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10 Questions with up and coming Junior Welterweight prospect “Aktion” Anthony Laureano

Von: John Scully

 

 

Foto Von: David Spagnolo

Anthony “Aktion” Laureano

7-0 (3)

Alter 23

East Hartford, CT

140 lbs/Junior Welterweight

2016 Western New England and New England Golden Gloves 152 Pfund-Champion

2016 National Golden Gloves Semi-Finalist

Trainer: Angel Gonzalez

Manager: Nate Torres

Promoter: Joe DeGuardia/Star Boxing

 

 

 

Anthony Laureano is a 23 year old rising prospect in the boxing game today. An extremely hard working and focused young man, Laureano is a throwback type of fighter. He put the hard work in each and every day, strives to learn the finer points of the game and approaches each fight like a Do Or Die event.

 

 

 

Thus far Anthony and his team have chosen a unique path to success in the boxing world. They have not shied away from tough competition thus far and, tatsächlich, have had to dig down and overcome several very stiff challenges from eager opposition. Laureano’s last two opponents in particular, Tobias Green (7-1) and John Hernandez (8-2), both provided extremely tough challenges in bouts that forced “Aktion” Anthony to dig down to places that most up and comers simply aren’t forced to go until quite a bit later in their careers.

 

 

 

Both performances drew rave reviews from fans and media alike and compelled me to conduct this interview with one of the best professional prospects the Hartford-area has seen in many years.

 

 

 

Bescheiden, clean living, fearless, hard-working and as fan friendly and approachable as they come, unbesiegt (7-0) Anthony Laureano is definitely one to root for.

 

 

 

The following is a 10 question interview in advance of his June 30 bout at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut against Juan Rodriguez (8-9-1) of Haymarket, Virginia on Star Boxing show that features contender Joe Smith Jr. in the main event against Melvin Russel in a light heavyweight match up.

 

“10 Questions With “Aktion” Anthony Laureano”

 

 

 

QUESTION 1. How did you originally get started as a boxer?

 

 

LAUREANO: My father put me in boxing. He wanted us to stay active and in shape. I originally started boxing at age 8 mit (former lightweight contender) Pito Cardona. We used to follow him everywhere he went to teach us some techniques. I started competing at age 11 oder 12 in a garage. Where the ropes were sheet rock walls. The ring floor was a rug and in the winter time you’d better bundle up. I would go to the gym in all types of weather. Snow, rain and heat waves. I didn’t care, I would just go on my bike. Right after school I would get my big bag ready and get my bike ready to ride.

 

 

QUESTION 2. What are your goals as a fighter? What do you want to do in this game?

 

 

LAUREANO: My goal as a fighter is to become champion of the world. It would be an achievement that I could share with the people. In this game I want to show that no matter how hard it is at first you still can accomplish big things. With hard work, dedication and will power anything is possible. I want to put God first. I want to give people hope.

 

 

QUESTION 3. In your opinion what was the highlight of your amateur boxing career?

 

 

LAUREANO: The highlight of my amateur career was my first fight with my trainer Angel Gonzales. This fight changed everything. I felt had the talent, but I was coming from a back to back losing streak. This fight was a close one. I was just getting ready to lose because when it was close I never got the decision. Angel yelled at me “What;s wrong with you? You don’t do this in sparring. You better show me something!!!” I went out that round and gave the kid two standing 8 counts in the 3rd round. This fight was the turning point of my career. This made everything possible.

QUESTION 4: So far you’ve faced several tough opponents for someone with only a few fights yourself under your belt. And as long as I have known you its been very obvious that you are not shy about stepping in with the tougher competition. Where do you think that comes from? Where did you develop this mindset?

 

LAUREANO: The reason that I’m not shy about taking on competition is because I have faith God. I failed a lot in the amateurs so I know what it is to lose. Every time I lost one of my amateur fights I went right back at it the next day. Natürlich, I felt like I shouldn’t be in the gym. I even felt embarrassed to go to the gym. I wanted to be something in the sport of boxing, obwohl, so I didn’t care what other people thought. The reason I’m willing to take on better competition is to prove to myself and get better as a fighter.

 

QUESTION 5: How did you begin working with your trainer, (1986 New England Goldene Handschuhe 106 Pfund-Champion) Angel Gonzalez, and what is the training like?

 

LAUREANO: Angel Gonzalez was always around me. He would do little group exercises and I’d jump in sometimes. I eventually got to work with him when I was looking for a new trainer. I even thought about doing Muay Thai, but I still had a love for boxing. So I went back to boxing and started training with Angel. Angel gave me discipline in the sport and that was something I needed. After my first pro fight, Angel spoke to Nate Torres and ask him to help him train me. Nate accepted and now is my manager and co-trainer. The professional game is different and we must continue to improve my skill set in order to continue my success as a professional boxer.

 

I have a great team now. Truly blessed!

 

 

 

QUESTION 6: Were u a boxing fan growing up or are you one now? Who did you grow up watching in the sport and who are your favorite boxers?

 

 

 

LAUREANO: My favorite boxers of course are the fighters who take risk and keep coming forward. I look up to Mickey Ward and Arturo Gatti wars. Growing up I just really loved doing boxing. It’s really an art form. There is Lomachenko, he shows that it’s sometimes just a master in his angles. I see fights of his to learn new things that I like. Adrian Boner when he is on his game boxing is really nice to see. Natürlich, people really down play him but, if you take all the drama and leave it to the side, he is really something to see when he has it together.

 

 

 

QUESTION 7. Do you have anyone in the sport who you try and emulate as a fighter? What boxers influenced your style as a professional fighter?

 

 

 

LAUREANO: My style is like Ward and Gatti in terms of heart and will to win. My trainers say my style resembles Miguel Cotto at 140. Similar left hook to body and boxing style. Miguel is a warrior with no quit in him and I’d like for people to see that in me, auch..

 

 

 

I also really like Mikey Garcia today because he is a complete fighter. He takes on big challenges. Can adjust to any situation. He has such good speed and power. Even after a two year layoff he still came back so strong.

 

QUESTION 8. What is the best thing about being a professional boxer?

 

 

 

LAUREANO: For me the best thing about being a pro is I’m doing what I love. Using the gifts that God gave me to honor him. Also the opportunity it creates to provide a better life for my family.

 

 

 

Frage 9: So far what has been the toughest part of being a professional fighter for you?

 

LAUREANO: I would say the toughest part about being a professional fighter is just managing life and training. Right now I’m in the come up. So it’s tough I would love to work but, then I would lack in training. It’s managing the people around you some support and some don’t. So you really just got to stay with positive people that support. Your mindset is everything so if your failing to manage your emotions it will hit hard when you got a fight coming up.

 

 

 

QUESTION 10. At this point in your career you are still working your way up, fighting on undercards in preliminary bouts. Spots often open up on these smaller cards on short notice. How long would you need to get ready for a fight if called for one?

 

 

 

LAUREANO: I’m always ready for a fight because I don’t take any time off from the gym. I do my cardio at a fitness club then I do my boxing later on in the day. Always.

 

 

Foto Von: Peter Pabon

 

ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY

 

 

“Das Warten in der Umkleidekabine vor einem professionellen Boxkampf - das letzte Stunde- could be enough to strip a man who never fought before of whatever pride, desire, heart or courage he thought he had.– Iceman John Scully, April 2002

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

Zentral N.E. 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, Masse. (Januar 13, 2018) – The Central New England (größer 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 am kommenden Freitag Nacht (Jan. 19) at Lowell Memorial Auditorium with novice and open class matches. Siehe die vollständige 2018 Liste der Veranstaltungen unter sowie der letzten Nacht vollständigen Ergebnisse.
The first bout (Rodriguez vs. Picariello) of the night was awesome, one of the best I’ve seen in years,” Turnier Executive Director Bobby Russo sagte,. “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.
Dauerkarten für die restlichen sieben Veranstaltungen sind noch verfügbar und preiswert bei $75.00 (Freie Platzwahl). Für den Kauf des Lowell Memorial Auditorium Kasse rufen an 1.866.722.8881 oder online bestellen bei www.lowellauditorium.com. Einzelne Event-Tickets sind auch erhältlich, ab $13.00, nur $7.00 für Studierende (ID erforderlich).
Der Erlös aus den Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship den New England Golden Gloves Champions zu der National Golden Gloves in Richtung Sendet Meisterschaft gehen (beginnend Mai 14, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska), Neben lokalen Sportler und Bereich Turnhallen Stütz, die jungen & girls Club, Suppenküchen, Obdachlosenheime, Krebsmittel, Stipendien und viele andere große karitative Zwecke.
Manchester, NH welterweight Apostolus Lolos was a winner last night
OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
ANFÄNGER
(Februar. 12, 2018)
Leichtgewichte (132 lbs.)
Kevin Rodriguez, Lawrence, MA / Intenze 978
WDEC (5-0)
Giovanni Picariello, Medford, MA / Nonantun Boxing Club
Emmanuel Adumbire, Dorchester, MA / Grealish Boxen
WDEC (3-2)
Shane Jordan, Brockton, MA / jeder Fights
FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 lbs.)
Stephanie Khan, Brighton, MA / The Ring
WDEC (5-0)
Marine Krizisch, Cambrige, MA / Nonantum Boxing
Licht Welterweights (141 lbs.)
Steve Rao, Lowell, MA / West End Gym
WDEC (3-2)
Miguel Rivera, Lawrence, MA / Intenze 978
Robert Tomczyk, Sterling, MA / Palladin Martial Arts
WDEC (5-0)
Scott Nardella, Lowell, MA / West End Gym
Nelson Perez, Marlboro, MA / Upperkuts
WDEC (3-2)
James Quealy, Dorchester, MA / Grealish Boxen
WEIBLICHE Welterweights (152 lbs.)
Emily Jones, Woburn, MA / jeder Fights
WDEC (5-0)
Samatha Kreitman, Boston, MA / Sweatbox
Welterweights (152 LBS.)
Alexander Lynch, Quincy, MA / Grealish Boxen
WDEC (5-0)
Doug Maguire, Hudson, MA / Hudson Boxing Club
Apostolus Lolos, Manchester, NH / Manchester PAL
WDEC (4-1)
Daniel Richard, Malden, MA / Somerville Boxing Club
Mittelgewichtler (165 lbs.)
Jordy Artica, Chelsea, MA / Grealish Boxen
WDEC (5-0)
Steve Baez, Lowell, MA / West End Gym
Mohammed Ibrahim, Boston, MA / ungebunden
WDEC (5-0)
Ethan Marshall, Haverhill, MA / Haverhill Downtown Boxing
SCHWERE JUNGS (201 lbs.)
Andrew Perez, Methuen, MA / Intenze 978
WDEC (4-1)
Jordan Faulkner, Haverhill, MA / Haverhill Downtown Boxing
SUPER SCHWERE JUNGS (201+ lbs.)
Jean Fleurissaint, Mattapan, ma / Boston Boxing
WDEC5
Brandys Nunez, Peabody, ma / Dullea’s
72nd jährliche Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Zeitplan
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. Türen öffnen, 7:30 p.m. ersten Kampf)
Central New England (größer Lowell)
Viertelfinale – Freitag, Jan. 19
Semifinale: – Donnerstag, Jan. 25
Championship Finals – Donnerstag, Februar. 1
New England Tournament of Champions
Novice Semifinale – Donnerstag, Februar. 8
Novice Championship Finals – Donnerstag, Februar. 15
Offene Klasse Semifinale – Mittwoch, Februar. 21
Open Class Championship Finals – Donnerstag, Februar. 22
INFORMATIONEN:
Turnier Executive Director: Bobby Russo
Direktor der Teilnehmer: Art Ramalho
Chef der Beamten: Lauri Purcell
Ring Announcer: John Vena
Austragungsort: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA
Zwitschern: @LowellGloves

Weltergewicht Aussicht, "Speedy’ Rashidi Ellis wird diesen Samstag für zwei Gürtel in Caguas kämpfen, Puerto Rico

Ehemalige Amateur-Star, "Speedy’ Rashidi Ellis ( 13-0, 10 KO ) von Lynn, Massachusetts wird in den Ring an diesem Samstag zurück, 14. März an der Roger L. Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Sein Gegner wird kolumbianischen sein, Victor Gonzalez ( 12-9, 11 KO ) in einem 8-Runden-Kampf, Zeitplan für den vacants WBA FedeCaribe, und WBC-Latino-Titel im Weltergewicht.
“Ich bin bereit, diese Titel zu Puerto Rico und Massachusetts zu nehmen. Ich bin sehr dankbar mit meiner Boricua, und die Fans können einen Krieg gegen einen knallharten kolumbianischen Kämpfer erwarten. Das Training mit meinem Trainer Alex Rivera war großartig, und wir sind sehr zuversichtlich,”, Rashidi sagte Ellis, die am kommenden Dienstag beitreten werden Manny Pacquiao Trainingslager an der Wild Card Gym als eine seiner Sparringspartner.
Die Veranstaltung wird von Miguel Cotto Promotions und Roc Nation Sport gefördert.
In seinem letzten Kampf auf November 14, Ellis outboxed, und via fünften Runde KO geschlagen, gelehrt Veteran, Joseph De los Santos ( 18-14-9 KO ) aus der Dominikanischen Republik in einem 6 Runden-Kampf an der Junior-Mittelgewicht in San Juan statt, Puerto Rico.
Ellis, , die an einem Punkt seiner Box-Amateur-Karriere war die Nummer eins im Weltergewicht Platz (152 Pfund) in den Vereinigten Staaten, up mit einem Rekord von beendet 60-11, die enthalten:
-2012 Nationale PAL (Police Athletic League) Champion-Drei Mal New England Golden Gloves-Champion

-Rocky Marciano Amateur Boxing Turnier-Champion

-Silbermedaille bei der Independent-Cup in der Dominikanischen Republik

Ellis stammt aus einer Familie von Boxer. Sein älterer Bruder, Ronald “Akeem” ist ein ungeschlagenen Super-Mittelgewicht Aussicht. Seine Schwester, Rashida, ein 2012 PAL Meister, und ein Favorit Win Medaille für den U.S.-. Women`s Boxing Team in der 2016 Olympische Sommerspiele.