(L-R) – CES Boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Micky ਵਾਰਡ, former N.E. amateur standout Calvin Brown, Vinny Paz and Al Valenti, USA Boxing Alumni Association, Special Projects Consultant
ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਗੋਦ. (ਫਰਵਰੀ 26, 2019) – USA Boxing Alumni Association’s tribute this past weekend to two of New England’s all-time greatest amateur boxers, Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz ਅਤੇ “ਆਇਰਿਸ਼” Micky ਵਾਰਡ, was a major success at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, ਰੋਡੇ Island.
A sold-out fundraiser to benefit the USA Boxing Alumni Association was held at Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse on Friday evening, honoring Paz and Ward, in addition to Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, who officiated numerous fights for both fighters.
Paz and Ward held a meet-and-greet Saturday night, prior to a CES Boxing event, as the popular boxers signed autographs and posed for pictures. They were brought into the ring, along with Smoger, and received a standing applause from the large crowd in attendance.
USA Boxing Alumni Association’s back-to-back nights at Twin River raised $3,000 (including proceeds from Sportsworld’s memorabilia auction) and added 20 new alumni members, including Paz, to its growing ranks.
“We were part of a magical weekend,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ Al Valenti, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “Vinny and Micky greeted so many of their fans. It is without question that these two warriors define what the USA Boxing Alumni Association is all about: bringing together so many members from so many years past that built the future for so many young boxers. It was especially rewarding to see past boxers, coaches and officials flock to Vinny and Micky. The entire two-day experience at Twin River Casino was packed with memories that we will all hold onto for years to come. We’d like to thankJimmy Burchfield (CES Boxing) for his hospitality and hosting Saturday evening’s event.”
USA Boxing Alumni Association
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, ਵਿੱਚ ਅਤੇ ਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.orgfor a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.
Murphys ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀis proud to announce the return of junior middleweight contender and fan favorite, Greg Vendetti(20-3-1, 12 ਕੋਸ) 'ਤੇ ਲੈ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ, ਜੋ ਮੈਨੀ ਵੁਡਸ (16-8-1, 6 ਕੋਸ) ਸੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ, March 29th atMemorial Hall ਵਿੱਚ Melrose, ਮੈਸੇਚਿਉਸੇਟਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ 10 ਗੋਲ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ.
Vendetti, who last summer pulled off a massive upset against former world title challenger,Yoshihiro Kamegai'ਤੇ ESPN2,found himself in the Top 10 rankings and was offered the chance to fight France’sMichel Soro ਲਈ WBA Interim Super Welterweight Championshipin Paris this past December.
‘The Villain’, who was on an incredible16 fight winning streak, came up short in his first shot at a title but is looking to get back in the winning column in front of his hometown fans at Memorial Hall in a tough match up against upset specialist, ਮੈਨੀ ਵੁਡਸ.
“Despite the loss, 2018 was an amazing year for me. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੜੇ 5 times and I had the biggest win of my career as a B-side against Kamegai which landed me in the Top 10. We were offered the Soro fight for the Interim world title and even though I felt like my body needed some time off, you can’t say no to that kind of opportunity. You never know when or if it will come again.”, explains the Stoneham, Massachusetts native.
“It was a rough camp. I trained too hard. My body was falling apart. As for the fight, it was an ugly knockout but that’s part of the game. I’m proud of how I handled it. No shame. No embarrassment. I wasn’t phased by it. Of course I wasn’t happy about it but my first thought was what do we do to get better? The fight showed me I have to get sharper. Continue to be aggressive but be smarter and more tactical about it. It was only one battle in a long war.”
As for taking on a seasoned veteran like Woods when he could have easily asked for a tune up, Vendetti shows the attitude that has made him such a fan favorite.
“I like to fight and wanted to be in a real fight in my return. Knocking out a ham and egger in the first round isn’t enjoyable for me or the fans. It’s a waste of a camp and a weight cut not to mention you don’t learn anything. Woods is a durable, legit guy who is coming to win. That’s what I need and want.”
And after going 50/50 against against world class opposition last year, would Vendetti be willing to take on a top 10 fighter again in 2019?
“100%. I want to make a statement against Woods then keep improving with each fight. I don’t want to take any steps back with the opposition. Everything forward. As long as I’m healthy, I will fight anyone in the division.”
ਸਹਿ-ਮੁੱਖ ਘਟਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ, fellow Murphys Boxing stablemate and Massachusetts fan favorite, Ryan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 ਕੋਸ) will take on an opponent to be named in an 8 round contest in the lightweight division.
‘The Polish Prince’ is coming off his show stealing back and forth battle withTommy Coyleat TD Garden in Boston this past October on the undercard of theਦੇਮੇਤ੍ਰਿਯੁਸ AndradeWBO world middleweight title fight.
Despite dropping the decision, Kielczweski, who hails from Quincy, ਮੈਸੇਚਿਉਸੇਟਸ, showed world class talent and massive heart in an all out war that had the arena crowd on it’s feet.
Also featured on the card will be the most recent addition to Murphys Boxing’s growing roster, Mike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 ਕੋਸ).
The son of a popular New England area professional fighter in the 1990s, Ohan Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps going82-10in the amateurs and picking up multipleNew England Golden Gloves ਖ਼ਿਤਾਬ.
Fighting a remarkable 8 ਵਿਚ ਵਾਰ 2 years and upping the competition level in each outing, including a unanimous decision over veteran, Daniel Sostrein his last fight, Ohan has been on the fast track as a professional. The impressive win lead to the young fighter, who hails from Holbrook, ਮੈਸੇਚਿਉਸੇਟਸ, being offered a contract with Murphys Boxing.
“I am beyond excited to be a part of the Murphys Boxing family.”, says Ohan, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. who will fight an opponent to be named in a 6 round bout on the card.
“Being with such an active promotional company will give me the opportunity to grow as a fighter and showcase my skills as I move towards my dream of one day being a world champion.”
In addition to the three headlining local favorites, the card will feature a 4 round super lightweight women’s bout betweenJillian DiAuto (1-1, 1 KO) ਅਤੇ Sarah Click (0-1-1), as well as the east coast debut of Venezuelan super lightweight sensation, Luis Arcon (5-0, 5 ਕੋਸ) who will take on an opponent to be named in a 6 ਗੋਲ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ.
3 more undercard bouts will be announced shortly to kick off the night at the beloved throwback venue which has become a mainstay of Murphys Boxing.
“Memorial Hall is my favorite fight venue.”, says Ken Casey, founder of Murphys Boxing.
“It gets incredibly loud in there when Greg fights and with the bowl seating, it feels like a mini coliseum.”
Vendetti, who will be making his 7th appearance at the always sold out venue, couldn’t agree more with his promoter.
“It’s intense. I really do feel like a gladiator fighting in a coliseum when I’m at Memorial Hall and for a gladiator there’s only two options… victory or death.”
Vendetti vs. Woods takes place on Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, ਮੈਸੇਚਿਉਸੇਟਸ (590 Main Street). Doors open at 7pm. ਟਿਕਟ ਹੁਣ 'ਤੇ ਵਿਕਰੀ' ਤੇ ਹਨ,: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0, 6 ਕੋਸ) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 ਕੋਸ) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
UPCOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENTS
3/16/19 – ਬੋਸਟਨ, ਐਮ. ਸ੍ਟ੍ਰੀਟ. Patrick’s Day Clash 3/29/19 – Melrose, ਐਮ. Vendetti vs. Woods
ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ!
Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® ਮੁੱਖ ਘਟਨਾ
ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ (ਫਰਵਰੀ 25, 2019) – ਹਾਰਡ-ਮਾਰਨਾ Bryan De Graciawill face once-beaten contenderEduardo Ramirezin a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, ਮਾਰਚ 2 ਬਰਕਲੇਜ਼ ਕਦਰ ਤੱਕ, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੀਮੀਅਰ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਹਾਕੀ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਪੇਸ਼.
De Gracia vs. Ramirez replaces the previously scheduled Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry match after Cherry was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue. The winner of De Garcia vs. Ramirez will capture the WBA Gold Featherweight Championship and be in line to face WBA (Regular) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®tripleheader begins at 9 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ET / 6 p.m. PT ਅਤੇ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਜੇਤੂ ਦੁਆਰਾ headlined ਹੈ Erislandy ਲਾਰਾ challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight ChampionBrian Castañoand also features Cuban heavyweight contenderਲੁਈਸ ਔਰਟੀਸ ਜੂਝ ਮਸੀਹੀ ਹਥੌੜਾ.
ਘਟਨਾ ਲਈ ਟਿਕਟ, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and can be purchased atticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, ਜ ਕਾਲ ਕਰਕੇ 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. ਗਰੁੱਪ ਛੋਟ 844-BKLYN-ਜੀ.ਪੀ. ਨੂੰ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਉਪਲੱਬਧ ਹਨ.
The Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 ਕੋਸ) will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The 25-year-old has knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and scored four straight stoppage victories since his one loss to Jorge Sanchez in 2017. De Gracia, ਕੋਈ ਦਰਜਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ, ਜੋ. 2 by the WBA at 126 ਗੁਣਾ, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. ਅਗਸਤ ਵਿਚ.
Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 ਕੋਸ) suffered the only loss of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to then-featherweight champion Lee Selby in December 2017. The 26-year-old southpaw from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had fought unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy to a draw prior to the Selby fight and most recently bounced back from that loss with a TKO victory over Carlos Jacobo in November.
FLORESVILLE, TX (ਫਰਵਰੀ 24, 2019) – Last night at the sold out Floresville Event Center, in Floresville, TX, ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸ Ranch ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦੇrising star and 5-Time National Champion, ਰਿਕੀ “El Castigo” Medina (3-0, 2 KO), was dominate in defeating Jose Casiano (1-1-1), ਦੂਰੀ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ (4-ਦੌਰ) for the first time in his career. The event titled“Small Town Big Showdown”was promoted by Medina’s promoter, TMB & PRB ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ.
In the first round the 18-year old high school senior Medina, ਜੋ ਸਾਨ ਐਂਟੋਨੀਓ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ, dictated the pace using his jab to set up his power shots. Casiano did his best to apply pressure throughout the fight but was unsuccessful as Medina used his superior boxing skills to counter his attack. Medina finished off the final round boxing on his toes as he cruised to victory.
“Casiano came to fight and was my toughest opponent so far in my career,” said Medina. “He kept coming forward, so I had to use my boxing ability to set up my shots. I know I’m not going to knock everyone out so going the distance for the first time was good for my confidence. I want to thank my team for all their hard work, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring.”
“Medina was spectacular and showed he can box his way to victory,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਗ੍ਰੇਗ Hannley, ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸ Ranch ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਸੀਈਓ. “He had a great crowd that came up from San Antonio and all of them got their money’s worth. Medina is a rising star in this sport, and we will have him back in the ring very soon.”
“Ricky Medina has all the tools to be something special in boxing,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਿਰਕ Morones, of TBM & PRB Entertainment who promotes Medina. “His amateur pedigree showed in this fight as he boxed beautifully for the full four rounds. He dominated this fight and we are all happy with his performance.”
“I was really impressed with how Medina handled Casiano’s pressure,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ Alex Draghici, of TMB & PRB ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ. “He countered his attach with a nice jab, throwing his power shots off angles. His future is bright, and we have big plans for him.”
“ਮੈਨੂੰ ਯਕੀਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ [ਕ੍ਰਿਸ ਜਿੱਤੇਗਾ] ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਜੇਮਜ਼ ਡੀਗੇਲ ਦੀ ਵੰਸ਼ਾਵਲੀ ਹੈ. ਇੱਕ ਹੋਣ [ਓਲੰਪਿਕ] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.
“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.
“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.
“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 ਲੜਾਈ.
“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”
PAULIE MALIGNAGGI:
“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.
“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. ਪਰ, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.
“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”
ਸਨ ਜੋਸੇ, ਜਿਵੇ ਕੀ (ਫਰਵਰੀ 21, 2019) – Undefeated super bantamweight prospect and rising star, Eros Correa(5-0, 5 ਕੋਸ), returns to the ring this Saturday in Tijuana, ਮੈਕਸੀਕੋ. The 4-round bout is being promoted byGM3 Boxing Promotions ਅਤੇ Gonzalez Boxing Promotions, and will take place at Cheer’s Bar, ਟਿਵਾਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ. Correa will faceJose Pech, a veteran of over 30 ਝਗੜੇ.
“ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਲੜਾਈ ਨੂੰ ਅੱਗੇ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਖ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ,” said Eros Correa, who’s guided byCali Boxing Management. “My last fight in Tijuana was my toughest opponent to date so I’m not looking past Pech. Fighting in Mexico has been great for my career. With each fight I feel I’m getting better and better. I’m gaining a lot of experience and my confidence is at an all time high. I’m also starting to build a fan base out there. I want to thank my team for all their hard work. This Saturday I’ll be going for another knockout.”
Since signing with Cali Boxing Management last summer, Correa has been fighting on a consistent basis, going undefeated in four fights, ਸਾਰੇ ਨਾਕ ਕੇ. This will be Correa’s second fight of 2019. In his last bout he scored a fourth round TKO.
“We are happy with Eros’ progress and we feel he’s developing into a great fighter, one that we believe will make some serious noise in the super bantamweight division,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ Andrew Bocanegra, of Cali Boxing Management. “After this bout we have plans to have him fight in the Bay Area, where all his family and friends will be in attendance. He’s an incredibly talented fighter to say the least.”
“Eros’ amateur pedigree being an alternate on the 2012 Olympic team is evident and its transitioning in the pros,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ Jessie Sanchez, of Cali Boxing Management. “Fighting in Mexico has been tremendous for his development.”
