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West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10

Oktubre 15, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

Anthony’s in Malden, Masa.

BOSTON, Masa. (Oktubre 14, 2019) – The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the “West Point Fall Classic” on Sunday, Nobyembre 10, sa Anthony sa Malden, Massachusetts.

Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts.

“We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast,"SinabiEric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. “We are also happy to include some of the most impressive local athletes as well. This is a win for everyone who attends: local athletes, future leaders of America, dedicated coaches and officials, boxing legends, great venue and outstanding ring action. Thanks to Anthony’s for hosting us and to all that are working hard to make this event the great success it will be.”

United States Military Academy Senior CadetLuca LoConte Botis, who hails from nearby Winchester (MA), will be showcased in what will likely be his final local boxing competition.

Ang isang 2015 graduate of Winchester High School, where he captained the school’s cross country, swimming and outdoor track teams. Botis will be supported by a large contingent of family and friends.

A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be on tap, including appearances by 1988 Olympic gold dalubhasa sa mga medalyaRay Mercer, International Boxing Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, three-time Fight of the Year participant“Irish” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), three-time two division world champion“El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), and former New England amateur champion and reigning IBA super welterweight championGreg “The Villain” Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

Mga Pintuan bukas sa 2 p.m. AT, naka-iskedyul na unang labanan para sa 3 p.m. ET.

Limited tickets are available for purchase by calling Seacoast Ticket Agency at 1.800.382.5242.

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Shearns Boxing Promotions presents “Friday Night Fights at The Station” Pro Boxing charity event

Agosto 28, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

Setyembre 20 in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Masa. (Agosto 21, 2019) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will present a professional boxing charity event, “Friday Night Fights at The Station,” September 20 at historic Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Proceeds will benefitWhy Me (Worcester Help for Youth) & Sherry’s House, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Visitwww.whyme.org to learn more about this organization.

“Help us KO cancer,” SBP presidentChuck Shearns said. “We’re excited to be working with such a great organization and lucky to be able to take part in raising money for such an amazing group and worthy cause. The boxing card will showcase popular, up-and-coming New England-based boxers.”

Former decorated amateur boxerOwen Minor (2-0, 2 Kos), who captured bronze medals at the 2014 U.S. Boxing National and National Golden Gloves tournaments, will headline at home in Worcester, MA, against Maine heavyweightJustin Rolfe (1-1, 1 Kos) in the four-round main event.

The 6’ 1”, 235-pound Minor is arguably the top Massachusetts-born heavyweight prospect in the past two decades.

Framingham, MA super featherweightJulio Perez (4-4) nakakatugonLuis Rivera (4-3), ng Boston, in the six-round co-featured event.

Danbury, CT super lightweightOmar “The Beast” Bordoy (7-12, 2 Kos) mukhaAndy Aiello(1-3-1), of Bridgewater, MA, sa anim na round na labanan.

Also fighting on the undercard, lahat sa apat na-round matches, are Worcester, MA heavyweightJake Paradise(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Joseph Raposo (0-1), ng Woburn, MA; Worcester super welterweightEslih Owusu (1-0) vs.Leonardo Ladeira (0-2), of Revere, MA; Worcester, MA super featherweightPhilip Davis (2-1-1) vs.Carlos Marrero III (1-3-1), ng Bridgeport, CT; and Bedford, MA cruiserweightEdet Mkpanam (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debutingRogero Dionizio, of Revere.

Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.

Tickets prices start at $40.00 and may be purchased by going online at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-fights-at-the-station-tickets-65569061829

Mga Pintuan bukas sa 6:30 p.m. AT, first fight at 7 p.m. AT.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Palley Advertising and Akuity Technology.

IMPORMASYON:

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Nerbiyos: @ShearnsBoxing

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Jose Antonio Rivera Dedicates “Quest For 50” to Worcester Boys & Girls Club

Mayo 17, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

(L-R) – Jose Antonio Rivera, current WBC Youth super lightweight champion Jermaine Ortiz
(11-0, 6 Kos) and Carlos Garcia

WORCESTER, Mass (Mayo 16, 2019) – Three-time, dalawang dibisyon mundo kampeon “Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera is dedicating his 50^ika pro fight, the last in his hometown of Worcester, to the Boys & Girls Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. A portion of the proceeds from “Quest For 50,” presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, will benefit the Boys & Girls Club.

The 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 Kos) faces former WFC champion **Travis “Sweet Feet” Scott** (19-5, 5 Kos), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester.

Rivera, a full-time court officer in Worcester, has had a special relationship for more than 30 years with the Worcester Boys & Girls Club and its director of boxing, **Carlos Garcia**, sino ang “The Godfather of Worcester Boxing.”

Rivera moved to Worcester from Springfield 30 years ago at the age of 16 to pursue a boxing career, which included being coached by Garcia. Rivera had siblings and other relatives living in Worcester and after living with an aunt for a month, Jose moved into an apartment with another boxer, four-time national amateur champion **Bobby Harris**.

“The Worcester Boys & Girls Club helped me stay off the streets so I could focus on my dream of becoming world champion,” Rivera remembered. “It was a place for me and so many others to go and be safe. Kids, not just boxers, can be kids there, where they don’t have to worry about what’s happening in the streets.

“Carlos has played a tremendous part of my life and so many others, influencing us not only to become good boxers, but to be good people in the community. That was always so important to him and he emphasized being a good person. Ginawa ko ang aking pinakamahusay na. He was always fair across the board and gave us all opportunities. He took a liking to me and brags that he never had to throw me out of the Boys & Girls Club. I graduated from high school and went after my dream in 1992 when I turned pro. Carlos is big in amateur boxing, but not so much with pros, because he doesn’t have the time to train pros. I made sure that when turned pro, tough, that he was part of my team. And he’s still a big part of my team and life.”

The number of Worcester youths Garcia has had a positive effect on, life-changing in many respects, is countless. One of those many people is Jose’s longtime friend and his current head trainer, **Sean Fitzgerald**, who retired as a boxer in 2001 may 29-2-2 pro record. “Fitzy” remembers the fir time he read the sign over the door in the gym at the Boys & Girls Club: “Better to seat than bleed.”

Fitzy lived with his father when his parents divorced and at the age of 10, his father sent him to the Boys & Girls Club to attend an after-school program. “Fitzy” said he had to earn his way into Garcia’s good graces.

“Carlos didn’t talk to me for the first 5-6 weeks,” Fitzgerald explained. “Pagkatapos, he put me in the ring as a sparring partner, and I was badly beaten. I had a bloody nose and black eye, but the next day I came back, and the rest is history. Carlos was a great mentor, rough at times, but always there for you. I remember seeing the boxing team jackets. It intrigued me. When I got my jacket and started wearing it, I got respect from everybody, and then I knew that I belonged. I learned a lot about life at the Boys & Girls Club, being with there with people from different generations and cultures. I met many friends there who I never would have met.

“The Boys & Girls Club is safe. I was from a tough area in Worcester. My father worked and it was easy to get in trouble with no supervision. Carlos stayed on top of me to graduate from school and if I was home sick, he come buy with chicken soup to make sure I was alright. My father was in my life big-time, but I joke that I had two moms growing up, my father and Carlos. Going to the Boys & Girls Club was something to look forward to every day.

“Carlos always taught us to never make the mistakes he did in life. He wanted us to go to school, stay out of trouble, and be a good person. He’s helped so many people over the years. Look around Worcester and you’ll see them: police and court officers, fire fighters, and so many others. The Boys & Girls Club was a great experience for me and so many other kids from Worcester.”

(L-R) – Ray Semidei, Carlos Garcia and Jose Antonio Rivera

Garcia has been the director of boxing at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club since 1982. Two year ago, Garcia was inductred into the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame.

“Never in his life has Jose even raised his voice to me,” Garcia commented. “He treats me like his father and he’s like one of my sons. There aren’t not too many guys like him and he’s so well respected in the community. He came to Worcester from Springfield to train with ne and stayed with me. Jose helps everyone and now he’s promoting to help local boxers.

“We’re at the Boys & Girls Club to and that’s the way it really is here. It’s so good to see so many in this community who’ve gone through our boxing program and are good people, good husbands, good parents. It makes me feel so proud. ‘Fitzy’ was a hyper kid. He’s a real gentleman who now does so much for kids here. I’ve never had a signed contract with any of the pro boxers I’ve worked with because I trust them.”

Donations may be sent to the Worcester Boys & Girls Club by going online atwww.bgcworcester.org and proceed to “Be a donor” page, mail a check (payable to the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Attention: Liz Hamilton, 65 Tainter St., Worcester, MA 01610), or drop-off donations at its new clubhouse.

An All-Massachusetts clash pits welterweights **Khiry “TNT” Todd** (8-1, 6 Kos), ng Lynn, and New Bedford’s **Ray Oliveira, JR.** (8-2, 1 KO), the son of New England boxing favorite“Sucra” Ray Oliveira (8-1, 1 KO), in the four-round, co-featured event..

For the first time in his young career, Danbury, CT welterweight **Omar “Ang hayop” Bordoy, JR.** (7-1, 2 Kos) will be coming off a loss to fight **Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey** (9-10-3, 7 Kos) sa anim na round na labanan.

Brooklyn **Sidney “Keelo” Mccow** (6-8, 3 Kos) at **Augustine “Malupit” Maura** (6-5-3, 3 Kos), ng Lawrence, MA, will battle in a six-rounder for the vacant New England junior welterweight title.

Other undercard bouts, all four-rounders, include Seven-round bouts scheduled on the undercard include Worcester’s popular **Owen Minor** (1-0, 1 Kos), the top Massachusetts heavyweight prospect in years, vs. **Alejandro Santiago** (0-4), ng Tampa; promising Worcester welterweight **Eslih Owusu** (1-0) vs. Springfield, MA veteran **Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz** (5-13-1, 2 Kos); East Providence, RI much anticipated pro-debut of **Elijah Peixoto**vs. Bronx lightweight **Danny Morales** (0-8); flashy Hartford, CT junior welterweight **“The Special One” Sharad Collier** (1-0-1, 1 KO), the 2-time N.E, Golden guwantes kampeon, vs.Anthony Everett (1-7), ng Lawrence, MA; Worcester featherweight **Philip Davis** (1-1-1) vs. New Bedford’s **Henry Garcia** (0-2-1); and Methuen, MA lightweight **Luka Lannuccilli**will make his pro debut against an opponent to be determined.

Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.

Mga Ticket, pinepresyuhan sa $70.00 (ringside), $55.00 (mezzanine) at $40.00 (pangkalahatang pag-amin), are onsale and available to purchase at www.ThePalladium.net, the Palladium box office, o sa pamamagitan ng pagkontak Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o alinman sa mga fighters.

Mga Pintuan bukas sa 6 p.m. AT, unang labanan 7 p.m. AT.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Worcester Boys’ and Girls’ Klab.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Raindrop Liquor, Michelob Ultra, Bay State Savings Bank, Vocero Hispano, Massachusetts Pirates, Office Mac, Chieftain Liquors, realtor Pamela LaPorte, and Grille 57.

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‘ICEMAN’ JOHN SCULLY TO RECEIVE MURPHYS BOXING’S WARRIOR’S CODE AWARD ON MAY 10 IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS AT NOVA VS. LOZANO

Mayo 2, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

**PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT**
**Biyernes, MARCH 10TH IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS AT**
**NOVA VS. LOZANO**

**EVENT TO BROADCAST LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS**

**TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT** WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM

Boston, Massachusetts (Mayo 1, 2019):

**Murphys Boxing** is proud to announce that the next recipient of the **Warrior’s Code Award** will be New England boxing legend, **‘Iceman’ John scully**.

The Hartford, Connecticut based Scully was one of the most popular fighters in the region during the 1990s and he went 38-11 in a professional career in the light heavyweight division that included challenging for the world title against Henry Maske in Germany.

After his professional career, ‘Iceman’ achieved fame calling rebroadcasts of fights for **ESPN Classic** as well as writing a popular column in the British magazine, **Boxing News**.

However Scully has achieved his most success as a trainer being instrumental in helping take fighters like **Jose Antonio Rivera** at **Chad Dawson** to world titles.

Scully is now a co-trainer of the Russian, now Canadian based, undefeated light heavyweight world champion, **Artur Beterbiev**, who defends his title this Saturday in California live on **ESPN**.

In addition to his work as a trainer he has been an passionate advocate and champion for the rights and well being of retired fighters.

“I’m extremely honored to receive this recognition and I really appreciate Murphys Boxing for thinking of me.”, says the 51 year old Connecticut resident.

“It’s particularly special because it will come in the city of Springfield where I spent the majority of my amateur boxing career training at the old Central City Gym at the X under Coach John Tynan. I’m looking forward to a great night.”

Murphys Boxing founder, **Ken Casey** explains the promotion’s decision to name Scully as the latest recipient of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, “The Warrior’s Code” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, **Micky Ward**.

“John Scully is the epitome of the Warrior’s Code Award.”, says Casey.

“John’s career in boxing, from being a world class fighter to his work as an analyst to his success as a trainer, is inspirational. It shows young fighters there is opportunity for them in the sport after their in ring career is over. By giving back as a trainer and a mentor, he also represents the bridge from New England’s past boxing history to the present. Murphys Boxing is honored to acknowledge and celebrate John Scully’s many achievements in the sport.”

Scully will be third recipient of the award established this year by Murphys Boxing to celebrate those fighters who contributed to the rich and diverse history of boxing in New England. Scully joins 2019 International Hall of Fame Inductee, **Tony DeMarco** and decorated Massachusetts’ baguhan, **Mike D’Ampolo** who received the first awards at Murphys Boxing’s last event in Melrose, Massachusetts this past March.

The presentation of **Murphys Boxing’s Warrior’s Code Award** will take place during Murphys Boxing’s **UFC Fight Pass** debut event next Friday, May 10th which features NABA Super Featherweight Champion, **Abraham Nova** (14-0, 10 Kos) vs. **Mario Ezequiel Sayal Lozano (**18-2-1, 9 Kos) sa 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of undefeated fighters from the Murphys Boxing stable including WBC South American Middleweight Champion, **Carlos Gongora** (15-0, 12 Kos), NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Champion, **William Foster III** (9-0, 6 Kos), Venezuelan Olympian, **Luis Arcon Diaz** (6-0, 6 Kos), Boston based amateur standout, **James Perella** (2-0, 2 Kos) at higit pa.

Nova vs. Lozano and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Friday, May 10th at MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts (1 MGM Way). Doors open at 7pm. Tiket ay sa sale ngayon sa: www.murphysboxing.com. The event will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass at www.ufc.tv

**ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING**

Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Luis Arcon Diaz, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. at higit pa!

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang: www.murphysboxing.com

**For credential requests for May 10 or to speak with any of the fighters on our roster for coverage – e-mail** info@murphysboxing.com and we will hook it up!

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MURPHYS BOXING TO MAKE UFC FIGHT PASS DEBUT ON FRIDAY, MAYO 10 AT MGM SPRINGFIELD! NABA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION, ABRAHAM NOVA RETURNS IN MAIN EVENT!

Abril 17, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

**MURPHYS BOXING TO MAKE UFC FIGHT PASS DEBUT**
**Biyernes, MAYO 10 AT MGM SPRINGFIELD**

**NABA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION, ABRAHAM NOVA**
**TO RETURN IN MAIN EVENT**

**UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS, CARLOS GONGORA, WILLIAM FOSTER III & LUIS ARCON DIAZ TO APPEAR**

**TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT** WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM

Boston, Massachusetts (Abril 17, 2019):

Murphys Boxing is proud to announce that the debut event in their new partnership with **UFC Fight Pass** will take place on **Biyernes, Mayo 10, 2019** sa Springfield, Massachusetts at **MGM Springfield**.

Sa pangunahing kaganapan, undefeated **NABA Super Featherweight Champion**, **Abraham Nova**(14-0, 10 Kos) will return in a 10 round super featherweight bout against an opponent to be announced.

Nova, who hails from nearby Albany, New York, recently entered the **WBA’s Top 10 Rankings** and will be making his highly anticipated 2019 debut under the Murphys Boxing banner. After an amateur career that saw ‘Super’ go 167-11 and win multiple national titles, Nova has been on the fast track as a professional having fought an unheard of 11 times in the past two years.

“I truly feel I am ready to take on anyone in the Top 10.”, explains the confident young fighter who just celebrated his 25th birthday in January.

“I hope to be in position for a mandatory shot at the WBA world title by the end of the year. I am staying focused, having a great training camp and I intend to make a statement to the rest of the division on May 10th.”

In dual co-features, two undefeated boxers from the Murphys Boxing stable will see action on the card that will stream live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass, the world’s largest subscription service for combat sports.

**NABF Jr. Featherweight Champion**, **William Foster III** (9-0, 6 Kos), who fought 5 ulit sa 2018, will enter the ring for the second time this year against an opponent to be named in a 6 round junior featherweight bout. Sa lamang 25 taong gulang, the New Haven, Connecticut resident, whose older brother is Murphys Boxing’s own undefeated **NABA Light Heavyweight Champion**, **Charles Foster**, is fast becoming one of New England’s most talked about prospects displaying the rare combination of power and speed only seen in elite level fighters.

Power punching prospect, **Carlos Gongora** (15-0, 12 Kos) will take on Argentina’s **Damien Ezequiel Bonelli** (23-6, 20 Kos) in an 8 round middleweight bout. Ang 2x Olympian from Ecuador won the **WBC South American Middleweight Title** this past February in his native country against then undefeated **Jesus Aviles** with a highlight reel KO.

Gongora, who is on the cusp of a world ranking, is in talks for his national television debut this summer and is hoping a big win against a fellow power puncher like Bonelli will seal the deal.

In keeping with the event’s international spirit, Murphys Boxing latest signing, **Luis Arcon Diaz** (6-0, 6 Kos), an undefeated **Ng Olimpus** from Venezuela will return to action against Argentina’s **Jose Aubel** (8-3, 7 Kos) sa isang 6 round welterweight bout. Diaz who made his east coast debut last month against Zach Ramsey, looked sensational, dropping the usually durable veteran multiple times before scoring a second round stoppage to continue his KO streak.

Representing the Boston area, **James Perella** (2-0, 2 Kos), who turned professional last month on Murphys Boxing’s **St. Patrick’s Day Clash** and followed up his knockout debut just two weeks later on Murphy’s **Mayhem at Melrose** kard, will look to make it 3 straight KOs when he takes on an opponent to be named in a 4 round welterweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be two of Springfield’s own, magaan ang timbang, **Calixto Cruz** (1-0) at welterweyt **DJ Whitley** (4-1-1) who will both appear in separate 4 round contests against opponents to be named.

“We’re incredibly excited to make our debut on UFC Fight Pass. Dana (White) is a good friend and we’re thankful that he’s taken notice of the incredible roster of fighters that Murphys Boxing currently has.”, says Murphys Boxing founder, **Ken Casey**.

“We’re excited to have a platform for combat sports fans around the world to experience the thriving boxing scene we have created here in New England and to introduce them to several fighters, like Abraham Nova, who we feel will be world champions. To promote the first ever boxing event to be held at an incredible venue like MGM Springfield and to have it air live as our debut on UFC Fight Pass is going to make for a historic night for Murphys Boxing.”

Murphys Boxing’s UFC Fight Pass Debut takes place on Friday, May 10th at MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts (1 MGM Way, Springfield, MA. 01103). Doors open at 7pm. Tiket ay sa sale ngayon sa: www.murphysboxing.com and www.mgmspringfield/
aliwan. The entire event will stream live on UFC Fight Pass at www.ufc.tv.

**ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING**

Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan, Greg Vendetti and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr., Luis Arcon Diaz and more.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang: www.murphysboxing.com

**ABOUT UFC FIGHT PASS**

UFC Fight Pass is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, Fight Pass is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. Fight Pass provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC Fight Pass Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. Fight Pass subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 17,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access Fight Pass on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Taon, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang: www.ufc.tv/page/fightpass

**ABOUT MGM SPRINGFIELD**

MGM Springfield covers three city blocks in the heart of downtown Springfield, Masa. Igniting a cultural and economic renaissance in a historic New England city, the resort, which combines new construction with revived historic buildings, offers more than 125,000 square feet of gaming space, a 250-room boutique hotel on Main Street, superior spa services, diverse retail and inspired dining headlined by award-winning Chef Michael Mina’s Cal Mare. MGM Springfield also features the seven-screen Regal luxury cinema complex, bowling lanes, a seasonal skating rink and outdoor marketplace displaying local art, events and talent. MGM Springfield opened on August 24, 2018.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang: www.mgmspringfield.com

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2019 IBHOF INDUCTEE, TONY DEMARCO & DECORATED NEW ENGLAND AMATEUR, MIKE D’AMPOLO TO BE INAUGURAL RECIPIENTS OF MURPHYS BOXING’S WARRIOR’S CODE AWARD – MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, Mass.

Marso 26, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

**PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT**
**Biyernes, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT**
**GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS**

**TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT** WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM

*Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.*

Boston, Massachusetts (Marso 22, 2019):

Coming off the heels of the sold out **4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clash** which has amassed over **225,000** online views, **Murphys Boxing** is proud to announce the creation of the **Warrior’s Code Award** to celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.

The award’s first recipients will be **2019 International Boxing Hall of Fame** inductee,**Tony DeMarco** and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, **Mike D’Ampolo**.

Both fighters will be presented with their awards next **Biyernes, March 29th** at the Murphys Boxing event at **Memorial Hall** sa **Melrose, Massachusetts**.

Sa **87 taong gulang**, Tony DeMarco holds the distinction of being **boxing’s oldest living world champion** and has been a beloved figure in the Boston sports world for over half a century.

Known as ‘Nardo’, the Boston fighter of Italian descent, turned pro unbelievably just a few years after the end of World War II. Sa isang 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers like **Carmen Basilio** at **Kid Gavilin** made DeMarco a star and he won the **welterweight world title** sa 1955 laban sa **Johnny Saxton** at the original Boston Garden in a fight that was voted one of **Boston’s Top 10 Sports Moments**.

DeMarco, who still can be found ringside at Murphys Boxing events and whose statue resides in Boston’s North End where he still lives, will receive the long overdue honor of joining the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a 2019 inductee this June.

“Murphys Boxing has always been very welcoming to me and my family.”, explains DeMarco.

“They have a true respect for boxing’s history. It’s an honor to be given their first ever award just months before entering the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I am looking forward to the evening.”

Joining DeMarco will be Melrose’s own, Mike D’Ampolo, who is considered one of the most successful amateurs ever to come out of the state of Massachusetts.

D’Ampolo was a New England Golden Gloves Champion, isang **3x New England AAU Champ**, isang **2x Eastern Regional Champion** and participated in the **1984 Olympic pagsubok**barely missing a spot on the legendary **1984 USA Olympic Team** with his weight class ultimately being represented by none other than **Evander Holyfield**.

On advice from his father, D’Ampolo made the decision to not enter the professional ranks and went onto become a successful businessman with his company, M&L Transit Systems based out of his hometown of Melrose, Massachusetts.

“I’m humbled. Back when we were fighting, there wasn’t much recognition or credit given to amateurs.”, says D’Ampolo.

“I used to be in the paper back then but it’s been a long time and I’m just very grateful to Murphys Boxing for remembering and honoring me here in my hometown.”

Murphys Boxing founder, **Ken Casey** explains the promotion’s decision to name Demarco and D’Ampolo as the first two recipients of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, “The Warrior’s Code” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, **Micky Ward**.

“The idea stemmed from Tony DeMarco finally being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. We wanted to celebrate Tony at one of our local shows before his big day and in talking we realized their were so many other retired New England based fighters both professional and amateur that, like Tony, deserved more recognition.”

“The Warrior’s Code Award is a way for us to honor those locally who have come before us and given so much to the sport we love. Boston and beyond has such a rich boxing history, it’s important for Murphys Boxing to respect and honor that as well as educate a new generation about these warriors that have paved the way.”

The presentation of **Murphys Boxing’s 1st Annual Warrior’s Code Award** will take place during the Murphys Boxing “Mayhem in Melrose” event next Friday, March 29th which features the return of Stoneham’s **Greg Vendetti** (20-3-1, 12 Kos) vs. **Manny Woods** (16-8-1, 6 Kos) sa 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:

Quincy’s **Ryan Kielczweski** (29-4, 11 Kos) vs. **Nick Otieno** (31-15, 13 Kos).

Holbrook’s **Mike Ohan Jr.** (8-0, 5 Kos) vs. **Shaka Moore** (12-23-3, 2 Kos).

South Boston’s **Joe Farina** (5-1, 3 Kos) vs. **Carlos Galindo** (1-8).

Mansfield’s **James Perella** (1-0, 1 KO) vs. **Andre Belcarris** (0-5).

Medford’s **Joe Gagliardi Jr.** (1-0) vs. TBA.

In addition two international fighters will take on Massachusetts natives…

Venezeula’s **Luis Arcon** (5-0, 5 Kos) vs. Springfield’s **Zack Ramsey** (8-6, 4 Kos).

Ireland **Craig O’Brien** (9-1, 1 KO) vs. Brockton’s Antonio Fernandez (9-35-4).

Vendetti vs. Woods and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Main Street). Doors open at 7pm. Tiket ay sa sale ngayon sa: www.murphysboxing.com

**2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS**

1/26 – **William Foster III** (9-0) UD over Angel Suarez
*Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title

2/9 – **Carlos Gongora** (15-0) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles
*Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title

3/16 – **Mark DeLuca** (23-1) UD over Jimmy Williams
*DeLuca defended his NABA Super Welterweight Title
**Charles Foster** (18-0) KO 9 over Mike Jiminez
*Foster defended his NABA Light Heavyweight Title
**Gary O’Sullivan** (30-3) KO 6 over Khiary Gray
**Niall Kennedy** (13-0-1) KO 1 over Mike Marrone

**ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING**

Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. at higit pa!

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang: www.murphysboxing.com

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SHIPPIN’ UP TO BOSTON: FIGHTNIGHT LIVE TO AIR MURPHYS BOXING CARD, DROPKICK MURPHYS CONCERT ON ST. PATRICK’S SATURDAY

Marso 14, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

Fan-friendly, FREE Facebook platform with nearly 5.2 million views to feature live access from sold-out House of Blues in the shadows of Fenway Park.

online: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

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New York (Marso 12, 2019) – For the second-straight year, **FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast** has something for everyone as the fan-friendly and completely FREE platform celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys and Murphys Boxing. Music fans and fight enthusiasts from across the nation and around the globe can catch the Dropkick Murphys in concert and an outstanding card with international appeal on Saturday – via any device where Facebook is available – brought to fans by the promotion born out of the Dropkick Murphys popular Celtic punk band.

The free, interactive series – which has entertained almost 5.2 million fans since its platform premiere in May of 2017 – visits the shadows of Fenway once again to continue its March schedule. The three-show March is part of a 2019 first quarter that showcases an outstanding six-card lineup featuring six different promotions and spanning four cities, which began with three February shows and two March shows already that combined for more than 860,000 views.

“This is my favorite day of the year,” nabanggit **Ken Casey,** Dropkick Murphys Frontman and President and Founder, Murphys Boxing. “We have a sold-out venue and an excellent boxing card, and Facebook will give our fans around the world a live look inside on the Dropkick Murphys, Murphys Boxing and FIGHTNIGHT LIVE channels.”

In Saturday’s the main event, NABA Champion **Mark DeLuca** (22-1, 13 Kos) tumatagal sa **Kariton para sa karbon Williams** (16-1-1, 5 Kos) in an all-New England battle of super welterweights. Also seeing action will be NABA light heavyweight titleholder CharlesPagyamanin (17-0, 8 Kos), putting his unblemished mark on the line against battle-tested Chicago native **Mike Jimenez** (22-1-2, 14 KO’s). The stacked card will also see top-tier middleweight contender and Irish favorite **Gary “Maglagay ng mga ispaik” O'Sullivan**(29-3, 20 Kos) take on popular New Englander Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 Kos). Samantala, Irish nationals clash as **Noel Murphy** (12-1-1, 2 Kos) takes on undefeated John Joyce (7-0, 4 Kos) and undefeated heavyweight **Niall Kennedy** (12-0-1, 7 Kos) is also scheduled to make an appearance, representing The Emerald Isle on its celebrated weekend.

“St. Paddy’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys is becoming one of our favorite FIGHTNIGHT LIVE traditions, but Saturday’s card may be the finest in the history of our platform in terms of title fights and quality matchups from top to bottom,” nabanggit **Mark Fratto**, Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. “Combine that lineup with a live set from Ken Casey and the Dropkick Murphys, it’s unbeatable, and since the House of Blues is sold-out, we’ll get you inside and up close with Facebook.”

Now in its second season, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform that – among other aspects – prides itself on the real-time conversations held between fight commentators and the viewing audience. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has showcased more than 515 fighters and 16 promotions during 31 live event broadcasts from 18 different cities since May 2017, and in doing so, the interactive platform has generated the loyal interest of fight fans from across the United States and around the globe, including significant audiences in Mexico, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and even fans in South America, Asia and Australia.

Since May 2017, the numbers on the 30-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of **167,483 views per event** and almost **5.2 million total views** for the franchise. Since Sept. 2018, **Season II shows have averaged more than 269,000 views**.

The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) from the Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) sa New York, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the Oct. 2018 hour-long Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871), Sept. 2017 “Real Deal Promosyon: Empire State” mula sa Resorts World Casino (225,000), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 Ces “Super Saturday” mula sa Foxwoods (203,000) all logged 200,000 or more views, and collectively the 30-show series has seen a total of more than **5,191,976 views across all devices.**

Bilang karagdagan sa mga hilaw na viewership numero, ang ganap na interactive, fan-friendly productions have seen **higit sa 419,000 sama ang live post engagements** (higit sa 13,000 per show), kabilang ang higit sa 324,000 “kagustuhan” o “nagmamahal,” almost 56,000 comments and more than 18,000 shares.

The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” from the Sands in Bethlehem set a new bar with **594,447 views** and the Sept. 2017 DiBella-CES doubleheader carried the series to three-quarters-of-a-million views in just over four months. The Sept. 2017 DiBella card saw **higit sa 40,000 pakikipag-ugnayan viewer** including almost 39,000 “kagustuhan” o “nagmamahal” and the March 17, 2018, Murphy’s “St. Patrick’s Day Clash” set a new high-water mark for shares with 2,182.

The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE page on Facebook has more than 87,000 fans at higit sa 94,000 followers.

Nilikha at ginawa ng Linacre Media sa labas ng New York City, ang FIGHTNIGHT LIVE serye tampok ng propesyonal na announcers, maramihang mga anggulo ng camera, graphics telebisyon, replays at sa likod ng mga eksena ng access at mga panayam. Ang stream na shows ang maaari? Globally kahit saan Facebook ay magagamit. Ang inisyatiba hindi lamang nagbibigay-daan sa mga tagahanga mula sa buong mundo upang ibagay in, ngunit din ay nagbibigay sa up-at-darating na fighters isang global na platform upang ipakita ang kanilang mga kakayahan, ay nagbibigay sa promoters ng accessible “broadcast” solusyon at nagbibigay sa mga sponsor ng kakayahan upang maabot ang isang mass madla sa pamamagitan ng branded na nilalaman.

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 petsa ay opisyal na inihayag sa mga darating na linggo.

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE ay makukuha online sa: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

Follow all the action via social media at FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Instagram and@FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ on Twitter, or by using the hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Para sa mga pinakahuling kaganapan Linacre Media at broadcast iskedyul, follow @LinacreMedia across all social platforms or use the tags #LinacreMediaEvents or #LinacreMediaOnTV.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: John “Ang Quietman” Ruiz

Marso 14, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown

COLORADO SPRINGS, Sanib. (Marso 12, 2019) – From the projects to owning arguably the most respected individual title in sports, **John “Ang Quietman” Ruiz** remains the only Latino to capture the coveted world heavyweight title.

Ruiz, 47, is a proud Puerto-Rican American boxer who grew-up in a Chelsea, Massachusetts. The two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion, defeated USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Famer **Evander Holyfield** in the second of their three title fights, to secure for the first time, the world heavyweight crown.

Ang isang pinalamutian amateur boksingero, Ruiz compiled a 50-5 talaan, similar to his final pro record of 44-9-1 (30 Kos) sa pagitan ng 1992-2010, including gold- medal performances at the All-New England Championships, USA Boxing National Championships and the Los Angeles Olympic Festival, which elevated him to the No. 1 light heavyweight position in the United States ratings.

Ruiz was also an outstanding all-around athlete at Chelsea High, particularly in football, in which he was an all-star. He started boxing at the age of seven, eventually developing his skills at the Somerville Boxing Club.

“Boxing was the only sport I figured I’d have a good chance of succeeding,” Ruiz (pictured here on far left) explained why he pursued boxing as opposed to football or another team sport. “The other sports you had to go to college, and I didn’t have the grades.”

Ruiz never looked back and no boxer ever got more out of their God-given skills than him. After winning his first tournament (PAL in New Jersey), he became part of the USA Team that traveled to Sweden to compete in a dual-meet.

“Outside of Puerto Rico (he lived there for 6-7 years in his early youth),” Ruiz remembered fondly. “I had never traveled outside of the United States. USA Boxing gave me an opportunity to travel there, Australia, Italy and all over the United States. Even more than how those experiences prepared me for the pro ranks, it gave me a taste of life experience, traveling to places I never would have been able to go to on my own. Amateur boxing also gave me structure and confidence in myself for when I turned pro. I also met so many different people, fighters and coaches, from all over the world.”

In addition to his aforementioned victory at the Los Angles Olympic Festival, which qualified him as a Team USA member to compete in the World Championships in Australia (tapos 6^ika sa mundo), perhaps the highlight of his amateur career was defeating **Torsten May**, ang 1992 Olympic gold medal winner from Germany, at a dual meet in Florida.

“My association with John goes back to 1990,” Idinagdag **Al Valenti**, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “I was thrilled that a local kid was honing his skills in the boxing ring. John made an incredible impact on the National Amateur boxing scene in the early nineties; making it all the way to the Olympic Trials in Worcester (MA). Having been involved in the trials was extra special for me because John was such a great competitor and good kid. Boxing history will have a place for John Ruiz, not many survived 36 rounds with Evander. Being the first Latino World Heavyweight Champion was quite an accomplishment for “Ang Quietman”.

Ruiz turned pro August 20, 1992, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Parker. During his pro career, he defeated top contemporary names such as Holyfield,**James Thunder**, **Jerry Ballard**, **Fernely Felix**, **Kirk Johnson**, **Fres Oquendo**, **Andrew Golota** at **Jameel McCline**.

History was made March 3, 2013 sa Las Vegas, when he became only the second fighter to drop Holyfield en route to his WBA title-winning fight by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, earning him instant notoriety as the first Latino to hold the coveted world heavyweight title belt.

John Ruiz met President George W. Bush in the White House after becoming the first Latino to become world heavyweight boxing champion (Picture courtesy of the Boston Herald)

“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” he continued, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, but at the end of the day, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, pero, when I hear people talk about it today, Sa tingin ko, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sports Gym) in Medford, MA, not too far from where he grew up in Chelsea and trained in Somerville. It has been a registered club member by USA Boxing since 2012, pero, more importantly, it’s Ruiz’ way of giving back to amateur boxing.

“I felt there was a need to help more kids and give them an opportunity to get out of the house and do something productive and fun,” Ruiz commented. “They all have a chance to work on self confidence and one could possibly become world champion. I feel obligated to help kids because I remember years ago when I was in the same position. They need guidance. If I didn’t have all the support I did growing up, I wouldn’t have turned out the way I did. I want to help kids understand how to accomplishment their goals.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, sa loob at sa labas ng singsing.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

Ngayon, John lives in Palm City, Plorida. He’s a correctional officer for the Martin County Sheriff Department. “Winning the world title twice as a pro was awesome,” Ruiz concluded, “but I definitely enjoyed the amateurs more than the pros, even though I would have loved to have represented the USA in the Olympics. USA Boxing opened up my mind to different things, taking me off the streets of Chelsea to made me feel……special.”

John Ruiz has always preached, “Follow Your Dreams!” and he’s still doing that today.

IMPORMASYON: www.usaboxing.orgNerbiyos: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumn iInstagram: @USABoxing Facebook: /USABoxing

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UNDEFEATED IRISH HEAVYWEIGHT, NIALL KENNEDY ADDED TO MURPHYS BOXING 4TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CLASH

Marso 5, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

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**KENNEDY JOINS FELLOW COUNTRYMEN, GARY ’SPIKE’ O’SULLIVAN, JOHN JOYCE & NOEL MURPHY ON STACKED HOLIDAY CARD**

**Sabado, MARCH 16TH AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN BOSTON**

***EVENT IS ALMOST SOLD OUT. LIMITED TICKETS*** DITO!

Boston (Marso 4, 2019):

**Murphys Boxing** is excited to announce that undefeated, Irish heavyweight, **Niall Kenned**at (12-0-1, 8 Kos) ay naidagdag na sa **The 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clash** na kumukuha ng lugar **Sabado, March 16th** sa **Boston, Massachusetts** sa **House of Blues**.

One of Murphys Boxing’s most popular fighters, ‘Boom Boom’, is coming off a dominant unanimous decision win this past October when he took the ‘O’ from fellow undefeated heavyweight, Brendan Barrett in a fight broadcast on **DAZN.**

Kennedy’s 2019 debut will fittingly take place at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Clash, his third time appearing at the annual event, and he knows firsthand the excitement and energy that comes with it.

“I won the **Massachusetts State Heavyweight Title** on the Murphys Paddys Day show in 2017 and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is like nothing I’ve ever witnessed at a boxing event. I’m looking forward to being part of it again.”

Kennedy, despite hailing from Gorey, Ireland where he works full time as a policeman, ay nakipaglaban 10 ng kanyang 13 professional fights in the New England area and actually considers Boston his boxing home.

“I’m blessed with the support that I have received from the people of Boston and Massachusetts in general. I have a large family connection in the state who bring out massive support so when it comes to boxing homes, Boston is my first boxing home.”

As for 2019, Kennedy is dead set on upping the competition and even has his eyes on a fellow unbeaten heavyweight who like himself is creating a buzz in a boxing crazed east coast city.

“My goal is always to improve with each fight. I want to be world ranked and fight the top names in the division but I know if that’s going to happen, 2019 has to be a huge year for me. There’s a lot of fighters I want to share the ring with but right now I think myself vs Philadelphia’s **Darmani Rock** is a fight that should and will happen.”

Murphys Boxing founder, **Ken Casey** agrees that 2019 will be a breakout year for Kennedy and that his addition to the St. Patrick’s Day Clash takes the event to a whole new level.

“Niall is one of our most popular fighters and he has huge fights on the horizon. We want to keep him active this year so he can be at his best for what lies ahead. Having an Irish heavyweight on a St. Patrick’s Day show puts this card over the top as one of the best Murphys Boxing has ever done.”

The Saint Patrick’s Day Clash will truly be an Irish heavy affair as Kennedy joins a card that has fellow Murphys Boxing stablemate, Cork, Ireland **Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan** (29-3, 20 Kos) in a risky fight against **Khiary Gray** (16-4, 12 Kos) as well as the much anticipated all Irish welterweight showdown between Cork, Ireland **John Joyce** (7-0, 4 Kos) and Lucan, Ireland **Noel Murphy** (12-1-1, 2 Kos).

Headlining the annual event will be **NABA Junior Middleweight Champion**, Massachusetts’ **Mark DeLuca** (22-1, 13 Kos) who will put his title, and his **tuktok 10 world ranking**, on the line against Connecticut’s **Kariton para sa karbon Williams** (16-1-1, 5 Kos).

Sa co-pangunahing kaganapan, undefeated **NABA Light Heavyweight Champion**, Connecticut’sCharles Foster (17-0, 8 Kos) will take on once beaten, Chicago power puncher, **Mike Jiminez** (22-1-2, 14 Kos).

Murphys Boxing’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clash takes place on Saturday, March 16th in Boston, Massachusetts at the House of Blues (15 Lansdowne Street). Doors open at 7pm. The night will also feature a special “in ring” acoustic performance by The Dropkick Murphys. Limited tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.houseofblues.com/
boston/EventDetail?tmeventid=01005639934736F6&offerid=0

*For group sales and VIP ticket information contact Mike Bloom at*mbloom@murphysboxing.com

**2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS**

1/26 – **William Foster III** (9-0, 6 Kos) UD over Angel Suarez
*Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title

2/9 – **Carlos Gongora** (15-0, 12 Kos) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles
*Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title

**UPCOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENTS**

3/16/19 – Boston, MA. **St. Patrick’s Day Clash**
3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. **Vendetti** vs. **Woods**

**ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING**

Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, William Foster III, Abraham Nova, Mike Ohan Jr. at higit pa!

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang: www.murphysboxing.com

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JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER, GREG VENDETTI RETURNS MARCH 29TH IN HOMECOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENT

Pebrero 27, 2019 FNU47 Mag-iwan ng komento

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MURPHYS BOXING TO MAKE UFC FIGHT PASS DEBUT ON FRIDAY, MAYO 10 AT MGM SPRINGFIELD! NABA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION, ABRAHAM NOVA RETURNS IN MAIN EVENT!

2019 IBHOF INDUCTEE, TONY DEMARCO & DECORATED NEW ENGLAND AMATEUR, MIKE D’AMPOLO TO BE INAUGURAL RECIPIENTS OF MURPHYS BOXING’S WARRIOR’S CODE AWARD – MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, Mass.

SHIPPIN’ UP TO BOSTON: FIGHTNIGHT LIVE TO AIR MURPHYS BOXING CARD, DROPKICK MURPHYS CONCERT ON ST. PATRICK’S SATURDAY

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UNDEFEATED IRISH HEAVYWEIGHT, NIALL KENNEDY ADDED TO MURPHYS BOXING 4TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CLASH

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