Stanford’s Dante Kirkman Honors U.S. Veterans with Special Invitation at Upcoming Fight

LINCOLN, CA – Undefeated super welterweight prospect, Dante Kirkman (3-0, 1 KO), a senior at Stanford University, is set to return to the ring on March 8 in a four-round bout against Jose Cruz of El Monte, CA. The fight will take place at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA, as part of the highly anticipated “Thunder Showdown II” event, promoted by Nasser Niavaroni of Uppercut Boxing Promotions.

Stanford’s Dante Kirkman Returns to the Ring on March 8 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort

PALO ALTO, CA (February 5, 2025) – Rising middleweight prospect and Stanford University senior, Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (3-0, 1 KO), is set to make his 2025 debut on March 8 in a four-round bout against Jose Cruz of El Monte, CA. The fight will take place at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA, as part of the “Thunder Showdown II” event promoted by Nasser Niavaroni of Uppercut Boxing Promotions.

Stanford University Boxer Dante Kirkman Secures Second Pro Victory in Oakland

PALO ALTO, CA  – Dante Kirkman, the 22-year-old welterweight prospect from Palo Alto, CA, and current Stanford University student, secured his second professional victory this past Saturday, August 31, 2014. Kirkman defeated Miguel Soto-Garcia (1-4) from Mexico City by unanimous decision in a 4-round bout promoted by Lion’s Den Promotions at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland.

Stanford University Senior Dante Kirkman Balances Professional Boxing Career and Academia

PALO ALTO, CA  – Undefeated 22-year-old welterweight prospect Dante Kirkman (1-0), a native of Palo Alto, CA, has made an impressive entrance into the professional boxing world while balancing an academic career at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Kirkman, who made his professional debut in May of this year, is currently a senior at Stanford University.