מלרוז, תואר שני (פבואר 1, 2022) – Connor “The Kid” Coyle risks his perfect record against Brazilian knockout artist Rodrigo Lopes Saturday, פבואר 19 at Memorial Hall in Melrose, תואר שני.
Coyle, who is from Northern Ireland but trains in St. פטרסבורג, FL, הוא 14-0 עם 6 הניצחונות שלו מגיעים בנוקאאוט. The 31-year-old was slated to face rugged contender Guido Nicolas Pitto of Argentina but he was forced to withdraw.
Since suffering his only career defeat, לופס, 8-1 (7 KO של) has been in the gym working on his craft. Team Lopes claims their boxer will be a totally different fighter than the one previously seen since he’ll be competing as a full-fledged middleweight rather than a weight drained welterweight.
The eight round Coyle-Lopes matchup is for the ABF Continental Americas Middleweight title.
The bout serves as the co-main event of Reyes Boxing’s “Down & Dirty”. Presented by Reyes Boxing, כרטיסים ל “Down & Dirty” are on sale now by going to Tinyurl.com/4TMZAWXE. The card will also be broadcast on Throwdownsports.com. More information is available by calling 978-745-4007 or going to ReyesBoxingClub.com.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6:30 and Melrose Memorial Hall is located at 590 Main St.
Headlining this exciting evening of boxing is an international super middleweight battle featuring 2012 Olympic medalist Yamaguchi Falcao of Brazil and Fernando Ezequiel Farias of Argentina. Falcao and Farias are a combined 29-2-3 and will battle it out over 10 rounds for the WBC Latino 168 כותרת קילו.
Junior welterweight Joseph Fernandez of St Petersburg, FL by way of Springfield, MA fights for the first time in The Bay State when he meets Gonzalo Dallera in an eight rounder. Fernandez is 14-3-3 עם 5 KO’s and is coming off an impressive 3rdround KO of Jose Forero. Dallera hails from Argentina and is a veteran of 24 קרבות.
Coyle, Falcao and Fernandez are promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions.
“Down and Dirty” features a total of 12 fights including lightweight Alejandro Paulino, heavyweight Donnie Palmer, welterweight Eric Goff, cruiserweight Bernard Joseph and junior welterweight Marqus Bates in separate bouts.
כל הקרבות כפופים לשינוי.
“We’ve got a nice mix of local boxers and world class global talent on this card,” said Michael Reyes of Reyes Boxing. “The Boston region has a large Irish and Brazilian population, so there should be strong support for Connor Coyle and Yamaguchi Falcao as well.”
St. פטרסבורג, FL (ינואר 3, 2022) – Undefeated middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle is back in the US and preparing for a big 2022.
A perfect 14-0 כמקצוען, Coyle trains under Florida Boxing Hall of Famer Jim McLaughlin in St. Petersburg but was in his native Northern Ireland the last two years due to Covid restrictions. Although he trained and ran regularly back home, a return stateside was necessary to get him to the next level.
“It feels great to be back with my team in St Petersburg,” said Coyle, who is married and has a daughter. “I’ve been training alongside Yamaguchi Falcao who is a world class talent and works extremely hard. We’re going to push each other throughout camp. Being away from home and strictly focused on boxing is what gets me into beast mode!"
Coyle’s 2022 begins February 19 against ultra-tough Guido Nicolas Pitto in an eight round contest. Originally from Argentina but living in Spain, Pitto’s 27-9-2 עם 8 wins by KO. He’s defeated world rated contender Jack Culcay (14-0) and Reda Zam Zam (27-1) while also battling Magomed Madiev (11-0) to a draw. Coyle will be the eighth unbeaten foe Pitto’s faced.
Coyle and Pitto will square off at Memorial Hall in Melrose, תואר שני. With Boston only 10 miles south and New York a few hours down the road, Coyle’s expecting a big turnout to kickoff what he believes will be the most important year of his career.
“I’m excited to be fighting in the Boston area where there’s a large Irish population. I have a lot of fans that already purchased tickets and a bus of supporters will be making the trip up from New York City. The plan is to go out and give them a great performance.”
Coyle’s promoter, ג'ודי קליגייר ממבצעי אגרוף אגרוף אש, is also pleased to have his highly-regarded fighter back in the US and shares the same vision for 2022.
“Connor is ready to make a big splash this year. He’s getting great work in the gym with Yamaguchi and helping him get ready because he’s also fighting February 19הin Melrose. Once Connor takes care of Pitto, who is a very tough fighter, it’ll be onto bigger and better things. “The Kid” has star potential and is ready to show the world he’s a legitimate world class fighter.”
Tickets for the February 19 card are on sale now by going to Tinyurl.com/4TMZAWXE. The card will also be broadcast on Throwdownsports.com. More information is available by calling 978-745-4007 or going to ReyesBoxingClub.com.
Fans can reach Coyle on Instagram @Connor_The_Kid_Coyle or Twitter @cjcoyle07. For more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visit Firefistboxing.net.
“Down & Dirty” official results from Melrose, מסצ'וסטס
Jeovanis Barraza (R) was too much for Jorge Martin Garcia
(pictures by Emily Harney/Fightography)
SALEM, מסה. (אוקטובר 30, 2021) – Colombian Welterweight Champion Jeovanis “Meque”Barraza (22-1, 15 קוס) defeated Argentinian southpaw Jorge “Tomatito” Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 קוס) by way of an 8-round unanimous decision to capture the vacant ABF Continental Americas super welterweight title in the headliner on last night’s “Down & Dirty” card, presented by Reyes Boxing Club at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, מסצ'וסטס.
“Down & Dirty,” New England’s only ongoing pro boxing series, streamed live and exclusively onthrowdownsports.com.
“A effort by all the fighters, B delivery by the promotional team, because we started an hour late,” promoter Michael Reyes commented. “The main event was wonderful, 8 hard fought rounds for a title. Garcia has one helluva heart. הוא אלוף. ‘Meque’ did his job. He saw some things he needs to work on that we’ve talked about in the gym. בסך הכל, it was a great experience.”
Colombia and Argentina are bitter archrivals in sports like a South American version, albeit in boxing, of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Both main event fighters made their United States debuts. The more skilled Barraza was tested by the tough, determined Garcia, but Barraza’s blistering body shots consistently set up his powerful head shots.
בסיבוב השישי, Barraza’s constant pressure and effective combinations eventually wore down a tiring Garcia, who landed on the canvas twice, but he wouldn’t stay down. The seventh round was batting practice for Barraza, who hit Garcia with everything but the kitchen sink. Despite a vicious body assault that brought Garcia to his knees, he rose once again and somehow survived until the very end.
“It was a really good fight,” Barraza said after his fight. "הוא (גרסיה) was tougher than I thought he would be. The big news is that I’m fighting here in the United States for the first time and leaving with a title belt.”
Barraza, who pitched a near shutout (80-69, 80-69, 79-70), collected another title belt and, יותר חשוב, came out of the fight unscathed and sharp for his Nov. 13הshowdown in Anaheim (כגון) with Alexis Rocha (17-1, 11 קוס) in the co-feature on a DAZN show, מוגש על ידי מבצעים של גולדן בוי, and headlined by Jamie Munguia vs. Gabriel Rosato.
“I don’t have to change a thing,” Barraza noted. “I can continue my training for this fight, especially sparring, because I can continue with the same guys I sparred for this fight.”
במקרה תכונות שיתוף, ABF Atlantic Middleweight Champion Anthony “Big Daddy” Hines (7-0, 4 קוס) successfully made his first defense of the title he captured this past June, against Fidel Monterrosa Munoz (39-26-1, 31 קוס), the former Colombian Light Heavyweight Champion.
Fighting out of the Boston district of Dorchester, Hines came out jabbing and moving laterally during the first two rounds against the Colombian knockout artist, picking up the pace in the third, in which Hines floored Munoz with a strong right. Munoz claimed he was illegally hit behind his head in the fourth and the fight was temporarily halted for the doctor to check him out. The action continued after a couple of minutes. The fight was delayed in the fifth round due to an accidental head butt that sent Munoz to the deck and Hines suffering the most damage in what was a chippy fight.
Anthony Hines remained undefeated and retained his ABF Atlantic title belt
Also fighting out of Dorchester, lightweight Jonathan DePina (5-1, 4 קוס) wore down a gutsy Stacey Anderson (0-8), eventually putting him away in the third round, DePina cracked his opponent with a counter right for the initial knockdown. Moments later it was all she wrote for Anderson, who was trapped in a neutral corner, and battered until he went down for good.
Popular Lowell (תואר שני) fighter Gabriel “Menace” Morales (3-0, 2 קוס), a carpenter by trade, displayed everything in his toolbox to the delight of his loud, enthusiastic fanbase, stopping journeyman Pablo DeSouza (0-24) בסיבוב השני. A natural lightweight, Morales cutdown welterweight DeSouza, first with a left hook in the second, soon followed by a right sending him to the mat once again. DeSouza stood before the referee’s count hit 10, but he was clearly unable to continue.
Undefeated Dominican Republic lightweight prospect Alejandro “El Abusador” Paulino (4-0, 4 קוס), fighting out of New London (CT), outclassed a much more experienced fighter in Italy native Christian “El Ninja” Danilo Guido (8-20, 6 קוס). Paulino floored Guido at the end of round one and closed the show in the second, decking Guido three more times, the last with a perfectly executed uppercut with time running out for a technical knockout.
Dallas heavyweight Vercell Webster (2-4-1, 2 קוס) upset previously Dennis Ventura (4-1, 3 קוס) by way of a 4ה-נוקאאוט טכני עגול. Webster dropped Ventura with a straight right to the temple in the first round and a game Ventura never really recovered. The same shot to the head, landed in the same (red) פינה, decked Ventura again. He beat the count, but referee Melissa Kelly didn’t like the way Ventura responded, and she stopped the fight.
Opening the action, Providence heavyweight Sean Bey improved to 3-0 (3 קוס) when pro-debuting Brandon Grundy was severely handicapped by right hand injury suffered midway through the opening round. After the ring doctor examined him, the fight continued briefly as Bey unloaded a series of unanswered punches on a trapped on the ropes Grundy, until referee Kevin Hope waved off the fight at the 2:24 סימן של סיבוב אחד.
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MAIN EVENT – ABF CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
SALEM, מסה. (אוקטובר 25, 2021) — This past August in Portland, מיין, Reyes Boxing launched “Down & Dirty,” the only ongoing professional boxing series in New England, and it will make its Massachusetts debut this Friday night (אוקטובר. 29) at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, מסצ'וסטס.
The second installment of “Down & Dirty,” presented by Reyes Boxing, will be headlined this Friday evening by Colombian Welterweight Champion Jeovanis “Meque” Barraza (22-1, 15 קוס) making his United States debut against Jorge “Tomatito” Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 קוס) in the 8-round main event between for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Super Welterweight Championship.
Reyes was a standout amateur boxer in Massachusetts, finishing with a 60-4 שיא, when he gave up boxing and enrolled in Norwich University, where he graduated in 2001 majoring in business and economics. He then spent six years as a U.S. Marine in military intelligence. After his military discharge, Reyes became a certified fitness and personal trainer, opening Reyes Boxing Club 2 ½ years ago in Salem, מסצ'וסטס.
“I started managing some fighters I was training,” Reyes explained, “but realized about 1 ½ years ago that I needed to be a promoter to put fighters I trained on cards. ‘Down & Dirty’ is boxing, at least to me, and I wanted to let people know where we are at and what we’re doing. “I feel New England has a big talent pool, but over the years it has dwindled. But it’s still here! We have boxers here who bring boxing back to where it was when people knew who New England fighters were. Our series is centered around young, talented fighters on the way up. We want to help them step up to the next level by giving them this platform. We’re streaming out shows live and working on a television partner.” Reyes Boxing’s plan for 2022 is to promote shows in Maine, רוד איילנד, קונטיקט, ורמונט, and Massachusetts.
“We’ve signed some local prospects and some veterans as well,” Reyes added. “I grew up watching Tuesday Night Fights and my dream is for this series to develop over the next few years into a weekly series on a major network.”
Boston lightweight prospect Jonathan Depina (5-1, 3 קוס) faces Gonzalo Carlos Deller (9-14, 7 קוס) in the 6-round co-featured event for the vacant ABF Mid-Atlantic Lightweight Championship.
ABF Atlantic Middleweight Champion Anthony “Big Daddy” Hines, fighting out of nearby Dorchester (a Boston district) makes his first defense versus challenger Fidel Montero Muñoz, a former Colombian Light Heavyweight Champion, בהתקף 8-עגול.
Also fighting on the undercard, all in 4-rounders, is Lynn (תואר שני) heavyweight Dennis Ventura (4-0, 3 קוס) לעומת, Vercell Webster (1-4-1, 1 KO), of Mississippi, New York super lightweight Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 קוס) לעומת. Virginian Stacey Anderson (0-7), undefeated New London (CT) lightweight prospect Alejandro “El Abusador” Paolino (4-0, 4 קוס) לעומת. Italian-born, Argentina resident Christian “El Nija” Danilo Guido (8-20, 6 קוס), פרובידנס (RI) heavyweight Sean Bey (2-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. Utah’s pro-debuting Brandon Grundy, and Dracut (תואר שני) lightweight Gabriel Morales )(2-0, 1 KO) לעומת. TBA.
כרטיס כפוף לשינוי.
כרטיסים במחיר של $75.00 (הודאה כללית), $90.00 (שמורות), $125.00 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה) ו $250.00 VIP (dedicated server on stage) and available for purchase online athttps://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21 or directly from any of the participating boxers on this show. Limited tickets will be available at the door while they last.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון ב 6:30 p.m. ו.
SALEM, מסה. (אוקטובר 20, 2021) — The second installment of “Down & Dirty,” the only ongoing professional boxing series in New England, will be Friday night, אוקטובר 29ה, at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, מסצ'וסטס.
“Down & Dirty,” presented by Reyes Boxing, will be headlined by an 8-round main event between Jeovanis “Meque” Barraza (22-1, 15 קוס) and Jorge “Tomatito” Martin Garcia (13-7-1, 6 קוס) for the vacant ABF Continental Americas Super Welterweight Championship. All the action will be streamed live and exclusively on pay-per-view athttps://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21, החל משעה 6:30 p.m. ו / 3:30 p.m. PT, ל $29.95.
“We have a great, young pool of talent in challenging fights on this show,” Reyes Boxing promoter Michael Reyes said. “Our “Down & Dirty” series going on in New England. This is our first show in Massachusetts. שלנו 2022 plan is to have series shows in all six New England states. We have some fighters preparing to advance to the next level of competition, as well as young local fighters gaining invaluable experience.”
The reigning Colombian Welterweight Champion, Barraza’s lone loss as a pro was to then pro-debuting Gabriel Maestre two years ago in Colombia to 2-time Venezuelan Olympian Gabriel Maestre, מי הוא עכשיו 4-0 and the WBA Interim World Welterweight Champion. This will mark Barraza’s first fight outside of his native Colombia.
גרסיה, a shifty southpaw, will be fighting outside of his native Argentina for the first time as a prizefighter. He has become a South American gatekeeper in the welterweight division. Promising Boston lightweight Jonathan Depina (5-1, 3 קוס) meets Gonzalo Carlos Dallera (9-14, 7 קוס) in the 6-round co-featured event for the vacant ABF Mid-Atlantic Lightweight Championship. Depina has rebounded from his lone loss as a pro this past May, a 6-round decision in the Dominican Republic to pro-debuting Dominican Felix Batista San Juan.
ABF Atlantic Middleweight Champion Anthony “Big Daddy” Hines, fighting out of nearby Dorchester (a Boston district) will take on challenger Fidel Monterrosa Munuz, a former Colombian Light Heavyweight Champion, in an 8-round fight. Hines will make his first title defense of the title he won this past June with a 6-round majority decision over Gustavo Sandoval. The heavy-handed Dallera represents a step up in terms of quality opposition for 33-year-old Hines.
Also fighting on the undercard, all in 4-rounders, is Lynn (תואר שני) heavyweight Dennis Ventura (4-0, 3 קוס) לעומת, Vercell Webster (1-4-1, 1 KO), of Mississippi, New York super lightweight Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 קוס) לעומת. Virginian Stacey Anderson (0-7), undefeated New London (CT) lightweight prospect Alejandro “El Abusador” Paolino (4-0, 4 קוס) לעומת. Italian-born, Argentina resident Christian “El Nija” Danilo Guido (8-20, 6 קוס), פרובידנס (RI) heavyweight Sean Bey (2-0, 2 קוס) לעומת. Utah’s pro-debuting Brandon Grundy, and Dracut (תואר שני) lightweight Gabriel Morales )(2-0, 1 KO) לעומת. TBA.
כרטיס כפוף לשינוי.
כרטיסים במחיר של $75.00 (הודאה כללית), $90.00 (שמורות), $125.00 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה) ו $250.00 VIP (dedicated server on stage) and available for purchase online athttps://throwdownsports.com/programs/reyes-boxing-10-29-21or directly from any of the participating boxers on this show. Limited tickets will be available at the door while they last
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון ב 6:30 p.m. ו.
איגרוף המרפיםis proud to announce that the next recipient of theWarrior’s Code Awardwill be New England boxing legend, ‘Iceman’ ג'ון סקאלי.
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 forESPN Classicas well as writing a popular column in the British magazine, חדשות אגרוף.
However Scully has achieved his most success as a trainer being instrumental in helping take fighters likeחוסה אנטוניו ריברה ו צ'אד דוסוןto world titles.
Scully is now a co-trainer of the Russian, now Canadian based, undefeated light heavyweight world champion, ארתור בטרבייב, who defends his title this Saturday in California live onESPN.
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, קן קייסיexplains 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, מיקי וורד.
“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, טוני דה מרקוand decorated Massachusetts’ חובבים, Mike D’Ampolowho received the first awards at Murphys Boxing’s last event in Melrose, Massachusetts this past March.
The presentation ofMurphys Boxing’s Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during Murphys Boxing’sUFC Fight Passdebut event next Friday, May 10th which features NABA Super Featherweight Champion, אברהם נובה (14-0, 10 קוס) לעומת. Mario Ezequiel Sayal Lozano (18-2-1, 9 קוס) ב 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of undefeated fighters from the Murphys Boxing stable including WBC South American Middleweight Champion, קרלוס גונגורה (15-0, 12 קוס), NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Champion, ויליאם פוסטר III (9-0, 6 קוס), Venezuelan Olympian, Luis Arcon Diaz(6-0, 6 קוס), Boston based amateur standout, ג'יימס פרלה (2-0, 2 קוס) ועוד.
Nova vs. Lozano and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Friday, May 10th at MGM Springfield in Springfield, מסצ'וסטס (1 דרך MGM). הדלתות נפתחות בשעה 19:00. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב: www.murphysboxing.com. The event will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass atwww.ufc.tv
אודות אגרוף מורפי
אגרוף מרפיס הוקם על ידי דרופיק מרפיס’ איש קדמי, קן קייסי ב 2014. רק 5 שנים קצרות, אגרוף מרפיס הפך למקדם האגרוף המוביל באזור ניו אינגלנד ולאחד המבצעים הצעירים הלוהטים במדינה. 2018 הייתה שנת פריצה עבור אגרוף מרפיס כשהם לקחו את הלוחם הראשון שלהם לתואר עולמי. יחד עם האלוף הראשון של העלייה, כמה לוחמי אגרוף של מרפיס הבטיחו הזדמנויות על תואר עולמי וקרבות לאומיים בטלוויזיה 2018. אגרוף מרפיס סגר את שנת הכרזות שלהם בקידום משותף של קרב אליפות ה- WBO במשקל ביניים בין דמטריוס אנדרדה לוולטר קאוטונדוקווה מול מעל 10,000 אוהדים בגן TD, הבית האגדי של בוסטון סלטיקס, ששודרה בינלאומית ב- DAZN. הסגל הנוכחי של מרפיס אגרוף מציג מתמודדים המדורגים בעולם כמו מארק דלוקה, צ'ארלס פוסטר, אברהם נובה, גרג וונדטי, גארי 'ספייק’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, קרלוס גונגורה, Luis Arcon Diaz, ויליאם פוסטר III, מייק אוהן ג'וניור. ועוד!
For credential requests for May 10 or to speak with any of the fighters on our roster for coverage – דואר אלקטרוני info@murphysboxing.comand we will hook it up!
PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT יום שישי, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
כרטיסים למכירה עכשיו ב WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
בוסטון, מסצ'וסטס (מרץ 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. התנגשות היום של פטריקwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, איגרוף המרפיםis proud to announce the creation of theWarrior’s Code Awardto celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 היכל תהילה הבינלאומי של אגרוף שצנחן,טוני דה מרקו and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextיום שישי, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall ב מלרוז, מסצ'וסטס.
ב 87 שנים,Tony DeMarco holds the distinction of beingboxing’s oldest living world championand 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. ב 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeכרמן Basilio ו Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title ב 1955 נגד Johnny Saxtonat the original Boston Garden in a fight that was voted one ofBoston’s Top 10 Sports Moments.
דה מרקו, 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 aNew England Golden Gloves Champion, a 3x New England AAU Champ, a 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 ניסויים אולימפייםbarely missing a spot on the legendary1984 USA Olympic Teamwith his weight class ultimately being represented by none other thanאיוונדר הוליפילד.
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, מסצ'וסטס.
“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, קן קייסיexplains 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, מיקי וורד.
“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 ofMurphys Boxing’s 1st Annual Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during the Murphys Boxing “Mayhem in Melrose” event next Friday, March 29th which features the return of Stoneham’sגרג וונדטי (20-3-1, 12 קוס) לעומת. וודס מני (16-8-1, 6 קוס) ב 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:
אירלנד של Craig O’Brien(9-1, 1 KO) לעומת. Brockton’sAntonio 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, מסצ'וסטס (590 Main Street). הדלתות נפתחות בשעה 19:00. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – ויליאם פוסטר III (9-0) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – קרלוס גונגורה (15-0) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
3/16 – מארק דלוקה (23-1) UD over Jimmy Williams *DeLuca defended his NABA Super Welterweight Title צ'ארלס פוסטר (18-0) KO 9 over Mike Jiminez *Foster defended his NABA Light Heavyweight Title גארי אוסליבן (30-3) KO 6 over Khiary Gray ניאל קנדי (13-0-1) KO 1 over Mike Marrone
אודות אגרוף מורפי
אגרוף מרפיס הוקם על ידי דרופיק מרפיס’ איש קדמי, קן קייסי ב 2014. רק 5 שנים קצרות, אגרוף מרפיס הפך למקדם האגרוף המוביל באזור ניו אינגלנד ולאחד המבצעים הצעירים הלוהטים במדינה. 2018 הייתה שנת פריצה עבור אגרוף מרפיס כשהם לקחו את הלוחם הראשון שלהם לתואר עולמי. יחד עם האלוף הראשון של העלייה, כמה לוחמי אגרוף של מרפיס הבטיחו הזדמנויות על תואר עולמי וקרבות לאומיים בטלוויזיה 2018. אגרוף מרפיס סגר את שנת הכרזות שלהם בקידום משותף של קרב אליפות ה- WBO במשקל ביניים בין דמטריוס אנדרדה לוולטר קאוטונדוקווה מול מעל 10,000 אוהדים בגן TD, הבית האגדי של בוסטון סלטיקס, ששודרה בינלאומית ב- DAZN. הסגל הנוכחי של מרפיס אגרוף מציג מתמודדים המדורגים בעולם כמו מארק דלוקה, צ'ארלס פוסטר, גרג וונדטי, גארי 'ספייק’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, קרלוס גונגורה, אברהם נובה, ויליאם פוסטר III, מייק אוהן ג'וניור. ועוד!
איגרוף המרפיםis proud to announce the return of junior middleweight contender and fan favorite, גרג וונדטי (20-3-1, 12 קוס) מי ייקח ב וודס מני (16-8-1, 6 קוס) ביום שישי, March 29th atMemorial Hall ב מלרוז, מסצ'וסטס ב 10 התקף עגול.
זקן, who last summer pulled off a massive upset against former world title challenger,Yoshihiro Kamegaiב ESPN2,found himself in the Top 10 rankings and was offered the chance to fight France’sמישל Soro ל WBA Interim Super Welterweight Championshipin Paris this past December.
‘The Villain’, who was on an incredible16 fight winning streak, came up short in his first shot at a title but is looking to get back in the winning column in front of his hometown fans at Memorial Hall in a tough match up against upset specialist, וודס מני.
“Despite the loss, 2018 was an amazing year for me. אני נלחם 5 times and I had the biggest win of my career as a B-side against Kamegai which landed me in the Top 10. We were offered the Soro fight for the Interim world title and even though I felt like my body needed some time off, you can’t say no to that kind of opportunity. You never know when or if it will come again.”, explains the Stoneham, יליד מסצ'וסטס.
“It was a rough camp. I trained too hard. My body was falling apart. As for the fight, it was an ugly knockout but that’s part of the game. I’m proud of how I handled it. No shame. No embarrassment. I wasn’t phased by it. Of course I wasn’t happy about it but my first thought was what do we do to get better? The fight showed me I have to get sharper. Continue to be aggressive but be smarter and more tactical about it. It was only one battle in a long war.”
As for taking on a seasoned veteran like Woods when he could have easily asked for a tune up, Vendetti shows the attitude that has made him such a fan favorite.
“I like to fight and wanted to be in a real fight in my return. Knocking out a ham and egger in the first round isn’t enjoyable for me or the fans. It’s a waste of a camp and a weight cut not to mention you don’t learn anything. Woods is a durable, legit guy who is coming to win. That’s what I need and want.”
And after going 50/50 against against world class opposition last year, would Vendetti be willing to take on a top 10 fighter again in 2019?
“100%. I want to make a statement against Woods then keep improving with each fight. I don’t want to take any steps back with the opposition. Everything forward. As long as I’m healthy, I will fight anyone in the division.”
במקרה שיתוף ראשי, fellow Murphys Boxing stablemate and Massachusetts fan favorite, ריאן Kielczweski (29-4, 11 קוס) will take on an opponent to be named in an 8 round contest in the lightweight division.
‘The Polish Prince’ is coming off his show stealing back and forth battle withTommy Coyleat TD Garden in Boston this past October on the undercard of theדמטריוס אנדראדהWBO world middleweight title fight.
Despite dropping the decision, Kielczweski, who hails from Quincy, מסצ'וסטס, showed world class talent and massive heart in an all out war that had the arena crowd on it’s feet.
Also featured on the card will be the most recent addition to Murphys Boxing’s growing roster, מייק אוהן ג'וניור. (8-0, 5 קוס).
The son of a popular New England area professional fighter in the 1990s, Ohan Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps going82-10in the amateurs and picking up multipleכפפות ניו אינגלנד זהב כותרות.
Fighting a remarkable 8 פעמים ב 2 years and upping the competition level in each outing, including a unanimous decision over veteran, תקרת דניאל בקרב האחרון שלו, Ohan has been on the fast track as a professional. The impressive win lead to the young fighter, who hails from Holbrook, מסצ'וסטס, being offered a contract with Murphys Boxing.
“I am beyond excited to be a part of the Murphys Boxing family.”, says Ohan, ג 'וניור. who will fight an opponent to be named in a 6 round bout on the card.
“Being with such an active promotional company will give me the opportunity to grow as a fighter and showcase my skills as I move towards my dream of one day being a world champion.”
In addition to the three headlining local favorites, the card will feature a 4 round super lightweight women’s bout betweenJillian DiAuto (1-1, 1 KO) ו שרה קליק (0-1-1), as well as the east coast debut of Venezuelan super lightweight sensation, Luis Arcon (5-0, 5 קוס) who will take on an opponent to be named in a 6 התקף עגול.
3 more undercard bouts will be announced shortly to kick off the night at the beloved throwback venue which has become a mainstay of Murphys Boxing.
“Memorial Hall is my favorite fight venue.”, says Ken Casey, מייסד מרפיס אגרוף.
“It gets incredibly loud in there when Greg fights and with the bowl seating, it feels like a mini coliseum.”
זקן, who will be making his 7th appearance at the always sold out venue, couldn’t agree more with his promoter.
“It’s intense. I really do feel like a gladiator fighting in a coliseum when I’m at Memorial Hall and for a gladiator there’s only two options… victory or death.”
Vendetti vs. Woods takes place on Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, מסצ'וסטס (590 Main Street). הדלתות נפתחות בשעה 19:00. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – ויליאם פוסטר III (9-0, 6 קוס) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – קרלוס גונגורה (15-0, 12 קוס) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
UPCOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENTS
3/16/19 – בוסטון, תואר שני. St. התנגשות היום של פטריק 3/29/19 – מלרוז, תואר שני. Vendetti vs. Woods
אודות אגרוף מורפי
אגרוף מרפיס הוקם על ידי דרופיק מרפיס’ איש קדמי, קן קייסי ב 2014. רק 5 שנים קצרות, אגרוף מרפיס הפך למקדם האגרוף המוביל באזור ניו אינגלנד ולאחד המבצעים הצעירים הלוהטים במדינה. 2018 הייתה שנת פריצה עבור אגרוף מרפיס כשהם לקחו את הלוחם הראשון שלהם לתואר עולמי. יחד עם האלוף הראשון של העלייה, כמה לוחמי אגרוף של מרפיס הבטיחו הזדמנויות על תואר עולמי וקרבות לאומיים בטלוויזיה 2018. אגרוף מרפיס סגר את שנת הכרזות שלהם בקידום משותף של קרב אליפות ה- WBO במשקל ביניים בין דמטריוס אנדרדה לוולטר קאוטונדוקווה מול מעל 10,000 אוהדים בגן TD, הבית האגדי של בוסטון סלטיקס, ששודרה בינלאומית ב- DAZN. הסגל הנוכחי של מרפיס אגרוף מציג מתמודדים המדורגים בעולם כמו מארק דלוקה, צ'ארלס פוסטר, גרג וונדטי, גארי 'ספייק’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, קרלוס גונגורה, אברהם נובה, ויליאם פוסטר III, מייק אוהן ג'וניור. ועוד!
