MEDF0RD, Pawg. (October 27 2015) – More than 125 amateur boxers – ranging from open class to novice, masters and Junior Olympians – have already registered to compete in the upcoming 130thannual USA Boxing New England Championships which will be hosted by Quietman Sports Gym at two Massachusetts venues.
Quietman Sports Gym in Medford (MA) is owned and operated by two-time world heavyweight boxing championJohn “The Quietman” Ruiz, the first and only world heavyweight champion of Hispanic heritage.
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“Hurry up and get your tickets for this great event,” Ruiz said. “Former world championTony DeMarcowill be a special guest among others.”
Tickets are priced at $55.00 (ringside), $22.00 (reserved seats) thiab $12.00 (kev pub) are available by going towww.quietmansportsgym.com (click on New England Championship page) or at the door.
Leading open boxers who’ve registered to compete includeJames Perella (BP Boxing), Amanda Pavone (Peter Welch Gym), Xavier Vega (Canal St. Gym), Elijah Peixoto (Big Six Boxing Academy), Johnny Rosa (Lawrence Boxing), Christopher Davis-Fogg (Uppercuts Boxing Club), Owen Minor (Camp Get Right) thiabAshleigh Moore (Nonantum). Boxers may register by going towww.quietmansportsgym.comprior to theOctober 31deadline.
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(L-R) Hall-of-Famers Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor and Carlos Palomino
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