NEW YORK (Marso 12, 2019) – For the second-straight year, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Gipaandar sa Everlasthas something for everyone as the fan-friendly and completely FREE platform celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys and Murphys Boxing. Music fans and fight enthusiasts from across the nation and around the globe can catch the Dropkick Murphys in concert and an outstanding card with international appeal on Saturday – via any device where Facebook is available – brought to fans by the promotion born out of the Dropkick Murphys popular Celtic punk band.
The free, interactive series – which has entertained almost 5.2 million fans since its platform premiere in May of 2017 – visits the shadows of Fenway once again to continue its March schedule. The three-show March is part of a 2019 first quarter that showcases an outstanding six-card lineup featuring six different promotions and spanning four cities, which began with three February shows and two March shows already that combined for more than 860,000 panglantaw.
“This is my favorite day of the year,” miingon Ken Casey,Dropkick Murphys Frontman and President and Founder, Murphys Boxing. “We have a sold-out venue and an excellent boxing card, and Facebook will give our fans around the world a live look inside on the Dropkick Murphys, Murphys Boxing and FIGHTNIGHT LIVE channels.”
In Saturday’s the main event, NABA ChampionMark DeLuca (22-1, 13 KOs) makakuha sa Jimmy Williams (16-1-1, 5 KOs) in an all-New England battle of super welterweights. Also seeing action will be NABA light heavyweight titleholder CharlesFoster (17-0, 8 KOs), putting his unblemished mark on the line against battle-tested Chicago nativeMike Jimenez (22-1-2, 14 KO ni). The stacked card will also see top-tier middleweight contender and Irish favoriteGary “Mibugway” O'Sullivan(29-3, 20 KOs) take on popular New Englander Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KOs). Samtang sa laing bahin, Irish nationals clash asNoel Murphy (12-1-1, 2 KOs) takes on undefeated John Joyce (7-0, 4 KOs) and undefeated heavyweightNiall Kennedy (12-0-1, 7 KOs) is also scheduled to make an appearance, representing The Emerald Isle on its celebrated weekend.
“St. Paddy’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys is becoming one of our favorite FIGHTNIGHT LIVE traditions, but Saturday’s card may be the finest in the history of our platform in terms of title fights and quality matchups from top to bottom,” miingon Mark Fratto, Punoan ug Direktor sa Pagpalambo sa Negosyo, Linacre Media. “Combine that lineup with a live set from Ken Casey and the Dropkick Murphys, it’s unbeatable, and since the House of Blues is sold-out, we’ll get you inside and up close with Facebook.”
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Ang Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) from the Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) sa New York, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr.. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the Oct. 2018 hour-long Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871), sa Sept. 2017 “Tinuod nga Deal Promotions: Imperyo State” gikan sa Resorts World Casino (225,000), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 CES “Super Sabado” gikan sa Foxwoods (203,000) tanan naka-log 200,000 o daghan pang mga panan-aw, and collectively the 30-show series has seen a total of more than5,191,976 panan-aw sa tanan nga mga aparato.
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Ang Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” from the Sands in Bethlehem set a new bar with594,447 panglantaw ug ang Sept. 2017 Ang doubleheader sa DiBella-CES nagdala sa serye sa tulo ka kuwarter-sa-milyon nga panan-aw sa sobra sa upat ka bulan. Ang Sept. 2017 Nakita sa kard ni DiBella labaw pa kay sa 40,000 pakig magsud-ong apil hapit 39,000 “gusto” o “nahigugma” ug ang Marso 17, 2018, Murphy's “St. Patrick's Day Clash” pagtakda usa ka bag-ong marka sa taas nga tubig alang sa nagpaambit sa 2,182.
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Murphys Boxingis excited to announce that undefeated, Irish heavyweight, Niall Kennedug (12-0-1, 8 KOs) nga dugang pa sa The 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Clash nga mahitabo Sabado, March 16th sa Boston, Massachusetts sa House of Blues.
One of Murphys Boxing’s most popular fighters, ‘Boom Boom’, is coming off a dominant unanimous decision win this past October when he took the ‘O’ from fellow undefeated heavyweight, Brendan Barrettin a fight broadcast onDAZN.
Kennedy’s 2019 debut will fittingly take place at this year’s St. Patrick's Day Clash, his third time appearing at the annual event, and he knows firsthand the excitement and energy that comes with it.
“I won theMassachusetts State Heavyweight Titleon the Murphys Paddys Day show in 2017 and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is like nothing I’ve ever witnessed at a boxing event. I’m looking forward to being part of it again.”
Kennedy, despite hailing from Gorey, Ireland where he works full time as a policeman, nga nakig-away 10 sa iyang 13 professional fights in the New England area and actually considers Boston his boxing home.
“I’m blessed with the support that I have received from the people of Boston and Massachusetts in general. I have a large family connection in the state who bring out massive support so when it comes to boxing homes, Boston is my first boxing home.”
As for 2019, Kennedy is dead set on upping the competition and even has his eyes on a fellow unbeaten heavyweight who like himself is creating a buzz in a boxing crazed east coast city.
“My goal is always to improve with each fight. I want to be world ranked and fight the top names in the division but I know if that’s going to happen, 2019 has to be a huge year for me. There’s a lot of fighters I want to share the ring with but right now I think myself vs Philadelphia’sDarmani Rockis a fight that should and will happen.”
Murphys Boxing founder, Ken Caseyagrees that 2019 will be a breakout year for Kennedy and that his addition to the St. Patrick’s Day Clash takes the event to a whole new level.
“Niall is one of our most popular fighters and he has huge fights on the horizon. We want to keep him active this year so he can be at his best for what lies ahead. Having an Irish heavyweight on a St. Patrick’s Day show puts this card over the top as one of the best Murphys Boxing has ever done.”
The Saint Patrick’s Day Clash will truly be an Irish heavy affair as Kennedy joins a card that has fellow Murphys Boxing stablemate, Cork, Ireland ni Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan (29-3, 20 KOs) in a risky fight againstKhiary Gray (16-4, 12 KOs) as well as the much anticipated all Irish welterweight showdown between Cork, Ireland ni John Joyce (7-0, 4 KOs) and Lucan, Ireland ni Noel Murphy (12-1-1, 2 KOs).
Headlining the annual event will beNABA Junior Middleweight Champion, Massachusetts’Mark DeLuca (22-1, 13 KOs) who will put his title, and hisibabaw 10 world ranking, on the line against Connecticut’sJimmy Williams (16-1-1, 5 KOs).
Sa co-main event, undefeated NABA Light Heavyweight Champion, Connecticut’sCharles Foster (17-0, 8 KOs) will take on once beaten, Chicago power puncher, Mike Jiminez (22-1-2, 14 KOs).
Murphys Boxing’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clash takes place on Saturday, March 16th in Boston, Massachusetts at the House of Blues (15 Lansdowne Street). Ablihan ang mga pultahan sa alas 7 sa gabii. The night will also feature a special “in ring” acoustic performance by The Dropkick Murphys. Limited tickets are on sale now at:
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0, 6 KOs) UD sa ibabaw ni Angel Suarez *Gidepensahan ni Foster ang iyang NABF Jr.. Ulo nga Super Featherweight
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 KOs) KO 5 sa Jesus Aviles *Gidaog ni Gongora ang WBC South American Middleweight Title
UPCOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENTS
3/16/19 – Boston, MA. St. Patrick's Day Clash 3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. Gibaligya nako vs. Kahoy
BAHIN SA MURPHYS BOXING
Ang Murphys Boxing gitukod ni Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey sa 2014. Sa lang 5 mubu nga tuig, Ang Murphys Boxing nahimo nga labing bantog nga tigpasiugda sa boksing sa lugar sa New England ug usa sa labing kainit nga batan-ong promosyon sa nasud. 2018 usa ka tuig nga breakout alang sa Murphys Boxing samtang gikuha nila ang ilang una nga fighter sa usa ka titulo sa kalibutan. Kauban sa unang kampyon sa promosyon, daghang mga mandirigma sa Murphys Boxing ang nakakuha sa mga higayon sa titulo sa kalibutan ug sa nasudnon nga mga away sa telebisyon sa 2018. Gisira sa Murphys Boxing ang ilang banner year pinaagi sa co-promosyon sa WBO Middleweight Championship sa away nila Demetrius Andrade ug Walter Kautondokwa sa atubangan sa labaw 10,000 mga fans sa TD Garden, ang legendary nga balay sa Boston Celtics, nga gisibya sa internasyonal nga bahin sa DAZN. Ang karon nga roster ni Murphys Boxing adunay mga contender sa kalibutan nga sama sa Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan ug mga palaaboton sama ni Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, William Foster III, Abraham Bag-ong, Mike Ohan Jr.. ug mas!
MARK DELUCA TO DEFEND NABA TITLE GARY ‘SPIKE’ O’SULLIVAN TO MAKE BOSTON RETURN CHARLES FOSTER TO DEFEND NABA TITLE JOHN JOYCE & NOEL MURPHY TO BATTLE IN ALL IRISH SHOWDOWN
SABADO, MARCH 16TH AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN BOSTON
Murphys Boxingis proud to announce their 4th AnnualSt. Patrick's Day Clash will take place on Sabado, March 16thsa makausa pag-usabsa House of Blues sa Boston.
Headlining the stacked card will be Whitman, Massachusetts’ Mark DeLuca (22-1, 13 KOs). The currentNABA Super Welterweight Champion, is ranked#10 sa kalibutan pinaagi sa WBA and will defend his title against Connecticut’sJimmy Williams (16-1-1, 5 KOs) in an all New England 10 round battle.
DeLuca is coming off the highest profile win of his career this past October when he fought on the undercard ofDemetrius Andrade niworld title fight atTD Gardenwhich was shown worldwide onDAZN. DeLuca won a unanimous decision in what was an immediate rematch of the only blemish on his record, a split decision loss toWalter Wright, considered by most in attendance to be a robbery. Now DeLuca finds himself, not only one of the most popular fighters in New England, but also in contention for a world title shot later this year.
“Being in the Top 10 karon, I know that I’m only a phone call away from a life changing opportunity.”, explains the former Marine turned title contender.
“I’m always in the gym. I’m staying focused. I know I need a good performance against Williams to keep that opportunity alive.”
Having already headlined a Murphys Boxing event on St. Patrick Adlaw sa, DeLuca is well aware that it isn’t the average boxing card.
“St. Patrick Adlaw sa. Boston. Dropkick Murphys. What more can you say? The atmosphere is electric.”
Sa co-main event, one of boxing’s favorite characters, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan (29-3, 20 KOs) will make his return to Boston, where he has amassed a huge following, to take on Worcester, Massachusetts’ Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KOs) in what promises to be an action packed 8 round battle.
The Cork, Ireland native who is promoted by Murphys Boxing in association withGolden Boy Promotionshas moved down to the junior middleweight division where he is looking to make a splash in 2019 after finishing last year with a unanimous decision victory in his home country against the 40 fight veteran, Gabor Gorbics.
“Boston is a home away from home for me.”, says the outspoken, handlebar mustached slugger who has fought in the New England area 10 mga panahon.
“Murphys Boxing Saint Patrick’s Day events are not to be missed. The crowd is insane and I’m coming to give them what they wanna see… a fight!”
The night will also feature a who’s who ofNew England’shottest young contenders and prospects.
Murphys Boxing’s Charles Foster (17-0, 8 KOs) will put hisNABA Light Heavyweight Championshiptitle on the line in a 10 round bout against Chicago’sMike Jimenez (22-1-2, 14 KOs).
The New Haven, Connecticut based Foster is a world ranked contender (#10 sa WBA) and is fresh off a national television appearance last year when he beat the previously undefeated, Alvin Varmall, Jr. sa Showtime. He will face one of his toughest challenges yet against the dangerous, power punching, Jimenez whose only loss came to two-time world title challenger, Jesse Hart.
Revere, Massachusetts’ favorite son, Travis Mazac Gambardella (5-0-2, 2 KOs), who trains out of the popular, KnuckleHeadz Gymin Ventura, California, will return home to try and extend his undefeated record against fellow Boston area fighter, Maceo Crowder (2-2, 1 KO) diha sa usa ka 6 round middleweight contest.
South Boston’sJoe Farina(4-1, 3 KOs), who last fought against Gambardella, dropping a razor close majority decision on the undercard of Demetrius Andrade’s middleweight title fight at TD Garden, will look to get back in the winning column in a four round welterweight rematch against New Jersey’sSteve Moore (1-6, 1 KO) who lost a split decision to Farina last year.
In keeping with the holiday’s theme, there will be an all Irish grudge match when Lucan, Ireland ni John Joyce(7-0, 4 KOs) travels to America to take on Cork, Ireland ni Noel Murphy(12-1-1, 2 KOs), who is now based in New York City, in an 8 round welterweight clash that has Irish pride on the line.
The night will be kicked off by the highly anticipated professional debut of Mansfield, Massachusetts welterweight, Santiago Perella. The decorated amateur fighter will turn proagainst Woburn, Massachusetts’ Bruno Dias (0-5) diha sa usa ka 4 round contest.
“Ang St. Patrick’s Day Clash is my favorite promotion of the year and one that our fighters and fans really look forward to.”, nagpatin-aw, Murphys Boxing founder and Dropkick Murphys frontman, Ken Casey.
“The atmosphere that’s created when you put boxing on in a general admission, standing room only concert venue, let alone on St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, creates a unique and intense experience.”
As for the incredibly busy and successful year the promotional company is coming off of, Casey, who will also play 4 consecutive shows with Dropkick Murphys the same week at the same venue, is even more excited about what the new year holds.
“2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing but with contenders like Mark DeLuca and Charles Foster in the position for world title shots later this year and a slew of undefeated prospects on the verge of world rankings, not to mention multiple cards already planned, 2019 will take Murphys Boxing to a whole new level.”
Murphys Boxing’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clash takes place on Saturday, March 16th in Boston, Massachusetts at the House of Blues (15 Lansdowne Street). Ablihan ang mga pultahan sa alas 7 sa gabii. The night will also feature a special “in ring” acoustic performance by The Dropkick Murphys. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa:
2/9/19 – Quito, Ecuador Carlos Gongora vs. Jesus Aviles (WBC Latino Silver) 3/16/19 – Boston, MA. St. Patrick's Day Clash 3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. Greg Vendetti & Ryan Kielczweski Return!
BAHIN SA MURPHYS BOXING
Ang Murphys Boxing gitukod ni Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey sa 2014. Sa lang 5 mubu nga tuig, Ang Murphys Boxing nahimo nga labing bantog nga tigpasiugda sa boksing sa lugar sa New England ug usa sa labing kainit nga batan-ong promosyon sa nasud. 2018 usa ka tuig nga breakout alang sa Murphys Boxing samtang gikuha nila ang ilang una nga fighter sa usa ka titulo sa kalibutan. Kauban sa unang kampyon sa promosyon, daghang mga mandirigma sa Murphys Boxing ang nakakuha sa mga higayon sa titulo sa kalibutan ug sa nasudnon nga mga away sa telebisyon sa 2018. Gisira sa Murphys Boxing ang ilang banner year pinaagi sa co-promosyon sa WBO Middleweight Championship sa away nila Demetrius Andrade ug Walter Kautondokwa sa atubangan sa labaw 10,000 mga fans sa TD Garden, ang legendary nga balay sa Boston Celtics, nga gisibya sa internasyonal nga bahin sa DAZN. Ang karon nga roster ni Murphys Boxing adunay mga contender sa kalibutan nga sama sa Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan ug mga palaaboton sama ni Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr.. ug mas!
