Team Combat League (TCL) is excited to announce the signing of heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter to its organization. The former cruiserweight champion, who boasts an impressive record of (20-1-2, 14 KOs), will be fighting on Team Las Vegas Hustle. Hunter is set to face off against two formidable opponents in the upcoming bouts, Hasim Rahman Jr. (14-2, 6 KOs) and Norman Neely (14-1, 9 KOs) of the D.C. Destroyers.
The action-packed bouts will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Connecticut. Hunter’s fans are eagerly anticipating his performance in the ring as he looks to cement his status as a top heavyweight in the league.
The event will be livestreamed on the TCL website at teamcombatleague.com/livewith(7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PST).
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Team Combat League and can’t wait to step into the ring to take on Hasim Rahman Jr. and Norman Neely,” said Michael Hunter. “These are two tough opponents, but I’m ready to put my skills to the test and come out victorious. I look forward to representing Team Las Vegas Hustle and giving fans a show, they won’t forget.”
Each match contains 24 three-minute rounds of nonstop action with a 10-minute halftime after round 12.
Teams compete across six weight categories, five male and one female. Each round is scored individually with additional points added for knockouts and knockdowns. There are 3 judges appointed by a licensed boxing commission. 3 points are awarded for unanimous decisions while a split decision would be 2 points for the winner of the round’s team and 1 point to the loser.
Additional points are awarded for each judged knockdown with a maximum of 6 points for a round stoppage. At the conclusion of the 24 rounds, the team with the most points wins.
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