victory, that just makes fans and observers alike want to root for this kid to win it all.