The cancellation of the original main event between Adrian Sosa and Zack Kuhn resulted in a few changes. Kuhn (10-10-1, 5 科斯) is now fighting another undefeated prospect, James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 6 科斯), in an 8-round Special Welterweight Attraction.
The 21-year-old southpaw Hogan, fighting out of Weymouth (嘛), has knocked out each of his 9 professional opponents to date. The popular fighter was a celebrated amateur boxer, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 2019 New England Golden Gloves Championships.
“It’s Tank Time” once again, but this fight Hogan will be making his debut as a headliner, in addition to fighting in his first scheduled 8-rounder.
The 6-round fight between Dorchester (嘛) lightweight Jonathan Depina (6-1, 4 科斯) and Jonathan “El Guapo” Hernan Godoy (5-12) has moved up to the co-featured event. Perella’s (8-0, 5 科斯), 曼斯菲尔德 (嘛), was supposed to fight Mexican challenger Danny “Venado” Flores (15-26-1, 8 科斯), but he was injured during training, and he has been replaced by Kuhn. “The Slim Reaper” is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.
Irish light heavyweight Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole” (2-0, 2 科斯), of Galway, is matched against Greg Hackett (3-20-1) 在4圆. O’Toole was the 2019 爱尔兰精英锦标赛金牌得主, who a powerful southpaw returning to the Boston area for his third pro fight.
Five 6-round bouts are on tap: South Boston super welterweight Joe Farina (7-1, 4 科斯) VS. Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 科斯), Houston super lightweight Miranda “El Alacrana” Reyes (5-0-1, 3 科斯) VS. Jaica Pavilus (1-4-1, 1 KO), undefeated Philly welterweight Tahmir Smalls (6-0, 3 科斯) VS. Leonides Fowlkes (2-7-1), popular Dorchester featherweight Troy Anderson, JR. (1-0, 1 KO), 一 2016 洛矶马尔恰诺比赛冠军, VS. 迈克·福勒 (7-42, 2 科斯), and super lightweight Marcus Davidson (2-0, 2 科斯) VS. Rakim Johnson (6-15-1, 5 科斯).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts is Southbridge (嘛) 超轻量级亚历克斯·里维拉 (2-0, 1 KO) VS. Brandon Grimmett (0-5), as well as the Davidson’s older brother from Kansas City (KS), pro-debuting lightweight Marcell, a 2-time Ringside World and 2019 全国金手套冠军, VS. TBA. 奥图尔.
Undefeated prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (9-0, 9 科斯) will be in the ring February 12日on a mission to extend his perfect pro record versus Vincent Floyd (4-11-2, 2 科斯) in an 8-round Special Welterweight Attraction on the “St. Valentine’s Day’s Massacre” card, presented by Vertex Promotions, 在 Moseley's On The Charles in Dedham, 马萨诸塞州.
“它是 (streak) very important for me,” Hogan said. “I don’t look at it as going 10 为 10. I don’t think I need to knockout my opponent as quickly as possible. I don’t go out there looking for a knockout unless I set up an opponent and hurt him. Through the fight I get better and better. I know I can take out a lot of fighters because I know how hard I hit. My left is my best punch. I can knockout guys with my jab, but I’ve knocked out guys with a right hook, 太.
“I go into the ring knowing I’m going to take the heart and will away from who I’m fighting. Everybody is looking at me. They know I’m the real deal and how hard I hit. Some come with the will to win, but once I hit them, they just run or hold. I’m going to put them to sleep.”
The 21-year-old southpaw Hogan, fighting out of Weymouth (嘛), has knocked out each of his 9 professional opponents to date. The popular fighter was a celebrated amateur boxer, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 2019 New England Golden Gloves Championships. Hogan’s as smart about boxing as he is skilled. “Frank The Tank” understands that there is no rush to accelerate the pace of his career.
“I don’t want to rush,” Hogan remarked. “我只是 21 and there’s still a lot of development. I know a lot, but I believe I can learn more. You don’t just transfer from the amateurs to pros. You need to go rounds. Boxing isn’t all about knockouts. I need to gain experience, not only in the ring, but all around. If I get a good offer, 虽然, 我要买它. ‘It’s Tank Time’ not their time.”
Although his opponent has changed, he is aware that Floyd is tall, long, and that he likes to give and take. “But I’m looking to take him out cold, not have the referee stop the fight,” Hogan added. “I want to start 2002 with a bang by leaving him on the mat.”
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Undefeated super lightweight Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (12-0, 9 KO), 劳伦斯 (嘛) will headline “St. 情人节大屠杀”, in the 8-round main event against Zack Kuhn (10-10-1, 5 科斯).
另一个不败的前景, welterweight James “The Slim Reaper” Perella’s (8-0, 5 科斯), takes on tough Mexican challenger Danny “Venado” Flores (15-26-1, 8 科斯) 在8回合的战斗中, which has been elevated to the co-featured event. 佩雷拉, 离开曼斯菲尔德, 马萨诸塞州, is matched tough is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.
Irish eyes will be once again as Galway light heavyweight Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole” (2-0, 2 科斯) returns to his second home. 该 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist is a powerful southpaw returning to the Boston area for his third pro fight. He faces an opponent to be determined.
Three 6-round bouts are on tap: 多切斯特 (嘛) lightweight Jonathan Depina (6-1, 4 科斯) VS. Jonathan “El Guapo” Hernan Godoy (5-12), South Boston super welterweight Joe Farina (7-1, 4 科斯) VS. Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 科斯), and Houston super lightweight Miranda “El Alacrana” Reyes (5-0-1, 3 科斯) VS. Jaica Pavilus (1-4-1, 1 KO).
Popular Dorchester featherweight Troy Anderson, JR. (1-0, 1 KO), 一 2016 洛矶马尔恰诺比赛冠军, squares off with Mike Fowler (7-42, 2 科斯).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts is Southbridge (嘛) 超轻量级亚历克斯·里维拉 (2-0, 1 KO) VS. Brandon Grimmett (0-5), as well as the Davidson brothers from Kansas City (KS), super lightweight Marcus (2-0, 2 科斯) VS. Rakim Johnson (6-15-1, 5 科斯), and pro-debuting lightweight Marcell, a 2-time Ringside World and 2019 全国金手套冠军.
