SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Milford, New Hampshire (Hunyo 28, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of two amateur bouts to the fight card. Twin brothersEvan & Isaac Piettewill make their respective amateur debuts in separate bouts.
The Piette twins are lifelong martial artists, having started their training in the northern portion of the Granite State at the Kaze Dojo when they were just six years old. They have trained at Kaze now for over a decade. The brothers are recent graduates of Littleton High School in Littleton, New Hampshire.
“In the fickle world of martial arts gyms, few people hang around for 11 years and even fewer do it with their identical twin,” noted Kaze Dojo owner and head coach Greg Williams. Evan and Isaac have been in my gym since first grade. From day one they have displayed a work ethic and a passion for martial arts. They are two of the most respectable individuals I know. After prolific high school sports careers, both are as excited to be a part of NEF in New Hampshire as I am to coach them.”
Evan Piette will step into the cage at “NEF 44” oppositeLucas Donaldwho will also be making his amateur debut that night. The fight will take place within the 155-pound lightweight division.
“I am excited for the opportunity to proudly represent northern New Hampshire,” said Evan Piette. “I have been doing martial arts since I was six and it has become a part of who I am. My twin brother Isaac and Greg have been my partner and sensei since I first walked in. I’m ready to show what years of hard work can do on August 21st. Go Kaze!"
Like his twin brother, Isaac Piette will debut in the amateur lightweight division on August 21 in Milford.
“Evan and I have been making memories together since birth,” said Isaac. “At the age of six, we made our first appearance at Kaze Dojo. After countless blood sweat and tears, Evan and I are grateful to represent not only our home dojo but also New Hampshire’s North Country on August 21st. The three of us are ready to make one final memory before we part ways in the fall.”
Looking to play the role of spoiler on August 21stis Isaac’s opponent, and fellow amateur debut, Kaleb Kenney. Nicknamed “The Outlaw,” Kenney represents Team Nitemare based in Maine.
“Fighting in a cage has been a dream of mine for a long time,” stated Kenney. “I’ve been training hard for this and can’t wait to showcase my skills. I’m super pumped that my debut will be on a NEF card close enough that people from home get a chance to come see all the hard work pay off.”
Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/. The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.
SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Milford, New Hampshire (Hunyo 25, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur middleweight fight to the card.Carlton Charles(3-2) makigtagboJosh Banks (0-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 185 libra.
Carlton Charles, now representing Recon Fitness based in Westbrook, Maine, was a standout athlete on the football field. He played for Windham High School in Windham, Maine and later coached the team to a state championship as an assistant in 2009. Charles went on to play for the Division 1 University of Maine Black Bears.
He made his MMA debut in the summer of 2017 at “NEF 30” with a blistering knockout of Josh Jones (2-4) lang 23 seconds into the first round. Charles would follow up that performance with a 12 second knockout of Delmarkis Edwards in early 2018 at “NEF 32.”
After making an unsuccessful challenge for the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title against Duncan Smith (5-3) at “NEF 34,” Charles picked up a victory in his last fight on a card in the Granite State in the spring of 2019. The fight against Banks will mark Charles’ return to cage action after a 28-month absence.
“Tawo, I’m just excited to get back in there and with NEF making its first appearance in NH, there’s no better time,” said Charles. “It’s been awhile since anyone has been able to get the opportunity to compete, so I feel blessed with this chance. Alang kanako, it’s been over two years now due to an injury in 2019 and then the pandemic shutting other opportunities down. Ako wala kaayo masayud sa akong kontra, other than he comes from a great gym that will have him ready to compete. I’m thankful to my coaches and his team for this opportunity. As usual, I am coming to put on a show and I know my opponent will be game. I wish him a healthy camp so we can both be at full strength for ourselves, families, and of course the fans!”
Josh Banks will be making his debut at “NEF 44.” Banks represents the Regiment Training Center based in Fall River, Massachusetts where he trains alongside UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-3).
Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/. The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.
Mahitungod sa New England away
New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.
KWARTA, Misa. (Hunyo 1, 2021) - Ang punoan nga kalihokan sa Hunyo 26th Kard nga "Breakout", gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, motakdo sa duha ka mga heavyweight sa New England nga padulong sa atbang nga direksyon, Steve "The Gentle Giant ”Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs) ug "Lupad" Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 KOs).
Ang kard sa gabii sa laing Granite Chin adlaw-gabii nga doblehon (bulag nga pagdawat) giulo sa 10-round main event alang sa bakanteng NABA United States Heavyweight Championship tali sa Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs) kinsa mahimong makig-away alang sa katapusang oras - modaog, mawad-an sa o sa pagkalos — ug naghari sa New England heavyweight champion Marshall.
Vukosa, nakig-away sa gawas Quincy, MA, usa ka kanhing WBC U.S. Mabug-at nga Champion, nga iyang nakuha sa 2019 sa diha nga siya nagdaog sa usa ka 8-round unanimous decision batok Joe Cusumano (18-2, 16 KOs). Sulod sa iyang 20 ka tuig nga karera sa boksing, Ang nakuha ni Vukosa nga daghang kasinatian nga sparring sa bantog nga Wild Card Boxing gym sa Los Angeles isip kauban sa sparring alang sa mga world champion Santiago Toney, Evander Holyfield ug Wladimir Klitschko. Nagmaneho usab siya usa ka bus kaniadto 15 mga tuig alang sa Mass Bay Transportation Authority, sugod sa 4 sa gabii. ug paghuman sa palibot 2 sa buntag, pagkahuman niini siya nagdagan. Apan siya karon 44 kauban ang usa ka asawa ug tulo ka mga anak ug ang iyang orasan sa boksing nagtitik.
"Nag-away pa ko tungod kay gihigugma ko kini,”Gipasabot ni Vukosa. "Lisud ang paglakaw gikan sa usa ka butang nga maayo ka. Kini nga away ug mahimo kini ang katapusan. Malipayon ang akong asawa. Ang akong lawas nagsugod sa pagkahugno: mga kamot, likod ug tuhod. Gipatay nila ako. Dali ug dali ko kaniadto, karon hinay na ko. Gusto lang nako nga adunay maayong away, kadaugan, o mapilde, pero gusto nako magdaog. Nalingaw kaayo ako sa mga adlaw sa Wild Card, kana nga mga sesyon sa sparring sama sa tinuud nga away, ug ang akong mga amateur nga adlaw kauban ang trainer Jimmy Farrell.
“Nakita ko ang akong kaatbang sa pagdaog niya sa titulo sa New England, Nakadayeg ko. (promoter)Chris (Traietti) nanawag nga nangutana kung awayon ko siya, Gidawat nako tungod kay gusto ko nga away ug maayong hagit. Naghinamhinam ako sa away. "
Ang 36-anyos nga Marshall, nakig-away gikan sa Danbury, CT, nagdaog sa katapusan niyang duha ka away, pareho sa Granite Chin nga gipakita sa parehas nga venue sama sa iyang umaabot nga duwa sa Vukosa, lakip ang iyang N.E. nakakuha og titulo nga nahimo sa miaging Nobyembre kontra Justin "Crazy Train" Rolfe. Si Marshall wala motan-aw sa iyang kaatbang nga labaw sa bungtud tungod sa karaan nga edad ni Vukosa, apan nagplano siya nga mohimo usa ka pahayag nga, unta, makahatag kaniya positibo nga pagkaladlad sa gawas sa New England.
"Nahibal-an nako nga siya usa ka beterano nga pugilist, usa ka estudyante sa tigbansay sa Hall of Fame Freddie Roach, kinsa usa ka makalilisang nga manggugubat sa iyang kaugalingon nga katungod,”Ingon ni Marshall. “Kini ang boksing, bisan unsa nga butang mahitabo. Ang akong trabaho mao ang pagpangandam alang sa bisan unsa. Adunay ako labing kaayo nga kalidad nga sparring sa balay sa No.. 1 amateur nga gibug-aton, Fernely Felix, Jr. Ang akong team nagtrabaho og maayo, Akong pasungan, A.J. Galante, gihangyo ako nga mahimong mas hait sa akong katapusan nga away (3-tuyok KO sa Tracey Johnson kaniadtong miaging Abril), busa gibuhat ko ang gisugo niya kanako. Ang akong kanto Austin Ampeoquio gipadayon ako nga mahait sa mga mitts, ug akong mga coach sa ulo David McDonough ug Bennie 'The Jet' Gamay pagbuhat usa ka maayong trabaho nga giduso usab ako.
"Nahibal-an ko nga si Steve mianhi aron makig-away ug gipaabut ko ang usa ka kulbahinam nga gabii sa boksing. Duha kami ka manggugubat nga mag-to-toe sa ring, pagbutang usa ka pasundayag alang sa mga fan sa boksing nga nalipay gyud sa isport sa boksing, dili kining basura sa mga bantog nga tawo sa YouTube nga nagpadayon karon. "
“Nakasugat si Steve sa dili maayong swerte pagkahuman sa Cusumano nga nagdaog,”Ang presidente sa Granite Chin nga si Chris Traietti mikomentaryo. “Pipila ka away ang nahulog, pagkahuman miigo ang pandemya sa COVID-19. Sa tinuud nga kami adunay away sa Alemanya nga nahulog sa adlaw nga gitakda kami nga mobiya sa airport. Pagkahuman niadto nawad-an kami daghang mga singaw gikan sa Cusamano nga away ug ang klase kinahanglan nga ipasabut usab. Nakuha niya ang usa ka tune-up fight pipila ka bulan ang milabay, apan kinahanglan usab naton mabawi ang pila ka kusog pinaagi sa pagdaog sa usa ka away nga sama niini o sa katapusan pasakay na si Steve sa pagsalop sa adlaw. Kini nga away kauban si Marshall dili mahimong piknik. Nahiabut siya sa lokal nga talan-awon uban ang pipila nga mga katingalahang pasundayag.
"Sama sa kadaghanan nga moadto sa away, Wala ako ideya kung giunsa kini pag-away, nga naghimo alang sa usa ka maayo nga punoan nga kalihokan. Usa ka butang ang isulti ko, bisan pa kung unsa ang gusto ni Steve nga ipatuo sa mga tawo, sa hitabo nadaog niya kini nga away, dili kini ang iyang katapusan nga away. Dili hinungdan nga kana! Kung modaug si Marshall, Wala’y pagduhaduha nga makigsangka siya sa telebisyon sa labing madali nga panahon sa usa ka punoan nga network. ”
Sa 8-round nga co-tampok nga kalihokan, kanhing N.E. kampeyon sa heavyweight nga si Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 KOs), sa Fairfield, KANAKO, makigkontra sa Mehikano nga maghangkat Jose Humberto "Olimpico" Corral (20-26, 12 KOs) alang sa bakante nga titulo sa ABF Atlantic nga gibug-aton.
Champion sa New England welterweight Mike "Daotang Tawo" Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Holbrook, MA, idepensa ang iyang titulo sa usa ka 8-round match kontra sa masuko nga hunahunaTyrone "Mga Kamot nga Bato" Luckey (13-14-4 (9 KOs).
Wala’y pilde nga Holyoke, MA welterweight Denzel "Dobleng Epekto" Whitley (4-0, 3 KOs) naa sa una nga gikatakda nga 6-rounder kontra Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), sa Swansea, MA. Indianapolis junior welterweight Kaalam sa Dewayne mahimong sa iyang 66th pro pakigbatok Nelson "Chino" Perez (2-0, 2 KOs) sa usa ka 6-rounder.
Gilaraw usab nga molihok sa undercard, tanan sa 4-round bouts, mao ang Weymouth, MA welterweight Eric "Gladiator" Goff (1-0) vs. Aquilando Brandao (0-3), Holyoke junior mediumweight Carlos Abel Castillo (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Jay Gregory (0-3), Woburn, MA mediumweight Julien "Itom nga Dragon" Baptiste (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Rodrigo Almeida (2-10, 2 KOs), Framingham, MA gaan nga gibug-aton Si Saul "Spider" Almeida (0-13-4) vs. pro-debuting Steve Sumpter, Lawrence, MA junior gaan Kevin Rodriguez (0-1) mga nawong Ryan Venable (2-4), undefeated Puerto Rican super middleweight Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KOs) vs. Larry "Slo Mo" Smith (12-47-2, 8 KOs), ug Worcester's (MA) 3-oras kampiyon sa New England Golden Gloves Demek "Hightower" Edmonds (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Wallace Nass Silva.
Ang bahin sa pro sa kard nga Pro-Am sa hapon pangulohan sa ABF Atlantic Cruiserweight Champion Yan "Wild Thing" Pellerin (11-1, 5 KOs) pagdepensa sa iyang titulo kontra Lewiston, AKO nga naghagit christian peter, nakig-away pinaagi sa Angola, sa usa ka 8-round nga away.
Ubang pro away, tanan nga 4-rounders, apil ang weightweight sa Canada Alexis Barriere (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Ang pro-debut sa New York Andrew Nolan, Methuen (MA), kahayag heavyweightAndrew Perez sa iyang pro debut vs.. Jesus Cintron (1-18-2), Springfield (MA) super lightweight Ian "Dynamite" Garcia (0-0-1) vs. Andy Aiello (1-4-1), sa Bridgewater, MA, Bag-ong gibug-aton sa timbang sa New York Scott Lampert (1-2, 1 KO) vs. Yhago goncalves (0-3), sa Portsmouth (KANAKO) agi sa Brazil, ug ang pro-debuting nga super middleweight sa SpringfieldLaurent Humes kumpara sa pro-debuting Philippe Martins, sa Marlborough, MA.
Ang pasiunang "Granite Chin Invitational" nga torneyo, Ang pila sa labing kaarang nga mga bag-ong boksidor sa New England sa semifinals round, sa usa ka hitabo nga gitugot sa USA nga boksing sa bahin sa hapon sa doble nga adlaw sa gabii. Ang mga mananaog sa semifinals moabante sa kampiyonato sa hinapos nga Agosto 28th sa New England Sports Center.
Ang pila sa nag-una nga N.E. gipaabot nga mag-indigay ang mga amateur boxers 2021 USA National Championship sa bulawan nga medalya Arika Skoog, ang 2-time nga N.E. Ang kampyon sa Golden Gloves gikan sa Newton (MA); 2-Team sa N.E. Golden Gloves champion Tashawn Ward, usa ka gibug-aton sa balahibo gikan sa Providence (RI); ug middleweights James Maner, 2019 WALA PA. Ang kampyon sa Golden Gloves gikan sa Providence, ug 2-time nga N.E. Golden Gloves champion Mike Fontanez, sa Nashua (N.H).
Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya ug nagkantidad og $25.00 (Pagpakita sa Adlaw) / $40.00 (Pagpakita sa Gabii) alang sa kinatibuk-ang lingkoranan (wala gitudlo). Ang wala gitudlo nga lingkoranan sa ringide magamit sa $35.00 matag lingkuranan sa adlaw nga pasundayag. Ang night show maghatag mga lamesa nga singsing (na-assign ug lingkuranan 4) alang sa $300.00 ug magamit sa pagpalit online sa www.ticketriver.com(Search: Ang Granite Chin Invitational alang sa day show, Breakout alang sa night show).
Pultahan sa 12:15 sa gabii. UG ug 7:15 sa gabii. UG (sa gabii) sa una nga laban, sa tinagsa, sa 12:30 sa gabii. UG ug 7:30 sa gabii. UG.
Justin “Nabuang nga Tren” Rolfe (L) gisuntok ang iyang agianan padulong sa N.E. heavyweight title (tanan nga mga litrato sa maayong kabubut-on ni Emily Harney / Fitography)
DERRY, N.H. (August 30, 2020) – Duha ka away sa titulo sa rehiyon, gisuportahan sa daghang mga kanunay nga busy nga away, gipasiugda ang una nga hinungdan sa pro boxing sa Granite Chin Promosi gikan kaniadtong miaging Nobyembre, ‘Balik sa Derry,” kagabii (Saturday, Aug. 29), sa atubangan sa usa ka duul sa kapasidad nga panon sa mga tawo sa New England Sports Center sa Derry, New Hampshire.
Duha ka mga kampeon sa kalibutan ang mitambong aron suportahan ang mga manlalaban, wala’y pilde nga naghari sa World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Demetrio “Boo Boo” Andrade ug“Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera, ang retirado 3-time, 2-naghupot sa titulo sa dibisyon.
“Nalipay ako nga niining gabhiona gikuha namon ang usa ka lakang sa unahan padulong sa normalidad,” promoter Chris Traietti mikomentaryo. Nakatabang ang isport aron magkahiusa ang mga tawo ug karong gabii adunay kami usa ka puno nga balay uban ang mga tawo sa tanan nga lahi, mga relihiyon, ug mga kredo. Nalipay ako nga kini nga mga Amerikano nalipay sa ilang kaugalingon dinhi karong gabii.”
Justin “Nabuang nga Tren” Rolfe gikoronahan nga kampiyon sa New England heavyweight pinaagi sa 8-round nga unanimous decision Pagsubay “Titan” Johnson sa main event.
Rolfe vs.. Ang Johnson II usa ka rematch sa usa ka 6-round nga kadaghanan nga gibira kaniadtong Nobyembre sa Quincy, Massachusetts. Daghan pa ang nakapusta sa rematch, bisan, tungod kay ang N.E. naa sa linya ang titulo sa bug-at nga timbang. Boston southernpaw Johnson, ang igsoon nga lalaki ni Andrade, pamaagi nga nakaboksing, samtang si Maine-residente nga si Rolfe miabut sa paglabay sa mga bomba, ug ang ilang kalainan sa mga estilo nga gihimo alang sa usa ka makalingaw nga away.
Ang madudahon nga Johnson nagsugod sa pagpangita sa iyang han-ay sa ikaupat nga hugna, pagkonektar sa mga panagsama sama sa pagpakita ni Rolfe nga gikapoy, apan nakuha niya ang iyang ikaduha nga hangin ug nagpadayon nga agresibo, kanunay nga piningtan si Johnson sa mga lubid. Ang duha nga parehas nga katugbang nga mga manggugubat nagbalikbalik sa katunga nga bahin sa away, bisan kung gipugos ni Rolfe ang aksyon ug kontra si Johnson. Ni nagpakita nga nasakitan sa bisan unsang punto sa away., Parehas nga gibuhian sa ikawalo ug katapusang hugna, walay gibilin sa tanke. Ang wala’y hunong nga pag-atake ni Rolfe ug nahimo nga kalainan sa kini nga panagsama.
Ryan DiBartolomeo nakuha ang bakante nga titulo sa New Hampshire welterweight, pagkuha sa usa ka 6-round split decision Kris Jacobs, sa kauban nga kalihokan. “Nagpuyo ko sa Massachusetts apan tanan nakong away (3-0-1) naa sa New Hampshire ug nagbansay ako sa Nashua (NH),” DiBartolomeo nagkanayon pagkahuman sa away. “Ang pagpakig-away sa New Hampshire sama sa away sa balay ug karon ako ang New Hampshire welterweight champ.”
Dali nga nakagawas si DiBartolemeo gikan sa kanto ug wala madugay gihulog si Jacobs alang sa 8-count. Gihimo kini ni Jacobs hangtod sa pangbukas nga hugna, apan wala niya malikayan ang kusug nga tuo nga kamot sa DiBartolemeo, paminta sa ulo sa iyang mga kaatbang, sa round sa duha ka. Si Jacobs mipuyo sa ikatulo, gikuha ang lakang sa ikaupat, ug nagsugod sa pagpabiya sa iyang mga kamot sa ikalima, labi ka epektibo nga pagdunggo sa iyang agresibo nga kaaway. Ang duha ka mga manlalaban ning-ayo sa katapusan nga hugna ug gitapos sa DiBartolemeo ang pasundayag.
Champion sa New England middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr., pakigbatok sa gaan nga gibug-aton Tahuk Taylor, gipakita ang iyang kahanas nga gitakda sa labing kadaghan, blasting sa iyang kaatbang sa banig uban ang usa ka matam-is nga matul-id nga tuo, pag-usab nga adunay usa ka matahum nga wala nga kawit, ug hapit na niya isira ang pasundayag kung mag-refereeJackie Morell maloloy-on nga natapos ang away sa nahabilin nga 13-segundos sa usa ka hugna.
Bantog nga junior welterweight Mike “Daotang Tawo” OHan, Jr. gibuhat ang hapit sa tanan nga butang apan hunong gritty DeWayne Kaalam, nga gisilotan og duha ka puntos ug opisyal nga nalutaw kausa. Apan nabuhi siya, bisan pilde sa us aka lop-sided 6-round unanimous decision kay Ohan.
Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion Francis “Frank Ang Tangke” Hogan gitangtang Kaalam sa Rashan, nga mikanaog sa canvas duha ka beses sa wala pa ihulog sa iyang suok ang toalya. Hogan taas, lanky southernpaw nga maayong nakaeskuyla ug karon 2-0 (2 KOs).
Sa usa ka madasigon nga away, undefeated nga kahayag heavyweight Edet “Papa” Kpanam (4-0, 3 KOs) walay hunong batok sa usa ka dula Saul “Kaka” Almeida, usa sa mga nag-una nga mix-martial-arts fighters sa New England. Gihulog ni Mkpanan si Almeida sa unang duha ka hugna padulong sa usa ka lisud nga 4-round unanimous decision.
Nagsaad sa gaan nga paglaum sa Boston Jonathan Depina labaw sa tanan Sunda “Ang Dili Balaan nga Kamatuuran” Desjardin, giugbok siya og sayo ug gitapos dayon siya sa usa ka blangko nga shot, aron mapaayo sa 2-0 (2 KOs).
Middleweight Anthony Concepcion midaog pinaagi sa usa ka disqualification sa ikatulo nga hugna sa diha nga ang iyang kaatbang, pro-debuting Caleb Denham, gibaliwala ang mga panudlo sa referee nga ipadayon ang away.
Middleweight Larry “Slomoshun” Smith, nakig-away gikan sa Dallas, natala ang iyang unang kadaugan sa labaw pa sa siyam ka tuig, pagkuha usa ka 4-round unanimous decision gikan Jesus “Ang juice” Cintron. Ang 41-anyos nga Smith, 0-39-2 sa panahon sa iyang walay kadaugan nga sangputanan, nahulog si Anderson sa unang hugna.
Nagsaulog si Larry Smith pagkahuman sa iyang unang kadaugan sa 9 ka tuig
Texas lightweight Bryan Vera nanuktok sa Mike Anderson nga adunay usa ka dako nga tuo nga kamot sayo sa usa ka round. Referee Leo Gerstel gilayon nga nagwagayway sa ihap pagkahuman nga naigo ni Anderson ang banig. Vera, nga naila sa iyang pag-apil Ang Nakigtigi kamatuoran sa telebisyon show, napildi ang mga world champion Sergio Mora (kaduha), unya-wala’y pilde Andy Lee ug Serhiy Dzinziruk sa panahon sa iyang 16 nga tuig nga pro career.
Beterano nga junior middleweight Pangpang “Salamangkero” McPherson wala’y limbong alang Tyrone “Kamot nga Bato” Luckey tungod kay na disqualify siya sa ikaduhang hugna ni referee Morrell alang sa balik-balik nga pagkupot.
Ang pagbukas sa gabii usa ka tugma sa cruiserweight taliwala Larry “Hitman” Pryor ug Francisco Neto. Wala magdugay alang kang Pryor, kinsang ig-agaw ang naulahi, Hall of Famer Aaron “Hawk” Pryor, ibutang ang Neto nga adunay maayong pagkabutang sa wala nga kawit. Gibuntog ni Neto ang ihap apan nagbarug sa wobbly nga mga paa, nag-una sa referee nga si Gerstel aron ihunong ang away sa 35 segundos nga marka sa opening round.
CO-FEATURE – VACANT BAG-ONG HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Ryan DiBartolomeo (3-0-1, 1 KO), Leominster, MA WDEC6 (59-54, 59-54, 56-57) Kris Jacobs (2-1-1, 0 KOs), Pagkahulog sa Suba, MA (Nagdaog si DiBartolomeo sa bakanteng N.H. titulo sa welterweight)
CRUISERWEIGHTS Larry Pryor (12-22, 6 KOs), Frederickson, MD WTKO1 (0.35) Francisco Neto (1-9), Woburn, MA
KAHAYAG heavyweights Kendrick Ball, Jr. (15-1-2, 11 KOs), Worcester, MA
Tahuk Taylor (3-12-1, 1 KO), Greensboro, NC
Edet Mkpanam (4-0, 3 KOs), Bag-ong Bedford, MA WDEC4 (40-35, 39-36, 39-36) Saul Almeida (0-12), Framingham, MA
Bryan Vera (27-16, 17 KOs), Auston, TX WKO1 (1:01) Mike Anderson (0-6), Philadelphia, PA
Middleweights Francis Hogan (2-0, 2 KOs), Weymouth, MA WTKO1 (1:37) Rashan Blackburn (8-54-2, 4 KOs), Columbus, OH
Larry Smith (11-44-2, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX WEC4 (40-35, 40-36, 40-36) Jesus Javier Cintron (1-14-2, 0 KOs), Asbury Park, NJ
Anthony Concepcion (5-0-1, 4 KOs). Providence, RI WDQ3 (152) Caleb Denham (0-1, 0 KOs), Kapatagan sa Jamaica, MA
Mike Ohan, Jr. (10-1, 5 KOs), Holbrook, MA WDEC6 (60-52, 59-54, 59-54) DeWayne Kaalam (7-54-2, 3 KOs), Indianapolis, SA Lightweight Jonathan Depina (2-0, 2 KOs), Boston, MA WKO1 (2:17) Theo Desjarden (0-12), Wrentham, MA
DERRY, N.H. (Abril 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Sabado) evening’s “Fight Night at the Zone,” gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire.
Sa main event, Dorchester, MA junior middleweightGabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighterLarry “Slomoshun” Smith sa ikalima nga round. A right to the liver put Smith down, but he beat the refereeMike Ryan‘s count. Smith was unable to recover as he was pinned on the ropes by Duluc, who reeled off a dozen unanswered punches, forcing referee Ryan to end the fight.
New England’s hardest hitter is unquestionably UBF N.E. light heavyweight championRichard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), who knocked out cruiserweightRandy “The Rattler” Campbell (3-19, 2 KOs) with the first punch in their non-title fight, a lethal right that broke Campbell’s lower right ankle.
Flashy Worcester, MA paglaum Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KOs) overwhelmed his Mexican opponent, junior welterweight Francisco “Unggoy” Average (12-13, 8 KOs), blasting him from every angle en route to a first-round technical knockout, in which Medal went to the canvas twice.
Champion sa New England cruiserweight Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), also the co-promoter, pounded“Jammin” James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KOs) from pillar to post until refereeLeo Gerstelhalted the action in their non-title fight for a third-round technical knockout.
Irish junior welterweightPaddy McGee, fighting out of Dorchester, MA, landed only two punches in his pro debut, both flooringBardraiel Smith (0-4), for a quick first-round knockout.
Stoughton, MA welterweight Travis “Ang Outlaw” Demko (6-1, 1 KO) labaw sa tanan Paul DeSouza (0-11), of Somerville, pitching a six-round shutout decision.
With former world championWilfredo, Vasquez, Jr. supporting him, Springfield, MA welterweight Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KOs) needed only 43 seconds to finish offShavonte Dixon (0-3).
Danbury, CT junior welterweightOmar “Ang Mananap nga Mapintas” Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO) nagpabilin nga undefeated, taking a four-round unanimous decision from a gameCarlos Galindo (0-2).
Lokal nga paborito, Ricky Ford (2-1-1), fighting out Claremont, NH, dropped Woburn, MA junior middleweightJaco Matsos (0-2) twice before the fight was stopped by refereeMike Ryan.
New Jersey super middleweightChris “Sandman” Thomasimproved his pro record to 8-0-1 (5 KOs), sa diha nga John Hantzopoulos (0-2) failed to answer the bell for the third round.
Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:
OPISYAL RESULTA
PANGUNANG PANGHITABO – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs), Dorchester, MA WTKO5 (1:40)
Larry Smith (10-35-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX
CO-FEATURE – CRUISERWEIGHTS
Richard Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:37) Randy Campbell (3-19, 2 KOs), Bowerston, OH
Heavyweights
Chris Traietti (26-4, 21 KOs), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (0:53)James Morrow (12-23-3, 5 KOs), Lafayette, SA.
SUPER MIDDEWEIGHTS
Chris Thomas (8-0-1, 5 KOs), Beechwood, NJ
WTKO2 (3:00)
John Hantzopoulos (0-2), Lynn, MA
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ricky Ford (2-1-1, 1 KO), Claremont, NH
WTKO1 (1:47)
Jaco Matos (0-2), Woburn, MA
WELTERWEIGHTS Travis Demko (6-1, 1 KO), Stoughton, MA.
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54) Paul DeSouza (0-11), Somerville, MA
Anthony Velasquez (2-0, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA WTKO (0:43) Shavonte Dixon (0-3), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS Irvin Gonzalez (9-0, 8 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (1:57) Francisco Medel (12-13, 8 KOs), Sonora, Mexico
Paddy McGee (1-0, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA
WTKO1 (1:12)
Bardraiel Smith (0-4), Philadelphia, PA
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-36) Carlos Galindo (0-2), Woburn, MA
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KWARTA, Misa. (Abril 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’s “Fight Night at The Zone”, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin, has been strengthened by the late addition of hot prospectIrvin Gonzalezto a card already showcasing some of the best young, professional boxers in New England.
Granite Chin Promotions is on a mission to establish a fan-base in the Granite State, providing a fan friendly, full entertainment experience at The Sports Zone in Derry, New Hampshire.
Gonzalez (8-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Worcester, MA, mao ang usa ka 2015 Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion, who qualified for the 2016 Olympic Pagsulay. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face MexicanFrancisco “Unggoy” Medalya (12-12, 8 KOs) sa usa ka unom-ka-round bout.
Gonzalez, who hasn’t fought since December 1 1 (sensational third-round knockout of previously undefeated 13-0 Marlon Olea in Providence), was supposed to fight St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, but he was informed the day of the weigh in that his opponent hadn’t cleared medicals.
I’m always in the gym working hard because I like to stay busy and be ready,” Gonzalez miingon. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Ako sa kanunay nag-andam. I was disappointed a few weeks ago, but I’m fighting on this card, and back on the right track.
“I only focus on my next fight, Abril 7th, against a tough, batid nga kontra. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Mayo 5that Foxwoods.”
The addition of Gonzalez with a card featuring some of tomorrow’s stars such as Hartford, CT light heavyweight championRichard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (6-0, 5 KOs) means two of the top three prospects in New England will be in action this Saturday in Derry. And several other promising boxers will also be in action. Rivera facesRandy “The Rattler” Campbell, of Ohio, in the six-round co-featured event.
“We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns miingon. “His last fight fell out and we are always happy to help local fighters, especially someone of Irvin’s caliber. We have five undefeated fighters on this show. They’re legitimate prospects with a lot of upside. Irvin, Richie and Omar are starting to get national attention and New Hampshire fans are getting an early look at them. The veteran fighters on this show have a lot to fight for as well. ”
Dorchester, MA lightweightGabriel Duluc (11-3, 2 KOs) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteranLarry “Slomoshun” Smith.
Beterano sa Gubat sa Iraq Chris Traietti (25-4, 20 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Quincy, MA, meets Indiana veteran“Jammin'” James Morrowin an eight-round, non-title fight. Traietti, whose title will not be on the line, is also the co-promoter of “Fight Night at The Zone.”
Another top Conn. paglaom, Danbury junior welterweightOmar Bordoy (4-0, 1 KO), makakuha sa Carlos Galindo, sa Woburn (MA), in a four-round match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA gaan nga gibug-aton Russell Kimber (1-0) vs. Dustin Caplinger; Irish welterweightPaddy McGee, now fighting out of Dorchester (MA), makes his pro debut vs. Philadelphia’sBardraiel Smith; Springfield, MA welterweight Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Philadelphia’sShavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweightRickey Ford (1-1-1) vs. Philadelphia’sDemetrius Thomas.
Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are Stoughton, MA welterweight Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) vs. Paul DeSouza, ug New Jersey middleweight Chris “Sandman” Thomas (7-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Lynn, MA mediumweight John Hantzopoulas.
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Boxing fans packed the Manchester Downtown Hotel Wednesday night to take in a spectacular night of elite amateur boxing. This was the final stop on a three-city tour of Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire. The scheduled fights featured Team USA amateurs facing the best amateur boxers from Ireland. By the final bell, Ireland managed to finish the eight bouts of the evening with a tie score, their best outcome of the tour. Team USA won the first two duals of the tour in Boston and Springfield, sa tinagsa, pinaagi sa daghang 8-4 ug 7-3.
Wednesday’s fights were not all about winning, Apan. For the majority of the boxers involved it was a great opportunity to fine-tune their techniques and get some much-needed international competition experience. Some of Wednesday night’s best performers will also likely be representing their respective countries in the upcoming 2020 Olympics.
The main event of the night featured 2016 Youth World Championships Bronze Medalist Richard Torrez dominating 3-time Irish National Champion Dean Gardiner. The Irish fighter’s towering height and long reach simply could not overcome the fast pace and excellent defensive posture of the shorter American.
Torrez spent the first round executing masterful feinting and punch slipping while scoring with some bombing hooks. Torrez changed levels, used slick head movement, and never let his foot off the gas as Gardiner plodded forward with an unbalanced and wild approach in the early going. A thudding body shot connected for the Irishman in the first, but not much else.
Torrez kept up the quick work rate in the next frame, unleashing left and right hooks and landing cleanly through much of the round. He scored to the body and head easily, though much of the round saw his opponent covering up and waiting for openings. One straight left from Torrez sent his opponent reeling for a moment, but the taller man recovered and did land a phenomenal left hook to the head of Torrez as he was fighting off the ropes. Gardiner tried landing mostly straight punches on the outside and seemed unable to turn over his punches in close.
The third round saw both fighters slugging it out until the final bell with one of the wildest back and forth exchanges of the night, but it was too little and too late for Gardiner. He just could not get his range dialed in. Torrez just outworked his opponent again and landed a few slick uppercuts to go with his thundering right and left hooks. He used the jab sparingly but effectively, spending much of the final frame targeting Gardiner’s body. Torrez earned the Unanimous Decision win with his performance and didn’t take more than a handful of hard shots in the process.
Kelly Harrington, a World Championship Silver Medalist from Ireland, likely had her team’s most masterful performance in cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Stacia Suttles in the opening bout of the night. Suttles struggled to keep herself at the ideal punching range against the unrelenting attack of Harrington in the first round, spending much of the three minutes bobbing and weaving to try to avoid the crisp combinations of her opponent. Suttles did land her jab fairly consistently, and she did begin to put some combos together late in the round, but Harrington is an absolute expert when it comes to head movement. She looked as if Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was one of her coaches as she utilized a hands-low technique with constant feints, punch slipping and level changing. The first round saw her landing a beautiful straight left to the head and a fantastic body and head punching combination that landed solidly. She unleashed some fierce hooks, although a few were wild haymakers. Below is a picture of Harrington during one of just a few brief moments in the fight where she brought both hands up to protect her face.
Suttles caught Harrington with some glancing and flush shots in the second round, but she seemed to be having trouble getting power behind her punches. She did trade some decent right hands with her opponent, but it was clear by the end of the round that she just wasn’t going to be able to find any rhythm in the fight due to the craftiness of her opponent. Harrington spent the same round perfecting her range with crisp 1-2 combos and wild lead rights connecting. Harrington also scored some powerful left hooks with a picture perfect straight right landing just a few moments later.
The third round was more of the same for both fighters. Suttles worked much of the frame to track her opponent down, but every time she unloaded, she paid for it. One particularly solid left hook landed late in the round, but it just wasn’t enough. Harrington spent much of the last three minutes trying to connect with winging right hands. She landed one of her hardest punches of the fight late in the round and momentarily stunned her opponent before the bell to end the fight. Harrington took away a unanimous decision and looks to be one of the most promising boxers at her weight in the running for the 2020 Olympics.
Yet another example of height somehow being a disadvantage played a role in the other female fight on the card. Team USA’s Leah Cooper (#2 US Female Middleweight) used ducking and feinting to avoid the taller Aoife Burke’s long reach. Cooper fought from a semi-crouch, making it hard for Burke to land with any significant power on the majority of her punches. The 8-time National Irish Champion
had a few spots in the fight where she regained control of the action, but Cooper made the right adjustments to minimize the threats.
Cooper executed a swarming attack to begin the first round, firing off 1-2 combos and backing Burke up. She remained patient and persistent throughout the frame, staying low and out of range of Burke’s power shots. Burke exhibited excellent defense, but she could only manage to throw and land one punch at a time. She showcased a crisp jab throughout the round, but it just didn’t deter Cooper. Burke had her best moments of the round toward the final bell, mixing up shots to the body and head, including a hard right hook to the head.
Burke came out for the second round on fire, storming Cooper with rapid fire 1-2 combos and hooks. She also mixed in a slick uppercut that found Cooper’s chin. Cooper weathered the storm, only falling into the trap briefly. She regained her composure, landed some excellent counter punches, and turned what might have been Burke’s best round into the Irish champ’s worst. Cooper remained calm and cool, despite taking some of the hardest shots her opponent landed in the fight. She landed some superb 1-2 combos after Burke’s attack fizzled, eventually opening a cut near Burke’s left eye and bloodying her nose. Cooper’s hard body punching also sent Burke crouching down to the canvas briefly after a solid right hook.
Burke started the third round a bit late after getting checked out and cleared by the ringside doctor. She again started out with a flurry of bombing punches. She targeted the body and the head, but Cooper collected herself once again and went back to work. She changed levels well and began connecting with furious hooks, first to the body and then back up to the head. She also kept up an active jab and landed multiple 1-2 combos. Burke did manage another late flurry in the closing moments of the fight, but Cooper still came away with the unanimous decision win.
Team USA Lightweight James Browning came into Wednesday night’s bout with Ireland’s Francis Cleary as a two-time USA Boxing Champion. Cleary, a nine-time Irish National Champion, represented Browning’s first crack at international competition. Ang duha ka mga manggugubat adunay ilang mga higayon, but it would be Browning getting the win at the end of three entertaining, back-and-forth rounds of action.
Browning spent the first round establishing a higher work rate than his opponent and using lots of movement to avoid Cleary’s attack. He also landed a consistent jab, mixing up his body and head shots well. Though he won the round, Browning took plenty of risks and paid the price. Cleary picked his spots and unleashed the more clean and powerful punches when he was able to land. He just couldn’t connect enough, and he clinched out of trouble almost every time he wound up fighting in close quarters.
Clearly landed some more sharp bombs in the second frame, getting more aggressive and starting to track down his constantly moving opponent. A thumping left hook near the end of the round connected with Browning’s head and impressed the packed house of fans. Bisan pa, Browning remained busy and did well in the slugging exchanges between the two fighters. He was often wild, but the work output kept Cleary from stealing the round.
Cleary came out for the third round with renewed ferocity, engaging in a wild brawl with Browning. It was the best round of the fight for Cleary, and Browning could not maintain the elusiveness he displayed in the prior rounds. The Irish fighter landed another booming left hook in the round, featured perfectly-timed counters, and kept punching right up to the bell. Browning definitely appeared to be frustrated and tired by the end of the fight. Bisan pa, two out of the three judges were sure he deserved the win, earning a split decision victory.
The next bout pitted eight-time Irish National Champion Wayne Kelley against 13-time US National Champion Adrian Benton in a close welterweight battle. Both young fighters had bright spots in the match, but Kelley managed to squeak out the split decision victory with a crafty, gutsy effort.
Benton had the better first round thanks to a swarming attack. He worked in and out of range with 1-2 combos and sparing hooks. He used all his angles well, pivoting out of trouble and into effective range with ease. Kelley struggled to land counters until the final moments of the round when he landed his own flurry of 1-2 combos.
Kelley started the second round with much more energy and poise. He landed early and often, winging left hands and opening up a cut on Benton’s lip. Benton slipped some of the more dangerous punches, blocked shots well and landed some crisp, hard shots of his own. His best exchange was a left and right hook to the head that landed near the middle of the round.
Kelley slowed down a bit in the final round, unable to find his ideal range. He landed some hard right hands, a well-placed body shot and unloaded with a late flurry. Benton kept busy early in the round and artfully ducked under a bombing right hook from Kelley. The judges seemed more impressed with Kelley’s composure in the final two rounds as Benton kept getting drawn in to sloppy brawling. Kelley edged out the win by a 2-1 margin.
The light welterweights came next, producing another tight contest. Ireland’s Caoimhin Ferguson fought Team USA’s Charlie Sheehy with a slightly better tactical approach, earning another split decision victory for his squad.
Sheehy took on a more cautious and patient approach in the first round, waiting for the perfect moment to throw and land. His best punches of the round included a hard right hand to the body and a starching jab. Ferguson put in more work in the frame, scoring on multiple hooks to the head and unleashing wild and crazy flurries a few times. One particular left hook crashed hard into Sheehy’s head in the final moments of the round.
Ferguson landed some decent shots in the second round, but Sheehy was much more composed. He worked around the wild-swinging, hard-charging assault by keeping his distance and scoring from outside with some crisp rights to the chin. The fighters exchanged some hooks to the body and wound up in a clinch before the end of the round.
Sheehy struggled to string punches together in the final round. Though he had a nice straight right hand working for him, Ferguson was able to penetrate his defense. Ferguson landed a thumping left hook early and went on to land a few more bombs before losing his mouthpiece in one exchange. Likely knowing he needed to finish strong to get the judges on his side, Ferguson rushed in with a final torrent of hooks in the final seconds. He earned a 2-1 decision win for his tenacity.
Welterweights Kieron Molloy (Ireland) and Freudis Rojas, Jr. (USA) squared off in another bout. Both fighters are previous World Championship Bronze Medalists with Molloy also claiming nine Irish National titles and Rojas winning the US nationals 10 times so far. It was another close shave win for Team Ireland.
Rojas was clearly the more active fighter in the first round. He used a consistent jab and increased his work rate through the frame. He ket busy on offense right up until the bell. Molloy began the round winging shots and trying to figure out his range. He unleashed a bit late in some of the more fierce exchanges, couldn’t figure out how to get his combinations going, and had a tough time catching up with the faster Rojas. Molloy did land some excellent straight lefts, bisan.
The next round went much better for the Irish southpaw. He started with an uptick in his punch output, though he still struggled to land combos. At one point in the round, Molloy connected with a huge straight left, followed up by a nice power jab, slowing down his opponent. Rojas kept coming forward but couldn’t capitalize on scoring opportunities in the round. A late flurry of punches from Rojas wasn’t enough for him to steal the round.
Rojas landed some excellent shots in the final round, going downstairs to the body frequently. He also caught Molloy against the ropes, blasting him with straight punches. Molloy fought the smarter round, bisan, picking the best times to throw and often catching Rojas with his hands down. His best exchange of the round featured a huge 1-2 connecting to the head and a wild left hook to the head. A final swarm of punches from the Irish fighter closed the show and earned him a 2-1 split decision win.
Team USA’s Nikita Ababiy scored a hard-fought win in a wild affair before the main event with Team Ireland’s Gerard French. The first round saw Ababiy jabbing well. The American came into the fight with a very non-traditional boxing stance with one hand low, but his posture seemed to be effective in luring his opponent into punching range. Ababiy landed some booming hooks and a nice left uppercut that backed up French. Samtang sa laing bahin, French concentrated on trying to land counters. He had a lower work rate but also didn’t take too much punishment.
French spent the second round trying to exchange in close quarters. He landed more shots later in the round, including some heated right hooks in the final moments. Ababiy connected with some thumping shots in the round and showcased some nice defense as well. He mixed up his shots to the body and head, throwing and covering up to wait for the next opening. Ababiy landed a nice left hook to the head followed up with a picture perfect right uppercut in the final minute. He ended the round well on his way to his first win.
The final round saw Ababiy slow down a bit, but he was still effective enough to carry the frame. French managed some crisp left hooks to the head, but he couldn’t figure out the different style his opponent brought to the ring. The American cruised to the unanimous decision win.
The night also began with the only stoppage on the card thanks to a wild brawl between local 132-pound Manchester, NH novices Michael Correa and Abhisek Thapa. Correa took off across the ring upon hearing the opening bell and unleashed one wild flurry after another. Thapa didn’t let the tornado swallow him up, bisan. He ust covered up and waited for his opportunities. It only took a couple minutes for Correa to start tiring out from the relentless attack. Thapa then waded in to land some of the most impressive shots of the night, forcing the referee to stop the fight for three standing eight counts before the end finally came with a whirlwind of power punches from Thapa.
There was also a guest appearance made by the boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. still calls his toughest opponent ever, Emanuel Augustus (3-34-6, 20 KOs). Augustus participated in a reunion the previous night with “Ireland” Micky Ward (38-13, 27 KOs), celebrating one of the best fights in the history of the sport, which took place on July 13, 2001. Augustus stuck around for the fights and even came into the ring to showcase that he still has the same punching prowess that made him one of the most entertaining fighters of his era.
“We learned from this tour that we’re right up there with the best teams in the world,” Team USA head coach Billy Walsh said. “Team Ireland is a very good, young team. We’re going to have a good team to send to Tokyo (2020 Olympics). I’m proud of my team. They all worked very hard. We didn’t have some of our best boxers because some were competing in an International tournament We do have a good crop of 18-19-20 year-olds who will make up our 2020 Olympic team.”
Team Ireland also brought their own production crew to film all the action for those who couldn’t be there:
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Marso 22, 2018) – Last night’s third and final stop on USA Boxing’s 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour ended in a 4-4 draw at Downtown Manchester Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. Team USA won the team tour title, 2-0-1.
Team USA had won the first two duals of the tour in Boston and Springfield, sa tinagsa, pinaagi sa daghang 8-4 ug 7-3.
“We learned from this tour that we’re right up there with the best teams in the world,” Team USA head coachBilly Walsh miingon. “Team Ireland is a very good, young team. We’re going to have a good team to send to Tokyo (2020 Olympics). I’m proud of my team. They all worked very hard. We didn’t have some of our best boxers because some were competing in an International tournament We do have a good crop of 18-19-20 year-olds who will make up our 2020 Olympic team.”
Team Ireland led last night’s team scoring, 4-3, going into the final match of the night, a super heavyweight rematch. Ang 2016 Youth World Championships bronze medalistRichard Torrezonce again defeated there-time Irish National ChampionDean Gardiner,
Third time was the charm for Brooklyn middleweightNikita Ababiy, who broke into the win column with a 3-0 unanimous decision overGerard French, keeping the Americans hope alive to deadlock the final score with one match to go.
In a battle between southpaw welterweights, nine-time Irish National Champion and World Championships bronze medalist, Kieron Molloytook a 2-1 split decision overFreudis Rojas, Jr., a 10-time national champion and World Championships bronze medalist.
Irish light welterweightCaoimhin Ferguson midaog sa usa ka 2-1 split decision victory over California light welterweightCharlie Sheeyto give Team Ireland a 3-2 advantage.
Eight-time Irish National champion and European Championships bronze medalistWayne Kelley midaog sa usa ka 2-1 split decision versus Cincinnati light welterweightAdrian Benton, the 13-time national champion making his International match debut.
In his International debut, two-time USA Boxing championJames Browningmidaog sa usa ka 2-1 decision over Irish lightweightFrancis Cleary, a nine-time Irish National champion and European Championships silver medalist, in a very entertaining lightweight match.
Buhata Dili. 2-rated American middleweightLeah Cooperdropped her opponent, eight-time National Irish National champion and European Championships bronze medalistAdolfe Burke, en route to a 3-0 unanimous decision.
World Championship silver medalistKellie Harringtondefeated lightweightStacia Suttlesfor the second time on the tour by the identical score, 3-0, giving Team Ireland its first lead of the tour, albeit temporary, in last night’s tour opener.
In a Special Manchester Lightweight novice class match, Michael Correa (Manchester PAL) napildi Abhisek Thapa (Title Boxing) when the referee stopped the contest in the opening round.
Emanuel Augustus joins special guests Micky Ward & Steve Smoger to complete memorable fight
Marso 21 sa Manchester, NH
Colorado Springs, Lap. (Marso 19, 2018) – Retired pro boxerEmanuel Augustushas confirmed his attendance this week at a USA Boxing-hosted reunion of the 2001 Fight sa Tuig, associated with the final stop on the 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour festivities in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Ang 2001 Fight of the Year was held July 13, 2001, at Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH., and it is still considered one of the greatest matches ever broadcast on ESPN. “Ireland” Micky Wardwon an incredibly entertaining, back-and-forth junior welterweight match-up with “boxing cult” heroEmanuel Augustus, by way of a 10-round unanimous decision that was much closer than the judges’ scoring indicated (98-90, 96-91, 96-94).
“Ward versus Augustus was truly the event of the year in boxing and we’re so happy it was held right here in New Hampshire,” said Stephen, who has been in his position as chairman since 1974, “Micky was losing the fight until the later rounds. As the chairperson of he commission, I checked the judges’ scorecards after six or seven rounds and Micky was losing. Unya, Micky caught Augustus, dropped and really hurt him. He went on to win a great fight.”
The high-profile win positioned Ward for what turned out to be his epic Gatti trilogy, while Augustus went on to become one of the most dangerous, upset-minded opponents in boxing. Ward, Augustus and the third man in the ring that night, Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, will host as USA Alumni Association event Tuesday, Dagat. 20 at The Shaskeen Pub & Restaurant (909 Elm St. sa Manchester), sugod sa 6 sa gabii. UG.
The trio will also be joined by two others closely associated with the 2001 Fight sa Tuig, Chairman of the New Hampshire Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Bobby Stephen, as well as International matchmaker, Eric Bottjer, who made the Ward-Augustus fight in 2001.
All five will also attend the USA Boxing Alumni Association event as well as the following night’s (Dagat. 21) USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour finale at the Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire.
SPECIAL MANCHESTER AMATEUR BOXING MATCH ADDED
A special lightweight novice WILL open the competition, showcasing two Manchester amateur boxers, Abhisek Thapa (Title Boxing Club) ug Michael Correa (Manchester PAL).
Presented by Corona Premium, the Manchester event will start at7 sa gabii. EST, and it also serves as a fundraiser for another partner of the show, the Manchester PAL Boxing Club.
Ang mga tiket nagkantidad og $20.00 alang sa general admission, $30 for reserved ringside seats, and available to purchase on Seacoast Ticket Agency’s website, www.seacoastticket.com, the official ticket distributor for the event.
“We’re so happy to have the USA-Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour here in Manchester,” Stephen added. “The talent on both squads is extraordinary. We’re honored to have these two teams here for this big event. It’s a credit to USA Boxing and (special events director) Al Valenti, who has done so much over the years for boxing in New Hampshire. Boxing was very popular here many years ago. People turned out in droves to attend the Golden Gloves. There’s a boxing resurgence and that’s so important to teach young people discipline, respect and conditioning that’s so needed today. These amateurs do their best for the love of boxing; they aren’t in it for money like professionals.
“Micky is honorable, a real nice person. It means a lot for local fans and boxers to meet him. We were fortunate to have him fight in New Hampshire on serval occasions and nobody who watched his fight Augustus or his trilogy withArturo Gattiwill never forget.”.
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USA vs. Ireland Eskedyul
Marso 21: Ang Manchester Downtown Hotel, Manchester, N.H.
Boston (Marso 13, 2018) – Team USA defeated Team Ireland, 8-4 , kagabii (Lunes) on the first stop of the three-city 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour, at Club Royale Entertainment Center in Boston’s historic theater district.
Two of the best amateur boxing squads in the country, featuring numerous 2020 Olympic hopefuls, had a major showdown to the delight of the mixed crowed of supporters of both programs.
“It was a fantastic night of boxing,” said Team USA head coachBilly Walsh, who used to guide Team Ireland’s boxing program. “The real winners were the boxing fans, American and Irish, supporting these two young teams. I was really happy with our performance as well as theirs.”
The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour continueskini nga Huwebes (Dagat. 15 sa) the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Misa., and concludesMiyerkules, Dagat. 21at The Manchester Downtown Hotel in New Hampshire.
All the duals will begin at7:00 sa gabii. EST ug mga tiket nga anaa alang sa pagpalit sa mga umaabot nga mga semana. Ang matag siyudad ipakita sa 12 mga kinatumyan, which will all be live streamed, walay bayad, sa USA Boxing ni website (www.usaboxing.org).
Honorary captainsIreland” Micky Ward ug Kevin “The Clones Colossus” McBride, sa tinagsa, led Team USA and Team Ireland into the ring.
A USA Alumni Association gathering was held prior to the show.
In the final bout of the night, American super heavyweightRichard Torrez, ang 2016 Kabatan-onan World Championship nga tumbaga medalist ug 2017 USA Boxing Elite National champion, closed the show in style against four-time Irish National ChampionDean Gardiner, 3-0.
Bombs away was the theme in the heavyweight match as IrishmanKiril Afganasevpowered his way pastAdrian Tillman, 2-1.
Lanky American light heavyweightKhalil Coedecisioned six-time Irish National championCaoimhin Hynes.
Three-time European championMichael Nevinedged 2016 Youth World Championship team memberNikita Ababiy, 2-1, in a back-and-forth middleweight contest.
One of America’s brightest prospects, 2017 Elite World Championship bronze medalistTroy Isley, showed everything in his arsenal against eight-time Irish National championBrett McGinty, emerging with an impressive unanimous decision in a toe-to-toe middleweight clash.
Eight-time Irish National championKierion Molloywon a split decision over American welterweightQuinton Randall, sa usa ka 2017 Elite World Championship team member.
In a special match-up between two Internationally decorated light welterweights,2016 Kabatan-onan World Champion ug 2017 Elite Continental Championships nga salapi medalist, Delante “Tiger” Johnson, took a split decision from eight-time Irish National championWayne Kelly.
Keyshawn Davispounded Irish light welterweightGeorge Batesen route to a dominating unanimous decision victory, in which the American showcased his numerous skills.
American lightweightMarc Castro, who moved up one weight class, turned in an auspicious “Elite” class debut, pagpildi Francis Clearyby way of a unanimous decision. The highly-regarded Castro was a two-time World champion as a junior and youth boxer.
Aggressive American welterweightOshae Joneswon a hard-fought split decision versusGrainne Batesin an action-packed match from start to finish. Jones was a 2017 Elite Women’s Continental Championships silver medalist.
World Championships silver medalist lightweightKellie Harringtonwon a unanimous decision over American lightweightStacia Suttlesin a very competitive match.
Four-time 2017 international gold medalistVirginia Fuchsopened the night with a victory over Irish flyweightLauren Hogan, when the referee stopped the contest in the second round.
Complete individual & team results:
BOSTON RESULTS
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS
Richard Torrez, Tulare, California, USA
WDEC (3-0)
Dean Gardiner, Tipperary, Ireland
Heavyweights
Kiril Afanasev, Dublin, Ireland
WDEC (2-1)
Adrian Tillman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
KAHAYAG heavyweights
Khalil Coe, Jersey, City, New Jersey, USA
WDEC (3-0)
Caoimhin Hynes, Belfast, Ireland
Middleweights
Michael Nevin, Laois, Ireland
WDEC (2-1)
Nikita Ababiy, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Troy Isley, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
WDEC (3-0)
Brett McGinty, Derry, Ireland
WELTERWEIGHTS
Kieron Molloy, Galway, Ireland
WDEC (2-1)
Quinton Randall, Katy, Texas, USA
KAHAYAG WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiger Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
WDEC (2-1)
Wayne Kelly, Laois, Ireland
Lightweight
Keshawn Davis, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
WDEC (3-0)
George Bates, Dublin, Ireland
Marc Castro, Fresno, California, USA
WDEC (3-0)
Francs Cleary, Mayo, Ireland
WOMEN WELTERWEIGHTS
Oshae Jones, Toledo, Ohio, USA
WDEC (2-1)
Grainne Bates, Dublin, Ireland
WOMEN LIGHTWEIGHTS
Kellie Harrington, Dublin, Ireland
WDEC (3-0)
Stacia Suttles, Bronx, New York, USA
WOMEN FLYWEIGHTS
Ginny Fuchs, Kemah, Texas, USA
RSC2 (1:57)
Lauren Hogan, Offaly, Ireland
USA: 8 IRELAND: 4
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USA vs. Ireland Eskedyul
Marso 15: MassMutual Center, Springfield, Misa.
Marso 21: Ang Manchester Downtown Hotel, Manchester, N.H.
