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Much at stake for “The Come Up” headliner “Fly” Mike Marshall in “The Come Up” Day-Night Doubleheader August 28 e Derry, N.H.

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QUINCY, Mass. (August 17, 2021) – New England Heavyweight Champion “Fly” Mike Marshall has the right attitude as he prepares to headline “The Come Up” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, on August 28th at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.

“The Come Up’ is the name of the professional card being held during the afternoon session of a day-night doubleheader, separate admissions. The championship final of the inaugural “Granite Chin Invitational” will headline the evening portion of Pro-Am doubleheader.

Marshall (5-1-1, 4 Kos), fighting out of Danbury (CT), who was supposed to fight on the Fury-Wilder III card July 24 in Las Vegas, which was postponed until October 9th due to members of Fury’s camp contracting COVID-19. Instead of playing things safe, avoiding risk and waiting to hear if he’ll be fighting on the rescheduled Tyson-Wilder III PPV, Marshall is fighting Jose “Olimpico” Corral (20-27, 12 Kos), in the August 28th 10-round, non-title fight main event.

“I was super excited to be on Fury-Wilder III so I could show everybody what I am capable of,” Marshall remembered. “When I heard Tyson had COVID and the fight was postponed, it disappointed me, but I got that opportunity and figure others will be coming. I stayed in the gym. I’m very happy Chris (promoter Traietti) got me on the card in the first place.

“This is the hurt business and I’m not one of those guys afraid of a challenge. Ngingumfana fighter. The opportunity came up for this fight and I took it. I’m not one to sit at home waiting for a call. This is what I get paid to do. I’m focused on my job and not concerned about the uncontrollable.”

Marshall has won three fights in a row, all at the same venue as his August 28th fight, including his New England title-winning performance last November, when he took a unanimous 8-round decision from defending N.E. heavyweight champion Justin Rolfe. In his most recent fight this past June, Marshal fought 13-1-1 Steve Vukosa to a 10-round draw, for the vacant NABA – USA crown.

“Winning the New England title meant a lot to be because it’s my first as a pro,” Marshall added. “A lot of people thought that he’d win, and he was the defending champ. I went in there and did what I had to do and took home the belt.

“I proved that I could go 10 hard rounds with a veteran like Steve. A lot of guys on TV can’t do that. Ngangicabanga won, but he’s a veteran who is well known up there. I took care of business and imposed my will on him. Steve is a good guy; I gave him a lot of respect. I watched his training wars with James Toney.”

Rising New England prospect Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (5-0, 4 Kos), an undefeated welterweight from Holyoke (MA), is matched against 57-fight veteran Dewayne Wisdom in the 6-round co-featured event.

The Sumpter brothers from Pittsfield (MA), light heavyweight Steve (1-0, 1 KO) and pro-debuting heavyweight Quintin, will be in action in 4-round matches. Steve faces Tahlik Taylor and 2020 New England Novice Golden Gloves champion Quinn faces Wallace Nass Silva (0-1).
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Lynn, MA heavyweight Dennis Ventura vs. Andrew Nolan (0-1), Holyoke junior middleweight Carlos Castillo (2-0, 2 Kos), Florida middleweight Josniel “TG” Castro (4-0, 3 Kos), Lawrence, MA lightweight “El Gallo” Kevin Rodriguez (0-1), Springfield’s pro-debuting middleweight Jamer Jones, Niagara Falls junior middleweight Anthony Leaks (17-7, 7 Kos), futhi Springfield (MA) super middleweight Laurent Humes (1-0, 1 KO).

Card subject to change.

The championship finals of the “Granite Chin Invitational,” sanctioned by USA Boxing, with five title matches will highlight the all-amateur evening card featuring some of future New England future champions.

The most celebrated amateur in the finals, welterweight Arika Skkog (Nonantum Boxing Club), is the reigning USA Boxing Elite National champion, as well as a 2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion. In the championship match, she will meet dangerous Emily Jones (Everybody Fights Rock), of Woburn (MA).

Nashua (NH) middleweight Mike Fontanez (Nashua PAL), a 2-time N.E. Golden Gloves Champion and 2-time USA Boxing Nationals silver medalist, takes on Portland’s (ME) Wade Faria (Portland Boxing Club).

Framingham (MA) welterweight Kenny Larson (Nonantum Boxing Club) is matched against faces Manchester’s (NH) Apostolus Lolas (Nashua PAL), Lawrence (MA) lightweight Jaydell Pazmino (Thrive Boxing) meets Worcester’s (MA) Jonathan Cortez (Worcester Boys & Girls Club), and Meriden (CT) featherweight Diego “King” Bengochea battles Framingham’s (MA) Fran Scata (Nonantum Boxing Club).
Matches subject to change.

Tickets are on sale now and priced at $35.00 (general ukungena, $45.00 ringside) futhi $240.00 for a ringside table of four for Day Show / $25.00 (general ukungena) futhi $35.00 (ringside) for the Night Show. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketriver.com (Search: The Come Up (day show) and Granite Chin Finals (night show).

Doors evulekile at 1 p.m. KANYE (day) futhi 7 p.m. KANYE (ebusuku) with the first bouts, ngokulandelana, at 1:30 p.m. KANYE futhi 7:30 p.m. KANYE.



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“Breakout” Possible swan song for Steve Vukosa, Statement time for Mike Marshall

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QUINCY, Mass. (June 1, 2021) – The main event on the June 26th “Breakout” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, matches two New England heavyweights heading in opposite directions, Steve "The Gentle Giant” Vukosa (13-1, 5 Kos) futhi “Fly” Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 Kos).

The evening card of another Granite Chin day-night doubleheader (separate admissions) is headlined by the 10-round main event for the vacant NABA United States Heavyweight Championship between Vukosa (13-1, 5 Kos) who will possibly be fighting for the final time – win, ulahlekelwe noma udwebe — and reigning New England heavyweight champion Marshall.

Vukosa, fighting of out Quincy, MA, is a former WBC U.S. Heavyweight Champion, which he captured in 2019 when he won an 8-round unanimous decision against Joe Cusumano (18-2, 16 Kos). During his 20-year pro boxing career, Vukosa’s gained invaluable experience sparring at the famed Wild Card Boxing gym in Los Angeles as a sparring partner for world champions James Toney, Evander Holyfield futhi Wladimir Klitschko. He’s also driven a bus for the past 15 years for the Mass Bay Transportation Authority, ukuqala at 4 p.m. and finishing around 2 a.m., after which he does his run in. But he’s now 44 with a wife and three children and his boxing clock is ticking.

“I’m still fighting because I love it,” Vukosa explained. “It’s hard to walk away from something you’re good at. This one fight and it could be the end. My wife will be happy. My body is starting to fall apart: izandla, back and knees. They’ve been killing me. I used to be quick and fast, now I’m slow. I just want to have a good fight, win, or lose, but I want to win. I really enjoyed by days at Wild Card, those sparring sessions were like real fights, and my amateur days with trainer Jimmy Farrell.

“I saw my opponent when he won the New England title, I was impressed. (umgqugquzeli)Chris (Traietti) called asking if I’d fight him, I accepted because I like to fight and a good challenge. I’m looking forward to the fight.”

The 36-year-old Marshall, fighting out of Danbury, CT, has won his last two fights, both on Granite Chin shows at the same venue as his upcoming match with Vukosa, including his N.E. title-winning performance last November against Justin “Crazy Train” Rolfe. Marshall isn’t looking at his opponent as over the hill because of Vukosa’s advance age, but he does plan to make a statement that, hopefully, will get him positive exposure outside of New England.

“I know he’s a veteran pugilist, a pupil of Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who was an awesome fighter in his own right,” Marshall remarked. “This is boxing, yini engase yenzeke. My job is to prepare for anything. I’ve had the best quality sparring in house with the No. 1 amateur heavyweight, Fernely Felix, Jr. My team works very hard, My manger, A.J. Galante, asked me to be sharper in my last fight (3-round KO of Tracey Johnson this past April), so I did what he asked me to do. My cornerman Austin Ampeoquio keeps me sharp with the mitts, and my head coaches David McDonough futhi Bennie ‘The Jet’ Little do a good job pushing me as well.

“I know Steve comes to fight and I’m looking forward to an exciting night of boxing. We are two warriors going toe-to-toe in the ring, putting on a show for boxing fans who really enjoy the sport of boxing, not this YouTube celebrity garbage that’s going on right now.”

“Steve ran into some bad luck after the Cusumano win,” Granite Chin president Chris Traietti commented. “A few fights fell through, then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. We literally had a fight in Germany fall out the day we were set to leave for the airport. After that we lost a lot of the steam from the Cusamano fight and kind of had to reassess. He picked up a tune-up fight a few months ago, but we now have to either regain some momentum by winning a fight like this or finally have Steve ride off into the sunset. This fight with Marshall will be no picnic. He has burst upon the local scene with some impressive performances.

“Like many coming to the fight, I have no idea how this fight shakes out, which makes for a great main event. One thing I will say, despite what Steve like to make people believe, in the event he wins this fight, it won’t be his final fight. Zero chance of that! If Marshall wins, I have no doubt he will get a television fight in the very near future on a major network.”

In the 8-round co-featured event, former N.E. heavyweight champion Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 Kos), of Fairfield, ME, will takes on Mexican challenger Jose Humberto “Olimpico” Corral (20-26, 12 Kos) for the vacant ABF Atlantic heavyweight title.

New England welterweight champion Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 Kos), fighting out of Holbrook, MA, will defend his title in an 8-round match against upset-mindedTyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (13-14-4 (9 Kos).

Undefeated Holyoke, MA welterweight Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (4-0, 3 Kos) will be in his first scheduled 6-rounder versus Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), of Swansea, MA. Indianapolis junior welterweight Dewayne Wisdom will be in his 66th pro fight against Nelson “Chino” Perez (2-0, 2 Kos) in a 6-rounder.

Also slated to be in action on the undercard, all in 4-round bouts, is Weymouth, MA welterweight Eric “Gladiator” Goff (1-0) vs. Aquilando Brandao (0-3), Holyoke junior middleweight Carlos Abel Castillo (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Jay Gregory (0-3), Woburn, MA middleweight Julien “Black Dragon” Baptiste (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Rodrigo Almeida (2-10, 2 Kos), Framingham, MA light heavyweight Saul “Spider” Almeida (0-13-4) vs. pro-debuting Steve Sumpter, Lawrence, MA junior lightweight Kevin Rodriguez (0-1) ubuso Ryan Venable (2-4), Ezingakanqotshwa Puerto Rican super middleweight Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 Kos) vs. Larry “Slo Mo” Smith (12-47-2, 8 Kos), and Worcester’s (MA) 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion Demek “Hightower” Edmonds (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Wallace Nass Silva.

The pro segment of the afternoon’s Pro-Am card will be headlined by ABF Atlantic Cruiserweight Champion Yan “Wild Thing” Pellerin (11-1, 5 Kos) defending his title against Lewiston, ME challenger Cristiano Pedro, fighting out by way of Angola, in an 8-round fight.

Other pro fights, all 4-rounders, include Canadian heavyweight Alexis Barriere (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New York’s pro-debuting Andrew Nolan, Methuen (MA), wesibhakela ukukhanyaAndrew Perez in his pro debut vs. Jesus Cintron (1-18-2), Springfield (MA) super engasindi Ian “Dinamite” Garcia (0-0-1) vs. Andy Aiello (1-4-1), of Bridgewater, MA, New York light heavyweight Scott Lampert (1-2, 1 KO) vs. Yhago Goncalves (0-3), of Portsmouth (ME) by way of Brazil, and Springfield’s pro-debuting super middleweightLaurent Humes vs.pro-debuting Philipe Martins, of Marlborough, MA.

The inaugural “Granite Chin Invitational” tournament, pitting some of the best amateur boxers in New England in the semifinals round, in the USA Boxing-sanctioned event during the afternoon portion of the day-night doubleheader. The semifinals winners will advance to the tournament’s championship final August 28th at New England Sports Center.

Some of the top N.E. amateur boxers expected to compete include 2021 USA National Championships gold medalist Arika Skoog, the 2-time N.E. Golden Gloves champion out of Newton (MA); 2-time N.E. Gloves iqhawe Tashawn Ward, a featherweight from Providence (RI); futhi middleweights James Maner, 2019 N.E. Golden Gloves champion from Providence, and 2-time N.E. Gloves iqhawe Mike Fontanez, of Nashua (N.H).

Amathikithi on ukudayiswa futhi ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $25.00 (Day Show) / $40.00 (Night Show) for general seating (unassigned). Unassigned ringside seating will be available at $35.00 per seat during the day show. The night show will offer ringside tables (assigned and seats 4) ngoba $300.00 and are available to purchase online at www.ticketriver.com(Search: Granite Chin Invitational for the day show, Breakout for night show).

Doors evulekile at 12:15 p.m. KANYE futhi 7:15 p.m. KANYE (ebusuku) with the first bouts, ngokulandelana, at 12:30 p.m. KANYE futhi 7:30 p.m. KANYE.

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“Breakout” headliner NABA U.S. Heavyweight title fight Steve Vukosa vs. Mike Marshall Day-Night Doubleheader June 26 e Derry, N.H.

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Day-Night Doubleheader June 26 e Derry, N.H.

QUINCY, Mass. (May 20, 2021) – “Breakout,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, will feature two heavyweight title fights as part of another day-night doubleheader on June 26th atNew England Sports Center e Derry, New Hampshire.

The night card is headlined by the 10-round main event for the vacant NABA United States Heavyweight Championship between agelessSteve “The Gentle Giant” Vukosa (13-1, 5 Kos) futhiMike “Fly” Marshall (5-1, 4 Kos). 

Vukosa, fighting of out Quincy, MA, is a former WBC U.S. Heavyweight Champion, which he captured in 2019 when he won an 8-round unanimous decision againstJoe Cusumano(18-2, 16 Kos).

The reigning New England Heavyweight Champion, Marshall won his belt last November at the same venue as his upcoming fight with Vukosa, when the Danbury, CT fighter took an 8-round unanimous decision fromJustin “Crazy Train” Rolfe.

Former N.E. heavyweight champion Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 Kos), representing Fairfield, ME, will face his Mexican opponent, Jose Humbert “Olimpico” Corral (20-26, 12 Kos), in the 8-round, co-featured event for the vacant ABF Atlantic heavyweight title.

“I am excited to be coming back to Derry with another doubleheader, featuring open-class amateurs and local professionals,” Granite Chin presidentChris Traietti wathi. “I try to grow and develop the Granite Chin brand every show. Bringing in an elite level amateur tournament is a great way to introduce local fans to the future of the sport and help me develop relationships with amateur boxers.”

Undefeated Holyoke, MA welterweightDenzel Whitley (4-0, 3 Kos) will be in his first scheduled 6-rounder versusAnthony Andreozzi (0-1), of Swansea, MA. Lawrence, MA junior lightweightKevin Rodriguez (0-1) ubusoRyan Venable (2-4) in a 4-round battle.

Also slated to be in action on the undercard, all in 4-round bouts against opponents to be determined, are Weymouth, MA welterweightEric “Gladiator” Goff (1-0), Holyoke junior middleweightCarlos Castillo (1-0, 1 KO), and Woburn, MA middleweightJulien “Black Dragon” Baptiste (2-0, 2 Kos).

A Pro-Am card will feature the inaugural “Granite Chin Invitational” tournament, pitting some of the best amateur boxers in New England in the semifinals round, in the USA Boxing-sanctioned event during the afternoon portion of the day-night doubleheader. The semifinals winners will advance to the tournament’s championship final August 28th at New England Sports Center.  

Some of the top N.E. amateur boxers expected to compete include 2021 USA National Championships gold medalistArika Skoog, the 2-time N.E. Golden Gloves champion out of Newton (MA); 2-time N.E. Gloves iqhaweTashawn Ward, a featherweight from Providence (RI); futhi middleweightsJames Maner, 2019 N.E. Golden Gloves champion from Providence, and 2-time N.E. Gloves iqhaweMike Fontanez, of Nashua (N.H).:

The pro segment of the afternoon’s Pro-Am card will showcase ABF Atlantic Cruiserweight ChampionYan “Wild Thing” Pellerin (11-1, 5 Kos) defending his title against Lewiston, ME challengerCristiano Pedro, fighting out by way of Angola in an 8-round fight.

Other pro fights, all 4-rounders, include Canadian heavyweightAlexis Barriere (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New York’s pro-debutingAndrew Nolan, Methuen (MA), wesibhakela ukukhanyaAndrew Perez in his pro debut vs. TBA, Springfield (MA) super engasindiIan “Dinamite” Garcia (0-0-1) vs.Andy Aiello (1-4-1), of Bridgewater, MA, New York cruiserweightScott Lambert(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Yhago Goncalves (0-3), of Portsmouth (ME) by way of Brazil, and Springfield’s pro-debuting light heavyweightLaurent Humes vs.pro-debutingPhilipe Martins, of Marlborough, MA..

Amathikithi on ukudayiswa futhi ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $25.00 (Day Show) / $40.00 (Night Show) for general seating (unassigned). Unassigned ringside seating will be available at $35.00 per seat during the day show. The night show will offer ringside tables (assigned and seats 4) ngoba $300.00 and are available to purchase online atwww.ticketriver.com (Search: Granite Chin Invitational for the day show, Breakout for night show).

Doors evulekile at 12:15 p.m. KANYE futhi 7:15 p.m. KANYE (ebusuku) with the first bouts, ngokulandelana, at 12:30 p.m. KANYE futhi 7:30 p.m. KANYE.

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Boxcino 2015 Finals on ESPN “Friday Night ayalwa” May 22, Crown, NJENGE

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ORANGE, Calif. (May 5, 2015) – Middleweight Junior Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Kos) is returning to a familiar situation. After coming up short in last year’s Boxcino finals and suffering the only loss of his career, the Los Angeles-native dropped down one weight class and fought his way back to the 10-round championship fight.

Adams faces the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 Kos) of Newark, New Jersey on Friday, May 22, kusukela Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Calif. in the Boxcino 2015 junior middleweight championship.

The Boxcino Finals is televised on ESPN sika “Friday Night ayalwa” (ESPN2 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) and is co-promoted through Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and Ken Thompson’s Thompson Boxing Promotions.

“Konke okuhle, training is going well,” Brandon Adams wathi. “I‘m still in shape from my last fight and I’m coming to get what is mine. I’m going to put on a performance that will make everyone proud.”

“My training camp has been great,” John Thompson wathi. “I‘ve been working hard, staying hungry. I have one day on my mind and that is May 22nd.”

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com noma ngokushayela ucingo 714-935-0900.

In the co-feature, heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Kos) of Cleveland, Ohio and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Kos) of Russia will meet in a 10-round fight to determine the Boxcino 2015 heavyweight champion.

Dennis and Fedosov have electrified the crowds leading up to the tournament finals. They both showed off their freight train like power by knocking out their respective opponents in the Boxcino quarter and semifinals.

“I’ve been in Los Angeles for training camp, getting good sparring,” Donovan Denniswathi. “I know Andrey will be ready, and so will I.”

“I’m glad that I’ve made it into the finals of this great tournament on ESPN,” Andrey Fedosov wathi. “I‘m training very hard in Los Angeles and I’m confident that I will win the fight.”

“I’m looking forward to the Boxcino finals,” said Artie Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions. “The finals will be terrific with two exciting and compelling fights.”

“We couldn’t be anymore excited to be a part of this wonderful tournament that has a long history of producing boxing stars,” said Ken Thompson, umongameli Thompson Boxing. “All four boxers understand what’s on the line, and I’m positive they’ll come out hungry and put on a tremendous boxing showcase.”

Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena is located at 1681 California Ave., Crown, NJENGE 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Doors evulekile at 5:45 p.m. PT and the first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com futhi. For regular updates on our fighters, izenzakalo, and promotions, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing futhi @ThompsonBoxing.
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John Thompson reflects on Boxcino semifinal win and looks forward towards the final on May 22

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Newark, NJ (April 21, 2015)— John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his May 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO sika).
Le mpi kuzokwenzeka Friday, May 22 e Corona, California and will live on ESPNFriday Night ayalwa.
Thompson is in Virginia, training under Kay Koroma and he is looking to win the prestigious tournament against Thompson in the 10-round bout at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO sika) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 e Bethlehem, PA.
“I outboxed the guy,” Said Thompson. I focused on what I needed to focus on and that was using my jab. I also focused on not to exchange and bang with him and I did a pretty good job of that.”
“As well as I fought, I do not think that was even my best win.”
Now he looks towards Adams. Adams of Los Angeles has experience in the Boxcino finals as his only loss was to Willie Monroe Jr. in last year’s Middleweight finals.
“I am happy to be in the finals. This is an opportunity that will be the uprising of my career,” continued Thompson.
“Brandon is a brawler. He will have a few weeks to come up with a strategy to beat me.”
Said Thompson’s promoter, Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions, “I believe we are longer, been in tougher and the better boxer. Brandon is a good fighter but I think he is too green. I know he had a brief amateur career and he could be too green for John.”
GH3 Promotions izici Ezingakanqotshwa middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super middleweight sika Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, Ezingakanqotshwa Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez kanye Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., Ezingakanqotshwa Welterweight Jerrell Harris,Ezingakanqotshwa Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, Ezingakanqotshwa Oscar ezilula Bonilla and Light wesibhakela Lavarn Harvell esitebeleni GH3 Promotions.
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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight kanye semifinals wesibhakela ozoba ngoLwesihlanu, April 10 at the Sands Casino Resort e Bethlehem, PA

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Philadelphia (March 31, 2015)–Kuyinto esingaphansi kwamasonto amabili kude semifinals of the Boxcino 2015 wesibhakela and jr. middleweight tournaments eziyokwenzeka ngoLwesihlanu ebusuku, April 10 futhi ukuwethamela the Sands Resort Casino eBhetlehema, PA.

 

The show uzobe isiqephu bukhoma ESPN sika Friday Night Ilwisana ne Boxcino ukulwa semifinal isiqala at 9 PM ET.

 

Zonke iziqubu semifinal ihlelelwe emahlandla eziyisishiyagalombili.

 

In the division sosondonzima, Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO sika) kuzothatha on Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO sika). Fedosov is coming off a first round pounding of Nate Heaven while Thomas won a 7-round drawbreaker over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada.

 

In the semifinal yesibili, Razvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO sika) kuzothatha on Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO sika).

 

Cojanu uyeza off a 7-round drawbreaker ukuzuza Ed Fountain ngesikhathi uDennis wayeka Steve Vukosa 4-emahlandla.

 

In the jr. middleweight division, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO sika) izimpi John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO sika).

 

Skorokhod kwaba umxhwele kakhulu ukuthatha out Michael Moore in emahlandla lamane. Thompson wathatha isinqumo eziyisithupha nxazonke ngazwilinye phezu Ricardo Pinnel.

 

Brandon Adams (16-1, 11KO sika) izimpi Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO sika).

 

Adams wayeka Alex Perez in emahlandla amahlanu ngesikhathi Gasparyan wayinqoba eziyisithupha-round isinqumo ngazwilinye phezu ngaphambilini Ezingakanqotshwa Simeon Hardy.

 

A undercard full uzobe umemezele maduze.

 

This event starts at 7pm. Ticket amanani $100, $75, $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

Imininingwane, contact: Marc Abrams at marc@banner-promotions.com

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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight kanye semifinals wesibhakela ozoba ngoLwesihlanu, April 10 at the Sands Casino Resort e Bethlehem, PA

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Bethlehem, PA (February 26, 2015)–Ngolwesihlanu ebusuku, April 10, a busuku obukhethekile isibhakela kuzoqala kusukela Sands Resort Casino eBhetlehema, PA, njengoba Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight & Semifinals wesibhakela kuyokwenzeka ngobusuku obubodwa.
The show kugqugquzelwa Banner Promotions Arthur Pelullo kanye izobe ukusakazwa bukhoma ESPN sika Friday Night ayalwa at 9 p.m. KANYE on ESPN2
Kuleminyaka amasonto amabili, the quarterfinals zenzeka zombili ukwahlukana, futhi nomdlalo-ups on April 10 zimi kanje:
In the Jr. Middleweight division:
Brandon Adams (16-1, 11 KO sika) ezolwa Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO sika) ngenkathiStanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO sika) izimpi John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO sika).
In the division sosondonzima:
Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO sika) kuzothatha on Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 9 KO sika) futhiRazvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO sika) tikwele off with Donovan Dennis (13-2, 10 KO sika).
Zonke iziqubu semifinal ezine Boxcino ihlelelwe emahlandla eziyisishiyagalombili.
“Sijabula kakhulu ukuba beletha semifinals Boxcino to the Sands eBhetlehema,” wathi Banner Promotions President Arthur Pelullo.
“Kufanele kube ebusuku esikhulu wesibhakela ukuthola ukuthi abavele naba kuyoba Jr. Middleweight nezigaba sosondonzima.”

This event starts at 7pm. Ticket amanani $100, $75, $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Event Center.

 

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Fedosov, Dennis, Thomas and Cojanu advance in Boxcino Heavyweight tournament

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Fedosov, Cojanu, Dennis and Thomas
Verona, NY (February 22, 2015)—Andrey Fedosov, Donovan Dennis, Lenroy Thomas futhi Razvan Cojanu all scored victories in their quarterfinal bouts in the Boxcino Heavyweight tournament at the Turning Stone Resort Casino.
The show was promoted by Banner Promotions and was broadcasted live on ESPN’sFriday Night ayalwa.
All Boxcino bouts were scheduled for 6 emahlandla.
Dennis took out previously undefeated Steve Vukosa in round four.
Dennis dominating Vukosa
Dennis was the much quicker fighter from the outset and landed hard shots on Vukosa from early on. In round ezintathu, Dennis dropped Vukosa from a hard combination. Vukosa was never the same as he was staggered a few more times and even looked like he had no defense as he tried to turn his back several times on Dennis until he was dropped again in the fourth round and the fight was stopped at2:52.
Dennis, 222 lbs of Davenport, Iowa is now 13-2 kanye 10 knockouts. Vukosa, 218 lbs of Quincy, IMassachusetts manje 10-1.
“He was a patient fighter and early on, I took what I could get,” said Dennis. “I was working off my jab and started to connect. I trained very hard and I had a lot more in the tank. I was a little mad that it was stopped early. I can’t wait to get back in the gym and work on getting better.”
Andrey Fedosov scored an emphatic 1st round stoppage over Nate Heaven
In round one, Fedosov dropped Heaven with a thudding left hook. He sent him to the canvas for a 2nd time with a devastating three punch combination that sent Heaven to the deck for a second time and the fight was stopped at 2:53.
Fedosov knocking Heaven Down
Fedosov of Los Angeles via Russia is now 24-3 kanye 21 knockouts. Heaven, 227 lbs of Ocla, FL. manje 9-2.
“Everything went as planned,” said Fedosov. “My plan was to shorten the distance and use my power and you see what happened.”
Razvan Cojanu won a drawbreaker decision over Ed Fountain.
Fountain did his best to get inside and force that action under the ineffective jab of Cojanu. Both guys had success on the inside during the grueling fight and the bout was even after six.
Fountain started the 7th with a nice left that split open the right eyelid of of Cojanu. Cojanu was able to fight back and land a hard combination on the ropes and that proved to be the difference in the fight.
Cojanu, 265 lbs of Las Vegas via Romania is now 13-1. Fountain, 236 1/2 lbs of Furguson, MO is now 10-1.
Cojanu and Fountain
“I could not see anything and I won the fight with one eye,” said Cojanu.
“Buddy McGirt told me to jab more and that could have made it easier.”
Said Fountain, “I fought hard. The referee did not help me but I will see Razvan again after the tournament.
Lenroy Thomas opened up the Boxcino quarterfinals with a drawbreaker decision over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada.
Each guy traded some good shots over the first two-plus rounds. Thomas landed a solid three punch combination in round three. Estrada was effective when he was able to get in the straight right.
In round ezine, the two clashed heads and it caused a small cut on the forehead of Estrada. The bout was competitive with each guy taking turns being the boss in short spurts. After the sixth round, the bout was a even on the scorecards and they went to the seventh and deciding drawbreaker round.
In that extra frame, Thomas boxed well by landing quick combinations to a visibly tired Estrada and he was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
Thomas, 237 lbs of St. Petersburg, Florida is now 19-3. Road, 261 lbs of Providence, Rhode Island is now 20-6.
Lenroy Thomas
“I showed that hard work pays off,” said Thomas.
“In the extra round, I had to dig deep and show my boxing skills.”
Thomas will meet Fedosov in one semifinal while Dennis will battle Cojanu.
Both semifinals will take place on Friday, April 10 at the Sands in Bethlehem, PA
Greg Jackson registered two knockdowns en route to a four round unanimous decision over Paulo Souza in a Jr, Middleweight iziqubu.
Jackson lands a hard jab
Jackson dropped Souza in round two and then again in round four with a wicked left hook to the head.
Jackson, 150 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-34 kuzo zonke amakhadi futhi manje 5-1-1. Souza, 149 lbs of Woburn, Manje MA kuba 0-6.
Guillermo Sanchez scored a 1st round stoppage over Pablo Batres in a scheduled 6-round Jr.Welterweight bout.
Sanchez landed a right hook that sent Batres down for the count at 1:44 eyodwa round.
Sanchez, 132 lbs of Buffalo, New York kuyinto 15-14-1 kanye 6 knockouts. Batres, 137 lbs of Tuscon, Arizona is 6-12-1.
Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez opened the night with a 4th-round stoppage over Bryan Abraham in a scheduled 8-round Welterweight bout.
UJesu Rodriguez Alvarez
Rodriguez scored two knockdowns in the 2nd round and seemingly hurt Abraham with every punch after. In round ezine, Rodriguez landed a hard flurry in the corner and the bout was stopped at 2:48 round ezine.
Rodriguez, 145 lbs of Los Mochis, Mexico is now 13-0 kanye 10 knockouts. Abraham, 144 lbs of Schenectady, New York kuyinto 6-21.

Photos by Shane Sims of Banner Promotions

 

The entire Boxcino tournament is promoted by Arttie Pelullo’s Banner Promotions.
Mayelana Turning Stone Resort Casino A uNdunankulu ezine-isizini, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation sika Turning Stone Resort Casino is eseduze mayelana 30 east miles of Syracuse at Nys Thruway exit 33. Stone Ukuvula yaqanjwa “Excellent Most Golf Resort” in 2010 by orlando Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Umculo okuthiwa Stone Turning “Ikhasino of the Year” in 2009. The resort inikeza-class emhlabeni udlala, igalofu, ukuzijabulisa, indawo yokuhlala kanye spa facilities, futhi uye wathola AAA Four Diamond izilinganiso for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, futhi izimbali restaurant. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe futhi ukubhuka, call (315) 361-7711 noma (800) 771-7711. Vakashela site web at www.TurningStone.com..
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Boxcino Izisindo wesibhakela quarterfinal kusukela Verona, NY

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Verona, NY (February 19, 2015)–Izisindo kusuka Friday ubusuku Boxcino wesibhakela quarterfinal ilwa at the Turning Stone Resort Casino

Donovan Dennis 222 – Steve Vukosa 218

Andrey Fedosov 220 1/2 – Nate Heaven 227

Razvan Cojanu 265 – Futhi Fountain 236 1/2

Jason Estrada 261 – Lenroy Thomas 237

Greg Jackson 150 – Paulo Souza 149
UJesu Rodriguez Alvarez 145 – Bryan Abraham 144
Guillermo Sanchez 132 – TBA

Umgqugquzeli: Banner Promotions
Irestjurandi: Turning Stone Resort Casino
1st Bell: 7 PM (Boxcino quarterfinals ziqala at 9 PM ET on ESPN 2)
Ama ifotho by Shane Sims / Banner Promotions
The wonke Boxcino mqhudelwano kugqugquzelwa Banner Promotions. Lokhu sangoLwesihlanuukulwa ngeke kube isiqephu bukhoma ESPN sika Friday Night ukulwa isiqala at 9 PM ET.
There will be a post fight press conference immediately following kokuphothulwa iziqubu last in the Room Cypress.

Amathikithi for the 20th February ESPN Friday Night ayalwa at Ukuvula Stone ezisendalini manje Turning Stone box office, mathupha noma ngokushayela ucingo 315.361.7469, noma online at Ticketmaster. Amathikithi $60 kwezihlalo ringside, $35, $25, futhi kuncike izimali ezengeziwe.

Host of the iziqubu February 20, the Oneida Indian Nation sika Turning Stone Resort Casino buyaqhubeka bubonakalisa ngokwaso njengoba uya khona uNdunankulu for professional imicimbi yezemidlalo, kuhlanganise kuzwelonke-isiqephu boxing emidlalweni kanye PGA-level igalofu. February 20 fight izoqeda Turning 14 isiqephu kuzwelonke boxing umcimbi Stone ngo esingaphansi kweminyaka emibili, esiza ukusungula resort njengoba isikhungo esibalulekile sentuthuko yezobuchwepheshe for ukulwa Knockout isiqephu. Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. baye bagqugquzela fight amakhadi isiqephu at the resort phakathi nonyaka odlule futhi Turning Stone liye laba isiqephu boxing Izenzakalo ESPN, Isikhathi Sombukiso, HBO, futhi NBC in the last emibili edlule. Akhiwe Upstate New York, the resort ezine-isizini unikeza-class bezokuzijabulisa and udlala, zokudla ehlonishwa, okunethezeka spa facilities, futhi imiklomelo accommodations.Tickets for the 20th February ESPN Friday Night ayalwa at Ukuvula Stone ezisendalini manje Turning Stone box office, mathupha noma ngokushayela ucingo315.361.7469, noma online at Ticketmaster. Amathikithi $60 kwezihlalo ringside, $35, $25, futhi kuncike izimali ezengeziwe. Doors evulekile at 6:00 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:00 p.m. The live ESPN telecast iqala at 9pm.

Media Professional singaceli izifakazelo for the February 20 fight kumele uthintane Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Public Relations Manager at 315.366.9291 nomakelly.abdo@turningstone.com.

Mayelana Turning Stone Resort Casino A uNdunankulu ezine-isizini, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation sika Turning Stone Resort Casino is eseduze mayelana 30 east miles of Syracuse at Nys Thruway exit 33. Stone Ukuvula yaqanjwa “Excellent Most Golf Resort” in 2010 by orlando Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Umculo okuthiwa Stone Turning “Ikhasino of the Year” in 2009. The resort inikeza-class emhlabeni udlala, igalofu, ukuzijabulisa, indawo yokuhlala kanye spa facilities, futhi uye wathola AAA Four Diamond izilinganiso for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, futhi izimbali restaurant. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe futhi ukubhuka, call (315) 361-7711 noma (800) 771-7711. Vakashela site web at www.TurningStone.com..
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Boxcino 2015 Heavyweights by izinombolo

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Verona, NY (February 18, 2015)–Lokhu ebusuku ngoLwesihlanu ngesikhathi Turning Stone Resort Casino, the Boxcino 2015 Mqhudelwano wesibhakela kuzoqala nge iziqubu ezine quarterfinal.
The wonke Boxcino mqhudelwano kugqugquzelwa Banner Promotions. Ukulwa Lokhu sangoLwesihlanu uzobe isiqephu bukhoma ESPN sika Friday Night ukulwa isiqala at 9 PM ET.
Ngezansi ukuwohloka kwezibalo of the encintisana for the iziqubu quarterfinal.

Heavyweights

Oldest: Steve Vukosa– 37

Youngest: Futhi Fountain– 26

Ayalwa Iningi: Andrey Fedosov– 28

Ayalwa okungenani: Vukosa, Futhi Fountain & Nate Heaven– 10

Rounds Iningi: Jason Estrada — 177

Rounds okungenani: Heaven — 23

Iningi KO sika: Fedosov– 20

Ukunqoba %: Vukosa & Fountain– 100%

KO%: Fedosov– 71.4 %

Record Total of 8 Fighters: 114-14 (89.1%)-65 KO sika

The nesisindo in kuyoba ngoLwesine, February 19 at 5 PM in the Room Cypress.
There will be a post fight press conference immediately following kokuphothulwa iziqubu last in the Room Cypress.

Amathikithi for the 20th February ESPN Friday Night Ilwisana at Ukuvula Stone ezisendalini manje Turning Stone box office, mathupha noma ngokushayela ucingo 315.361.7469, noma online at Ticketmaster. Amathikithi $60 kwezihlalo ringside, $35, $25, futhi kuncike izimali ezengeziwe.

Host of the iziqubu February 20, the Oneida Indian Nation sika Turning Stone Resort Casino buyaqhubeka bubonakalisa ngokwaso njengoba uya khona uNdunankulu for professional imicimbi yezemidlalo, kuhlanganise kuzwelonke-isiqephu boxing emidlalweni kanye PGA-level igalofu. February 20 fight izoqeda Turning 14 isiqephu kuzwelonke boxing umcimbi Stone ngo esingaphansi kweminyaka emibili, esiza ukusungula resort njengoba isikhungo esibalulekile sentuthuko yezobuchwepheshe for ukulwa Knockout isiqephu. Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. baye bagqugquzela fight amakhadi isiqephu at the resort phakathi nonyaka odlule futhi Turning Stone liye laba isiqephu boxing Izenzakalo ESPN, Isikhathi Sombukiso, HBO, futhi NBC in the last emibili edlule. Akhiwe Upstate New York, the resort ezine-isizini unikeza-class bezokuzijabulisa and udlala, zokudla ehlonishwa, okunethezeka spa facilities, futhi accommodations.Tickets imiklomelo for the 20th February ESPN Friday Night Ilwisana at Ukuvula Stone ezisendalini manje Turning Stone box office, mathupha noma ngokushayela ucingo315.361.7469, noma online at Ticketmaster. Amathikithi $60 kwezihlalo ringside, $35, $25, futhi kuncike izimali ezengeziwe. Doors evulekile at 6:00 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:00 p.m. The live ESPN telecast iqala at 9 ebusuku.

Media Professional singaceli izifakazelo for the February 20 fight kumele uthintane Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Public Relations Manager at 315.366.9291 nomakelly.abdo@turningstone.com.

Mayelana Turning Stone Resort Casino A uNdunankulu ezine-isizini, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation sika Turning Stone Resort Casino is eseduze mayelana 30 east miles of Syracuse at Nys Thruway exit 33. Stone Ukuvula yaqanjwa “Excellent Most Golf Resort” in 2010 by orlando Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Umculo okuthiwa Stone Turning “Ikhasino of the Year” in 2009. The resort inikeza-class emhlabeni udlala, igalofu, ukuzijabulisa, indawo yokuhlala kanye spa facilities, futhi uye wathola AAA Four Diamond izilinganiso for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, futhi izimbali restaurant. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe futhi ukubhuka, call (315) 361-7711 noma (800) 771-7711. Vakashela site web at www.TurningStone.com..