КВІНСІ, Маса. (Квітня 2, 2018) — This Saturday night’s “Fight Night at The Zone”, представлений Granite Chin Promotions, has been strengthened by the late addition of hot prospect Irvin Gonzalez to 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, Нью-Гемпшир.

Гонсалес (8-0, 7 КО), fighting out of Worcester, Массачусетс, був 2015 Нова Англія Золотого чемпіон рукавички, who qualified for the 2016 Олімпійські ігри. The 21-year-old featherweight prospect will face Mexican Франциско “Мавпа” Medal (12-12, 8 КО) протягом шести-раундовому поєдинку.

Гонсалес, 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,” Гонсалес сказав. “No layoffs for me. I’ve been sparring 3-4 times a week to polish my craft. Я завжди готовий. 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, Квітня 7^ї, against a tough, досвідчений суперник. He’s a veteran boxer from Mexico. After this Saturday night, I’ll concentrate on my next fight, Травня 5^ї at Foxwoods.”

The addition of Gonzalez with a card featuring some of tomorrow’s stars such as Hartford, CT light heavyweight champion Річард “Папай Морячок Людина” Рівера (6-0, 5 КО) 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 faces Хтивий “The Rattler” Кемпбелл, of Ohio, in the six-round co-featured event.

“We are happy to have Irvin on our show,” co-promoter Chuck Shearns сказав. “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. Ірвін, 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. ”

Дорчестер, MA lightweight Габріель Дюлюк (11-3, 2 КО) headlines in the eight-round main event against Dallas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Коваль.

Iraq War veteran Кріс Траєтті (25-4, 20 КО), fighting out of Quincy, Массачусетс, meets Indiana veteran “Jammin'” James Morrow in 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. перспектива, Danbury junior welterweight Омар Бора (4-0, 1 KO), бере на себе Carlos Galindo, з Woburn (Массачусетс), in a four-round match. Other four-rounders on the undercard include Peabody, MA light heavyweight Russell Kimber (1-0) проти. Dustin Caplinger; Irish welterweight Paddy McGee, now fighting out of Dorchester (Массачусетс), makes his pro debut vs. Philadelphia’s Bardraiel Smith; Springfield, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Anthony Velezquez (1-0, 1 KO) проти. Philadelphia’s Shavante Dixon, and Claremont, NH junior middleweight Rickey Ford (1-1-1) проти. Philadelphia’s Demetrius Thomas.

Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are Stoughton, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Travis Demko (5-1, 1 KO) проти. Paul DeSouza, and New Jersey middleweight Кріс “Sandman” Томас (7-0-1, 4 КО) проти. Лінн, MA middleweight John Hantzopoulas.

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Двері відкриваються в 7:00 вечора, Перший бій 7:30 p.m. І.

Event sponsors include Betley Chevrolet, Tobin Scientific, Matrix Aerospace, TownPlace Suites, Manchester Monarchs and Cars.com.

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