FRAMINGHAM, Masse. (Février 10, 2020) – “Fight Night In Framingham”, présenté par Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market.
“Fight Night In Framingham,” will be held Friday night, Mars 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit ofLa vie se battre, une boxe des jeunes après l'école et le programme d'autonomisation scolaire, disponible gratuitement 100 pour cent de la charge, aux élèves dès l'école primaire à l'enseignement secondaire.
“SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham’s first ever boxing event for this organization,» promoteurChuck Shearns commented. “I think what is speaks the loudest right now is the amount of community and business supportLa vie se battre has received, including the presenting sponsor, Street Light Ventures, which is a great company. I think it says a lot about what A.J. Thomas and the board are trying to accomplish with this organization. This kind of support will go a long way.”
Located out of UpperKuts Boxing Club in Ashland, Massachusetts, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded by owner and head coach, A.J. Thomas, as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet and outlook in life. Visitwww.fightinglife.org to learn more about this organization.
The purpose ofLa vie se battreis to provide a safe space to promote structure, growth mindset, self-worth, and goal setting through physical and academic fulfillment and self-discipline.
“It is an outlet for kids,” Thomas (photo vers la gauche) expliquéLa vie se battre. “Kids who have been picked on, bullied, or at risk find it’s a safe haven. We take kids from all walks of life. We don’t turn anybody away. If their parents can’t afford the membership fee to join the gym, we provide a voucher to apply to waive the fee. Not all of these kids come here to become boxers. We have fitness classes in addition to teaching boxing lessons.
“This show is important because the attention and money we receive will help us get more volunteers, équipement, and go places (to box) that they’ve never been. Any money we receive will go straight to the kids. Our dream is promote out own shows someday to get our charity’s name out there for the benefit of our programs. Boxing is growing here in Framingham and we believe that there will be more boxing in our city. I even check on them in school and if they need help, they’ll have a big brother right next to them. Everything is for the kids!"
Deux invaincus pro « diplômés » de la vie à se battre Programme de boxe, super poids plumeTimmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 KOs) etNelson Perez "Chino" (2-0m, 2 KOs), se battent dans l'événement principal et co-métrage, respectively. Both train at UpperKuts and haven’t forgotten where they come from, often teaching youngsters in the program how to train to become boxers.
“Timmy and Nelson have been with me for years,” Thomas added. “They’ve used their efforts in boxing to better their lives. We’re all family here. Timmy and Nelson are still part of our program because they help the other kids.”
Ramos, combattant de Framingham, était deux fois la Nouvelle-Angleterre d'or Gloves champion en amateur. Il est dans le 6-ronde, événement principal contreCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), de Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Perez, who hails from nearby Marlboro, est une autre Nouvelle-Angleterre d'or Gloves champion. He faces an opponent to be determined in the 6-round co-featured event. “I try to teach the kids to stay out of trouble,” Perez remarked. “I coach them a little to help them live and prosper. It’s great seeing these kids in the gym. I’m very excited to be part of this event to benefit Fighting Life.”
poids lourds BostonTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brotherDemetrius Andrade is a past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight champion, prendLarry « Hitman » Pryor (11-22-5, 5 KOs) dans un combat à 6 rondes.
Une paire de combattants MMA de qualité, Albanie-né des super-moyensKastriot "Slaughterhouse" Gemma, combats de Greenwich, CT, fait ses débuts professionnels de boxe contre préféré Framingham, Né au BrésilSaul "L'Araignée" Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 en MMA).
Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, welters MAWilfredo "El Sucaro" Pagan (6-1, 3 KOs) contre.Tyrone « Mains de pierre » Luckey (9-12-4, 7 KOs), dans un combat à 6 rondes; Worcester, MA super poids plumeAndino Ranse (1-1) vs. Henry Garcia (0-5-1), de New Bedford, MA, et pro-débutant Hartford, Super poids mouche CTangel Gonzalez, Jr. vs. Brandon Allen Sagraves (0-1), in 4-round fights. Gonzalez is a decorated amateur boxer who is a three-time New England Golden Gloves, deux fois Ringside National et 2014 Champion national PAL
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Billets prix sont $75,.00 Ringside (rangées 1-3), $60.00 (assise), $45.00 places debout, et tables VIP (de 10) pour $1000.00 et peuvent être achetésICI, au gymnase UpperKuts, ou de l'un des combattants locaux sur la carte.
Les portes ouvrent à 6:30 p.m. ET, premier combat à 7 p.m. ET.
Réverbère Ventures est le commanditaire. Les autres commanditaires sont Bernardi Auto Group, Côte Est Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC et une assurance abordable.
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