Fights Scotsman Craig McEwan Nov. 5 in Cancun

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK CITY (October 14, 2011) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin fought his way out of Grand Rapids hoping to get an opportunity to shine in the ring. The talented Cuban-American boxer gets that shot November 5, fighting for the first time HBO against Craig McEwan in Cancun, Mexico.
Quillin-McEwan is the co-feature on a Golden Boy Promotions card headlined by Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland.
“This is my first time fighting on HBO,” WBA # 7 rated Quillin said. “I fought on an HBO card but my fight was only on the International feed. I’m so motivated to fight November 5th on HBO that I’m putting in extra rounds in the gym to be fully ready.”

A bi-coastal boxer who lives in New York City and Los Angeles, where he trains at Freddie Roach’s famed Wild Card Gym, Quillin has won four in a row, all by knockout, since signing with Golden Boy against Jason LeHoullier (TKO5), Jesse Brinkley (TKO3), Dennis Sharpe (TKO4) and Martin Desjardins (KO1).

The 28-year-old Quillin has brought in a pair of southpaw sparring partners, former world title challenger Sechew Powell and undefeated Ronson Frank, to prepare him to face Scottish lefty McEwan (19-1, 10 KOs), who was leading in his last fight before being stopped by Andy Lee in the 10th round.

McEwan used to be trained by Roach at Wild Card Gym. “We had some workout sessions together,” Quillin reported. “He wasn’t as friendly as some of the other fighters there, but I understood because we’re both in the same division. I had just started training in the gym and he seemed uncomfortable sparring with me. McEwan is a nice family man, but he’s going around saying he’s going to knock me out. He must be out of his mind. That stuff is uncalled for. Where did he get that from? He’s only knocked out 10 guys. It’s definitely going to be a good fight with both guys trying to make their mark and putting everything on the line.

“I’m looking to go some rounds. I’ve only fought 5