New York, Νέα Υόρκη (5/22/17) – Επί Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 3, DiBella Entertainment will return to the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, στο Mashantucket, CT, for the latest exciting installment of its popular Broadway που εγκιβωτίζει σειρά, presented by Nissan of Queens, Azad Watches, OPTYX, and Christos Steak House. The card will feature a bevy of New England talent, including fan favorite Shelly “Shelito Τρόπο” Vincent in an eight-round special attraction featherweight bout, as well as lightweight Matt Remillard on the comeback and welterweight prospect Mykquan Williams on the rise.

“I am happy to bring another great card back to Foxwoods, which continues to be a terrific venue for Broadway που εγκιβωτίζει,” δήλωσε ο Lou DiBella, Πρόεδρος του DiBella ψυχαγωγία. “Fans will not want to miss the always-entertaining Shelly Vincent, who is a great ambassador for women’s boxing. The stacked undercard will include local New England favorites Matt Remillard, Mykquan Williams, Jonathan Figueroa, and Khiry Todd, as well as Russian future world champion Radzhab Butaev and a battle between unbeaten heavyweight prospects Ruslan Shamalov and George Arias.”

One of the most popular fighters out of the New England area, Κελυφώδης “Shelito Τρόπο” Vincent (19-1, 1 KO), born in New London, CT, but now residing in Providence, RI, will compete at Foxwoods for the seventh time, in an eight-round featherweight bout. Τον περασμένο Αύγουστο, Vincent entered enemy territory to challenge rival Heather Hardy in her adversary’s hometown of Brooklyn, Νέα Υόρκη. Their highly publicized grudge match was nationally televised by NBC Sports Net and was hailed by Ring Magazine as the “Female Fight of the Year” για 2016. Vincent was also honored by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame as their “Μαχητής της χρονιάς” για 2016, becoming the first female recipient of the award. She rebounded from her only defeat with a unanimous decision victory on Δεκέμβριος 2, back home in Rhode Island. Before turning pro in October 2011, Vincent was a Connecticut State, Κονέκτικατ Golden Gloves, and National Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. Managed by Mike Criscio and trained by Peter Manfredo Sr., Vincent signed with DiBella Entertainment in 2016.

Ματ “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (24-1, 13 KOs), of Hartford, CT, will continue his comeback, following a six-year ring absence, σε μια οκτώ-στρογγυλή ελαφριά περίοδο. It will be his first fight in his home state since November 2010. Ένας επαγγελματίας από το 2005, Remillard is a former WBC Youth, WBC-USNBC, NABF and NABO featherweight champion. His only loss came in March 2011 to the unbeaten Mikey Garcia, now the WBC world lightweight champion. He is trained by Paul Cichon, a local legend and community leader, out of Manchester Ring of Champions Society boxing gym. Ως ερασιτέχνης, Remillard accumulated a record of 115-25, and was a two-time Everlast Under-19 National amateur champion.

Highly touted East Hartford welterweight prospect Mykquan Williams (6-0, 4 KOs) has kept a busy pace since turning pro last April. Promoted by DiBella Entertainment and managed by Jackie Kallen, the 19-year-old Williams will return to Foxwoods, where he has built a strong following, for the sixth time, in his first scheduled six-rounder. Williams is also trained by Cichon, whom he’s known since he was a child and looks upon as a surrogate father. His biological father was murdered when Mykquan was just a week old. Williams was a decorated amateur with a 45-13 ρεκόρ, highlighted by three gold-medal performances at the Ringside World Championships, in addition to winning the PAL Tournament and Silver Gloves Championships.

Unbeaten New York-based heavyweights will collide in their toughest tests to date, when Russian Ruslan Shamalov (4-0, 3 KOs) meets Dominican George Arias (6-0, 3 KOs) σε μια έξι-στρογγυλή διαγωνισμό.

Born in Cherkessk, Ρωσία, and now living in Brooklyn, the 6’5″ Shamalov was a two-time amateur MMA champion before switching to boxing and engaging in 30 amateur bouts while participating on the Russian National team. Shamalov turned pro in October 2016 and is trained by Eduard Kravtsov out of Wild Card Gym, στο Λος Άντζελες, ΟΠΩΣ. Στην τελευταία περίοδό του στις Απρίλιος 5, Shamalov returned home to Russia and registered a first-round knockout versus Oleksandr Nesterenko in 43 δευτερόλεπτα.

Arias was born in San Francisco de Macoris, Δομινικανή Δημοκρατία, then moved to New York City in 1996, at four years old. Ωστόσο, it wasn’t until graduating high school that Arias learned to box at Morris Park Boxing Gym near his home in The Bronx. He won the New York Golden Gloves tournament in 2014 then turned pro that October. Arias recently returned from a 13-month ring hiatus with a four-round unanimous decision versus Jamal Woods in Lawrenceville, GA, τον Απρίλιο 29.

Cuban cruiserweight Λουίς Γκαρσία (14-0, 11 KOs), based out of Peekskill, Νέα Υόρκη, will see action in a six-round bout. After being denied a berth on the Cuban Olympic team, despite winning in the Cuban Olympic qualifiers preparing for the Games in Beijing, Garcia defected from his native land and settled in Cork, Ιρλανδία, where he turned pro in September 2008. Having built his record to a perfect 11-0 over the next 26 μήνες, Garcia then relocated to the United States to resume his career. Τον Δεκέμβριο 5, 2015, Garcia made his New York debut at Barclays Center, σε Μπρούκλιν, earning a 63-second knockout versus Willie Williams. Anther first-round knockout followed in his last bout on June 25, 2016, στο Buffalo Run χαρτοπαικτική λέσχη, στο Μαϊάμι, OK.

Russian amateur prodigy Radzhab Butaev (5-0, 4 KOs), co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Fight Promotions Inc. and managed by Vadim Kornilov, will make his second appearance at Foxwoods in an eight-round contest. Επί Νοέμβριος 19, Butaev earned an eight-round shutout victory versus experienced Hungarian Gabor Gorbics to win the NABF junior middleweight title. Στην τελευταία περίοδό του, επί Απρίλιος 5, Butaev returned to Russia to stop Baxrom Payazov inside one round. The 22-year-old Butaev, born in Salsk, Ρωσία, and now living in Los Angeles, was a highly accomplished amateur, having compiled an incredible 304-12 ρεκόρ, με 164 knockouts. He participated in the World Series of Boxing as well, finishing at 9-1.

A native of the boxing rich city of Bayamon, Πουέρτο Ρίκο, Ρωμαϊκή Χοσέ (3-0, 3 KOs) will make his US debut in a four-round welterweight contest. Roman began boxing at 13 years of age amassing a stellar 124-17 amateur record along the way. He joined the Puerto Rican National team in 2012, winning three consecutive National championships from 2013-2015.

Junior welterweight Jonathan Figueroa (2-1, 1 KO), of Hartford, CT, will fight in a four-round contest. Managed by Vinny Scolpino, Figueroa turned pro on a Broadway που εγκιβωτίζει card held at Foxwoods on Σεπτέμβριος 1 πέρυσι. Training out of Hartford PAL gym, Figueroa was a 2012 Golden Gloves champion as an amateur.

Welterweight Khiry Todd (3-0, 3 KOs), από Lynn, ΜΑ, will make his Connecticut debut in a four-round contest. The 25-year-old Todd had 40 amateur bouts and won the New England Golden Gloves tournament before turning pro last December with a 42-second demolition of Patrick Leal.

Τα εισιτήρια για το Ιούνιος 3 Broadway που εγκιβωτίζει συμβάν, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and presented by Nissan of Queens, Azad Watches, OPTYX, and Christos Steak House, Οι τιμές στο $125, $75 και $45. Tickets can be purchased online at Foxwoods.com, Ticketmaster.com, καλώντας 800-200-2882, or visiting the Foxwoods box office. Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν στις 7:00μμ, with the first fight scheduled for 7:30μμ.