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Ringsiders Talk Show Set to Cover Pro and Amateur Boxing from corner to corner; Giving voices to those currently involved with the sport.

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Danbury, I (Lub Xya hli ntuj 13, 2018) – A new boxing talk show is set to hit the internet. Ringsiders will feature hosts that are currently in the sport of boxing, including both professional and amateur boxers, trainers, managers, promoters and more. The goal of the show is to give viewers a true insider’s look between the ropes. Another major difference of the show is that it will be taped, and feature different visual effects for viewers enjoyment as well as other innovative concepts.

 

 

 

Ringsiders will be taped in Champs Boxing Club in Danbury, I, which is owned by professional boxing manager A.J. Galante, who will also co-produce the show. He sees Ringsiders as a show that can help give everyone involved with boxing a voice, and a platform to elevate the sport. “Even though we will feature it, Ringsiders is not really about mainstream boxing news. Our main goal is to cover boxing’s other 99% and their perspectives. Boxing is made up of more blue collar individuals then millionaires. We want to do something different, we are looking to highlight the club shows, the club fighter, the up and coming trainer, amateurs trying to find their way, A-Side, B-Side, nws tsis, if it is interesting we want to highlight it, and give people a true insiders look, and have a lot of fun in the process.”

 

 

 

Ringsiders is set to have a rotation of hosts and guests, all who are involved currently with boxing, but two mainstays will include Professional Boxer “Fly” Mike Marshall and amateur sensation Fernely Feliz Jr. Mike Marshall is currently 3(3 kos) – 1 as a professional and is also a licensed USA Boxing Amateur coach for Champs Boxing Club’s amateur team, the CBC Wolfpack. Fernely Feliz Jr. is a Danbury native and one of the top Super Heavyweight amateurs in the Nation. He is a 3 time Western New England and All New England Golden Gloves Champion. A.J. Galante says he couldn’t think of a better embodiment of Ringsiders, “I think both Mike and Fernely fit exactly what this show is about. Mike is a talented pro, who hasn’t always gotten the best opportunities in his career. He’s coming off a loss and in the process of making a comeback, but he is going to also be one of the best trainers in the game in time. He has a great personality and says a lot of things most just think. Fernely is one of the best kids in the world. He is super talented, and can give a lot of insight into the amateur scene, and can give insight into just how hard it is to train and compete, deal with high expectations and trying to prepare for a professional career.”

 

 

 

The shows director of production will be Danbury native Teyonte Best. “I don’t come from a boxing background, but that’s what A.J. and I like about my involvement, just bringing a different perspective.” Best stated, “We believe in different concepts, not telling the same stories, reporting the same news, and we are very much committed to providing an entertaining and informative product for viewers. We want fans and viewers to be involved, and we are working with a few interactive concepts we think will be awesome. As A.J. has stressed to everyone involved, this show is about bringing the whole boxing community together, and we will definitely succeed.”

 

 

 

Ringsiders is set to debut in August at a date to be announced. Have an idea for the show or want to have your voice heard? Contact the show at ringsidersboxingshow@gmail.com

 

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Danbury, Connecticut’s Bordoy Turns Professional

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Lub ob hlis ntuj 14, 2017 (Danbury, I) – One day after turning 22 xyoo ntawm hnub nyoog, Omar Bordoy formally announced he has turned professional. Family and friends gathered at Champs Boxing Club in Danbury, I Monday night for a press conference in where Bordoy, nicknamed The Beast, signed his license and declared he is entering the pro ranks.

Bordoy, who is of Puerto Rican descent, was born and raised in the rough Mill Ridge section of Danbury, I. A born fighter, he started boxing at 13 years old under the tutelage of former World Kickboxing Champion Bennie ‘The Jet’ Little. After nearly six years of competing in the amateurs, Bordoy’s resume is littered with achievements such as the CT J.O. State Champion, CT Golden Gloves Champion, various Regional and National tournament qualifiers, and countless fighter and fight of the night awards. His exciting boxing style has had people in Connecticut constantly asking, “When will he go pro.”

“I have nothing more to prove in the amateurs.” Stated Bordoy, who plans on competing at 135 pounds professionally, “I have been dreaming of this moment since I was 13. There were times I felt ready to make that jump, but something held me back. But now is the time, Kuv npaj txhij. I have had a lot stacked against me but I never quit. My motivation is to provide a better life for my family, to make Danbury proud and to bring a World Championship to Connecticut.”

Bordoy is currently trained by former professional and New York City amateur standout Luis Marichal. Marichal, who trains at Champs Boxing Club in Danbury promises excitement from his first professional boxer, “Omar is ready. We have been training extremely hard every day. Sparring has been great, we have been all over for sparring and he has shown me he can handle what is to come. I feel he is being overlooked by others who have flashier amateur records and backgrounds, but that’s what motivates our team, we are ready to unleash the beast!”

Bordoy will be under the watchful eye of A.J. Galante. Galante, 30, has managed and advised fighters such as Delvin Rodriguez, Frank Galarza, Eleser Ortega, among others since 2011. He also promoted Danbury Fight Night in May of 2015, nyob rau hauv Danbury, I. Galante hopes to see Bordoy in action sometime in March, “We are looking at a bunch of options for Omar. March is the target, and obviously I’d like to get him in the ring as many times as possible in 2017. I am very excited to be part of Team Bordoy.”

Photos by Jason Rodriguez / Super Elite Boxing News
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Williams stops Bowles in six in Danbury Fight Night main event

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Danbury, I (Tej zaum 30, 2015)--Prospect Tramaine Williams capped off a great night of boxing with a 6th round stoppage over Josh Bowles in the final scheduled round of their Featherweight bout at the Danbury Arena.
Tramaine Williams landing on Bowles
The show was the Inaugural Danbury Fight Night promoted by Prize Promotions.

The main event saw Williams show his quick hand speed to outpoint Bowles for most of the fight. In the final round, Williams landed a booming straight left that sent Bowles down hard on his back. Bowles did well to get to his feet only to take a barrage of punches and the fight was stopped at 1:36 of round six.

Williams, 124 phaus ntawm Tshiab Haven, I yog tam sim no 9-0 nrog 3 knockouts. Bowles, 123.75 lbs of Harrisburg, PA yog tam sim no 9-2.

Nate Green remained undefeated by pounding out a 6-round unanimous decision over Timur Shailezov in a Bantamweight bout.
Green lands a left
Cov qhab nia tau 60-54, 59-55 thiab 58-56 for Green, 118 phaus ntawm Tshiab Haven, CT and is now 8-0. Shailezov, 118 lbs of Philadelphia is 17-10-1.

Josh Crespo scored a thrilling first round stoppage over Edgar Cortes in a scheduled 6-round Featherweight bout.

Crespo decked Cortes with a hard right hand in the opening seconds of the bout. Cortes got to his feet but ate a barrage of jarring punches before the bout was stopped at 2:20 ntawm puag ncig ib.

Crespo, 124.5 phaus ntawm Tshiab Haven, I. yog tam sim no 4-2-3 nrog 1 knockout. Cortes, 121 lbs of Vineland, NJ. yog 1-1.

Wellington Romero had to work hard in winning a 6-round split decision overEvencii Dixon nyob rau hauv ib tug Welterweight sib ntau sib tw.

Romero won cards by scores of 59-55 thiab 58-56 while Dixon took a card at 58-57.

Romero, 145 lbs of Newburgh, NY is now 7-0-1. Dixon, 145 lbs of Lancaster, PA yog tam sim no 5-7-1.

Nplua nuj Neves thiab Gilbert Alex Sanchez battled to a unanimous draw in a 6-round Jr. Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.

All three judges were in agreement of the 57-57 cov qhab nia. Neves, 154.5 lbs of New York, NY is now 8-2-2. Sanchez, 154 lbs of Camden, NJ is now 5-6-2.

In thrilling 4-round war, Andrew Bentley scored a majority decision over previously undefeated Oscar Bonilla in a Lightweight bout.

The two slugged it out to the delight of enthusiastic crowd. Bentley was able to tag a hard charging Bonilla as he came in. There were several toe to toe exchanges were both guys ate heavy leather.

Bentley, 131 lbs of Jersey City, NJ yeej los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 40-36, 39-37 thiab 38-38 thiab yog tam sim no 3-2. Bonilla, 132 phaus ntawm Tshiab Haven, I. yog tam sim no 3-1-2.

Cassius Chaney landed plenty of power shots and dominated Ruben Ortiz and won a 4-round unanimous decision in a Heavyweight bout.

Chaney, 244 lbs of New London, CT won by scores of 40-36 rau tag nrho cov phaib thiab yog tam sim no 2-0. Ortiz, 210 lbs of Philadelphia is now 0-4.

Jair Ramos scored a 6-round unanimous decision over Osnel Charles nyob rau hauv ib tug Jr. Welterweight sib ntau sib tw.

Ramos, 139 lbs of Waterbury, CT won by scores of 59-54 rau tag nrho cov phaib thiab yog tam sim no 4-2-2. Charles, 138 lbs of Atlantic City, NJ is now 10-13-1.
Photos by George Jimenez / Nqi zog Promotions
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Danbury Fight Night Card Set For May 30

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Danbury, I (Tej zaum 6, 2015)– Rau Tej zaum 30 Prize Promotions presents their first professional boxing card, Danbury Fight Night, taking place at the Danbury Arena, nyob rau hauv Danbury, I. This action packed card is loaded with some of Connecticut’s fastest rising stars, and will be headlined by the much anticipated return of former amateur sensation, and undefeated professional Tramaine “Mighty Midget” Williams.

Williams (8-0 2Kos) out of New Haven, I, turned pro at the age of 19 after a stellar amateur career, winning his first 8 pro fights in under a year and a half. Legal issues in 2013, halted Williams’ fast track to stardom. After over a year and a half layoff, Williams is set to make his return and reclaim the momentum and buzz that he created as a teenager. Promoter A.J. Galante was happy to give Williams a second chance.

 

“People make mistakes in life, big or small, especially kids. I’m a firm believer in people can learn from them, and I’m big on second chances. I’m proud to be the one to give Tramaine a second chance in boxing, when not a lot of people were willing to. I sat with him, we spoke, and I saw a kid look me in the eye and I saw that he was sincere about getting back on the right track. I’m hoping by giving him a second chance, he will make the most of it, and fulfill his promise. I’m certain a big performance Tej zaum 30 will catch the eyes of everyone in the sport, which will only lead to more opportunities for him. There is no doubt whatsoever if he can keep his life outside the ring intact, he will be a World Champion,” said Galante.

 

Williams certainly won’t be coming back after a long layoff with a soft touch, he will be taking on Josh Bowles (9-1, 1KO) out of Harrisburg, PA in a 6 round featherweight attraction.

 

Also featured on the card will be New Haven’s Nate “The Great One” Ntsuab (7-0, 2Kos) as he takes on tough veteran spoiler Timur Shailezov (17-9-1, 4KO lub) from Kyrgyzstan, currently residing in Philadelphia, PA

 

Galante made clear that he has not signed Williams, Ntsuab, or any boxer for that matter to promotional contracts, but he noted there are requirements to fighting under Prize Promotions, “My vision is to give guys opportunities that could springboard them to bigger and better things. I’m looking to actually promote the sport the old fashioned way, and put together exciting 50-50 matchups. I think anyone who fights on my card should be recognized as a throwback fighter, and someone that wants to really become great. My matchmakers Russell Peltz, Brittany Rogers and I have not put any soft matches together. Fans can look at this lineup, and realize it’s nearly impossible for there to be an upset, because all these bouts, top to bottom, are equally matched. Everyone fighting on Tej zaum 30 understood from the start that they have to fight tough competition, because in the end, it will only bring the best out of them and they will actually grow as a boxer from their matches. Plus the fans deserve it.”

 

This all action night of Professional boxing will also feature some of Connecticut’s most exciting and promising prospects. New Haven’s exhilarating Josh Crespo (3-2-2, 1KO) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Edgar Cortes (1-0) in a four round Featherweight bout.

 

Bridgeport tus Oscar Bonilla (3-0-2) txo nws hwj nws undefeated cov ntaub ntawv rau ntawm kab tiv thaiv Andrew Bentley (2-2-0) in four round Lightweight bouts.

 

Heavyweight Fan favorite and former University of New Haven Basketball star Cassius Chaney (1-0 1KO) of New London, recently signing with powerhouse promoter Main Events, will make his second appearance in a professional boxing ring, after picking up a TKO win in his debut April 17, against an opponent to be announced in a four round bout.

 

In what could potentially be the fight of the night, Qub Tub Rog Richie “Kid Brasil” Neves(8-2-1, 4Kos) of nearby Hyde Park, NY yuav noj nyob rau Gilbert Alex Sanchez (5-6, 2Kos) ntawm Camden, NJ in a Super Welterweight bout scheduled for six-rounds.

 

The night will also feature three highly anticipated debuts from charismatic Light Heavyweight “Fly” Mike Marshall ntawm lub Bronx, former amateur standout, Super Welterweight Mike Rue ntawm Las Vegas, by way of Columbus, Ohio, and decorated amateur Saso Leskaroski of Macedonia.

 

Daim pib: $100, $75, $50, $25 – koj yuav tau nyob www.prizepromotions.net or call 203.544.2WIN.

 

The Danbury Arena is located at

 

1 Independence Way, Danbury, I 06810

 

Tag nrho sib ntaus yog yuav raug hloov & commission approval.
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Prize Promotions Tabs Russell Peltz and Brittany “Bam” Rogers for Matchmaking Duties

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Danbury, I (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16, 2015)- At the beginning of April, newly licensed Connecticut boxing promoter A.J. Galante introduced his company, Nqi zog Promotions. Galante spoke of his goal of bringing “Old School” boxing to Connecticut.

To prove he is serious about his vision, Galante has turned his matchmaking over to Hall of Fame Philadelphia promoter, Russell Peltz along with one of the sports youngest and most promising promoters and matchmakers, Brittany “BAM”

Rogers.

“Russell is the definition of Old School matchmaking, he’s one of the last out there, so it was a no brainer for me to reach out to him, and I am honored that he is willing to work with me.” Galante hais, “His resume speaks for itself, I am extremely confident that working together, we will put on spectacular shows” Galante was also extremely excited to work with Brittany “BAM” Rogers, who works in conjunction with Russell Peltz,

“I’m often referred to as one of the youngest boxing people on the business side of things, but BAM is actually younger than me, and has been in the sport longer than me. I have a lot of respect for her and have been learning a lot through working with her.”

Ultimately Galante said what cemented his choice on his matchmakers, was a trip to Philladelphia in October, to attend a show promoted by both Peltz and Rogers, “When you think Philly boxing, you think gritty and exciting, and you can’t think Philadelphia boxing without Russell Peltz and Brittany Rogers, and I am looking forward to bringing those types of shows and that environment here to Connecticut.” It won’t be long for Galante to fulfill his promise, as his first show Danbury Fight Night, will take place onTej zaum 30 nyob rau ntawm lub Danbury Arena, in his hometown of Danbury, I.

The card is currently taking shape, and will be announced soon. Daim pib yuav raug muas los ntawm kev mus saib xyuas www.prizepromotions.net – Pricing: $100,$75, $50 & $25
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Tshiab khiv Tso Cai Connecticut Boxing pab txhawb A.J. Galante Announces nqi zog Promotions – Thawj Qhia May 30

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Danbury, I (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 2, 2015)- Nyob rau hauv 2011, nyob rau ntawm lub hnub nyoog ntawm 24, A.J. Galante los ua ib tus yau Professional Boxing managers nyob rau hauv kev ua si nawv. Tam sim no nyob rau ntawm lub hnub nyoog ntawm 28, nws tau ua ib tug ntawm cov hluas tshaj promoters zoo li. Lub Connecticut raws li pab txhawb tau officially qhia nws lub tuam txhab, Nqi zog Promotions, lub lim tiam no.

“Kuv muaj siab rau qhov no kev sib tw.” Galante hais, “Qhov no yog tsis ib yam dab tsi kuv txiav txim siab yuav ua li cas thaum hmo ntuj, Kuv tau ua tau npaj no rau ib tug ob peb xyoos tam sim no. Kuv npaj rau maj mam tsim ib yam dab tsi tshwj xeeb no nyob rau hauv Connecticut, thiab muab lub tua hluav taws nyob ntawm no lub sij hawm uas tsis li qhia siv kuj muaj rau lawv.”

Galante piav nws lub zeem muag thiab lub hom phiaj rau yam khoom muaj nqis Promotions chaw zov me nyuam nyob ib ncig ntawm kev sib tw matchups thiab featuring qub tsev kawm ntawv fighters, “Kuv tsis nrhiav kom kos npe rau neeg tua hluav taws rau nqi zog Promotions lub sij hawm no. Yuav ua li cas kuv tab tom nrhiav tau ua yog muab tso rau hauv exciting fights thiab muab cib fim rau. Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau feature qub tsev kawm ntawv boxers, hais mav uas yog tsis ntshai ntawm risking undefeated cov ntaub ntawv los yog ua nyob rau hauv ib tug nyuaj kev sib ntaus. Kuv xav hais mav uas tsis muaj ci ntaub ntawv, Kuv xav kom cov hais mav uas feem ntau promoters tsis pom muaj zoo muaj nuj nqis. Kuv muaj tsis muaj Tshuag nyob rau hauv tus neeg twg uas fights nyob rau hauv kuv nce qib, thiaj li yuav tsis muaj ntau muaj tseeb A thiab B sab fights. Connecticut tsis yog ib tug boxing hotbed, thiab muaj txuj ci no, tab sis tsuas yog txoj kev rau cov hais mav mus khwv tau hwm yog coj nws, yog li ntawd mus tua rau ib tug nqi zog Promotions card txhais tau tias mus tua tiag tiag tsis sib xws thiab tsim lub qub fashioned txoj kev. Muaj tsis muaj ntau pro qhia no nyob rau hauv Connecticut, tab sis kuv vam hloov uas, thiab xav kom pab muab tej hais mav ib tug platform rau showcase lawv yog leej twg.”

Rau Tej zaum 30 nyob rau ntawm lub Danbury Arena, nyob rau hauv Danbury, I, Nqi zog Promotions yuav ua nws thawj zaug Professional Boxing qhia, 'Danbury sib ntaus Hmo ntuj'. Yog xav paub ntxiv nrog rau bouts, daim pib nqi thiab availabilities yuav qhia tawm uas tsis ntev.

Kho hloov tshiab mus saib www.prizepromotions.net .

Galante nyuam qhuav qhib Champs Boxing Club & Qoj nyob rau hauv plawv nroog Danbury thiab yog tam sim no tus neeg saib xyuas ntawm lub ntiaj teb no kab Junior Middleweight zeem muag Frank 'hais tsis zoo’ Galarza.
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Boxing saib xyuas A.J. Galante yuav qhib li boxing gym nyob rau hauv Danbury, Connecticut

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Danbury, I (Lub ib hlis ntuj 24, 2015)- Kev Boxing saib xyuas A.J. Galante thiab yav tas los Heavyweight contender Fernely Feliz yog txaus siab ncha moo tias tus Qhib ntawm lawv cov tshiab boxing gym, Champs Boxing Club & Qoj yuav muab qhov chaw nyob Saturday Lub ob hlis ntuj 28. Zoo siab, uas tsiv mus rau Danbury raws li ib tug me nyuam los ntawm cov koom pheej Dominican, muaj qho uas txawv ntawm ua Danbury, I thawj tus xib boxer. Raws li ib tug Heavyweight, nws tso ua ke ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 23-9 nyob rau hauv ib txoj hauj lwm uas spanned 15 xyoo. Nws nrhiav tau kev ua si nawv ntawm boxing thaum nws tuaj hla Danbury lub kaus mom City Boxing, uas kaw cov qhov rooj nyob rau hauv 2001. Txij thaum ntawd los, lub nroog muaj tsis tau rov qhib ib tug tsuas yog boxing gym kom txog thaum uas tam sim no. “Nws tau kuv tus npau suav txij li thaum kuv so muab rov qab rau lub zej zog.” Zoo siab hais, “Kuv muaj ib txwm xav mus qhib ib tug boxing gym, vim hais tias boxing rua kuv lub neej. Kuv zoo siab thaum kawg ua kom tiav ib tug loj lub hom phiaj nyob rau hauv kuv lub neej. Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej los ua rau hauv lub nroog ntawm Danbury txaus siab nrog no gym.” Fernely Feliz, tam sim no ib tug kws qhia, yog zoo siab heev los tsim ib qho kev pib xyaum ua pab nyob rau hauv lub nroog, thaum lub sij hawm txuas ntxiv mus ua hauj lwm nrog ob kev boxers thiab MMA neeg tua hluav taws. Feliz lub khub yog ib tug ntawm cov kev boxing lub yau managers, A.J. Galante, uas tam sim no tswj kub Junior Middleweight prospect Frank Galarza. “Thaum Fernely approached kuv nrog lub tswv yim no, Kuv tsis xav hais tias ob zaug. Kuv yuav tsis tsum prouder ntawm no gym” Galante hais tias, “Txhua leej txhua tus uas kuv tau previewed lub gym mus, ntog hauv hlub nrog cov ib puag ncig. Nws muaj ib tug laus-lub tsev kawm ntawv xav tias rau nws, tsis tau muaj ib tug ntau ntawm tsev kawm ntawv tshiab amenities. Thaum koj taug kev nyob rau hauv koj yeej tsis xav tawm mus.” Champs Boxing Club tsev ib tug kws txhawb 18 ko taw ntiv nplhaib, ntau yam tsoos thiab tshwj xeeb hnyav hnab, phab ntsa hnab, ob kawg hnab, brand tshiab cardio cov khoom thiab ib tug luj cheeb tsam. Muaj kuj yog ib tug siab txhais lub koob yees duab saum toj no lub nplhaib qhov twg tag nrho sparring thiab kev qhia yuav tsum tau sau, thiab ces kawm nrog trainers rau ib tug HDTV los yog xa mus rau ib tug neeg’ ntsiav tshuaj.

Nyob rau hauv hais lus ntawm lub gym, dab tsi lit tswv A.J. Galante lub qhov muag thaum nws hais lus rau ib tug tshwj xeeb heev rau thaj tsam ntawm nws gym. “Kuv zaum ntawm lub Rooj Tswjhwm Saib ntawm kuv boxer Frank Galarza tus uas tsis yog profit organization, Cov tub ntxhais hluas sib ntaus Forward. Nws yog ib qho unbelievable lub koom haum uas hniav nws tus kheej rau boxing gyms, thiab muab peb cov hluas ib qho chaw tsim kev qhuab qhia thiab kev cog qoob loo. Nws yog ib tug ua ke ntawm ob boxing thiab pab ua qauv, nrog nruj yuav tsum muaj feem xyuam nrog lub tsev kawm ntawv tuaj kawm ntawv, qib thiab tuaj kawm ntawv. Kuv zoo siab hais tias Champs Boxing Club yuav koom Starrett City Boxing Club ntawm Brooklyn, nyob rau hauv txais ib tug hluas Sib ntaus sib tua Forward tshooj.” Galante hais nyob rau hauv ntau yuav tsum Frank Galarza tsim rau cov hluas ntaus Forward, thiab thaum twg nug txog yuav ua li cas Champs Boxing Club yuav xyuas kom meej qhov zoo tshaj plaws puag ncig tau muaj kev vam meej, Galante hais tias ob qho tag nrho nws thiab Galarza tsim ib txoj kev kawm hauv chav tsev rau cov mej zeej, nrog pub computers, printers, thiab lwm yam tsev kawm ntawv cov khoom siv. “Nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm muaj cov cuab yeej kom tau raws li kev kawm ntawv yuav tsum nrog homework, tsis muaj excuses” Galante qw hais tias.

Cov neeg pej xeem Qhib ntawm Champs Boxing Club & Qoj yuav qhib rau cov pej xeem los ntawm12pm-3 pm, Saturday Lub ob hlis ntuj 28th. Yuav muaj free giveaways, khoom noj khoom haus thiab refreshment, raws li zoo raws li lub sij hawm los ntsib Qhov Latino Junior Middleweight zus Frank “Hais tsis zoo” Galarza thiab UFC Star thiab Danbury neeg nyob Glover Teixeira. Mus ntsib www.champsboxingclub.org yog xav paub ntxiv.