http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/travis_kauffman/75851 Recent articles about Travis Kauffman en-us This past Friday in Memphis, Heavyweight Travis “GW Hope” Kauffman returned to the ring with a second round destruction over Willie Perryman. Kauffman, 27 years old of Reading, PA dominated the first round and scored what looked like a knockdown in round one but somehow the referee ruled a low blow. In round two, Kauffman landed a hard right that was followed by a left hook that sent Perryman for the count and the bout was ended at 2:28 of round two. “I am happy to be back in the ring,” said Kauffman. “It’s time to move on to bigger and better things. I am now 24-1 with 18 knockouts and I want to step it up behind me.  I have a great promotional team behind me in Greg Cohen Promotions and they will move me the right way.  I am now ranked number fourteen by the WBA so I am looking at (champion) Alexander Povetkin or someone of that caliber.” “My fans want me to rematch Tony Grano and of course I would like to redeem myself.” Said Kauffman’s father/trainer Marshall Kauffman, “It’s grea Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:03:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/travis_kauffman_returns_with_big_ko_win_ready_to_move_up_the_heavyweight_rankings/12953815 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/travis_kauffman_returns_with_big_ko_win_ready_to_move_up_the_heavyweight_rankings/12953815 Travis Kauffman returns with big KO win, ready to move up the heavyweight rankings http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/travis_kauffman_returns_with_big_ko_win_ready_to_move_up_the_heavyweight_rankings/12953815 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of exciting Reading, Pennsylvania, heavyweight Travis Kauffman (23-1, 17 KOs) to a promotional agreement. 27-year-old Kauffman is currently riding high on a five-fight winning streak and picked up the World Boxing Federation Intercontinental heavyweight title by knocking out respected hard-punching veteran Chris Koval. "Travis is another diamond in the rough that we have a special knack for developing," said promoter Greg Cohen. "We're looking forward to working with him and helping him attain his lifelong dream of winning the Heavyweight Title." The former number-one ranked American amateur heavyweight, Kauffmann is trained by his father, Marshall, who rose to prominence from his work with former welterweight contender Kermit Cintron. "Travis has the people in place and now has the representation to punch a big dent in the heavyweight division. This is notice to the big man's divisi... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:36:22 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/heavyweight_travis_kauffman_signs_with_greg_cohen/12421765 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/heavyweight_travis_kauffman_signs_with_greg_cohen/12421765 Heavyweight Travis Kauffman signs with Greg Cohen http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/heavyweight_travis_kauffman_signs_with_greg_cohen/12421765 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Even after a decade in this business, which includes more than 30 professional bouts, Elvin Ayala doesn’t mind starting from scratch every now and then. “People say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but I’m not a dog – I’m a wolf,” said Ayala, the reigning World Boxing Council U.S. National Boxing Council (WBC USNBC) middleweight champion and 20th-ranked middleweight in the world from New Haven, Conn., whose nickname is “The Lycan.” “I’m open to learning.” As he prepares for his upcoming fight on Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Ayala (25-5-1, 11 KOs) is now working with head trainer Marshall Kauffman – his second new trainer within the past year since signing with Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports. Kauffman, who’s based out of Ayala’s hometown of Reading, Pa., at King’s Gym (an acronym for Kids In Need Of Guidance), has trained several notable fighters through the years, including his own son, former national Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:17:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/elvin_ayala_an_old_dog_learning_new_tricks_ready_for_jesus_gonzales_on_july_21/11161121 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/elvin_ayala_an_old_dog_learning_new_tricks_ready_for_jesus_gonzales_on_july_21/11161121 Elvin Ayala: An old dog learning new tricks, ready for Jesus Gonzales on July 21 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/elvin_ayala_an_old_dog_learning_new_tricks_ready_for_jesus_gonzales_on_july_21/11161121 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Highly-regarded American heavyweight hopeful Travis Kauffman of Reading, PA is recovering from his second consecutive surgery to correct a fracture in his right hand. The surgery took place this past Thursday and will sideline the 26-year-old for the next few months, leaving him unable to compete on King's Promotions "Heavyweight Explosion" card at the Rodeway Inn in Allentown, PA on Saturday, February 25. Kauffman (22-1, 17 KO), will have screws in his hand for the next 4-6 weeks, followed by physical therapy. He was advised that he won't be able to punch for the next 3-4 months, but hopes Read more [...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:57:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/heavyweight_travis_kauffman_has_second_hand_surgery/9686260 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/heavyweight_travis_kauffman_has_second_hand_surgery/9686260 Heavyweight Travis Kauffman has second hand surgery http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/heavyweight_travis_kauffman_has_second_hand_surgery/9686260 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png