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SECOND-ROUND RESULTS 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship

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N.E central. quarterfinals round action
this Friday night at Lowell Auditorium

Marlboro, MA light welterweight Nelson Perez after his win last night
Pictures courtesy of Edward Boches / bochesphotogrphery.com
LOWELL, Missa. (Gener 13, 2018) – The Central New England (major Lowell) second-round of the 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championships concluded last night at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium with that featured 13 exciting men’s and women’s novice class matches.
The quarterfinals are on tap divendres que ve nit (Jan. 19) at Lowell Memorial Auditorium with novice and open class matches. Vegi la llista completa 2018 calendari d'esdeveniments a continuació, així com els resultats complets de la nit anterior.
“The first bout (Rodríguez vs. Picariello) of the night was awesome, one of the best I’ve seen in years,” Director Executiu del Torneig Bobby Russo dit. “It was a lesson to be learned for fans: don’t come late! One of the great things about amateur boxing is you never know what the fight of the night will be and last night it was the first. Rodriguez showed a good skill level, especially for a novice, and Picariello had tremendous determination. He kept coming and they both threw a lot of punches. It was a great way to start the show.”
Les butlletes de temporada per als set esdeveniments restants estan encara disponibles ia un preu raonable $75.00 (entrada general). Per comprar truqui a la taquilla a Lowell Memorial Auditorium 1.866.722.8881 per Internet www.lowellauditorium.com. butlletes per a esdeveniments individuals també estan disponibles per comprar, a partir de $13.00, només $7.00 per als estudiants (Es requereix identificació).
Els guanys de les organitzacions benèfiques Lowell Sun Guants d'Or Campionat van cap al enviament dels Guants d'Or de Nova Anglaterra campions dels Guants d'Or Nacionals Campionat (començament Maig 14, 2018 a Omaha, Nebraska), a més de donar suport als atletes locals i d'àrea gimnasos, els nois & Girls club, menjadors populars, refugis, fons càncer, beques i molts altres grans causes benèfiques.
Manchester, NH welterweight Apostolus Lolos was a winner last night
RESULTATS OFICIALS
novici
(Febrer. 12, 2018)
Pesos lleugers (132 lliures.)
Kevin Rodriguez, Lawrence, Massachusetts / Intenze 978
WDEC (5-0)
Giovanni Picariello, Medford, Massachusetts / Nonantun Boxing Club
Emmanuel Adumbire, Dorchester, Massachusetts / Grealish boxa
WDEC (3-2)
Shane Jordan, Brockton, Massachusetts / Les baralles tothom
FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 lliures.)
Stephanie Khan, Brighton, Massachusetts / L'Anell
WDEC (5-0)
Marine Krizisch, Cambrige, Massachusetts / Nonantum Boxing
welters LLUM (141 lliures.)
Steve Rao, Lowell, Massachusetts / West End Gym
WDEC (3-2)
Miguel Rivera, Lawrence, Massachusetts / Intenze 978
Robert Tomczyk, lliura esterlina, Massachusetts / Arts marcials Palladin
WDEC (5-0)
Scott Nardella, Lowell, Massachusetts / West End Gym
Nelson Pérez, Marlboro, Massachusetts / Upperkuts
WDEC (3-2)
James Quealy, Dorchester, Massachusetts / Grealish boxa
FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS (152 lliures.)
Emily Jones, Woburn, Massachusetts / Les baralles tothom
WDEC (5-0)
Samatha Kreitman, Boston, Massachusetts / Sweatbox
Welters (152 LBS.)
Alexander Lynch, Quincy, Massachusetts / Grealish boxa
WDEC (5-0)
Doug Maguire, Hudson, Massachusetts / Hudson Boxing Club
Apostolus Lolos, Manchester, NH / Manchester PAL
WDEC (4-1)
Daniel Richard, Malden, Massachusetts / Somerville Boxing Club
Els pesos mitjans (165 lliures.)
Jordy Artica, Chelsea, Massachusetts / Grealish boxa
WDEC (5-0)
Steve Baez, Lowell, Massachusetts / West End Gym
Mohammed Ibrahim, Boston, Massachusetts / solter
WDEC (5-0)
Ethan Marshall, Haverhill, Massachusetts / Haverhill Downtown Boxing
PESOS PESANTS (201 lliures.)
Andrew Perez, Methuen, Massachusetts / Intenze 978
WDEC (4-1)
Jordan Faulkner, Haverhill, Massachusetts / Haverhill Downtown Boxing
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+ lliures.)
Jean Fleurissaint, Mattapan, mare / Boston Boxing
WDEC5
Brandys Nunez, Peabody, mare / Dullea’s
72ND Guants Caritats anuals Lowell sol d'or Campionat de Programació
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. portes obertes, 7:30 p.m. primer combat)
El centre de Nova Anglaterra (major Lowell)
Quarts de final – Divendres, Jan. 19
Semifinals: – Dijous, Jan. 25
Finals del Campionat – Dijous, Febrer. 1
Torneig de Nova Anglaterra de la Champions
Semifinals de la classe del principiant – Dijous, Febrer. 8
Finals del Campionat de la Classe novells – Dijous, Febrer. 15
Semifinals de classe oberta – Dimecres, Febrer. 21
Finals del Campionat Classe Oberta – Dijous, Febrer. 22
INFORMACIÓ:
Director Executiu del Torneig: Bobby Russo
Director de concursants: art Ramalho
Cap de Funcionaris: Lauri Purcell
anunciador: John Vena
Lloc de celebració: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts
Refilo: @LowellGloves
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EWER WILL TRY TO MAKE CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY AT NEF 32

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Lewiston, Maine (Desembre 28, 2017) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) returns to Lewiston on Saturday, Febrer 3, 2018 amb el següent esdeveniment mixt d'arts marcials de la promoció lluita, “NEF 32: Super Saturday.” El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of a professional championship bout to the card. CJ Ewer (3-0) es reunirà Kemran Lachinov (5-2) for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Welterweight Title.

 

 

The bout will put Ewer in a unique position – to hold titles simultaneously in two weight divisions. It is a feat that has been attempted but never accomplished in NEF. Ewer is the reigning professional middleweight titleholder of the organization. He captured that title with a victory over Mike Hansen (5-8) last summer at “NEF 30” in Bangor, Maine. It took Ewer less than two minutes to finish Hansen with an arm triangle choke. The win not only earned Ewer the middleweight title but also a nomination for “2017 Submission of the Year.” Should Ewer emerge victorious over Lachinov on February 3, he will stand atop both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. He represents Young’s MMA of Bangor.

 

 

“My opponent is fierce with a granite jaw and an iron will,” va dir Ewer. “He’s by far the toughest fighter I’ve faced, and there will be a lot of pressure going into this fight given that it’s a title fight. I always rise to the level of competition and promise you’ll see the best, most prepared CJ you’ve ever seen.”

 

 

Kemran Lachinov is a seven-year veteran of the New England MMA scene. He is also a two-fight veteran of the Bellator cage where he remains undefeated. Lachinov is currently riding a three-fight win streak which began in early 2017. He will look to continue that success into 2018 starting with his bout against Ewer. Lachinov represents Team Link of Ludlow, Massachusetts.

 

 

proper esdeveniment mixt d'arts marcials de NEF, “NEF 32: Super Saturday,” veuran l'empresa fa el seu retorn a la Androscoggin Banc Colisee a Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Febrer 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.TheColisee.com.

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Popular winter tradition continues 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship

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N.E central. preliminary round starts
Jan. 5 at Lowell Auditorium
LOWELL, Missa. (Desembre 14, 2017) — The 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship commences Divendres nit, Gener 5, with Central New England (major Lowell) preliminary-round action, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Vegi la llista completa 2018 N.E central. and All-New England Championship schedules below.
Leading boxers expectED to compete in this year’s Central N.E. tournament include national-rated Jess Flores(Methuen, Massachusetts), Zachary Calmus(Gloucester, Massachusetts), Rashida Ellis(Lynn, Massachusetts), Kim Wabik (Everett, Massachusetts),Melanie Costa (Norton, Massachusetts),Jennifer Perella (Boston, Massachusetts), along with a pair of Chelmsford boxers from West End Gym in Lowell, Brandon Higgins i Nathan Valakin.
Season tickets for all nine events are reasonably priced start at $75.00 (entrada general). Per comprar truqui a la taquilla a Lowell Memorial Auditorium 1.866.722.8881 per Internetwww.LowellMemorialAuditorium.amb. butlletes per a esdeveniments individuals també estan disponibles per comprar, a partir de $13.00, només $7.00 per als estudiants (Es requereix identificació).
Els guanys de les organitzacions benèfiques Lowell Sun Guants d'Or Campionat van cap al enviament dels Guants d'Or de Nova Anglaterra campions dels Guants d'Or Nacionals Campionat (començament Maig 14, 2018 a Omaha, Nebraska), a més de donar suport als atletes locals i d'àrea gimnasos, els nois & Girls club, menjadors populars, refugis, fons càncer, beques i molts altres grans causes benèfiques.
“This is the continuation of a great Lowell boxing tradition,” Nova Anglaterra Guants d'Or Director Executiu Bobby Russo dit. “We’re all excited about this year’s 72nd edition of the Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship. I’m very proud to be part of this tradition. So many outstanding boxers have fought in the Greater Lowell Golden Gloves over the many years such as hometown hero ‘Irish’ Micky Ward, Hall of Famers Rocky Marcià i Marvelous Marvin Hagler, John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz, Dicky Eklund, Beau Jaynes, Manny Freitas, Nate James, Danny O'Connorand so many others.”
72ND Guants Caritats anuals Lowell sol d'or Campionat de Programació
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. portes obertes, 7:30 p.m. primer combat)
El centre de Nova Anglaterra (major Lowell)
Preliminary Rounds – Divendres, Jan. 5, 12
Quarts de final – Divendres, Jan. 19
Semifinals: – Dijous, Jan. 25
Finals del Campionat – Dijous, Febrer. 1
Torneig de Nova Anglaterra de la Champions
Semifinals de la classe del principiant – Dijous, Febrer. 8
Finals del Campionat de la Classe novells – Dijous, Febrer. 15
Semifinals de classe oberta – Dimecres, Febrer. 21
Finals del Campionat Classe Oberta – Dijous, Febrer. 22
INFORMACIÓ:
Director Executiu del Torneig: Bobby Russo
Director de concursants: art Ramalho
Cap de Funcionaris: Lauri Purcell
anunciador: John Vena
Lloc de celebració: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts
Refilo: @LowellGloves
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Granite Chin’s “Rumble at The RIM” RESULTATS OFICIALS

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Richard “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera
Good to finish because he eats his spinach
Russell Kimber wins pro debut
HAMPTON, N.H. (Desembre 9, 2017) — Colorful light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye el mariner” Rivera romàs invicte (5-0, 4 KOs), veterà Roberto “El Vell” Valenzuela, last night (Dissabte) al “Rumble at The RIM” esdeveniment principal, presentat per Granite Chin Promotions, at The RIM Sports Complex in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Rivera, fighting out of Hartford (Connecticut), controlled the action from the opening bell against his battle-tested opponent from Mexico, who had a tremendous experience advantage in his 147º pro fight, compared to Rivera’s fifth.
Valenzuela spent most of the time on the ropes, while Rivera teed-off on him, until a beautiful placed left hook by Rivera decked Valenzuela, who failed to get up until after referee Mike Ryan completed the 10-count.
A busload of Rivera’s fans drove five hours from Hartford through a snowstorm, arriving just before Rivera entered the ring. “That means a lot to me,” Rivera smiled as he spoke about his fans. “We’re more than a gym, som família.
“I was so used to an amateur style but now I’m a pro. I’m relaxing and picking my punches. Següent, I want to win the New England title. It’s vacant and I want it!”
“This was our first show in New Hampshire and I consider it a success,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns dit, “despite some things going against us like tonight’s weather. We’re grateful for the support we received from Hampton, New Hampshire, the commission and local businesses. They worked with us and we can’t wait to return.”
The son and nephew of multiple-time world kickboxing champions – father Tommy and uncle – worked his corner — Peabody, Massachusetts Russell Kimber had a promising pro debut against tough Nathan Schulte in a match contested at a 185-pound catchweight. The 32-year-old Kimber, who was the crowd favorite having lived several years in New Hampshire, overcame the determined Schulte for a hard-fought victory by way of a four-round majority decision.
“I was a little nervous with this being my first time in a pro ring,” Kimber admitted after his fight. “I hadn’t been in a ring for 1 ½ years and there was some ring rust. Ara, I know what I need to good, and I’ll be a lot better next fight. This was my first camp and I’ve learned a lot. I’d like to stay busy, come back in late January, early February.”
Undefeated Whitman, MA junior welterweight prospect Micro “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr.charged across the ring, unloading a powerful right that immediately sent Bardraiel Smith to the canvas. Smith somehow got to his feet but Ohan quickly ended Smith’s night, only 30-second into round one, as referee Ryan waved off the action.
New England cruiserweight champion and the show’s co-promoter, Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (25-5, 19 KOs) outclassed Fabian Valdez en route to a win by second-round knockout in a stay-busy fight to close out 2017. In a non-title fight contested at a 185-pounds catchweight, the Quincy, MA-based Traietti floored his game Mexican opponent with a straight right midway through the opening round, closing the show in the second round with a series of unanswered punches.
The only New Hampshire native on the card, Claremont junior middleweight Ricky Ford(1-1-1) won his first pro fight, taking a lop-sided, four-round unanimous decision over pro MMA fighter Andy Aiello, who made his pro boxing debut.
In another stay-busy fight, former world-rated Ryan “El príncep polonès” Kielczweski(27-3, 9 KOs), fighting out of Quincy (Massachusetts), needed only 51-seconds to finish off Mexican lightweight Francisco “El Mono” Medal. Kielczweski hit Medal with a with a lethal left to the body, leaving Medal in obvious pain and unable to rise before the 10-count.
New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) kept his unbeaten pro record intact with a second-round stoppage of Demetrius Thomas. Thomas used a rapid-fire combination to drop Thomas, who beat the count, but he was getting hammered when referee Ryan stopped the fight late in the second round.
Els resultats complets de sota:
RESULTATS OFICIALS
185-LBS. CATCHWEIGHT
Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), Quincy, Massachusetts
WKO2 (1:13)
Fabian Valdez (2-2, 1 KO), Cananea, Mèxic
Russell Kimber (1-0, 0 KOs), Peabody, Massachusetts
WDEC4 (39-37, 38-37, 38-38)
Nathan Schulte (0-4), Woburn, Massachusetts
Semipesats
Richard Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), Hartford, Connecticut
WKO2 (1:48)
Roberto Valenzuela (69-76-2, 56 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Mèxic
Els pesos mitjans
Chris Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs), Beachwood, Nova Jersey
WTKO2 (2:55)
Demetrius Thomas (0-7), Filadèlfia, Pennsilvània
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR
Ricky Ford (1-1-1), Claremont, NH
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Andy Aiello (0-1), Bridgewater, Massachusetts
PES WELTER JUNIOR
Mike Ohan, Jr. (4-0, 2 KOs), Whitman, Massachusetts
WTKO1 (0:30)
Bardraiel Smith (0-3), Filadèlfia, Pennsilvània
Pesos lleugers
Ryan Kielczweski (27-3, 9 KOs), Quincy, Massachusetts
WKO1 (0:51)
Francisco, Medel (11-11, 7 KOs), Uruapan, Mèxic
Event sponsors included Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific, Jeremy’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, and Matrix Aerospace.
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Granite Chin invades Granite State with “Rumble at The Rim”

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HAMPTON, NH (Novembre 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Dissabte, Desembre 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on the “Rumble at The Rim” targeta, at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Hampton Youth Association.
“We are excited to bring Granite Chin to New Hampshire,” promotor Chuck Shearns dit. “The town of Hampton and its officials have really embraced us. We have teamed up with a great charity, Hampton Youth Association. The state boxing commission has been extremely encouraging and cooperative, la qual, francament, is not something we are used to and that’s been a breath of fresh air. We’re going to put on a good event and plan to be back more often next year.”
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs), fighting out of Quincy (Massachusetts), will fight in an eight-round bout to be contested at a 185-pounds catch-weight. A former World Boxing Council United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Força Aèria.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “El príncep polonès” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 KOs) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (Connecticut) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye el mariner” Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
També lluitant a la targeta inferior, tots en partits de quatre rodons, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (Massachusetts), Claremont (NH) mitjà júnior Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (Massachusetts) welter Mike O’Han, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), and New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 KOs).
“This card features some of the best talent in New England,” Shearn added, “including undefeated Richie Rivera, to go along with New Hampshire natives Ricky Ford and Russell Kimber. Also slated to be in action are contender Ryan Kielczweski, New England cruiserweight champ Chris Traietti and undefeated prospect Mike O’Han, Jr. We expect some good scrapes.”
All opponents will soon be determined. Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $60.00 (ringside) i $45.00 (entrada general), estan a la venda i disponibles per comprar a www.ticketriver.com.
Les portes obren a 6:45 p.m., primer combat 7:00 p.m. I.
Event sponsors include Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific and Matrix Aerospace.
INFORMACIÓ:
Facebook.com/GraniteChin
Refilo: @Granite_Chin
Desembre. 9 at The Rim in Hampton, N.H.
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“Collegiate Fight Night” West Point vs. New England This Saturday night in Winchester, Massachusetts

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WINCHESTER, Missa. (Novembre 6, 2017) – Veterans Day will be celebrated in a unique way this Saturday night (7 p.m. I) when the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA), in association with USA Boxing, presents an evening of amateur boxing, “Collegiate Fight Night”,
Amb 10 amateur matches being held at Maurer Auditorium in Winchester Town Hall (on Mt. Vernon St.).
The Cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point are matched against a New England all-star caliber team comprised of boxers from the Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut), University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut and Trinity College.
“COLLEGIATE FIGHT NIGHT”
(all 3 X 2 Rondes)
OPEN CLASS
160 lliura
Luca Botis LoConte (18-7), Army West Point / Winchester, Massachusetts
vs.
Joseph Orosco (10-8), Trinity College / Pomona CA
NOVICE CLASS
Pesos pesats
Jack Ward (0-0), Army West Point / North Hampton, NH
vs.
Jesus Fequiere (0-0), UConn / Windsor, Connecticut
200 lliura.
Jordan Elliott (4-5), Army West Point / Camden, LA
vs.
Marshall Rayburn (4-5), Coast Guard / New London, Connecticut
185 lliura
Emmanuel Ahou (0-0), Army West Point / Newark, Nova Jersey
vs.
Luke Psoimas (0-1), Coast Guard / New London, Connecticut
175 lliura.
Kalen Khan (0-0), Army West Point / Bonne Terre, MO
vs.
Josh Bennett (1-1), UConn / Bridgeport, Connecticut
158 lliura
Alex Lawrence (0-0), Army West Point / Carrollton, TX
vs.
Jacob Cohen (0-0), UMass / Northborough, Massachusetts
158 lliura
Moses Sun (5-3), Army West Point / Granite Falls, Washington
vs.
Colin Johnson (4-3), Coast Guard / New London, Connecticut
156 lliura
Kyle Taylor (1-0), Army West Point / Oro Valley, LA
vs.
Aaron Schneider (1-2), Trinity College / Needham, Massachusetts
156 lliura.
Chandon Hutchinson (0-0), Army West Point / Comtat d'Orange, TAL COM
vs.
Dante Gilbert (0-0), UConn / Stamford, Connecticut
125 lliura.
Isiah Ortiz (4-2), Army West Point / Stockton, TAL COM
vs.
Christian Moura (2-4), UMass / Hollis, NH
(all matches & boxers subject to change)
Former professional world champions “Irlandès” Micky Ward (Lowell) i Jose Antonio “El Gall” Rivera (Worcester) will be special guests at “Collegiate Fight Night”.
Seacoast Ticket Agency is the exclusive online (www.seacoastticket.com) and phone (1.800.382.5242) ordering ticket service for “Collegiate Fight Night”. Tickets plus ($2.50 service fee) tenen un preu de $20.00 for general admission and limited $40.00 ringside reserved. Limited $500 VIP packages are also available and include four ringside reserved tickets, including a pre-event reception at Lucias Ristorante in Winchester (cash bar), company name recognition in the event program, post and pre-event Meet & Greet with special guest boxers at Lucias. Tickets may be available to purchase fight night at the door, però, this event is expected to sell-out in advance.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @USABoxing
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /NCBA, /USABoxing
ABOUT NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BOXING ASSOCIATION (NCBA): The NCBA is the senior college boxing governing body in the United States. The NCBA provides student athletes an opportunity to box at the recreational, intramural, and competitive levels. Its philosophy and rules provide a safe and level playing field for both new and experienced athletes.
ABOUT USA BOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, bit also oversee and every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.
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“Collegiate Fight Night” Homecoming for two West Point Cadet Boxers Luca LoConte Botis & Jack Ward

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Dissabte, Novembre. 11 in Winchester, Massachusetts
(L-R) – Luca LoConte Botis, head coach Ray Barone, and Jack Ward
WINCHESTER, Missa. (Octubre 29, 2017) – “Collegiate Fight Night”, presented by the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) in association with USA Boxing, en dissabte nit (7 p.m. I Començar), Novembre 11, will be a homecoming for a pair of West Point Cadets boxers with close ties to the town of Winchester (Massachusetts), Luca LoConte Botis i Jack Ward.
Ten amateur bouts are on tap at Maurer Auditorium in Winchester Town Hall (on Mt. Vernon St.) as the Cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point are matched against a New England all-star caliber team comprised of boxers from the Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut), University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, Trinity College and Harvard University.
West Point requires all its Cadets, male and female, to take 19 lessons of boxing and that, combined with the program’s tremendous success in competition over the years, results in its relatively high number of boxers (40) on a college boxing team. West Point voluntary head boxing coach Ray Barone is a military retiree who taught at West Point.
“Luca and Jack work hard in the gym and are leaders amongst their peers,” Coach Barone said. “They are top-of-the-line guys and we’re fortunate to have both on our team. West Point is a high-end academic school, like an Ivy League school, and we aren’t allowed to recruit boxers.
“We have another great group of boxers this year. It’s always, ‘Yes, senyor; no, senyor’ and they’re all very articulate. Luca and Jack, like other boxers on our team, are very respectful. Luca is a very good boxer who could very well be in the Fight of the Night. Jack came here as a football player and he’ll be in his first boxing match on November 11º.”
LoConte Botis and Ward, who has close to a 4.0 GPA, are sophomores who aspire to be Infantry officers upon graduation from West Point.
Luca attended West Point Prep School for one year before entering West Point Military Academy. La 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, he started boxing at a young age, capturing top honors in the New England Junior Olympics, and he developed his skills at Peter Welch’s Gym in South Boston, as well as with the Rivera brothers at the Somerville Boxing Club.
Because he always intended to box at West Point, Luca contacted boxing officials there when he was still in high school, and he knew the coaches and boxers before he officially got there. Amb 18 (11-7) amateur matches under his belt, Luca has invaluable experience in a sport he passionately views as a lifestyle, much more than a sport
“I am from Winchester and look at this show as a homecoming,” Luca remarked. “I fought there once as a freshman and now I want to show everybody at home that I’ve grown. I’m no longer a boy, I’m growing into a man, and boxing has a lot to do with that. Styles make fights and I know who I’m fighting. I plan to relax in the ring and give everybody a real show. I’m going to have a lot of fun, massa, and leave with a smile on my face.
“I become a better version of myself, cada dia, by getting in the ring. Boxing takes its toll on the body and mind but, if I have a tough day academically or during military training, I get that anger out in the gym. Boxing is a release for me. It reminds me why I’m here. What I overcome in the ring, I can do in any other way. I plan to compete in the Golden Gloves this year and as an officer, I will lead men and women soldiers.”
Ward grew-up in Hampton, NH, but he has roots in Winchester, which he considers his second home. Jack attended Salisbury School, a Connecticut, and he was recruited as a football player. He decided not to play football at West Point and, despite having no prior experience as a boxer, he joined the West Point Boxing Team after meeting Coach Barone and some members of the squad.
“M'encanta competir, discipline and conditioning and I’ve never been in as good shape as I am now as a boxer,” Jack explained. “Boxing adds to my overall development, mental i físicament, and the it will help me become a more effective leader: Calm under pressure, dins i fora de l'anell de.
“Because my entire mother’s side is from Winchester, my extended family lives in Winchester, which is like home for me. I’m very happy to be boxing for the first time there and I plan on having a great outing.”
Former professional world champions “Irlandès” Micky Ward (Lowell) – no relations to Jack Ward — i Jose Antonio “El Gall” Rivera (Worcester) will be special guests at “Collegiate Fight Night”.
Seacoast Ticket Agency is the exclusive online (www.seacoastticket.com) and phone(1.800.382.5242) ordering ticket service for “Collegiate Fight Night”. Tickets plus ($2.50 service fee) tenen un preu de $20.00 for general admission and limited $40.00 ringside reserved. Limited $500 VIP packages are also available and include four ringside reserved tickets, including a pre-event reception at Lucias Ristorante in Winchester (cash bar), company name recognition in the event program, post and pre-event Meet & Greet with special guest boxers at Lucias. Tickets may be available to purchase fight night at the door, però, this event is expected to sell-out in advance.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @USABoxing
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /NCBA, /USABoxing
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“Collegiate Fight Night” Dissabte, Novembre. 11 in Winchester, Massachusetts

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WINCHESTER, Missa. (Octubre 18, 2017) – Studying will be replaced by punching en dissabte nit (7 p.m. I Començar), Novembre 11, when the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA), in association with USA Boxing, presents “Collegiate Fight Night” at Maurer Auditorium (town hall on Mt. Vernon St.) in Winchester, Massachusetts.
An entertaining evening of 10 amateur bouts are scheduled as the Cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point take on a New England all-star caliber team comprised of boxers from the Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut), University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, Trinity College and Harvard University.
“College boxing is not just a sport but also a high-impact leadership development activity,” NCBA president Eric Buller dit. “Come out and support these young men and women who face the highest levels of rigor in the classroom and the boxing gym. They will ultimately be the future leaders of our companies, communities and our nation. Each has worked hard to earn membership in the “Six-Minute Fraternity”.
Two West Points Cadets from Winchester, Luca LoConte Bota i Jack Ward, will headline the event in the homecoming.
Former professional world champions “Irlandès” Micky Ward (Lowell) i Jose Antonio “El Gall” Rivera (Worcester) will be special guests at “Collegiate Fight Night”.
Seacoast Ticket Agency is the exclusive online (www.seacoastticket.com) and phone(1.800.382.5242) ordering ticket service for “Collegiate Fight Night”. Tickets plus ($2.50 service fee) tenen un preu de $20.00 for general admission and limited $40.00 ringside reserved. Limited $500 VIP packages are also available and include four ringside reserved tickets, including a pre-event reception at Lucias Ristorante in Winchester (cash bar), company name recognition in the event program, post and pre-event Meet & Greet with special guest boxers at Lucias. Tickets may be available to purchase fight night at the door, però, this event is expected to sell-out in advance.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @USABoxing
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /NCBA, /USABoxing
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“Fight Night at the Bay” Resultats & Pictures

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Derek Silveira stops Michael Clark
Aleksandra Lopes defeats Lisa Garland on points
Chris Traietti captures N.E. títol de pes creuer
SportPlex in Quincy, Massachusetts
(All pictures by Emily Harney / Promocions de Granit Chin)
(Derek Silveira (R) defeated Michael Clark
QUINCY, Missa. (Agost 6, 2017) – Former New England welterweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira defeated former world title challenger Michael “Cold Blood” Clark last night (Dissabte, Agost. 5) al “Fight Night at the Bay” esdeveniment principal, presentat per Granite Chin Promotions, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Silveira (12-1, 6 KOs), of Salem MA) used his height and length advantage to out-box the much more experienced Clark (44-16-1, 18 KOs). Due to what appeared to be a broken right hand, Clark was unable to continue after six rounds.

Després de la baralla, Silveira got done on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, Ashley Myers. (She accepted).

“I want to thank Michael Clark,” Silveria commented. “My buddy Martin passed away and this fight was for him. We’re back and can go as long as needed because I’m in better shape. I’m a smart fighter and I can counter guys. I hope to be back fighting Setembre 30in Boston.”

Aleksandra Lopes (L) picked up a big win vs, Lisa Garland
En l'esdeveniment co estel·lar, three-time world title challenger Aleksandra Lopes (18-4-2, 1 KO) likely positioned herself for another world title shot, taking an eight-round decision from former world champion Lisa Garland (15-8, 8 KOs), winning all eight rounds on two judges’ scorecards and all but one on the other.

“It’s tough to judge,” said the Polish native who lives in nearby Marshfield (Massachusetts) regarding her position for another world title shot opportunity. “Jo espero que sí. I respect her but I felt that I should implement my sharper skills. She fought hard and came at me. I thought she’d go flat in the later rounds but she didn’t.

“I’m always tough on myself, Wayne (Lopes, her trainer and husband) was happy. I feel that I should have taken it to her more and I got caught up in clinches too much. The heat was difficult, I felt heated before the fight. I was more tired than usual and I let her come in winging wild punches.”
New N. I. Cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti
Iraq War veteran and Quincy’s favorite son, Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs), who is also co-promoter of “Fight Night at the Bay”, pounded Nick Lavin (5-6, 4 KOs) from the opening bell to capture the vacant New England Cruiserweight Championship by way of a decisive eight-round unanimous decision. Traietti teed-off on the over-matched Lavin for most of the fight, but his tough Connecticut opponent lasted to the very end.

U.S. Marine veteran Brandon Montella (8-0, 7 KOs) romàs invicte, registering three knockdowns against his Floridian opponent, pes semipesado “Diners” Mike Sawyer (7-9, 5 KOs), en la segona ronda, as referee Mike Ryan called the fight off right before the bell. Montella first put down Sawyer with a body shot, followed that with a straight right to the face, and Sawyer took a knee for his third trip to the canvas,
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In an entertaining fight from start to finish, Whitman (Massachusetts) welter Micro “Bad Man” O’Han, Jr. (1-0) made his retired fighter father proud, defeating a game Daniel Amaro(0-2-1) by way of a four-round unanimous decision. O’Han, Jr. decked Amaro twice in the first round via perfectly placed left hooks but Amaro persevered and went the full distance.

Undefeated Irish junior middleweight Paddy Irwin (4-0, 3 KOs), fighting at home in Quincy, methodically broke-down Demetrius Thomas (0-5), dropping him with a right hand in the second round, and floored him with a flurry of punches en route to a third-round stoppage only moments later by referee Ryan.

Two-time Ecuador Olympian Carlos Góngora (9-0, 8 KOs), lluitant des de Brooklyn (Nova York), thoroughly outclassed Texas journeyman Larry “Slow Motion” Herrero (10-34-1, 7 KOs)by way of a fifth-round technical knockout. Gongora, a powerful southpaw promoted by Murphy’s Boxing, started the fight firing crisp combinations to the head and body of Smith, who took a knee for an eight-count in the opening round. The action slowed through the second and third frames, but Gongora picked up the pace in the fourth, as Smith took a knee again and survived another round. The undefeated Ecuadorian middleweight closed the snow in the fifth as referee Steve Clark halted the one-sided bout.

Els resultats complets de sota:

RESULTATS OFICIALS
MAIN EVENT – Welters
Derek Silveira (13-1, 7 KOs), Salem, Massachusetts
WTKO6 (3:00)
Michael Clark (44-17-1, 18 KOs), Columbus, Ohio
CO-FEATURE – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS
Aleksandra Lopes (18-4-2, 1 KO), Marshfield, Massachusetts
WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 79-730
Lisa Garland (15-8, 8 KOs), York, SC
VACANT NEW ENGLAND CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs)
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Nick Lavin (5-6, 4 KOs), Shelton, Connecticut
( won vacant N.E. títol de pes creuer)
Semipesats
Brandon Montella (8-0, 7 KOs), Saugus, Massachusetts
WTKO2 (3:00)
Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KOs), Winter Park, Florida
Els pesos mitjans
Carlos Góngora (9-0, 8 KOs), Brooklyn, Nova York
WTKO5 (1:45)
Larry Smith (10-34-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR – RONDES
Paddy Irwin (4-0, 2 KOs), Quincy, Massachusetts
WTKO3 (2:15)
Demetrius Thomas (0-5), Filadèlfia, Pennsilvània
Welters
Mike O’Han, Jr. (2-0), Whitman, Massachusetts
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-34, 38-36)
Daniel Amaro (0-3-1), Dorchester, Massachusetts
Tufankjian Auto Group and Tobin Scientific were major event sponsors; additional sponsors included The Chantey, Jack Campbell Electric, Hancock Tavern, Brennan’s Smoke Shop, JN Phillips Auto Glass and Sheriff Michael Belotti.
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“Fight Night at the Bay” Weights & Pictures from Quincy, Massachusetts

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PESOS OFICIALS
(All pictures by Emily Harney / Promocions de Granit Chin)
QUINCY, Missa. (Agost 4, 2017) – The official weigh in was held tonight at Hancock Tavern in Quincy for demà nit de “Fight Night at the Bay” targeta, presentat per Granite Chin Promotions, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts. Fighters’ weights and pictures are below:
MAIN EVENT – MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR – 8 RONDES
(L) Derek Silveira (12-1, 6 KOs), Salem, Massachusetts 152 lliura.
(R) Michael Clark (44-16-1, 18 KOs), Columbus, Ohio 158.3 lliura.

CO-FEATURE – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS – 8 RONDES

(R) Aleksandra Lopes (17-4-2, 1 KO), Marshfield, Massachusetts 148 lliura.
(L) Lisa Garland (15-7, 8 KOs), York, SC 150 lliura.
VACANT NEW ENGLAND CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 8 RONDES
(L) Chris Traietti (23-4, 19 KOs) Quincy, Massachusetts 188 lliura.
(R) Nick Lavin (5-5, 4 KOs), Shelton, Connecticut 199.4 lliura.
Semipesats – 6 RONDES
Brandon Montella (7-0, 6 KOs), Saugus, Massachusetts 179 lliura.
Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KOs), Orlando, Florida (demà)
Els pesos mitjans – 6 RIOUNDS
Carlos Góngora (8-0, 7 KOs), Brooklyn, Nova York 162.6 lliura.
Larry Smith (10-33-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX 160 lliura.
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR – 4 RONDES
Paddy Irwin (3-0, 2 KOs), Quincy, Massachusetts 157 lliura.
Demetrius Thomas (0-4), Filadèlfia, Pennsilvània 153.6 lliura.
Welters — 4 RONDES
Mike O’Han, Jr. (1-0), Whitman, Massachusetts 145 lliura.
Daniel Amaro (0-2-1), Dorchester, Massachusetts 146.8 lliura.
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
QUÈ: “Fight Night at the Bay”
QUAN: Dissabte, Agost 5, 2017
ON: SportsPlex in Marina Bay, Quincy, Massachusetts
PROMOTOR: Promocions de Granit Chin
RING ANNOUNCER: John Vena
DOORS OPEN: 6:45 p.m. PT
FIRST BOUT: 7:30 p.m. PT
ELS BOLETOS: Entrades, preu de $60.00 (ringside), $50.00 (entrada general) i $40.00 (standing room), estan a la venda i disponibles per comprar a www.ticketriver.com and at the door (Dissabte nit)
SPONSORS: Tufankjian Auto Group and Tobin Scientific are major event sponsors; additional sponsors include The Chantey, Jack Campbell Electric, Hancock Tavern, Brennan’s Smoke Shop, JN Phillips Auto Glass and Sheriff Michael Belotti.
INFORMACIÓ:
Facebook.com/GraniteChin
Refilo: @Granite_Chin