WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 2
A BATTLE FOR NUMBER 1
7.14.12

Harley "The Sandman" Kilfian (9-11, 8 KO's) and Al "The Haitian Temptation" Sands (5-1, 5 KO's) meet this Saturday night in an important Minnesota Cruiserweight division showdown. Kilfian is currently rated number 1 in the recently released Minnesota Combative Sports Commission's monthly state rankings. Sands is right behind at number 3. The scheduled co-main event of "Welcome to the Jungle 2" at Black Bear Casino should prove to be an exciting fight and an interesting clash that matches a battle tested veteran (Kilfian) against a young gun trying to make a statement (Sands).

Al Sands sees this fight as an opportunity to stand out in Minnesota by taking on the 20 bout veteran Kilfian.
"By getting past Harley I think I deserve to be ranked #1 in Minnesota" said Sands when asked his thoughts on facing a fighter with Kilfian's experience.

Sands has shown athleticism and power in his previous bouts with all five wins coming by way of knockout. Kilfian's wins have come in similar fashion with all but one of his wins coming by knockout. Although Kilfian has seen several different weight divisions to get fights around the country, he says he is ready to compete from here on out at the weight that made him a name in the Midwest.

" I am done killing myself by dropping weight to get fights" said Kilfian. "I am staying at Cruiserweight because that is where I feel strongest and winning this fight will show everyone I really am #1 in Minnesota."

The 33 year old Kilfian started boxing at age 17 in Reno, NV and had 45 amateur fights. Among his amateur accomplishments are two Nevada Golden Gloves titles; one in 1997 and another in 2001.
Sands, 25, started his boxing career much later, walking into the gym the summer of 2008. In his short career Sands captured the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves championship in under 20 total fights. Following his return from the nationals Sands decided to take his skills to the professional ranks.
Kilfian, as a cruiserweight, defeated James Taylor in 2007 avenging his first defeat in his debut by winning by KO. But it is his two wins over Marty Lindquist and his most recent knockout victory over Tim Taggart that standout most for Kilfian. Al Sands will be using this fight to try for his first big time local win to make a statement.

Kilfian: "I've always been a fighter. I don't back down from anyone. When I step in the ring I come to fight. I don't look at records when I fight. I just come to fight! I fight for my family. It's all for them."

Sands: "Fighting Harley is definitely a step in the right direction. He's got much more experience than me and he's boxed many big names. I'm excited to fight in front of my home crowd and Harley is a boxer that will force me to work hard. I'm ready."

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